Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty ImagesAfter hearing the sad news that Kenny Rogers had passed away on Saturday, fans turned to streaming and other music outlets in huge numbers to remember the country icon. According to Nielsen Music/MRC initial reports, Billboard explains, streams of Kenny’s music jumped 1,687% from the previous two days on March 21 and 22. The singer’s …
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Mar 25
Glen Campbell’s ‘Wichita Lineman’ added to National Recording Registry
Universal Music GroupThe Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to its National Recording Registry, and Glen Campbell represents country music’s canon in the new batch. His 1968 hit, “Wichita Lineman,” is among the new group of additions. “‘Wichita Lineman’ is the ultimate expression of the musical and spiritual bond between my husband Glen and his songwriting soulmate Jimmy Webb,” explains Kim Campbell, …
Mar 25
Ryan Hurd on his newborn son with Maren Morris: “Maybe he’ll be a math major, who knows?”
ABC/Image Group LA2020’s already been pretty good to Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. Maren celebrated a two-week number one with her second single from Girl, while Ryan wrote Lady Antebellum‘s latest chart-topper, and experienced his greatest success so far with one of his own singles. Then on Monday, things amped up considerably with the arrival of their first child, a …
Mar 24
Thomas Rhett shares sweet photo of daughter Willa holding her baby sister
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re feeling stir crazy with the COVID-19 quarantine, Thomas Rhett is here to provide you with a precious photo of his daughters that is bound to brighten your day. The “Life Changes” hit maker captured a precious moment between his eldest daughter Willa Gray and new daughter Lennon Love, sharing it with his four million Instagram followers. Willa, dressed in …
Mar 24
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are in the top 10 with “Nobody but You”
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have soared to new heights with their duet, “Nobody but You.” The couple ascends into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with the hit collaboration, as it rises from the number 12 slot to 10. The song gives Blake his 34th top-10 on the chart, but marks …
Mar 24
Keith Urban covers Kenny Rogers during live stream concert
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is keeping the music going during the COVID-19 pandemic with another live stream concert aired last night. Following his debut live stream last week, Keith offered up the second installment of what he refers to as “Urban Underground.” This time, the superstar set up shop at his home recording studio, dedicating the show to all …
Mar 24
Garth Brooks delays upcoming Stadium Tour stops
ABC/Image Group LAIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Garth Brooks is postponing two of his upcoming Stadium Tour dates. Garth’s pair of shows in North Carolina and Ohio are being moved from May to June. He will play the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on June 13 and the Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on June 27. …
Mar 24
“I Hope You’re Happy Now”: Carly Pearce and Lee Brice release acoustic version of duet
John ShearerCarly Pearce and Lee Brice are re-imagining their hit collaboration “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with an acoustic rendition. In the new version, the duet partners strip away the light drums in the chorus and let the acoustic guitar sing throughout the track, which adds to the song’s mellow nature. The passion of the lyrics in the …
Mar 24
Mitchell Tenpenny hosting live stream today
ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny is joining the countless artists hosting live streams during the COVID-19 pandemic. As fans are self-isolating at home, Mitchell is set to host a live stream on social media today at 1 p.m. ET. Titled “Penny For Your Thoughts,” the “Drunk Me” singer has promised that he’ll be answering “a bunch of …
Mar 24
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood offer covers, encouraging words during virtual set
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were true to their word, performing an extensive acoustic set on Garth’s show, Inside Studio G. The superstar couple treated fans to a 60-minute acoustic show Monday night on Facebook Live. Garth and company have been taking fan requests all week, with Trisha announcing over the weekend that she’d be joining her husband for …