ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen‘s career is in great shape this week, as his second single, “Make Me Want To,” continues its climb in country’s top ten. It’s the follow-up to his debut, multiple-week number one, “Best Shot,” which topped the chart in November of 2018. And if you’ve caught a glimpse of the Delaware-born hitmaker, you know …
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Jan 10
The Cadillac Three call on Chris Janson, Travis Tritt for new song
Dylan RuckerThe Cadillac Three have shared a taste of their upcoming album with the release of “Hard Out Here For a Country Boy.” The trio called on a pair of fellow country boys, Chris Janson and Travis Tritt, to help them paint the picture of a rowdy country lifestyle that entails cold beer, NASCAR and basking in the hot …
Jan 10
Look what God gave them: TR’s dad Rhett Akins and wife Sonya are expecting
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesHow often do you get a country music father and son both being expectant parents at the same time? Top country songwriter and ’90s country star Rhett Akins — Thomas Rhett‘s dad — will welcome a son with wife Sonya Akins in March. Rhett revealed the news during an event celebrating his most recent number one as a co-writer — Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell‘s …
Jan 10
On good “Faith,” Galantis releases acoustic version of Dolly Parton collaboration
Big Beat RecordsDance music duo Galantis has released an acoustic version of their collaboration with Dolly Parton, “Faith.” Following the October release of the EDM version of the song — which also features Dutch singer, songwriter and rapper Mr. Probz — the duo has reimagined the song from an acoustic perspective. The programmed claps and drum loops are replaced with the …
Jan 10
Little Big Town sing about evening romance in new song “Nightfall”
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s “Nightfall” for Little Big Town, as the quartet release their new song. The CMA Award-winning group has shared the title track of their upcoming album, an easy-listening number that captures the romanticism of the night sky. The mellow tune features dreamy vocals from Karen Fairchild, who takes lead vocals on the verses, before band …
Jan 10
Shania Twain reacts to Halsey’s homage to her in new “You Should Be Sad” video
ABC/Image Group LAHalsey‘s new video for “You Should Be Sad” features the singer dressing up in two looks that were designed as homages to two classic Shania Twain videos. Well, color Shania impressed. In the clip, we see Halsey wearing a black sheath with her hair up, as Shania did in the “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” …
Jan 10
Riley Green to appear on Today show
ABC/Image Group LARiley Green is heading to NBC’s Today show. The up-and-coming star is set to visit TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, which takes place during the show’s fourth hour, to perform his current single “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” The nostalgic song is currently in the top 20 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts. Riley scored his first number …
Jan 10
Jordan Davis heads to ‘Carolina, California’ with cover of Jo Dee Messina hit
ABC/Image Group LAJordan Davis is lending his voice to a beloved 90s country hit. The rising star has released a cover of Jo Dee Messina‘s “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” He gives the song a breezy vibe with a plucking banjo layered with synthesized claps and a hint of mandolin in the background. Jordan’s voice shines and gives …
Jan 09
“Bring My Flowers Now”: Tanya Tucker sells out Sunday show at the Ryman
ABC/Image Group LAThis Sunday, Tanya Tucker fulfills a lifelong dream, as she performs for a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “When I was 9 years old my Dad brought me all the way to Nashville from Willcox, Arizona and he took me to the Grand Ole Opry,” the country legend recalls. “I dreamed someday I …
Jan 09
Jennifer Nettles continues her fight for #EqualPlay with ‘Glamour’ essay
ABC/Image Group LAJennifer Nettles used her November appearance at the CMA Awards to spotlight the lack of female artists on country radio, sporting a white and pink Christian Siriano suit emblazoned with the message “Play Our F****** Records, Please and Thank You.” She also christened the hashtag #EqualPlay, and now she’s written a new essay for Glamour detailing more about …