MCA Nashville Strait out of the Box was a huge hit, selling more than eight million copies since it came out in 1995 — and now it’s getting a sequel. George Strait will release a new three-disc, 56-track collection November 18 exclusively at Walmart, appropriately titled Strait out of the Box: Part 2. The new set picks up …
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Sep 30
How to Get Face to Face with Luke Bryan and Little Big Town, All for a Good Cause
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan’s Kill the Lights Tour may be heading into the home stretch in October, but the CMA Entertainer of the Year is squeezing in at least one more chance to do a good deed before the end of his run. The “Move” hitmaker is auctioning off two tickets to the remaining show …
Sep 30
Jon Pardi Works to Repair the Roof of a Texas Institution that Inspired His Hit Song
Capitol NashvilleJon Pardi’s recent number one, “Head Over Boots,” was inspired by a trip he took with his dad to a Texas dance hall, and when it came time to shoot the music video, there was only one place that captured the spirit of the scene perfectly — Twin Sisters in Blanco, Texas. The Lone …
Sep 30
Kelsea Ballerini Brings It Back Up for Her Final Single from "The First Time"
Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe, Courtesy of Black River EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini is busy working on the follow-up to her debut album, which so far has yielded three number-ones. For the final single from The First Time, she’s circling back to a theme that’s similar to the one in her hits “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Dibs.” …
Sep 29
Dolly Parton Heads Outdoors for Her "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Debut
Webster Public RelationsThere’s no denying Dolly Parton has the gift of gab, and she’ll be at it again Monday when she sits down with the ladies of The Talk. You can catch the icon’s chat with Sharon Osborne, Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen and Sheryl Underwood starting at 2 p.m. ET on CBS. But Dolly’s L.A. …
Sep 29
Eric Church and Lee Ann Womack Invite You on a Tropical Getaway
ABC/Image Group LANever let it be said that Eric Church and Lee Ann Womack aren’t prepared to suffer for their craft. The CMA winners are set to headline the second annual BMI Maui Songwriters Festival December 1-3 on the Hawaiian island. Tunesmiths Scotty Emerick and Liz Rose will join the two, along with Texas institution …
Sep 29
Miranda Lambert Paints Lindale, Texas Pink to Open Her New Store
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is planning a major celebration for the grand opening of her new Pink Pistol store in her hometown of Lindale, Texas. She’ll kick off the yearly event known as Pinktoberfest with a block party October 22 at The Cannery, the new space that’s home to both Miranda’s boutique and the new …
Sep 29
Tim McGraw Gambles on New Slot Machine
BMLGYou’ll soon be able to play the slots with Tim McGraw. Mr. “Humble and Kind” rolled out his signature slot machine this week at the G2E Gaming Expo in Vegas, making quite the entrance. Tim descended from the ceiling, along with the prototype of his game, preceded by a troupe of dancing McGraws. You can relive …
Sep 29
The Politics of Butt-Grabbing, by Luke Bryan
Capitol NashvilleWith a booty like Luke Bryan’s, it’s bound to get grabbed. The hip-shaking CMA Entertainer of the Year discussed his fans’ propensity to get a little handsy Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It’s gotten to be such an issue, in fact, that Luke’s had to institute a “no butt-touching” rule at his meet-and-greets. “They’ll sneak …
Sep 29
Country Music Is a Highway: Why William Michael Morgan Is Content to Cruise Along Beside Sam Hunt
Warner Music NashvilleNot only does William Michael Morgan have his first top-five hit with his debut single, the Mississippi native also has a real shot at number one with his version of Sam Hunt’s “I Met a Girl.” While Sam is an innovator who uses elements of rap and rhythm and blues into his music, William Michael is …