Sweet Talk PublicityNow that he’s scored his breakthrough hit with “Buy Me a Boat,” you might think country singer is job number one for Chris Janson. But the father of four says you’re wrong. “I am a dad first and a husband first, and I take the most pride in that in my whole life,” he …
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Jun 15
"If I Were a Carpenter": Alan Jackson, Home Builder
Courtesy of Ply GemKeosha Hendricks of La Vergne, Tennessee recently got an unforgettable housewarming present — Alan Jackson on her porch, handing over the keys to her new home. Alan stopped by to represent the Home for Good project, his partnership with Ply Gem that uses his song “You Can Always Come Home” as its …
Jun 15
"It's So True It Stings"– Blake Shelton on "She's Got a Way with Words"
Warner Music NashvilleHot on the heels of his 22nd number one, “Came Here to Forget,” it looks like Blake Shelton has another hit on his hands. His new single, “She’s Got a Way with Words,” is the most popular new song at radio this week. “I think it’s the kind of song that country music is built …
Jun 15
Back Home Again: Keith Urban Books a Show in His Birthplace
Capitol NashvilleFor the first time in his life, Keith Urban will finally get to do a major show where he was born. While you might assume that’d be Australia — you’d be wrong. Though Keith grew up “down under,” he was actually born in New Zealand. “I’m so psyched about finally getting to play a real show …
Jun 14
Newcomer Drake White Ignites the "SPARK" August 19
Dot RecordsDrake White’s debut album, which features his top-30 hit, “Livin’ the Dream,” is due out August 19. The Alabama native had a hand in writing ten of the album’s dozen songs. “Since we began this journey, working on the album, I knew I wanted the title to be SPARK,” he says. “The idea of starting …
Jun 14
"Small Town Boy Like Me": Dustin Lynch Debuts New Music
Courtesy of L3 Entertainment / FlyHi FilmsWe know Dustin Lynch’s recent number-one, “Mind Reader,” is likely the last single to be released from his sophomore album, Where It’s At, but so far, we haven’t been able to predict what his new single might be. After his free show Sunday in Nashville, we might have a …
Jun 14
There's Gold in Jon Pardi's "California Sunrise"
Capitol NashvilleJon Pardi’s sophomore album doesn’t even come out until Friday, but one of its tracks has already been certified gold. On Sunday, right before he played the Riverfront Stage at CMA Music Festival, the California native found out his top-ten hit “Head Over Boots” has sold half a million copies. If you’re counting, that …
Jun 14
Carrie Underwood Crashes Practice to Donate Some Dough
CMA/Image Group LASome Oklahoma athletes got quite a surprise during a recent practice, as Carrie Underwood showed up to give them $100,000. The money comes from a partnership between Carrie’s CALIA fitness brand and Dick’s Sporting Goods. In all, the two plan to donate half a million dollars to girls youth sports teams across the …
Jun 14
How to Get Your Moment with Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and More
ABC/Image Group LAThis summer, you can get closer to your favorite stars — and you can do it while helping a good cause. From now through June 22, you can bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences as part of Musicians on Call’s Half a Million Moments campaign. Up for grabs are concert tickets and meet-and-greets with the …
Jun 13
"Cryin'" Time: Martina McBride Duets with Steven Tyler
ABC RadioMartina McBride may be a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, but she’s also a die-hard Aerosmith fan. At Saturday night’s CMA Music Festival, she got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing the band’s 1993 hit, “Cryin’,” with the man who made it famous. “I got a phone call… ‘Hey Martina, this is Steven Tyler!’” she says, recalling …
