Allister AnnFor a superstar like Kenny Chesney, you might think a Grammy nomination would be old hat. But after learning his sixteenth release is in the running for Best Country Album at the 60th Grammys, Kenny says that’s simply not the case. “The Grammys represent the entire music community coming together,” he explains. “It’s the …
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Nov 28
Midland turns their “Drinkin’ Problem” into a pair of Grammy nominations
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been a year of firsts for Midland: the new trio took their debut single to #1, and went on to snag two Grammy nominations for the same song, “Drinkin’ Problem.” Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson were rehearsing for their appearance on the Today show Tuesday morning when they found out …
Nov 28
Chris Stapleton leads country contenders at the Grammys, followed closely by first-time nominees Midland
Courtesy of The Recording AcademyChris Stapleton is the country artist who stands to take home the most Grammys at this year’s 60th annual ceremonies, after the nominations were announced Tuesday morning. The two-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year is nominated in every category for which he’s eligible: Best Country Solo Performance for “Either Way,” …
Nov 28
For LANCO, “Greatest Love Story” leads to “Hallelujah Nights”
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, LANCO claims a second week at the top of the country chart with their first major hit, “Greatest Love Story.” Lead singer Brandon Lancaster wrote the band’s breakthrough several years ago, based partially on his own life story. “You know, the original song started as just as the idea of two …
Nov 28
JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars lead 60th Annual Grammy nominations
Courtesy of the Recording AcademyJAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars have reason to celebrate this morning. They’re all among the leading nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards, announced this morning on CBS This Morning with help from singer Andra Day. JAY-Z leads with eight nominations, including Album of the Year for 4:44 and Record …
Nov 28
Reba, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini and many more usher in the holiday season with “CMA Country Christmas”
ABC/Mark LevineMonday night, Reba McEntire took the reins to host the eighth annual CMA Country Christmas special on ABC. Earlier in the day, longtime host Jennifer Nettles tweeted her encouragement: “Lady Reba, I can’t wait to watch you shine tonight on #CMACountryChristmas!” she wrote. “You glow from the inside and I know you will light …
Nov 27
Chris Stapleton scores a spot on “Rolling Stone”‘s “50 Best Albums of 2017”
ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton is the sole mainstream country artist to make Rolling Stone’s ranking of the “50 Best Albums of 2017.” His CMA Album of the Year winner, From A Room: Volume 1, comes in at number 30 on the list. The second volume of the set is due on Friday. Stapleton’s CMA competitor, …
Nov 27
LANCO is “glorifying the reality of life” on their debut album, “Hallelujah Nights”
Arista NashvilleAs LANCO spends their second week at #1 with “Greatest Love Story,” we now have some details on their debut album. Called Hallelujah Nights, it’ll arrive January 19. Lead signer Brandon Lancaster had a hand in writing all of the tracks, four of them by himself, including the band’s breakthrough hit. “We all go …
Nov 27
Here’s to a “Smooth” recovery: FGL’s Tyler Hubbard healing after back surgery
ABC/Paula LoboFlorida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard is kicking off the holiday season by recovering from back surgery. “Here’s some morning laughs for ya’ll,” he shared, along with an Instagram video showing him sitting on the side of his bed in a hospital gown after his operation. “Ya boy was feeling like I just drank a …
Nov 27
Tim & Faith’s first album together, “The Rest of Our Life,” debuts at #1
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw and Faith Hill’s first album together, The Rest of Our Life, debuts at #1 this week on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. That makes the joint project Tim’s sixteenth to emerge at #1 on the tally, and Faith’s fourth. In all, the record moved 104,000 copies in its first week, making …