Warner Music NashvilleHere and Now is more than just the name of Kenny Chesney‘s ninth album to top the all-genre Billboard 200 ranking, it’s also the title of the song that’s likely to soon be his latest number one. The superstar from East Tennessee says it’s the embodiment of what he was feeling while making the record. “You know, …
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Jun 16
Thomas Rhett wants to raise his children to be grounded
ABC/Mark LevineThomas Rhett is opening up about the important lesson that his famous songwriting father, Rhett Atkins, taught him growing up that he hopes to pass on to his three daughters. Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, the country superstar is reflecting on the way that his father — who’s penned hits for Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and more — gave …
Jun 16
Brad Paisley gives back to COVID-19 heroes on Amazon series ‘Regular Heroes’
ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley is appearing on the Amazon show Regular Heroes this week to give back to the selfless workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode of the eight-part series, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in May, follows three people who go above and beyond to give back to their communities during the COVID-19 …
Jun 16
Songs and stories unite in Dolly Parton’s upcoming book ‘Songteller’
Chronicle BooksDolly Parton is set to release a new book that tells the stories behind her beloved songs. Published through Chronicle Books this fall, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics finds Dolly sharing the personal stories and memories behind the lyrics to 175 songs from her revered catalogue. Described as a cross between a “visual memoir and …
Jun 16
Maren Morris says miscommunication led to Mickey Guyton’s absence in The Highwomen video
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris says a “giant miscommunication” is the reason that Mickey Guyton was not in the video for their song, “Redesigning Women.” Last week, Mickey wrote a candid letter published in Billboard that shared her perspective as a black woman working in country music, as well as what the industry can do to provide opportunity for people of …
Jun 16
Jon Pardi heads west for “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” video
Jim WrightJon Pardi knows that cowboys aren’t the only ones drawn to adventure in the video for his song, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” The lyrics tell the story of a restless woman who thrives on independence, told through the eyes of a horse rancher with a passion for roping, leaving her lover in the dust. Jon serves as narrator, transplanted from his …
Jun 16
Garth Brooks unveils peaceful new song, “We Belong to Each Other”
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks has unveiled a new song with a timely message: “We Belong to Each Other.” On the Monday-night episode of Inside Studio G, Garth revealed that during his appearance on Good Morning America last week to announce his upcoming drive-in concert event, when host Robin Roberts asked about new music, he told her that he would send her a new song, giving …
Jun 15
A petition is circulating online to replace Confederate statues with Dolly Parton monuments
ABC/Mark Seliger A petition to replace Confederate statues with monuments of Dolly Parton is picking up steam. Last week, a fan named Alex Parsons started a petition online through Change.org to remove all statues commemorating Confederate figures in Tennessee and replace them with ones of the Tennessee native. Alex cites Dolly as a “true Tennessee hero,” referring to her revered songs and multiple philanthropic efforts …
Jun 15
Tanya Tucker, The Highwomen among 2020 Americana Music Awards nominees
ABC/Image Group LAThe nominations for the 2020 Americana Music Awards were announced this morning and Tanya Tucker and The Highwomen are on the ballot. Tanya scored three nods for Album of the Year for her latest album, While I’m Livin,’ while its breakthrough single, “Bring My Flowers Now,” is nominated for Song of the Year. The 61-year-old country legend is also up for …
Jun 15
Luke Bryan to host CMA Best of Fest on ABC next month
CMA/ABCThough CMA Fest was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association has found a way to bring the festival to fans’ screens with CMA Best of Fest. Luke Bryan will host the three-hour retrospective event that will feature highlights from the festival’s storied history, with more than 25 performances taken from …