CMTThe 2020 CMT Awards, originally scheduled for June 3, will now take place on October 14. The postponement comes in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as the tornadoes that ravaged middle Tennessee and Nashville in early March. “Our top priority this last month has been rebuilding our hometown of Nashville following the …
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Apr 03
‘One of Them Girls’: Lee Brice selects his next radio single
Curb Records Lee Brice is headed back to country radio this month with a brand-new song, “One of Them Girls.” The tune will be available beginning April 10. The song was the product of a “emergency songwriting session” that Lee called at two o’clock in the morning, enlisting an all-star songwriting cast including Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ben Johnson. …
Apr 03
Loretta Lynn tributes an old friend in new rendition of Patsy Cline’s ‘I Fall to Pieces’
Sony MusicLoretta Lynn puts a new spin on Patsy Cline’s 1961 classic “I Fall to Pieces” on a new recording of the song that’s tied to her forthcoming book, Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust. It’s a special song to Loretta: She’s been performing “I Fall to Pieces” for decades, beginning with a 1961 live rendition on the …
Apr 03
Most people don’t change, but ‘Some People Do’: Old Dominion’s new music video is about redemption
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion teamed up with Jason Schneidman, a celebrity groomer who also cuts hair for the homeless, for the music video for their latest single, “Some People Do.” Jason’s connection to helping those in need is personal: He was previously homeless, and overcame drug addiction after a stint in rehab. Now, he spends his spare …
Apr 03
Miranda Lambert reschedules final ten dates on 2020 Wildcard Tour
Jason KempinMiranda Lambert began her 2020 Wildcard Tour back in January, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s putting the brakes on the final batch of show dates. The singer’s tour was scheduled to resume in late April with a series of Canadian stops as well as a couple more in the U.S. Now, Miranda is planning …
Apr 03
‘Girl Going Nowhere,’ ‘Never Will’: Every member of Ashley McBryde’s band leaves their mark on sophomore album
ABC/Image Group LA Ashley McBryde‘s much-anticipated sophomore album arrives today, featuring eleven cuts, including the defiant title track, “Never Will.” The Arkansas native recalls the song came to life on an especially productive day. “It started out with two friends and I, like all my stories start out, just kind of writing around,” she tells ABC Audio. …
Apr 03
Colbie Caillat and longtime fiance split, will still work together: “We will continue to be best friends”
Jim Spellman/Getty ImagesAfter a decade together, Colbie Caillat and her fiance, Justin Kawika Young, have decided to end their relationship — but they’ll continue working together. In an Instagram post, the couple writes, “This is difficult for us to share, but we want to be honest with you all. After 10 wonderful years, Justin and …
Apr 02
“The USA Begins With Us”: Hot Country Knights gear up to drop their patriotic new tune
GreenRoom PR‘90s-inspired goofball group the Hot Country Knights will make a virtual appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: At Home Edition on Thursday night to debut “The USA Begins With Us.” The band’s homage to patriotism comes off of their forthcoming studio debut, The K is Silent, which will drop in full on May 1. The Knights’ live …
Apr 02
“What’s Up Cuz”? Toby Keith has big plans to drop his next song
Show Dog RecordsToby Keith promises a tipsy and rollicking good time in his next song, “What’s Up Cuz,” which the singer will drop on Friday. At just under two minutes long, the new song will be a brief but much-needed respite from the turbulent outside world, urging fans to kick back and lean into a “two-beer …
Apr 02
Matt Stell celebrates platinum “Prayed for You” with first-ever RIAA virtual plaque presentation
ABC/Image Group LAMatt Stell notched a major milestone on Wednesday, when he got the news that his debut single, “Prayed for You,” had gone platinum. However, in the midst of a global pandemic and given that it also was April Fool’s Day, the celebration surrounding his hit song was anything but ordinary. During a virtual meeting, …