Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkStockGarth Brooks is mourning the loss of his friend, musician Mike Chapman, who played bass on all of the country star’s studio albums. Chapman passed away in Nashville June 13 just days after being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame as a member of Brooks’ The G-Men studio band. Brooks paid tribute to the musician during a …
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Jun 20
Carrie Underwood Remains Football’s Theme Queen
Sony Music NashvilleCarrie Underwood is ready for some football. She may be married to a professional hockey player, but the country superstar clearly has a soft spot for the NFL. For the fourth straight year, she’s recorded a new opening theme song for Sunday Night Football. This season’s version, titled “Oh, Sunday Night,” is being described as …
Jun 20
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott Reveals Heartbreak Behind New Single
Capitol Records NashvilleDuring a band hiatus, Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott recorded a faith-based album, Love Remains, with members of her immediate family and shipped the project’s moving first single, “Thy Will,” off to country radio. While she’s been cryptic until now about the song’s inspiration, she told ABC’s Good Morning America Monday that she penned the song following a heartbreaking miscarriage. …
Jun 20
Luke Bryan Goes Back to the Farm with New Tour, EP
Capitol Records NashvilleLuke Bryan grew up on a Georgia peanut farm, so it was no surprise eight years ago when he launched what has since become an annual Farm Tour, during which he pares down his massive stage show and literally performs in farms and fields in college towns throughout the South. This year, Luke adds …
Jun 20
Keith Urban Remembers Orlando Victims with Special Tribute Song
Frederick Breedon IV/WireImageKeith Urban reached into the U2 songbook last weekend to pay tribute to the victims of the June 12 Orlando, Florida nightclub shootings. Near the end of his concert last Friday in Tampa, Urban told the crowd, “Before we go I want to say one thing that’s really been on my heart for …
Jun 19
On the Road Again: Justin Moore Tries to Find a Way to Be with His Family on Father's Day
BMLGJustin Moore spent the weeks leading up to this Father’s Day searching for the Best Dad in the World, hosting a contest urging kids from 1 to 92 to post a video revealing why they believe their pop comes out on top. While the winner will be rewarded with a home concert by the “You Look …
Jun 18
Tanya Tucker Selling Off Her “Treasures,” And You Could Own Them
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesWant to own a piece of country music history? Tanya Tucker is selling off 500 personal items as part of an estate sale auction that kicked off June 16. Among the available mementos from her life and four-decade-long career are her pink 1992 Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle motorcycle, her 1965 green Ford Mustang …
Jun 17
"Ain't No Stopping…" Newcomer Kane Brown
Courtesy of RCA NashvilleThis summer, country audiences are getting to know newcomer Kane Brown a little better as he opens Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour with Cole Swindell. Kane first made a name for himself on social media, scoring a viral hit with the song that would eventually be his first single, “Used to Love You Sober.” …
Jun 17
Florida Native Michael Ray Represents His Home State at Country Concert to Help Pulse Shooting Victims
Warner Music NashvilleMichael Ray grew up on the outskirts of Orlando, in the small town of Eustis, Florida. So it only seems natural he should be on the bill for the upcoming concert to help the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. “In the wake of this heartbreaking and senseless tragedy, I’m proud to represent my …
Jun 17
Justin Moore "Kinda Don't Care" — but He Really Does
BMLGJustin Moore’s top-20 hit “You Look Like I Need a Drink” is the first preview of his new album, due out August 12. His fourth studio effort also includes a collaboration with tourmate Brantley Gilbert, “More Middle Fingers” — but the Arkansas native wants to make sure folks don’t misunderstand his provocative titles. “Naming the …
