ABC/Brian Bowen SmithThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new way of life to the set of American Idol. Judge Luke Bryan says that due to the ongoing pandemic, there’s a set of new rules and restrictions in place to keep everyone safe. The singer shares that one of the aspects he and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry miss most is the …
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Feb 16
Kenny Chesney mourns pilot friend killed in crash: “She was such a huge part of my island life”
Allister Ann Kenny Chesney is mourning the loss of friend. Kenny turned to Instagram Monday to remember his friend and helicopter pilot Maria Rodriguez, who was one of four people killed Monday in a helicopter crash in St. Thomas. In the post, Kenny shares that he and Maria had flown together many times over the past 15 years. “She …
Feb 16
Morgan Wallen extends lead on ‘Billboard’ 200 for fifth straight week
Jason Kempin/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACMMorgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album has dominated the Billboard 200 for a fifth straight week. Not only that, the embattled country singer’s debut album If I Know Me rose to number 10 — which previously peaked at number 13. Wallen’s Dangerous album sold an additional 37,000 albums over the past week — a nearly 50 percent rise in sales since the last …
Feb 16
Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “Love Story” sells over 10,000 copies in its first day
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AmazonPeople are falling in love with Taylor Swift‘s “Love Story” all over again. After the 31-year-old singer rereleased her updated version of the single, fans were quick to get their hands on a copy. Billboard reports that the song sold 10,000 times in its first day of release, which was February 12. For comparison, just …
Feb 16
“Chasing After You” is the latest chapter in the love story between Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris
Arista NashvilleRyan Hurd‘s already written number-one songs for the likes of Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and Lady A, but now, the Michigan native is marking another career milestone: his first duet with his wife, Maren Morris. While “Chasing After You” is the rare song that wasn’t written by either Ryan or Maren, the two have typically not shied away from sharing …
Feb 12
“Chasing After You”: Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd release new duet and music video
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and her husband, fellow singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd, released their new duet, “Chasing After You,” on Friday. The song, written by Brinley Addington and Jerry Flowers, is the couple’s first duet together. Morris and Hurd married in 2018 and have one child together, Hayes Andrew Hurd, whom they welcomed in March 2020. …
Feb 12
Ashley McBryde brings ‘Never Will’ album to life with live, six-song EP
Warner Music NashvilleSince Ashley McBryde released her sophomore album in April 2020, she’s been unable to tour the songs on the project due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the singer’s giving fans a taste of what the album sounds like live on her new Never Will: Live from a Distance EP, which she cut live …
Feb 12
Miranda Lambert adds two dates to her series of socially-distanced Texas shows
ABCLess than a week after Miranda Lambert announced three socially-distanced, limited capacity shows in her home state of Texas, tickets for all three dates have sold out. In response, Miranda announced on social media this week that she’s adding two more shows, which will take place on May 1 and May 2. All five shows …
Feb 12
Blake Shelton set out to capture live show energy for his “Minimum Wage” music video
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton throws it back to the pre-pandemic days of live music in the just-released video for his new single, “Minimum Wage,” a clip that was filmed at his Ole Red bar and eatery in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. “‘Minimum Wage’ has such great tempo, and I can’t wait to be able to get back …
Feb 12
Luke Combs teases the release of a live concert film: “Man, I miss live music”
ABC/Image Group LAWith the return of in-person, large-scale live music still far in the future, Luke Combs took to social media this week to commiserate with his fans and offer something to tide them over. “Sure I’m not the only one, but man, I miss live music,” the singer tweeted. “So I got to thinking …
