ABC/Image Group LA Through the years, a handful of performers from the country genre have taken home the Grammy for Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. But up until this year, there’s never been a time when two country contenders have been in the running for the prestigious trophy. Thanks to Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris, that’s …
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Dec 28
Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Reveals the Gender and Name of His Forthcoming Child
ABC/Image Group LA Sometime in 2017, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney will become the proud father of a little boy. Earlier this week via Instagram, Shay revealed that he and fiancee Hannah Billingsley plan to name their firstborn Asher James, and also posted a glamorous photo of the former Miss Arkansas showing off her baby bump. While we don’t know exactly when …
Dec 28
More Than a Month After Its Release, Garth Brooks' “The Ultimate Collection” Sets “Billboard” Record
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhen you’re a Gunslinger, it appears even Billboard’s rules can’t keep you from setting records. This week, Garth Brooks’ The Ultimate Collection becomes his 18th top 10 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Even though the 10-disc set, which includes Garth’s latest studio album, came out in November, it wasn’t eligible to chart for its first four weeks of …
Dec 28
Zac Brown Band's Coy Bowles Makes Music — and Books — to Help Kids Feel Better
Random HouseWhen he’s not playing guitar, Dobro or keyboards with Zac Brown Band, Coy Bowles is the accomplished author of several children’s books. His latest, When You’re Feeling Sick, will be out January 10. The comedic take on helping kids deal with days they don’t feel so great is actually Coy’s third kids’ book. It’s the follow-up to Will …
Dec 21
Frankie Ballard Sells Out Two Hometown Concerts in Honor of His Friend
ABC/Image Group LAOver the past eight years, it’s become a Christmas tradition for Frankie Ballard to go back to his Michigan hometown to do a benefit show for the charity of his choice. Since the annual fundraiser typically sells out, Frankie figured he’d up the ante and do two shows, and this year he picked …
Dec 21
Shania's New Record Is On the Way Next Spring, But Will It Be Country?
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCHow country will Shania Twain’s next record be? In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, she reveals it’s likely on the way in late spring, but from the list of her collaborators, its seems her first new project since 2002 may lean decidedly toward the pop side. According to EW, among …
Dec 21
Lip Sync for Your Life: Dustin Lynch Vs. Cassadee Pope Tonight
ABC/Image Group LA When it comes to lip-syncing, who will come out on top? That’s the question, as Dustin Lynch takes on Cassadee Pope in Spike TV’ s popular spin-off from NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lip Sync Battle. While both Cassadee and Dustin have had recent number ones on the country chart — Cassadee with “Think of Me” with Chris Young and …
Dec 20
Lee Brice Sings for Fallen Pilot During Service at Arlington
ABC/Rick RowellClad in a suit and tie as he accompanied himself on guitar, Lee Brice sang Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” Monday at the funeral of U.S. Air Force Major Troy Lee Gilbert. The pilot’s final remains were finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery this week, after a service with …
Dec 20
Hillary Scott Celebrates Christmas with Her Family Wednesday on “Today”
ABC/Chris HolloIf you’ve ever wondered what the holidays are like at Hillary Scott’s house, you’ll have the chance to find out Wednesday morning. Jenna Bush Hager recently traveled to the Lady Antebellum front-woman’s home on the outskirts of Nashville to talk yuletide traditions and catch the Scott Family doing what they do best. Hillary’s mom …
Dec 20
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins Takes a Christmas Vacation with the Atlanta Pops
Courtesy John Driskell HopkinsAs a founding member of Zac Brown Band, John Driskell Hopkins spends most of his year touring and recording with the Grammy-winning country hitmakers behind number-ones like “Homegrown.” But when he’s not on the road with his band mates — and sometimes even when he is — John’s been pursuing one of his passions: a …