Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Several stars have seen boosts in sales following the ACM Presents: Our Country broadcast. Billboard reports that the songs performed during the Sunday night show saw a collective 21,000 downloads in the U.S., compared to the 7,000 downloads the songs had the day before. Two of the biggest sales jumps were rewarded to a …
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Apr 07
Colbie Caillat is quarantining with her ex-fiancé, and it’s not awkward at all
ABC/Image Group LAColbie Caillat and her longtime fiancé Justin Kawika Young recently announced that they’ve ended their relationship, but will remain best friends and musical collaborators — which is a good thing, considering that they’re quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Colbie tells ABC Audio, they’re managing very well. “Right now we are …
Apr 06
Carly Pearce misses the touring life: ‘We’re all in it together’
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is one of the many country artists feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s brought the touring industry to a standstill. Carly, who released her self-titled album in February, was eager to hit the road and share the new music with fans face-to-face. However, the social distancing guidelines put in place …
Apr 06
Miranda Lambert: “Music is medicine…let that heal you”
ABC/Image Group LAFollowing her appearance last night during ACM Presents: Our Country, Miranda Lambert is reiterating an important message. Miranda delivered a lovely acoustic performance of her latest single, the heartwarming “Bluebird,” during the ACM special on Sunday night, and turned to Instagram today to remind fans to keep music close to heart during these trying times. “I want to remind …
Apr 06
Sam Hunt plans to “keep the ball rolling” on music following “Southside” release
MCA NashvilleIn spite of the six-year gap between the release of Sam Hunt‘s debut album, Montevallo, and his follow-up album, Southside, the singer says he’s as inspired as ever. In a clip from Spotify’s enhanced album experience, “Sam Hunt Presents Southside,” the singer explains how he needed time to “re-center” following the release of Montevallo, which turned him into a country music superstar. In …
Apr 06
Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves to perform during “One World: Together at Home”
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban and Kacey Musgraves will participate in the upcoming global online benefit concert One World: Together at Home. Presented by the World Health Organization and Global Citizen, artists from across the music spectrum are coming together to support healthcare professionals as they work to save lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The reigning ACM Entertainer of the …
Apr 06
Luke Bryan gets mistaken for Blake Shelton: “I gotta work harder”
ABC/Image Group LAIt appears that Luke Bryan is caught in a case of mistaken identity with another country superstar. The American Idol judge shared a photo on Instagram showing a humorous mix-up. In a screenshot from a news broadcast recapping his performance during Sunday night’s ACM Presents: Our Country, Luke’s identified as The Voice coach and fellow country singer, Blake Shelton. “I gotta work harder,” Luke jokes in the caption. Jason …
Apr 06
Thomas Rhett, Craig Morgan & more to send “Gratitunes” this week
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThomas Rhett and Craig Morgan are among the country artists this week who are sending Gratitunesto the staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Thomas will be joined by Sara Evans, Lindsay Ell, Walker Hayes and many others in performing an uplifting song on their individual Instagram pages that will go into a playlist that’s streamed to the doctors, nurses and …
Apr 06
Rita Wilson to host “CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares”
CMTActress and singer Rita Wilson has been selected as the host of CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares. The special serves as a musical celebration of life for the late singer and raises money for MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund and includes performances and interviews with many of Kenny’s friends such as Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Lady Antebellum, Vince Gill, Rascal Flatts and more. The …
Apr 06
Shania Twain encourages “get back into books” while showing off her massive quarantine reading list
ABC/Image Group LAAs Americans embark on another week of self-isolation, Shania Twain has a couple recommendations on how to pass the time — all of them enticing book titles. The country singer on Saturday showed off the mountain of books she plans to consume while staying safely indoors to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic. “Remember books?!,” Twain playfully captions the …