ABC/Mark LevineAs Miranda Lambert‘s single “Bluebird” soars up the charts, it marks a personal feat for the star. The hopeful song ascends to the number 10 position on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, marking the first time in six years that Miranda has cracked the top 10 with a solo single. The last time Miranda was in this …
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Jun 10
Mickey Guyton on how country music industry can create change: “Don’t be afraid to speak up”
ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton has penned an open letter advising the country music community on how to be more inclusive. In a personal letter published in Billboard, Mickey shares her insights into what the industry as a whole can do to alter systemic racism. After explaining how she has long supported her white peers by prompting their work on her …
Jun 10
Maren Morris releasing two songs on Friday
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris is dropping new music this week. The superstar singer, who welcomed her son Hayes with husband Ryan Hurd in March, is set to appease fans’ musical appetites with the release of two new songs, “Just For Now” and “Takes Two” on Friday. Maren made the announcement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, reflecting on how her most recent …
Jun 10
Garth Brooks to make announcement on ‘Good Morning America’ tomorrow
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks will be making a big announcement tomorrow morning on Good Morning America. Garth teased during an episode of Inside Studio G earlier this week that he had a major announcement, but didn’t name any specifics. He did provide clues by filming the episode from inside a sound stage and hinting that he had reunited with his band. …
Jun 10
Jimmie Allen thought of his son while watching the video of George Floyd’s death: “I was upset”
ABC/Image Group LAIn a recent interview on the Today show, Jimmie Allen shares how watching the video of George Floyd‘s murder impacted him as both a person and father to his six-year-old son. “Things hit you harder when someone looks like you,” Jimmie says. “I pictured my son, I pictured me. So I was upset.” Jimmie turned to social media in the …
Jun 10
“After a Few,” Travis Denning might just tell you who inspired his first number one
Mercury NashvilleNewcomer Travis Denning marks a major milestone this week, as his second single, “After a Few,” becomes his very first number one. The Georgia native believes part of the song’s appeal is that most people can relate to it. “It’s a story that I think everybody’s lived,” Travis tells ABC Audio. “There’s always that person that …
Jun 09
Gabby Barrett to leave “Footprints on the Moon” in new song dropping on Friday
Radio Disney/Image Group LAGabby Barrett is releasing new music this week. Hot on the streak of success of her chart-topping single, “I Hope,” the former American Idol finalist will give fans another taste of her upcoming debut album, Goldmine, with the release of a new track called “Footprints on the Moon” on Friday. Co-written by Gabby, Jon Nite and Zach Kale, the …
Jun 09
Brandi Carlile and Kimberly Williams-Paisley among artists participating in #ShareTheMicNow campaign
ABC/Image Group LABrandi Carlile and Kimberly Williams-Paisley are among the many artists who are taking part in the #ShareTheMicNow campaign to support voices from the black community. The Hollywood Reporter states that on Wednesday, several white artists, actresses, designers and other public figures will be lending their social media accounts to black women across industries ranging from fashion to politics, allowing them …
Jun 09
Michael Ray & others to perform on Nashville Meets London livestream with Royal Albert Hall
ABC/Fred LeeMichael Ray and Tenille Townes are virtually heading across the pond next month. The singers are among the four country acts participating in the Royal Albert Hall’s livestream series, Royal Albert Home, in partnership with Nashville Meets London for an online concert benefiting the hallowed London concert hall. The Cadillac Three and York, England-based artist Twinnie will also perform during the …
Jun 09
Dierks Bentley leading Country Music Hall of Fame’s Songwriter Session tonight
ABC/Mark LevineDierks Bentley is participating in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s virtual Songwriter Session tonight. In addition to providing an intimate performance, the “What Was I Thinkin’” hit maker will host a Q&A with viewers, providing insight into his songwriting process. Dierks is set to perform a trio of his hit songs: “Come a Little Closer,” “Drunk on a Plane” …