ABC/Image Group LA The most ambitious project of Miranda Lambert’s career so far has officially gone platinum. Even without a major radio hit, The Weight of These Wings has still managed to clear the million-copy milestone, just 33 weeks after its release on November 18 of last year. The 24-track double album is the first release on Miranda’s …
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Jul 10
Maren Morris could use a wedding song
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris’s week is already off to a pretty great start. Not only does she have her very first #1 with Thomas Rhett and “Craving You,” she’s also planning a trip down the aisle with boyfriend Ryan Hurd. On Sunday, the “I Could Use a Love Song” hitmaker shared candid photos with Ryan where she’s proudly displaying …
Jul 10
Big & Rich admit they “Did It for the Party” on new album
Webster PR/Thirty Tigers/Sony RED Big & Rich will follow their top-40 hit, “California,” with their new album Did It for the Party on September 15. “This new record is gonna rock America’s boots off,” John Rich brags. “Can’t wait for y’all to hear it!” Big Kenny chimes in. “It’s been a blast working on [it] and we can’t wait for everyone to …
Jul 07
Shania's one-of-a-kind Las Vegas motorcycle can be yours…but it'll cost you
Mercury NashvilleShania Twain is using her first new album in 15 years to raise some serious money for her foundation that helps underprivileged children. If you’ve got $100,000 to donate, you can choose one of two pretty amazing “thank you” gifts: either the one-of-a-kind motorcycle Shania rode onstage during her Las Vegas residency, or dinner with …
Jul 07
Toby Keith's daughter Krystal involved in horrific wreck with drunk driver on July 4
Courtesy Shock Ink/Photo credit: Kristin BarloweToby Keith’s daughter Krystal narrowly missed being killed by a drunk driver on Independence Day, the 31-year-old revealed Friday on social media. “Our 4th turned pretty horrific,” Krystal shared. “Hensley, Drew and I were on the way to watch fireworks on the 4th. A drunk driver almost took the lives of my entire family. …
Jul 07
Little Big Town lends Old Dominion a hand on “Happy Endings”
RCA Records NashvilleOld Dominion’s new album, Happy Endings, will feature a dozen tracks, including a collaboration with Little Big Town. Along with the LBT duet “Stars in the City,” the five-man-band’s sophomore effort closes with a live cut, titled “Can’t Get You.” Fans who pre-order the record now will instantly be able to download the track “Written …
Jul 07
Darius Rucker delivers infectious new single, “For the First Time”
Capitol NashvilleWhen was the last time you did something for the first time? That’s the question Darius Rucker asks in his percussive new single, “For the First Time.” The South Carolina native recalls how he came to write the tune. “As a songwriter, sometimes the smallest idea can elicit a feeling and then you have this daunting …
Jul 07
How rapper Eminem helped inspire Dylan Scott's breakthrough hit, “My Girl”
Curb RecordsDylan Scott’s breakthrough hit, “My Girl,” may very well be the only country song ever inspired by the rapper Eminem. The idea for the tune was born when Dylan was home visiting his wife Blair, back when they were just dating. “I moved to Nashville at 19 and she stayed in Louisiana, so we did long-distance …
Jul 07
“Nashville” Recap: “Ghost in This House”
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Deacon Claybourne resisted the idea of a romantic future after the death of his wife, Rayna Jaymes. While several women made overtures toward the widower, Deacon himself was shocked to find he enjoyed spending time with singer/songwriter Jessie Caine. As Zach Welles steered him toward signing her to …
Jul 06
Is Old Dominion in the artist protection program?
ABC/Image Group LA It would appear that Old Dominion may have an aversion to appearing on their own album covers. On Thursday, the band shared the artwork for their second record, Happy Endings, which will be out August 25. The cover features a needlework sampler of OD-related icons, but no photos of the group’s five members. Included in the …