Mercury NashvilleLauren Alaina’s top-20 hit, “Road Less Traveled,” which was co-written by Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, will be the title track of her sophomore album. In fact, the American Idol season 10 runner-up had a hand in crafting all of the set’s dozen tracks. “I wrote for it for three-and-a-half years,” Lauren reveals. “I’ve grown …
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Dec 05
You're the Inspiration: Why Drake White May Be Husband of the Year
BMLGNewcomer Drake White’s new song “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” isn’t just the follow-up to his top-15 hit, “Livin’ the Dream” — it just may be the tune that seals the deal to make him husband of the year. “This song is deeply personal to me,” the Alabama natives says. “The inspiration for this song …
Dec 05
Miranda Lambert Set to Sing for Ellen and Seth Meyers
ABC/Image Group LAThough she hasn’t done many interviews, Miranda Lambert continues promoting her new album, The Weight of These Wings, by showcasing its songs. On Tuesday, she’ll perform the double set’s second release, “We Should Be Friends,” on Late Night with Seth Meyers. You can catch the show at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC. Then on Wednesday, Miranda stops …
Dec 05
Dolly Parton Plans Telethon to Help Fire-Ravaged East Tennessee
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is busy planning a telethon to help raise money for victims of last week’s wildfires in East Tennessee. While we don’t know many details about the event yet, it’s set for next Tuesday, December 13 in Nashville. Money raised will go to Dolly’s My People Fund, which she set up to …
Dec 05
Granger Smith Injured at Saturday Night Show in New Jersey
BBR Music GroupGranger Smith is off the road for the time being, as he recuperates from an accident at his show Saturday night at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The “Boots On” hitmaker was standing on a monitor when it collapsed, sending him crashing into a metal barricade offstage. He managed to finish …
Dec 02
“Nashville” Set to Return on CMT Ahead of Schedule
CMTIf you can’t wait for the premiere of Nashville, the good news is — you won’t have to! CMT, the drama’s new home, will preview the first hour of season five on December 15, ahead of the full two-hour episode’s official air date on January 5. Both air in Nashville’s new time slot, Thursdays at …
Dec 02
Maren Morris to Play “Saturday Night Live” Next Weekend
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris will be the musical guest on the December 10 episode of Saturday Night Live, making her the first country artist to play the show this season. WWE superstar-turned-actor John Cena will host that night. The CMA New Artist of the Year just added two new dates to her 2017 Hero Tour. Both Maren’s February …
Dec 02
Back Home Again: Brad Paisley Shows Off His West Virginia Heritage on New PBS Show
ABC/Image Group LA Brad Paisley takes fans on a tour of the Appalachian Mountains where he grew up, in his episode of the new Landmarks Live in Concert series set to air next year as part of Great Performances on PBS. Hosted by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, the show will feature interviews with the artists, as they showcase some …
Dec 02
“Good at Tonight” Video Follows a Day in the Life of David Nail
ABC/Image Group LAYou can find out what a typical show day is like for David Nail in the new live performance video for his latest single, “Good at Tonight.” You can check out the clip shot in different cities on David’s Fighter Tour on YouTube. Written by CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne, the single features vocals …
Dec 02
New Faces 2017: Prestigious Show Predicts the Superstars of Tomorrow
ABC/Image Group LA William Michael Morgan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Granger Smith and Drake White are set to play next year’s prestigious New Faces of Country Music show. Held every year during Country Radio Seminar, it’s seen as a significant indicator of who’s likely to be around for a long time, as well as who has a shot at super-stardom. The …