Capitol NashvilleMickey Guyton speaks directly to God in her newest song, “Heaven Down Here.” She wrote the song during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a plea for more kindness and positivity in a troubled world. “Sitting at home and watching the world burn down around me during this pandemic led me to write ‘Heaven Down Here,’” …
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Jul 24
“Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good”: Caylee Hammack honors her classic country roots with Alan Jackson duet
Universal Music GroupCaylee Hammack digs into the kind of classic country that she grew up loving with the release of “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” a song originally released by Don Williams in 1981. The callbacks to her roots don’t stop there: Caylee enlisted country legend Alan Jackson to record the song with …
Jul 24
Tim McGraw’s “Hallelujahville” is a sentimental ode to hometown pride
Big Machine Label GroupTim McGraw returns to one of country music’s best-loved themes in “Hallelujahville,” a sweet and evocative piano ballad about small-town pride. “Sunday supper we pass the biscuits / Save the grease from cast iron skillets /D.C.’s broke and we can’t fix it / And we’re okay with that,” the superstar proclaims in …
Jul 24
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani drop whimsical duet “Happy Anywhere”
Warner Music Nashville It’s round two for power couple Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who released their second duet “Happy Anywhere,” right as the clock struck 12 a.m. ET on Friday. The two previously topped the country chart with “Nobody but You.” Now with their latest, “Happy Anywhere,” the two aim to bring smiles to faces everywhere with …
Jul 24
“Actress,” “Talking to God”: Chrissy Metz solidifies her country career with Opry debut
EMI Nashville/Joseph Llanes Most people know Chrissy Metz as one of the breakout stars of TV’s This Is Us. But after Saturday night, more folks will recognize her as an up-and-coming country singer, as she makes her Grand Ole Opry debut. Based on her childhood, the actress could’ve chosen any number of musical paths. “I grew up in …
Jul 23
“This one really hurts”: Luke Bryan cancels Farm Tour 2020
ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan’s Farm Tour is the latest 2020 event to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer made the sad announcement on social media this week, admitting that after 11 years running, it’s an event that’s particularly close to his heart. “We’ve been going strong for the past 11 consecutive years, so …
Jul 23
Tanya Tucker shares why she loves her Cosa Salvaje Tequila, as the brand hits stores online and in Music City
Steven LyonTanya Tucker‘s exclusive Cosa Salvaje Tequila is available online everywhere these days, priced at under $50 a bottle. Now, tequila lovers who happen to be in Music City can now pick up a bottle at a handful of local liquor stores. The country superstar’s brand of tequila is now available at downtown Nashville’s Frugal …
Jul 23
Maren Morris can handle social media criticism of her music, but mommy-shaming is off limits
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris recently made the call to stop showing her 4-month-old son Hayes’ face in social media posts, a decision the singer says came after receiving more than her share of mommy-shaming in the comments section. While Maren’s used to seeing criticism of her music and career, she says that negative responses …
Jul 23
Scotty McCreery covers “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in honor of late friend
ABC/Image Group LAScotty McCreery delivers a plaintive performance of the Vince Gill classic “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in honor of his late friend. Scotty turned to social media to share the news of his friend Yameer Greene‘s passing through the power of song. Poised with an acoustic guitar, Scotty let each lyric simmer as he thoughtfully sang, “Go …
Jul 23
Luke Combs reschedules What You See Is What You Get Tour to 2021: “I can’t wait to see y’all”
ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs has announced that his What You See Is What You Get Tour will resume in 2021. The hitmaker shared the new tour schedule on Instagram, which shows more than 30 dates taking place June through December of next year. The tour will launch on June 22 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and run through December 3, where it …