ABC/Image Group LA You can add Chris Stapleton and Alan Jackson to the list of superstars you’ll see on the 11th Annual ACM Honors when the two-hour special airs next month on CBS. Chris and Alan join already-announced performers Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Hillary Scott, George Strait, Vince Gill and Toby Keith. Kelsea, Toby and King George are among the evening’s honorees as well. …
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Aug 17
Which one is “Unforgettable?” Thomas Rhett to help pick the next Miss America
ABC/Mark LevineWith two new daughters, a major tour, and his next album on the way, Thomas Rhett is adding one more thing to his already busy schedule: he’ll be one of the celebrity judges at this year’s Miss America competition. TR will find himself evaluating contestants’ lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, talent, interview skills and on-stage questions …
Aug 17
Look for Luke Bryan's next “Move,” coming August 23
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteIt seems likely we could hear new music from Luke Bryan as early as next Wednesday. Ads in the country music trades this week feature a new picture of a rather serious-looking Luke, along with the caption, “Luke Bryan August 23rd,” which is next Wednesday’s date. The four-time Entertainer of the Year hasn’t had a …
Aug 17
On “Tonight Show,” Shania Twain announces 2018 tour
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCShania Twain was Jimmy Fallon‘s musical guest on Wednesday’s Tonight Show, and used the appearance to officially announce her upcoming tour, kicking off in 2018. Fallon made the announcement during his introduction of her performance of “Swinging with My Eyes Closed,” the latest single from her upcoming album, Now — her first in 15 years. …
Aug 17
Brothers Osborne play the blame game with “It Ain't My Fault”
ABC/Brett OronzioBrothers Osborne’s latest hit, “It Ain’t My Fault,” was born with a guitar lick and a beat on the drums. “We just had this riff,” TJ Osborne remembers, “and John had this drum groove, and it started happening pretty organically, pretty naturally and pretty quick. We knew we were onto something really fun, and kind of a fresh …
Aug 16
“Woman Walk the Line”: Taylor Swift, Rosanne Cash and more write about the female singers who changed their lives
University of Texas PressIt may be harder than ever to find female voices on country radio, but there’s no shortage of feminine viewpoints in a new collection of country music essays. In Woman Walk the Line: How the Women in Country Music Changed Our Lives, Taylor Swift considers the impact of her fellow trailblazer, Brenda Lee, while Rosanne Cash writes about …
Aug 16
Watch now: Luke Combs reunites his high school bros for “When It Rains It Pours” video
River House Artists/Columbia Nashville“Hurricane” hitmaker Luke Combs now has some video skills to add to his resume. The North Carolina native co-wrote the treatment for his new music video, which he shot over the Fourth of July weekend in South Carolina. “Every night on tour when we start playing ‘When It Rains It Pours,’” Luke explains, “you …
Aug 16
Cole Swindell clocks a million-seller, on the heels of his latest #1
ABC/Randy HolmesAs if having seven #1 singles in a row isn’t quite enough, Cole Swindell’s getting a little extra icing on the cake. In addition to “Flatliner” topping the chart this week and setting a record on the Mediabase tally, Cole’s previous #1, “Middle of a Memory,” has just passed the million-seller mark, according to the …
Aug 16
Relax and “Fix a Drink”: Chris Janson says everything is right on track for “Everybody”
Warner Music NashvilleWith its lead single already in the top-20, Chris Janson is giving his fans a better picture of his sophomore album, Everybody. The Missouri native co-wrote all twelve songs on the project, which includes his hit “Fix a Drink,” as well as the other four songs from the EP with the same title. Chris says right …
Aug 16
A “Small Town Boy” takes the big stage: Watch Dustin Lynch's dreams come true at “CMA Fest”
ABC/Mark LevineDustin Lynch’s hit, “Small Town Boy,” is just steps away from becoming his latest number one. Back in June, he got to do the new single from his Current Mood album during his very first appearance on the main stage at Nissan Stadium, during CMA Music Festival. “That was a dream come true,” Dustin tells ABC …