ABC/Randy HolmesIn both life and songwriting, Sam Hunt knows first-hand how important it is to be honest. “You can’t fake it if you want to make it,” the singer reflects in a new interview with HITS Daily Double. “Some of that life you don’t wanna put out there, but it’s still a part of it.” …
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Jul 29
Brad Paisley raises a glass with Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker and 225 more friends in “No I in Beer” video
Sony Music NashvilleBrad Paisley released a star-studded music video Wednesday for his latest single, “No I in Beer.” The video, which the country singer edited himself, features more than 225 people, including fans from 39 countries across the globe and some of Brad’s own famous friends, both from the country genre and beyond. You can …
Jul 29
Eric Church is teaming up with Jack Daniel’s for a special, limited-edition whiskey release
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is raising a glass to a new partnership. The country star joined forces with Jack Daniel’s Distillery to craft a special, limited edition Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey release, which will hit U.S. liquor store shelves in early August. “My love for Jack Daniel’s is for the whiskey, but it’s also about …
Jul 29
Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill and more guests sign on for Terri Clark’s upcoming Christmas album
Mercury NashvilleTerri Clark will be getting into the holiday spirit in style this year: She just announced plans for a collection of seasonal classics called It’s Christmas…Cheers! A slew of talented musical friends will join Terri for her new album. Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss …
Jul 29
Garth Brooks steps aside as an Entertainer of the Year contender
ABC/Image Group LAAfter a record seven wins as CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks is stepping aside as a contender. The country superstar made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday, revealing he’d been in discussions with the Country Music Association about perhaps assuming the status of Entertainer of the Year Emeritus at this year’s CMA …
Jul 29
Garth Brooks takes himself out of the running for CMA Entertainer of the Year
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks doesn’t want to be in the running for the Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 2020 CMA Awards. The country superstar shared the news during a press conference Wednesday, explaining that he asked the Country Music Association not to include him as a contender this year for their highest award. …
Jul 29
“Fool’s Love Affair”: Randy Travis’ first single since his stroke is a never-before-heard early cut
117 MusicThis week, beloved country traditionalist Randy Travis returned with a new single, “Fool’s Love Affair.” Randy’s known for carrying the torch for classic country music, but this song doesn’t just sound traditional: It was actually recorded in about 1984, prior to the release of the singer’s 1985 radio debut with “On the Other Hand.” …
Jul 29
For Brad Paisley, there’s “No I in Beer,” but there are plenty of lifelong memories thanks to Zoom
ABC/Mark LevineWhen Brad Paisley drops his video for “No I in Beer” on Wednesday, it may very well be a country music first: a clip made up almost entirely of footage from Zoom sessions. Brad released the song early in the COVID-19 pandemic, as a reminder that we’re all in this together. Since then, he’s been steadily gathering footage for …
Jul 28
Lauren Akins’ book tour goes virtual
Julie PaisleyLauren Akins is moving her Live in Love book tour online in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The wife of country music superstar Thomas Rhett was originally scheduled to release her memoir, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, on May 5 with a coinciding book tour that month, but plans were delayed due to the pandemic. The book will now …
Jul 28
“I Love My Country”: Florida Georgia Line headlining virtual USO show
Katie Kauss Florida Georgia Line is using the gift of music to give back to our nation’s veterans. The “I Love My Country” singers are set to headline an upcoming episode of the USO’s online series, Military Virtual Programming, on August 1. The pre-taped special, which also showcases pop stars The Chainsmokers and JoJo, was shot at The Anthem in Washington, D.C …