Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesThere’s a piece of country music history in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new exhibit. The guitar Alan Jackson played on the 2001 CMA Awards is featured in “Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics,” an exhibit that chronicles times when music has intersected with major events in American history: in this case, the …
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Jul 18
Drum Destroyer Canaan Smith Sets Out to Smash Cancer with His Aggression
Mercury NashvilleEarlier this year, Canaan Smith got caught up in the energy of his concert and demolished a drum during his show. That flash of adrenaline ended up being the spark to start his new Smash Cancer initiative. “While it was fun destroying the drum at the end of our set, we didn’t know what to do …
Jul 18
Miranda Lambert's New Single, "Vice," Drops Today
Image credit: Becky FlukeGet your plastic ready: today’s the day Miranda Lambert‘s new single, “Vice,” will be released. The single will be released to country radio this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. CT. Immediately after that, you’ll be able to buy “Vice” at all the usual digital retailers, as well as stream it. …
Jul 18
Could Chris Lane One Day Be on ABC's "The Bachelorette?"
Big Loud RecordsWith a new album titled Girl Problems, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that newcomer Chris Lane is a huge fan of ABC’s reality dating show The Bachelorette. “I can’t not watch it, like I love it!” he confesses. In fact, Chris admits he’d even entertain the idea of one day being on the show …
Jul 17
Eric Paslay Sprouts Wings for "Angels in This Town"
EMI Records NashvilleWith everything happening in the world these days, Eric Paslay hopes his new single, “Angels in This Town,” can lift listeners’ spirits in the midst of some dark times. “As of late, our world has been impacted by tragedy of all kinds,” the Texas native says. “I’m so grateful we can use [this song] to …
Jul 16
"Castaway" in the Caribbean: Zac Brown Band Invites Fans on Tropical Vacation
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown Band is headed back to the Caribbean this winter for the second year of their all-inclusive Castaway with Southern Ground tropical vacation. The all-inclusive four-night getaway will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico January 30 – February 3, 2017. ZBB’s Black Out the Sun tourmates Drake …
Jul 15
Move Over Hillary & Charles: Dave Haywood Steps Into the Spotlight for UGA's "40 Under 40"
Capitol NashvilleWhat do Dave Haywood and NFL Linebacker Thomas Davis have in common? Well, both the Lady Antebellum musician and the Carolina Panther graduated from the University of Georgia Athens, and they’re both on the alumni association’s “40 Under 40” list this year. Dave picked up his degree from the Terry College of Business in …
Jul 15
Jason Aldean Cues Up "A Little More Summertime" for Fans
Broken BowNow that “Lights Come On” has reached its peak at number one, Jason Aldean is ready with the second single from his upcoming release. “‘A Little More Summertime’ really hit me the first time I heard it,” the ACM Entertainer of the Year says. “It’s always been about the vibe of a song for …
Jul 15
Why "Nashville"'s Charles Esten Wants a Date with You #EverySingleFriday
ABCIf you’re a fan of the TV show Nashville and you’ve wondered why the man who plays Deacon Claybourne has never released an album of original material himself, it turns out you’re not alone. Charles Esten has been thinking along those same lines, and he’s about to change all that. The only thing is, he …
Jul 15
David Nail Confesses Brothers Osborne's Contribution to His New Album Frustrated Him the First Time He Heard It
MCA NashvilleDavid Nail’s new album Fighter not only includes his top-15 hit, “Night’s on Fire,” it also boasts several special guests, including Vince Gill and Brothers Osborne. In fact, the record starts with a song TJ and John wrote — one David liked so much, it actually upset him because he figured he’d never be able to cut it himself. “‘Good at Tonight’ was …