BBR Music GroupThis summer, Randy Houser’s been busy opening Dierks Bentley’s Somewhere on a Beach tour. In addition to Cam and Tucker Beathard, there’s another added attraction on the trek — Randy’s right-hand man, his one-year-old Goldendoodle Hawk. “He does great!” Randy says of his prowess as a road dog. “He hasn’t really had any accidents on the bus or anything. …
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Aug 28
Dolly Parton Eyes Her First #1 Album in 25 Years with "Pure & Simple"
Dolly Records/RCA NashvilleIt’s been a big week for Dolly Parton! Her latest album, Pure & Simple, is expected to debut at number one on the country albums chart, according to Billboard, with first-week sales anticipated at around twenty-thousand. This would be the first time the Country Music Hall of Famer has topped the albums tally …
Aug 27
The Circle's Getting Really Crowded: ACM Adds More Stars to Ryman Taping
Academy of Country MusicThe historic stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is growing ever-more-crowded, as the Academy of Country Music adds more stars to its ACM Honors taping next Tuesday. Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Chris Young, Dan+Shay, and R&B sensation Alicia Keys are the latest artists added to the show’s performance lineup. Thomas Rhett, Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, and Carrie Underwood’s hubby, hockey star Mike …
Aug 26
Jason Aldean Goes Pink: ACM Entertainer Joins Forces with Opry for Breast Cancer
Broken BowJason Aldean’s been passionate about raising money to find a cure for breast cancer ever since he lost a close friend to the disease in 2004. For the past decade, he’s done a special Concert for the Cure each year, while also chipping in a portion of every ticket he’s sold on tour to …
Aug 26
Dierks Bentley Joins Thomas Rhett in the Barn for 147 Million Orphans Fundraiser
BMLGIf you follow Thomas Rhett on social media, you probably already know his wife, Lauren, went on a mission trip with the group 147 Million Orphans earlier this year. Now, the “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker is jumping in to help the organization in a big way. Rhett will host his first-ever Thomas Rhett & …
Aug 26
Boots in the Air: Granger Smith's New Video, New Football Predictions
BBR Music GroupYou may have the urge to take off one of your boots and hoist it in the air after you watch Granger Smith’s new video. The Texas native rolled out the live performance clip for “If the Boot Fits” this week, showcasing enthusiastic audiences thrusting their shoes toward the sky. The second single from …
Aug 26
20 & Counting: Newcomer William Michael Morgan Can't Get Enough of the Opry
Warner Music NashvilleJust as he’s on the verge of having his first top ten hit, William Michael Morgan is paying a visit to the show that made country music famous. The Mississippi native is set to play the Grand Ole Opry Friday night, bringing the number of times he’s stepped onto the iconic stage close to 20 …
Aug 26
"It Pulls on the Heartstrings Pretty Hard": Florida Georgia Line Preps New Video, as They Unveil Long-Awaited "Dig Your Roots"
BMLGWith a number-one hit already to its credit, the third album from Florida Georgia Line makes its debut today, as its second single, “May We All,” ascends the charts. Just as Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley may’ve spread their wings a little with their new music, they also happen to be trying some new tactics with their latest video. “You know, …
Aug 25
Tennesseans Sign Up to Drive with Dolly
Imagination LibraryIf you have an automobile registered in the state of Tennessee, you may soon be able to drive around with Dolly. This week, customized license plates benefitting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library went on sale in the Volunteer State. The tag bears the same cartoon-ized Dolly likeness that appears on the front of her last album, Blue …
Aug 25
Blake Shelton & Toby Keith Join All-Star Tribute to the Rhinestone Cowboy
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton and Toby Keith have been added to the superstar lineup of the ACM Honors taping next week at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The two will perform in an all-star tribute to Glen Campbell, along with Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley, which will culminate with his iconic “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Glen’s wife Kim will accept the ACM Career Achievement Award on his behalf, …