117 MusicThis week, beloved country traditionalist Randy Travis returned with a new single, “Fool’s Love Affair.” Randy’s known for carrying the torch for classic country music, but this song doesn’t just sound traditional: It was actually recorded in about 1984, prior to the release of the singer’s 1985 radio debut with “On the Other Hand.” …
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Jul 29
For Brad Paisley, there’s “No I in Beer,” but there are plenty of lifelong memories thanks to Zoom
ABC/Mark LevineWhen Brad Paisley drops his video for “No I in Beer” on Wednesday, it may very well be a country music first: a clip made up almost entirely of footage from Zoom sessions. Brad released the song early in the COVID-19 pandemic, as a reminder that we’re all in this together. Since then, he’s been steadily gathering footage for …
Jul 28
Lauren Akins’ book tour goes virtual
Julie PaisleyLauren Akins is moving her Live in Love book tour online in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The wife of country music superstar Thomas Rhett was originally scheduled to release her memoir, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, on May 5 with a coinciding book tour that month, but plans were delayed due to the pandemic. The book will now …
Jul 28
“I Love My Country”: Florida Georgia Line headlining virtual USO show
Katie Kauss Florida Georgia Line is using the gift of music to give back to our nation’s veterans. The “I Love My Country” singers are set to headline an upcoming episode of the USO’s online series, Military Virtual Programming, on August 1. The pre-taped special, which also showcases pop stars The Chainsmokers and JoJo, was shot at The Anthem in Washington, D.C …
Jul 28
Jason Aldean to perform “Got What I Got” on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ tonight
ABC/Eric GebhartJason Aldean is taking his new single to Late Night. The ACM Artist of the Decade will perform “Got What I Got” on Late Night with Seth Meyers tonight with a virtual performance outside of his Nashville-area home. The track is featured on the hitmaker’s most recent album, 9, which became Jason’s sixth consecutive album to reach the number-one spot on …
Jul 28
‘Rumor Has It’ Reba McEntire is re-releasing her 1990 album
MCA NashvilleReba McEntire is setting the “rumor” straight with a re-release of her famed album, Rumor Has It. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Reba is re-releasing the 1990 album that gave birth to her early signature song, “Fancy,” a cover of Bobbie Gentry‘s 1969 classic, along with the number-one hit “You Lie,” “Fallin’ Out of Love,” which reached number two on the Billboard Hot …
Jul 28
Garth Brooks hosting virtual press conference tomorrow
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks announced on the Monday night edition of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, that he will be hosting a press conference Wednesday morning and is inviting fans to join in. Though he was coy on what exactly the announcement entails, Garth says this will be more “personal” than his last major press conference, …
Jul 28
The Chicks’ Gaslighter reigns at number one on ‘Billboard’ Top Country Albums chart
Brad Barket/Getty ImagesThe Chicks rise to the number one slot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week with Gaslighter. The trailblazing trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer have debuted in the top spot on the chart for the first time since 2006’s Taking the Long Way, which also served as their last studio album before Gaslighter‘s release. Billboard reports that in the week since …
Jul 28
Carrie Underwood sends fans “some love” with a makeup free workout photo
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood proved her fitness regimen hasn’t slipped during the COVID-19 pandemic by showing off what she looks like after finishing an intense workout. The “Before He Cheats” singer posted a makeup-free snap on Monday after completing one of her workouts, as evidenced by the two dumbbells situated on a weight bench right behind her. Not only that, her nearly 10-million fans were able …
Jul 28
“What does that say about” Parker McCollum, since he didn’t initially like “Pretty Heart?”
Carlos RuizTexas native Parker McCollum happened to come up with his breakthrough hit, “Pretty Heart,” during one of his very first writing sessions in Music City. The genesis of the wistful ballad was tucked away in his phone, though it would evolve to be significantly different. “I was looking for some kind of idea or something to go …