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 …
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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 …
Jun 29
“Here and Now” on hold: Kenny Chesney celebrates a #1 apart from No Shoes Nation
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney claims the 31st number-one song of his career this week, as “Here and Now” tops the country chart. It’s particularly ironic, however, since for Kenny, “Here and Now” embodies the moments he gets to spend on tour with his fans, No Shoes Nation. Of course, in 2020, that’s impossible because of the …
Jun 26
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July picnic will go virtual in 2020 with live performances and more
Luck ProductionsEver since its inaugural event in 1973, Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic has become a country music institution, with performers like Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves heading to Texas to join the lineup in recent years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the picnic won’t be able to take place in …
Jun 26
Brett Eldredge takes a meditative “Sunday Drive” on his new album’s title track
Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge lets his soulful vocals and a prominent piano line take center stage in the title track of his forthcoming album, Sunday Drive. It’s a powerful, introspective tune told from the perspective of looking at the world through a car window. When he shared the song, Brett explained that it was one …