Big Machine RecordsCarly Pearce fans already have a date for Valentine’s Day. The long-awaited, self-titled sophomore album from the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker will finally arrive on February 14. “So much has happened to me in the last few years,” Carly reflects. “My fans have changed my life and given my music a home in this …
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Nov 05
Kris Kristofferson to receive the 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the CMAs
Country Music Association The Country Music Association has officially announced that Kris Kristofferson will be honored with the title of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 CMA Awards ceremony. Some of the genre’s biggest stars will come together during the awards show to tribute Kris’ achievements. Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley, Chris Janson and Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne will deliver a performance …
Nov 05
Garth Brooks’ final Dive Bar Tour stops are in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
Copyright 8 Ten, Inc.Garth Brooks has revealed the next two destinations for his Dive Bar Tour. During his weekly Facebook video series, Inside Studio G, the singer announced that he’ll be headed to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania for two shows on the same night. The performances will mark Garth’s sixth and seventh stops on his Dive Bar Tour, which …
Nov 05
“Genius” songwriter Ed Sheeran crafts tunes for Kenny Chesney and Hootie & the Blowfish too
Todd & Chris OwyoungThanks to the success of lead singer Darius Rucker, Hootie & the Blowfish is now more than a little bit country. The lead single from their new Imperfect Circle album was written by Chris Stapleton, and it’s being played on country radio. They still have one foot in the pop world, however, even collaborating with Ed Sheeran on the track …
Nov 05
“The Bones” of Maren Morris’ relationship with Ryan Hurd are so strong she immortalized it in song
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’ve ever watched the HGTV series Good Bones, you’ve already got a pretty good idea of what Maren Morris is talking about in her latest hit. Like that show, Maren’s song “The Bones” uses the metaphor of a house’s “bones” — its main underlying structure — to represent a stable romance that can weather any storm. …
Nov 04
“Every Little Thing” is #1 again, this time for Russell Dickerson
ABC/Image Group LARussell Dickerson adds another number one to his collection this week, as “Every Little Thing” ascends to the top of the country chart. “WHAT?!?! THREE IN A ROW?!? EVERY LITTLE THING IS OFFICIALLY THE #1 SONG IN COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!” the Tennessee native reacted on his socials, before adding some shout-outs, including one to his wife. “Thank …
Nov 04
Old Dominion debuts at #1 with self-titled third album
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion‘s self-titled third album debuts at the top of the country albums chart this week. The five-man band co-produced the record themselves, alongside longtime collaborator Shane McAnally. The album features the debut chart-topping single, “Make It Sweet,” as well what’s likely to be their next number one, the top-five hit, “One Man Band.” On Tuesday, …
Nov 04
It’s beginning to look a lot like a ‘CMA Country Christmas’
ABC/Martin DeBoerThe tenth annual CMA Country Christmas special is set to premiere Tuesday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET. on ABC. This year, Trisha Yearwood hosts the two-hour holiday tradition for the first time, with Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Chris Young, Brett Young, Chris Janson, and Runaway June joining her to kick off the yuletide. Non-country artists like Kristin Chenoweth, CeCe Winans, Tori Kelly, and for KING & COUNTRY help spread …
Nov 04
Cole Swindell will try to come Down to Earth on tour in 2020
ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s had so much success lately, he can hardly come down to Earth. So he’s calling his 2020 trek the Down to Earth Tour. “I have had such an amazing year in so many ways,” the Georgia native reflects. “I never think each year can top the previous, but it does.” “To …
Nov 04
Brett Young to open new “Chapters” on the road next year
BMLG RecordsBrett Young will be writing some new “Chapters” on tour in 2020. The California native will launch The Chapters Tour, named for a track on his Ticket to L.A. album, January 30 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Matt Ferranti, who’s been in Brett’s band, will open the concerts. “I’m so excited about The Chapter Tour for so many reasons,” Brett …