Andrew Lipovsky/NBCChris Stapleton was the musical guest on Monday’s The Tonight Show, and demonstrated his comedy chops, joining host Jimmy Fallon and one of Jimmy’s other guests, Kevin Bacon for the segment, “First Drafts of Rock.” The recurring sketch pretends to take a look at original versions of classic rock tunes — in this case, ZZ Top‘s …
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May 09
Darius Rucker believes “If I Told You” is “the most real song [he's] ever been a part of”
Capitol NashvilleDarius Rucker has the tenth top-ten hit of his country music career this week with “If I Told You.” The South Carolina native believes there’s one reason he’s finding success with the lead single from his upcoming fifth album: the song’s authenticity. “The thing I hear most is that people just relate to it,” he …
May 08
Coffee jingles and “Losing Sleep”: Chris Young counts down to new music on Friday
ABC/Image Group LAChris Young is currently counting down the days until the release of his new single, “Losing Sleep,” but he’s also finding time to make a few dreams come true along the way. Earlier this year, the “Sober Saturday Night” hitmaker partnered with Folgers to work with up-and-coming musicians as part of a new contest …
May 08
Brad Paisley taps Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsey Ell as his Weekend Warriors for 2017
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley has named his upcoming summer trek the 2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour. Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsey Ell will join him for the dates, which kick off May 18 in Saratoga Springs, New York. In addition to shows in the U.S. and Canada, Brad will also head overseas for concerts in Norway and Sweden in …
May 08
From Gene Simmons to Bradley Cooper, everybody loves Chris Stapleton
Mercury NashvilleFollowing his breakthrough performance with Justin Timberlake at 2015’s CMA Awards, it’s not surprising that many Hollywood A-listers are now fans of Chris Stapleton. The Traveller hitmaker modestly reveals just some of the stars who’ve told him they like his music. “Gene Simmons showed up at a show one time!” Chris tells Entertainment Weekly, referring to the KISS bass player. “It was the …
May 08
Maren Morris gets personal in “I Could Use a Love Song” video
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris hints at a piece of her past in the new video for “I Could Use a Love Song.” “It’s hard for me to be vulnerable sometimes,” the Texas native says, “so making the ‘I Could Use a Love Song’ video was tough because it’s extremely personal to my story to getting …
May 08
Zac Brown, Shania, Thomas Rhett and more book a date on Rockefeller Plaza
ABC/Image Group LAJust days after the release of their new album, Welcome Home, Zac Brown Band will be the first country act to play this summer’s Citi Concert Series on the Today show. Thomas Rhett and Shania Twain will follow in June, with Chris Stapleton set to stop by in July. Both Brad Paisley and …
May 07
Carrie Underwood, Karen Fairchild and Cole Swindell show up to support Luke Bryan this weekend in Nashville
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan’s celebrity friends turned out to support him this weekend, as he kicked off his Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour with two shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. On Friday night, Karen Fairchild surprised the crowd by showing up to sing the pair’s #1 duet, “Home Alone Tonight,” before seguing into Little Big …
May 05
Loretta Lynn recovering from a stroke
Erika Goldring/WireImage Keep a good thought for Loretta Lynn. The 85-year-old country music legend is recovering from a stroke she suffered Thursday. A statement on Lynn’s official website declares, “American country music legend Loretta Lynn was admitted into a hospital in Nashville last night after she suffered a stroke at her home in Hurricane Mills, …
May 05
“Mess Me Up”: Gary Allan plots his return to radio
MCA NashvilleIf you’ve wondered what Gary Allan‘s been up to lately, your curiosity will be satisfied soon. The California native is plotting a return to radio with a new single called “Mess Me Up.” Gary shared the news on social media, along with a video that gives you a sneak peek at the song. “Mess Me Up” …