ABC/Image Group LALess than a month after Travis Denning’s “After a Few” hit the top spot at country radio, the singer is celebrating another major milestone for his hit: The song recently achieved RIAA gold certification, topping 500,000 units of consumption since its release. Though the pandemic prevented Travis and his team from celebrating the …
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Jul 09
Reba McEntire, Vince Gill to step back into the Grand Ole Opry circle this month
ABC/Mark SeligerTwo of the Grand Ole Opry’s largest-looming members, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, are on deck to share a bill on the famous stage this month. The pair will perform on Saturday, July 18. Inducted in 1987 and 1991, respectively, Reba and Vince are both Oklahoma natives, and they’re also big mutual fans. “She …
Jul 09
The Academy of Country Music sets a date for the 2021 ACM Awards
Academy of Country MusicThe 56th ACM Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Academy of Country Music unveiled the show’s date this week, adding that other details about the event, including its location, performers and host, will be announced at a later date. It’s been an unusual …
Jul 09
The Chicks have wanted to drop “Dixie” for years: “We were…teenagers when we picked that stupid name”
M. Von Holden/FilmMagicLast month, The Chicks sent the country world reeling when they dropped the “Dixie” from their name, explaining that they wanted to “meet the moment” and separate themselves from the Confederate-era’s history of racism and slavery. The change came in the wake of ongoing U.S. and worldwide protests against police brutality and racism. …
Jul 09
It’ll be a “Good Day”: Brett Eldredge to perform his new tune on Good Morning America
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteIn celebration of his new album’s release this Friday, Brett Eldredge will make a virtual stop at ABC’s Good Morning America next week to perform a new song, “Good Day.” His performance will take place during the 8AM ET hour on Monday, July 13. “Good Day” is one of five tracks that Brett …
Jul 09
Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X are among the stars set to appear at this year’s virtual GLAAD Media Awards
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton and Lil Nas X are representing the country contingent at the 2020 GLAAD Media Awards. The two superstars join a packed lineup of musicians, comedians, actors and other celebrities participating in the event, which is taking place virtually this year. Both Dolly and Lil Nas have important connections to the LGBTQ …
Jul 09
Brett Eldredge takes a detour for ‘Sunday Drive’
Greg NoireFor his new album, Sunday Drive, hitmaker Brett Eldredge literally needed to take a detour. “I felt in a place where there is so much more I could give,” he explains. “And there’s so much more that I have as an artist that I haven’t shown vocally and musically… So I had to really shake up the process.” …
Jul 08
Lady A files suit over name after talks with Seattle singer break down
ABC/Mark LevineThe conflict between country trio Lady A and Seattle-based soul singer Anita “Lady A” White may be far from over. It all started almost a month ago, when Lady A decided to drop the word Antebellum from their name, out of sensitivity over the fact that it’s connected to slavery. Shortly after, they learned of White, who says she’s been …
Jul 08
Russell Dickerson, Scotty McCreery to perform in video series honoring first number-one hits
ABC/Image Group LAA group of Nashville’s top songwriters are participating in a new series that highlights the first number-one songs from artists like Russell Dickerson and Scotty McCreery. Publishing company BMI is teaming up with Taylor Guitars and audio equipment company Shure for an online video series called My #1 Moment that features a rotating cast of country artists and songwriters performing their …
Jul 08
Jimmie Allen releases ‘Bettie James’ track list
BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen has pulled back the curtain on the track list for his EP, Bettie James. The seven songs see Jimmie pairing up with a variety of cross-genre acts, Nelly, Tim McGraw and Mickey Guyton among them. Jimmie also provided insight into each song in a series of TikTok videos. The EP’s first track is “Let the Good Times Roll,” a collaboration …