Black River RecordsKelsea Ballerini has achieved a chart best with her new album, kelsea. The pop-country star debuts at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Released March 20, her third studio project sold 28,000 units in its first week, marking her highest debut on the chart. Each of Kelsea’s albums has debuted one slot higher than …
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Mar 31
Thomas Rhett on new song “Be a Light”: “It’s always been one of my favorites”
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett brought joy to fans through their TV screens this morning with a brief performance of his new song, “Be a Light,” on the Today show. Joining hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie via FaceTime from his house, the singer offered a little insight into how he wrote the encouraging song, which features appearances by Keith Urban,Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris …
Mar 31
“ACM Presents: Our Country” adds host, Kenny Rogers tribute
Academy of Country MusicACM Presents: Our Country has added more star power to the event. CBS News journalist Gayle King has been announced as the host for the upcoming special that features several country stars performing from their homes on what would have been the night of the ACM Awards, which had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Mar 31
Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and others raise nearly $8 million on Fox’s ‘Living Room Concert for America’
FOX Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and other major music stars gathered together for the Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday, and raised nearly $8 million to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and salute the strength and resilience of the U.S. people during the health crisis. …
Mar 31
Jennifer Nettles reminds America of its resilience with emotional rendition of “Tomorrow” from ‘Annie’
ABC/Image Group LACountry star Jennifer Nettles is reminding America of its superpower: staying strong in the face of tragedy. As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nettles on Friday released a special performance of “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. Originally, the song features an upbeat melody and swells with hope. However, Nettles’ version is slower and more …
Mar 31
Luke Bryan brings home his 24th #1 with “What She Wants Tonight”
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan locks in the twenty-fourth number one of his career so far this week, as “What She Wants Tonight” ascends to the top of the country chart. It’s a track the Georgia native co-wrote at his Nashville-area farm. “‘What She Wants Tonight’ is a song that I wrote at my house with Jon Nite, Ross Copperman and Hillary …
Mar 30
Thomas Rhett calls on Keith Urban, Reba McEntire + more to “Be A Light”
The Valory Music Co.Via an uplifting new song, Thomas Rhett and friends are aiming to “Be A Light.“ The superstar singer shared a special surprise with fans during his Instagram Live stream today: He unveiled a new song, “Be A Light,” which features all-star friends Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Christian singer Chris Tomlin. Thomas co-wrote the song with Josh …
Mar 30
Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen join Post Malone’s virtual beer pong tournament
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown and Morgan Wallen are two of the celebrity participants in rapper Post Malone‘s upcoming online beer pong tournament. Dubbed The Ballina Cup, Post Malone and fellow rapper MIKE have called on a group of friends to engage in a virtual game of beer pong that is set to take place over the course of eight days, TMZreports. The participants …
Mar 30
John Prine now stable following COVID-19 diagnosis
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach Influential singer and songwriter John Prine‘s condition has improved following the announcement that he’d been diagnosed with COVID-19. John’s wife, Fiona Whealan Prine, turned to Twitter Monday to update fans that John, who’s 73, is in stable condition. “We are humbled by the outpouring of love for me and John and our precious family. …
Mar 30
Justin Moore to host birthday livestream today
ABC/Image Group LALike many other artists, Justin Moore is hosting a live concert on social media as a way to bring music and unity to fans during a time of social distancing. In honor of his 36th birthday, Justin will connect with fans through a livestream concert on Instagramthis evening. The singer will perform tracks off his …