Big Machine RecordsClose vocal harmony and an infectious hook shine on the newest offering from Rascal Flatts, a duet with up-and-comer Rachel Wammack called “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry.” It’s the latest track to be released off the trio’s forthcoming EP, How They Remember You. Lead vocalist Gary LeVox trades flirty, breathless lines with Rachel …
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Jul 10
“Be Like That”: Kane Brown shakes off the drama with help from Khalid and Swae Lee
Sony Music/RCA RecordsKane Brown’s newest single is a fun, bouncy collaboration with two musical friends. Pop and R&B star Khalid and rapper Swae Lee offer their voices to the tune “Be Like That,” which is all about shrugging off the ups and downs of a tumultuous, but ultimately addictive, love story. “I might be better …
Jul 10
Tim McGraw’s long-awaited next album will be ‘Here on Earth’ this August; hear title track now
Big Machine Label GroupIt’s been five years since Tim McGraw fans got a new album from the country superstar, but that’s all about to change. This week, he officially announced that his next 16th studio project, Here on Earth, will arrive on August 21. To celebrate the news, he shared the dazzling title track with …
Jul 10
The stars come out for Jimmie Allen’s innovative ‘Bettie James’
BBR Music Group When Jimmie Allen released “This Is Us” with Noah Cyrus — daughter of Billy Ray, sister of Miley — back in February, little did we know that it was only the tip of one very star-studded iceberg. “It was written by Noah, a few other writers, and my buddy Tyler Hubbard from FGL,” Jimmie tells ABC Audio. “I love the song, and just sound-wise, it …
Jul 09
Gabby Barrett recalls the “surreal” moment she learned she was nominated for the 2020 ACMS
Radio Disney/Image Group LAAs a lifelong country fan and a performer from a very young age, Gabby Barrett not only grew up watching awards shows — she also grew up dreaming of the day when she’d be among the nominees. Now, that dream has come true. Gabby is up for the title of New Female …
Jul 09
Dolly Parton breaks into Billboard’s Christian charts’ Top 10 for the first time with Zach Williams duet
ABC/Image Group LAOver six decades into her musical career, Dolly Parton is still achieving firsts. The country superstar gained her first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts this week, thanks to her duet with Christian rock artist Zach Williams. The pair’s collaborative single, “There Was Jesus,” slid into the …
Jul 09
Travis Denning celebrates with a drive-by party as “After a Few” goes gold
ABC/Image Group LALess than a month after Travis Denning’s “After a Few” hit the top spot at country radio, the singer is celebrating another major milestone for his hit: The song recently achieved RIAA gold certification, topping 500,000 units of consumption since its release. Though the pandemic prevented Travis and his team from celebrating the …
Jul 09
Reba McEntire, Vince Gill to step back into the Grand Ole Opry circle this month
ABC/Mark SeligerTwo of the Grand Ole Opry’s largest-looming members, Reba McEntire and Vince Gill, are on deck to share a bill on the famous stage this month. The pair will perform on Saturday, July 18. Inducted in 1987 and 1991, respectively, Reba and Vince are both Oklahoma natives, and they’re also big mutual fans. “She …
Jul 09
The Academy of Country Music sets a date for the 2021 ACM Awards
Academy of Country MusicThe 56th ACM Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Academy of Country Music unveiled the show’s date this week, adding that other details about the event, including its location, performers and host, will be announced at a later date. It’s been an unusual …
Jul 09
The Chicks have wanted to drop “Dixie” for years: “We were…teenagers when we picked that stupid name”
M. Von Holden/FilmMagicLast month, The Chicks sent the country world reeling when they dropped the “Dixie” from their name, explaining that they wanted to “meet the moment” and separate themselves from the Confederate-era’s history of racism and slavery. The change came in the wake of ongoing U.S. and worldwide protests against police brutality and racism. …