BMLG RecordsFebruary has brought a bunch of firsts for rising artist Brett Young. On February 10, Brett released his self-titled debut album, and tonight, he joins his first major tour as he heads out on superstar Luke Bryan’s Kill The Lights trek. Brett will be showcased on eight of the tour dates, including a stop …
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Feb 23
Three of Glen Campbell's classic late-'60s albums being reissued on vinyl next month
Kristin BurnsThree of Glen Campbell‘s early albums that helped establish the Country Music Hall of Fame member as a musical icon — 1967’s Gentle on My Mind, 1968’s Wichita Lineman and 1969’s Galveston — will be made available on vinyl for the first time in decades on March 24. The albums will be issued on …
Feb 23
Kelsea Ballerini pumped, literally, about having a personal trainer on the Thomas Rhett tour
ABC/Image Group LAThe 2017 Home Team Tour featuring headliner Thomas Rhett has at least one female player. Kelsea Ballerini says she’s really looking forward to being his opening act. “He’s on fire. He’s the hottest male in country music right now. More than that he’s a properly good human being,” Kelsea says. Kelsea’s also on …
Feb 23
It's just opening day, but Thomas Rhett's already knocking it out of the park on his Home Team Tour
ABC/Image Group LAToday marks a major milestone in Thomas Rhett‘s career, as he launches his very first headlining tour. Touted as one of Rolling Stone‘s most anticipated tours of the year, the 2017 Home Team Tour has sold out multiple cities prior to its official kick-off tonight. But the real highlight for Rhett will be …
Feb 22
Taylor Swift scores a new #1 Hit…on the country chart
Jason Merritt/LP5/Getty Images for TASTaylor Swift‘s been out of the country music game for a while, but she’s still got the magic touch when it comes to penning country hits. “Better Man,” a song written by Taylor and recorded by Little Big Town, has just reached #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. “Thanks to …
Feb 22
Dan + Shay had one big dream come true at recent Ryman Auditorium show
Warner Music NashvilleThe pews of the Mother Church weren’t used much on Tuesday night as Dan + Shay kept the crowd on their feet during the duo’s sold-out show at Nashville’s most iconic music venue, the Ryman Auditorium. “This is just the best night of my entire life,” Shay Mooney told screaming fans. The concert, …
Feb 22
Cole Swindell brought in as Brand Ambassador for Diamond Resorts
ABC/Image Group LAPlatinum-selling Cole Swindell is bringing a bit of that bling to Diamond Resorts International: he’s the latest artist to sign on as a Brand Ambassador for the hospitality and vacation ownership company. The celebrity Brand Ambassadors are meant to provide guests of the resorts with unique and memorable vacation experiences. As part of …
Feb 22
Miranda Lambert raises funds to encourage aspiring female songwriters
ABC/Image Group LAYou can now apply for Miranda Lambert‘s 2017-2018 Women Creators Scholarship at Nashville’s Belmont University. Miranda created the program last year to help a female student majoring in music business, songwriting or entertainment industry at Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Miranda raised the money for this year’s scholarship by turning …
Feb 22
Smooth cruisin': Florida Georgia Line touring with Nelly this summer
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsRemember when Florida Georgia Line did that remix of “Cruise” with rapper Nelly and it was a massive hit? Now the two musical acts are teaming up for a big summer tour…and bringing Chris Lane along for good measure. Florida Georgia Line and Nelly have already performed together at a variety of …
Feb 22
How Blake Shelton's late brother Richie inspired his musical journey
David LaChapelle/NBCAs the platinum-selling, award-winning star of The Voice, Blake Shelton is in a prominent spot to influence scores of up-and-coming musicians. But when the Oklahoma hitmaker was growing up, he recalls he found his greatest mentor at home. “My biggest musical influence I guess was probably my brother growing up,” Blake reminisces about his …