BBR Music Group/Nate GriffinCraig Morgan is just one of the country stars who’s asking their fans to “adhere to the guidance set forth by the government” by “staying at home” during the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s an upside, he says it’s that he’s been “all over” his farm in Dickson, Tennessee. “Sadly, it took something like this …
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Mar 25
‘Here and Now’: Kenny Chesney savors life’s most exhilarating moments in performance video
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney gives fans a peek into what it feels like to perform to a sold-out crowd in the music video for “Here and Now,” a pumped-up anthem that’s all about staying present in the moment. With help from director Shaun Silva, Kenny captures the excitement of stepping out onstage in front of a crowd …
Mar 25
Country Music Hall of Fame extends shutdown through April 30
Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesDowntown Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced plans to remain closed for another month due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. When the Hall of Fame first closed its doors in mid-March, they planned on the closure lasting at least until March 30. Now, they’re extending that date …
Mar 25
Tim McGraw to join the Elton John-hosted, multi-genre ‘Living Room Concert for America’
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw is among the A-Listers who will join an upcoming TV special called Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, hosted by Elton John. The star-studded Sunday night event will also feature artists like Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, The Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey and more. The commercial-free, hour-long special will feature the artists delivering performances …
Mar 25
‘For My Money’: Brandon Lay brings his swanky new single to life in high-class music video
EMI RecordsFancy cars, glamorous clothes and a scenic pool-side bungalow party: Brandon Lay’s got it all in the music video for his new song, “For My Money.” The track’s lyrics describes a conundrum a guy faces when he falls in love with a girl who’s under the impression that he’s rich. There’s only one problem: His …
Mar 25
‘Beer Can’t Fix’: Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi take fans on a summery escape in new music video
Green Room PRCountry fans and artists alike are stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Thomas Rhett is offering a tropical mini-escape in the new music video for his duet with Jon Pardi, “Beer Can’t Fix.” Filmed on the beaches of Key West, Florida, the clip finds Jon and Thomas cruising the streets on motorcycles, dancing on the sand …
Mar 25
Carly Pearce ‘flips the switch’ on husband Michael Ray, with hilarious results
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce and Michael Ray are cooped up at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re finding creative ways to make the best of it. When Michael was too preoccupied with video games to hang out with Carly, she took matters into her own hands, testing out the viral “Flip the Switch” challenge at her husband’s expense. …
Mar 25
Kenny Rogers streams surge in the days following his death
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 …
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 …