ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley is raising a glass to a pair of friends who called on a simple and sweet method of bringing people together. Pittsford, New York friends Benjamin Smith and Marcus Ellis, who are of different races, went viral after posting a photo on social media of themselves sitting in lawn chairs and sharing a beer at the end of their …
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Jun 08
Cole Swindell turns “Single Saturday Night” into an official single
Robby KleinDue to popular demand, Cole Swindell is officially releasing “Single Saturday Night” as a single. The country hitmaker dropped the catchy new tune in May as a treat for fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans’ response to the song was overwhelmingly positive, so much so that Cole was compelled to release it as his 11th single. …
Jun 08
Carly Pearce debuts new song “Show Me Around” on the Grand Ole Opry
Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry, photo by Chris HolloCarly Pearce marked her 75th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry by debuting a new song called “Show Me Around.” The song was inspired by the speech that fellow songwriter Barry Dean delivered at the funeral for beloved producer and songwriter busbee, who passed away in 2019 due to a rare …
Jun 08
Cam soars with “Redwood Tree” on ‘Good Morning America’
Sharon Ochs/RCA RecordsCam delivered a stunning acoustic performance of her new song “Redwood Tree” on Good Morning America today. The singer sat down with the morning show for a virtual segment streaming from a music studio. Flanked by guitar and according players who were both wearing bandanas over their faces, Cam offered a stirring, soulful performance of the song inspired …
Jun 08
Granger Smith reimagines “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads” with Lathan Warlick
BBR Music Group Granger Smith calls on Christian rapper Lathan Warlick for a new rendition of his song, “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads.” The country star connected with the Jackson, Tennessee-based artist after his wife Amber introduced him to his work via Instagram. A fan of Lathan’s ability to transform popular songs by adding his own story with original lyrics, Granger …
Jun 08
“After a Few”: Travis Denning hits number one
Mercury Nashville Travis Denning has achieved a career accomplishment this week as his single, “After a Few,” hits number one on the country charts. The tune has reached the number-one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking Travis’ first visit to the top spot there. Co-written by the singer, Kelly Archer and Justin Weaver, “After a Few” is Travis’ second career …
Jun 08
“Do the Lee thing!”: How Carly Pearce, Luke Combs, and Lee Brice created a hit duet
John ShearerAfter Luke Combs co-wrote “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce, it only made sense that he sing the male part on the demo. But when it came time to release it as a single, Carly needed to find another male singer to lay down the vocal. Enter Lee Brice, who loved the song and quickly recorded …
Jun 05
“I’ve been surprised on both sides”: Mickey Guyton reflects on her white country peers’ response to racism
ABC/Image Group LA Following the killing of 46-year-old black man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, in Minneapolis, the past two weeks have brought a wave of protests and calls for justice on social media. As one of the few black artists in country music, Mickey Guyton has been closely following the movement. Earlier …
Jun 05
Mitchell Tenpenny shares successes with his fans as “Alcohol You Later” goes gold
Courtesy of Mitchell Tenpenny Mitchell Tenpenny got a huge surprise while hosting a live-streamed fan Q&A on social media recently: Chris, a founding member of his fan club, virtually presented him with an RIAA gold certification plaque for his 2019 single, “Alcohol You Later.” It was especially appropriate that a fan surprised Mitchell with the new accolade, given …
Jun 05
“Mind on Fishin’”: Trace Adkins faces a country conundrum in his playful new tune
Verge RecordsMany rural residents have been caught now and again between their obligation to make it to church on time, and their desire to catch just one or two more fish. That’s the conundrum Trace Adkins faces in his up-tempo new tune, “Mind on Fishin’,” which he released along with an accompanying music video this week. “As …