Warner Music Nashville Hot on the heels of his 31st number–one hit, “Here and Now,” Kenny Chesney is serving an uplifting new single, with “Happy Does.” The lighthearted tune professes that happiness is not only a state of mind, but is also expressed through action, whether drinking a beer “just because” or dancing in a rainstorm with the one …
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Jun 30
Chase Rice responds to backlash over his live show: “Your safety’s a huge priority”
ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice is responding to the backlash he received over the weekend for his recent live show. Saturday night, Chase performed for a crowd of around 1,000 people at the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, a former prison in East Tennessee that has been converted into a concert venue. Chase received criticism on social media …
Jun 30
Chase Rice says “Financially it’s pretty crushing” if he can’t tour
Jason Myers Chase Rice and Chris Janson both got to do what they love most this past weekend: play live music in front of their fans. They’ve paid something of a price for it though, catching criticism for performing for crowds of people when proper social distancing didn’t seem to be in place. Prior to Saturday night’s concert in …
Jun 29
Chris Young releasing new single “If That Ain’t God” on Friday
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesChris Young is gearing up to release a new song this week. The chart-topping singer will drop “If That Ain’t God” on July 3. He made the announcement Monday by sharing the cover art, which features a graphic of a sunset on the beach alongside his name and the song’s title. Chris first teased the song in an Instagram post …
Jun 29
Gabby Barrett’s ‘Goldmine’ of success continues with record first-week streaming numbers
Warner Music NashvilleGabby Barrett has crossed a career threshold with her debut album, Goldmine. Following its release on June 19, Goldmine has scored the highest-ever number of first-week streams for a debut country album, amassing more than 16.1 million on-demand streams. It’s also in the top 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, marking the first time a female country star’s debut …
Jun 29
Lady A, Tim McGraw among performers on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
ABC/Image Group LACountry music is coming to the 2020 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley will perform during the July 4th special airing on NBC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual fireworks display will take place over the course of a week, culminating in the two-hour broadcast. Throughout the week, a series of …
Jun 29
Garth Brooks’ drive-in concert draws more than 350,000 fans
8 Ten, Inc.Though Garth Brooks wasn’t physically present, he entertained more than 350,000 fans on Saturday with his one-night-only event, Encore Live Presents Garth Brooks: A Drive-In Concert Experience. Garth filmed the set, which included such hits as “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up),” “The Thunder Rolls” and “The Dance,” at his studio in Nashville with his band. …
Jun 29
Chris Janson faces scrutiny for performing at live show
ABC/Image Group LAChris Janson is facing backlash for his performance at Hwy 30 Music Fest this weekend. Chris was one of the headliners at the festival in Filer, Idaho that ran from June 25-27. The “Buy Me a Boat” singer shared since-deleted footage on social media on Sunday of his performance at the festival. A Twitter user posted one of …
Jun 29
“Worldwide Beautiful”: Kane Brown delivers unifying message at BET Awards
RCA Records NashvilleKane Brown delivered a powerful message at the BET Awards Sunday night with the debut performance of “Worldwide Beautiful.” Kane and gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds took to the Ryman Auditorium stage for individual, socially distanced performances at the BET Awards, an annual awards ceremony that honors Black creators in the entertainment field. The show was held virtually for …
Jun 29
Chase Rice condemned for potentially exposing audience to COVID-19 after hosting packed concert
ABC/Image Group LAAs COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., country singer Chase Rice was condemned for playing a Saturday concert — the official kickoff of his tour — where he entertained a packed crowd that largely ignored social distancing guidelines. Rice performed for an estimated 4,000 people. A video, which he filmed, shows swarm of mostly unmasked concertgoers clustering at the foot of the stage. The …
