Warner Music NashvilleFrankie Ballard traveled to the Sonic Ranch south of El Paso, Texas, to record his new album, El Rio, due out June 10. “I’m very proud of the work [producer] Marshall [Altman] and I did on El Rio. We busted our a** to be better,” he says candidly. “It’s been a spiritual …
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Apr 15
Zac Brown Addresses Being in a Florida Hotel Room as Several People Were Arrested
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown took to social media Friday afternoon to address TMZ’s reports that he was in a Florida hotel room when several people were arrested for drug possession. “My dad always said nothing good ever happens when you stay out late,” the Zac Brown Band leader posted on Facebook. “It’s a lesson I learned the hard way last …
Apr 15
Kip Moore Gets Romantic on the Beach
MCA NashvilleAvid surfer Kip Moore admits there’s another thing or two he might enjoy doing on the beach, confessing he’s had some memorable romantic moments in the sand. “I’m not going to say with who — I’d never do that — but it was St. Simons Island, and this was many, many years ago,” the “Running for …
Apr 15
Jason Aldean Announces Six String Circus US Tour
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJason Aldean just finished a run of shows Down Under earlier this year. Now he’s hitting the road back home in the USA. The newly-minted ACM Entertainer of the Year will launch his Six String Circus Tour May 19 in Rogers, AR, playing 27 dates in all in 27 cities before wrapping things …
Apr 14
Hunter Hayes Duets with Fellow Best New Artist Grammy Nominee Tori Kelly on the Ryman Stage
Warner Music NashvilleIt’s not every day two Best New Artist Grammy nominees take the stage together, but this week in Music City, it happened. 2016 contender Tori Kelly surprised the crowd during her debut show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium by bringing out 2013 nominee Hunter Hayes for a duet. The two met a dozen …
Apr 14
Jennifer Nettles Will Be "Playing with Fire" on Live TV
BMLGJennifer Nettles will soon be Playing with Fire on live TV. The female half of Sugarland will debut songs from her second solo album April 26 as part of her label’s new partnership with home shopping network HSN. Viewers will be able to pre-order their copy of Jennifer’s CD, due May 23, along with a bonus disc that includes live …
Apr 14
Justin Moore and Dustin Lynch Pull Pranks on New CMT Show
BMLGGet ready to see the mischievous side of Justin Moore. Thursday night, the “You Look Like I Need a Drink” singer guest stars on the premiere of YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster’s new show on CMT. In the episode, Justin dons a disguise and comes face-to-face with one of his biggest fans, though she has no …
Apr 14
Hillary Scott Rubs Elbows with the A-List in NYC
Capitol NashvilleHillary Scott is rubbing elbows with some serious A-listers these days. The Lady Antebellum front woman recently sang at Stand Up to Cancer’s New York City gala, which was hosted by Nashvillian-turned-movie-star Reese Witherspoon. Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett and Jamie Foxx also took the stage, performing for the likes of Katie Couric, Alec Baldwin and fashion icon Donna Karan. In all, the event raised more than $42 …
Apr 14
Jake Owen Has a New Philosophy of Life Thanks to "American Country Love Song"
Cliff Lipson/CBSEven though Jake Owen has had quite a few big hits like “Beachin’,” “Anywhere with You” and “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” he admits it’s still encouraging when people immediately love a song, like his latest top-30 hit, “American Country Love Song.” “In this business, people don’t realize it’s not easy,” he chuckles, “and you can put …
Apr 14
"Nashville" Recap: "When There's a Fire in Your Heart"
ABC On Wednesday night’s Nashville, a changed Juliette Barnes worked to win back the trust of her longtime manager and surrogate father Glenn Goodman, who was suspicious as to whether the often temperamental, impetuous star could’ve really changed. Rayna Jaymes was determined to make Layla Grant’s new album a success, even if it meant striking out on tour with the young …