Warner Music Nashville/SpotifyIngrid Andress tries her hand at 2020 pop hit “Don’t Start Now,” by Dua Lipa, in a new cover for Spotify Singles. She pairs that song with a new rendition of “Lady Like,” the title track of Ingrid’s recently-released debut album. While the cover might seem like an out-of-left-field choice for a country …
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Sep 09
Thomas Rhett earns his 16th chart-topper with “Be a Light”: “I’m completely blown away and humbled
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett officially notched his 16th career number-one hit, as “Be a Light” ascended to the top spot on the Mediabase/Country Airplay chart this week. He’s sharing the new milestone with the song’s lengthy and impressive list of collaborators, which include Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Lady A’s Hillary Scott and Christian star Chris …
Sep 09
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani to take the stage at ACMs, plus more performers and presenters announced
Courtesy of the Academy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music has revealed more presenters and performers for the upcoming 2020 ACM Awards. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will take the stage together during the show, performing their new duet single, “Happy Anywhere.” Carrie Underwood will help celebrate the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary, performing …
Sep 09
Here’s your one chance, Fancy: Reba reveals if she’s ever encountered “mystery woman” Bobbie Gentry
ABC/Image Group LA; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesThe legend behind classics like “Ode to Billie Joe” and “Fancy” is so famously reclusive, the BBC even produced a documentary called Whatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry? several years ago. In fact, she takes her privacy so seriously, even Reba McEntire’s never encountered her, despite taking her tale of a woman “born …
Sep 08
Florida Georgia Line call new album “a whole new energy”
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Stagecoach Florida Georgia Line are getting back in touch with their roots on their upcoming album. The duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are hard at work on their fifth studio project and Brian hints that while the new project will have a bit of a throwback sound to the duo’s early days of music, he and …
Sep 08
Sam Hunt consults wife Hannah Lee Fowler when making music: “I run everything by her”
ABC/Randy HolmesWhen recording new music, Sam Hunt turns to a particular source before releasing it into the world — his wife, Hannah Lee Fowler. In order to maintain authenticity in his music, the singer turns to his wife for clarity, knowing she’ll provide him with an honest perspective on whether or not the song is a reflection of …
Sep 08
Kane Brown to perform in pre-recorded drive-in show this month
Frank Hoensch/RedfernsKane Brown is the next artist in line for a drive-in concert. The cross-genre hitmaker is partnering with Encore Live for a one-night-only, never-before seen show that will air at more than 300 drive-in and outdoor theaters across the U.S. and Canada on September 26. The venues will be working in accordance with CDC guidelines, along with state …
Sep 08
Academy of Country Music Awards partners with Circle for ‘ACM Awards Red Carpet Week’
Academy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music is rolling out the (virtual) red carpet with a week of programming on the Circle TV network, leading up to the 2020 ACM Awards. The ACM is partnering with Circle, the network that broadcasts the Grand Ole Opry, for ACM AwardsRed Carpet Week, which includes four days worth of …
Sep 08
Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & more to perform on the Opry on Saturday
ABC/Image Group LAThe Grand Ole Opry will soon be graced by the presence of rising talent, along with a country music veteran. Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Riley Green will perform on the Opry this Saturday, alongside 2019 inductee Mark Wills. Tenille and Riley were both early 2020 ACM Awards winners when host Keith Urban recently surprised them with a video …
Sep 08
Sara Evans marries advice and autobiography in new book ‘Born to Fly’
Howard BooksIt’s been nearly twenty years since Sara Evans topped the chart with her CMA Award-winning hit, “Born to Fly.” Now, the inspirational title takes wing again, as the ACM Top Female Vocalist releases her autobiography of the same name. However, the Missouri native admits she initially had reservations about putting her life down on paper. “At first I thought, ‘I don’t …
