ABC/Image Group LA To make the brand new video for his top-15 hit “All the Pretty Girls,” Kenny Chesney let two students from Nashville’s Belmont University get behind the camera. Jessica Martinez and Will Renner stepped into the directors’ chairs for the new clip, which premieres this weekend on CMT. Kenny couldn’t be happier with the results. “It’s cool seeing …
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Aug 10
“Forever Loving You”: Tanya Tucker's final message to the late Glen Campbell
ABC/Image Group LACountry icon Tanya Tucker is remembering the late Glen Campbell with a new song titled “Forever Loving You.” Campbell’s relationship with Tucker was a memorable part of his story: the two had a controversial, sometimes stormy high-profile relationship in the ’80s. At the time, Tucker was in her early twenties, while Campbell was in his early forties. …
Aug 10
Maren Morris is “Seeing Blind” with one of the guys from One Direction
ABC/Mark LevineHot on the heels of her #1 duet with Thomas Rhett, “Craving You,” Maren Morris is teaming up with another impressive voice…but this one’s outside of country music. According to Variety, Niall Horan, who’s perhaps best known as a member of One Direction, reached out to Maren by email, to see if she’d sing on the track, “Seeing Blind,” on …
Aug 10
Reba's in the running for Christian music's equivalent of a Grammy
ABC/Image Group LA More than forty years into her recording career, Reba McEntire has managed to score another first. This year, Reba has landed her very first nomination for a GMA Dove Award, Christian music’s equivalent of a Grammy. The Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer is up for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for “Back to God.” Written by Randy Houser, …
Aug 10
What's Dustin Lynch's “Current Mood”? We'll find out September 8
Broken Bow RecordsDustin Lynch’s third record will give fans the inside track on his Current Mood. “This album is a glimpse into the last three years of my life…” he says, explaining the title. “… the travel, the adventures, the relationships and the personal growth. I think this is the most personal release I have …
Aug 10
No longer the piano man, Craig Campbell takes center stage on the Luke Bryan tour
BBR Music Group Craig Campbell’s scored big hits with songs like “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” “Outta My Head,” and “Family Man.” But this week, he marks a major career milestone: he’s joining Luke Bryan’s Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day tour. “When I got that call, I did about three back flips in a row,” Craig jokes. …
Aug 09
Brett's bragging rights: Why Mr. Eldredge is on track for a record-setting week
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBy this time next week, Brett Eldredge may’ve locked in some serious bragging rights. With his self-titled third studio album set to move around 45,000 album equivalent units in its first week, Brett’s record is on track to debut not only at the top of the Billboard country chart, but to lead the all-genre Billboard 200 as well. The …
Aug 09
FGL hits some major metal as they “Dig [Their] Roots”
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line now has some heavy metal to share with their heroes, as the RIAA passes out a new round of platinum certifications. The duo’s Dig Your Roots album has officially passed the million-seller mark, along with the project’s singles, “God, Your Mama, and Me” and “May We All.” Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley teamed up with Tim McGraw for “May We All,” …
Aug 09
“CMT Remembers Glen Campbell” in new half-hour special
David Redfern/Redferns/Getty ImagesCMT will pay tribute to the legendary Glen Campbell with a new, half-hour special set to premiere Thursday morning. The 81-year-old veteran of music, film, and TV passed away Tuesday in Nashville after many years of suffering from Alzheimer’s. Reba, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban are just some of the stars who’ll pay tribute to their hero and friend …
Aug 09
A who's-who of country stars & an audience with King George: A preview of the 11th Annual ACM Honors
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Vince Gill and Toby Keith are all set to sing at the 11th Annual ACM Honors later this month at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Three of the performers themselves are honorees: Kelsea will get the Milestone Award, while Toby will accept the Poet’s Award. The Academy will officially …