ABC/Image Group LAIn retrospect, Reba McEntire thinks cutting Beyonce’s “If I Were a Boy” was a misstep. “We had done that for [Unplugged on CMT in 2010],” she tells Billboard, “and the record label really wanted me to record it and put it out as a single.” “I didn’t feel real good about it,” Reba admits. “It wasn’t that successful. …
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May 31
Thomas Rhett thanks his wife Lauren for the “Dream [She] Never Had” on “Center Point Road”
The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett scored a career-defining smash in 2015 when he released “Die a Happy Man,” the autobiographical ode to his relationship with his wife Lauren. TR’s confessional trend continues on his new album, Center Point Road, which is out today. On “Dream You Never Had,” the father of two thanks his bride for the …
May 31
Runaway June is sending you “Blue Roses” on June 28
BBRThe long-awaited debut album from Runaway June will finally arrive on June 28. Blue Roses contains their current top-25 hit, “Buy My Own Drinks,” and their cover of the Dwight Yoakam classic “Fast As You,” plus eight more songs. “We’ve been together for four years now, but this is our debut album,” Hannah Mulholland explains. “We really harmonized as a band through …
May 31
Cole Swindell hits the million mark with “Break Up in the End”
ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s Grammy-nominated number one, “Break Up in the End,” has now been certified platinum. The Georgia native found out the first single from his All of It album is now a million seller on Wednesday night, as he shot the video for his follow-up single, “Love You Too Late.” Tonight, Cole kicks off his …
May 31
It’s not a Croc: Luke Combs wants you to walk in his shoes
Riverhouse/Columbia Nashville Luke Combs continues setting records with his string of number ones, his chart-topping debut album, and his sold-out tour dates. But now the “Beer Never Broke My Heart” singer has accomplished a new feat: he’s very likely the first country star ever to have his own signature pair of Crocs. “Excited to drop my …
May 31
Kenny Rogers remains in a Georgia hospital, but “plans on sticking around through the years to come”
Donald Kravitz/Getty ImagesKenny Rogers is responding to what he calls “wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets” about his health by issuing a statement on Instagram. “Kenny was recently admitted to a local Georgia hospital and treated for dehydration,” the post begins. “He will remain there to complete some physical therapy to get his strength back …
May 31
Luke Bryan is “excited for the hang” with Cole Swindell and Jon Langston, as the Sunset Repeat Tour brings on “fun song ideas”
ABC/Image Group LA When Luke Bryan kicks off his Sunset Repeat Tour tonight with Cole Swindell and Jon Langston, you can bet there’ll be a moment when all three end up onstage together. But Luke says it’s hard to predict exactly what it will be. “We may visualize in our head a fun moment for us…” he explains, “but until …
May 30
It’s a boy! Chris and Morgane Stapleton reveal more about their newborn
ABC/Image Group LA A month after the birth of Chris Stapleton’s fifth child, his wife Morgane is revealing the little one is a boy. “Sweet boy… It’s hard believe almost a month has already gone by,” Morgane posted on Instagram, along with a photo of the newborn, wrapped in a blanket before going home from the hospital. “Time flies …
May 30
Kristian Bush invites you to crack open his “Summertime Six Pack”
ABC/Randy Holmes This Friday, Kristian Bush gets you ready to hit the beach with his new Summertime Six Pack. Five of the six songs on the EP are new, while “Flip Flops” previously appeared on 2015’s Southern Gravity. “Coppertone and Chlorine” was crafted by the CMA-and-Grammy winning threesome behind Little Big Town’s smash, “Girl Crush.” “Summer smells like ‘Coppertone & …
May 30
[hold for video]Fitness fanatic Walker Hayes reveals he gave up drinking in favor of working out
ABC/Image Group LA Next week during CMA Fest, Walker Hayes is inviting his fans to work out with him to raise money for his Be a Craig Fund, named for the friend who helped him out when he really needed it. The “You Broke Up with Me” hitmaker has no trouble admitting he’s a hardcore fitness fanatic. …
