Columbia NashvilleWith her country anthem, “My Church,” racking up multiple weeks in the top ten and night number one under her belt of Keith Urban’s Ripcord World Tour, there’s perhaps no better time for Maren Morris to finally get to put out her first major-label album. “I feel like I’ve had these ideas in my head about the …
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Jun 03
Dan+Shay Reveal What Has Them "Obsessed"
Warner Music NashvilleDan+Shay may’ve given their new album the title Obsessed based on the devotion of their fans, but the duo admits they have an obsession or two themselves. “I would say we are obsessed with coffee, obsessed with rescuing dogs and animals — that’s very close to our hearts,” Dan Smyers confesses. “We’re obsessed with roller-coasters, we love riding …
Jun 02
Hunter Hayes Witnesses Blue Angels' Fatal Crash
Atlantic Records NashvilleLots of people were watching the Blue Angels practice over Smyrna, Tennessee, Thursday afternoon, as one of the jets crashed, killing a pilot– and Hunter Hayes was one of them. When the plane went down around 3 p.m., the “Wanted” hitmaker was standing by to go up with a member of the noted flight demonstration …
Jun 02
Little Big Town Makes Half of "Wanderlust" Available on Friday
Capitol NashvilleWhile you won’t be able to hear Little Big Town’s full Wanderlust digital release until it officially comes out June 10, you’ll be able to download half of the album if you pre-order it when it goes on sale Friday. Those four tracks include “One of Those Days,” which the band premiered on The Voice, along with “One …
Jun 02
"Lights Come On" for Jason Aldean's New Tour Mini-Documentary
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean’s new video for his top-ten hit “Lights Come On” is also a mini-documentary that takes you behind the scenes on his Six String Circus Tour. “I used to think it was cool to sell out a little night club, so now when I walk into an arena, amphitheater or stadium, it …
Jun 02
And the Winner Is — Chris Janson, According to Vince Gill
Warner Music NashvilleCountry Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill believes Chris Janson has an award-winner on his hands with his latest single, “Holdin’ Her.” “I’m going to make the bold prediction that that will be Song of the Year,” Vince said after joining Chris during a recent performance on the Grand Ole Opry. “That song …
Jun 02
Social Superstar Smackdown: CMT Music Awards Hashtags New Category
CMTWith this year’s CMT Music Awards less than a week away, the show has announced a brand-new category for 2016. Next Wednesday, the fan-voted awards will crown its first ever #SocialSuperstar. Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell and Thomas Rhett are the standouts when it comes to interacting with their fans via social media. You can vote for …
Jun 02
Buoyant Summer Songs Meet "Dr. Strangelove": Keith Urban Kicks Off the Ripcord World Tour
ABC/Image Group LAAs Keith Urban hits the stage tonight for the first show of his Ripcord World Tour, he says he’s never been more excited about a set list. “There’s a huge amount of buoyant summer songs that were just built right for this kind of environment. Certainly a song like ‘Gone Tomorrow.’ When we wrote that… …
Jun 01
Kenny Chesney Plans Monster Tailgate Before UT/Virginia Tech Rivalry
ABC/Image Group LAOn Saturday, September 10, the Tennessee Vols take on Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway, in the first SEC football game ever played on the infield of NASCAR track. The night before, Kenny Chesney will get the crowd and the venue warmed up. Everyone on the bill for Bristol’s Tailgate Party has a …
Jun 01
Nashville's New Digs: Chris Young, Old Dominion and More Play New CMA Music Festival Stages
Country Music AssociationFor CMA Music Festival 2016, the Country Music Association is rolling out two new daytime stages, both located inside Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater. Chris Young will kick things off Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. on the AT&T Skyview Stage, with Old Dominion, Aubrie Sellers, High Valley, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Clare …