ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs is adding a country music presence to the new movie, Angry Birds 2, thanks to a song on the soundtrack titled “Let’s Just Be Friends.” The catchy tune features a laid-back melody that blends country, rock and pop; the lyrics reflect people with differing viewpoints coming together. The first verse tells of two people who live in …
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Aug 02
Sheryl Crow and Chris Stapleton unveil new collaboration, “Tell Me When It’s Over”
Big Machine Label GroupSheryl Crow and Chris Stapleton have teamed up for a new song, “Tell Me When It’s Over.” The classic rock-style melody is supported by lyrics that speak from the perspective of someone who knows their relationship is coming to an end, and wants to break down the other person’s walls and reach their heart. Sheryl …
Aug 02
Get That Man a Beer: Riley Green announces debut album
BMLG RecordsRiley Green has set a title and release date for his debut album. The Alabama native will make his debut in the form of the 14-track Different ‘Round Here, based on a track of the same name that will see the light of day on September 20. Fans will also get to hear “There Was This Girl,” the breakthrough …
Aug 02
Brantley Gilbert is going “country wide” with new album “Fire & Brimstone”
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert has called on a team of all-star collaborators for his new album. Brantley announced today that his new project, Fire and Brimstone, will be released this fall and finds the singer calling on a variety of country music heavy hitters including Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss and Jamey Johnson. The album will feature 15 songs, all written by the singer. …
Aug 02
The Highwomen break “The Chain” with Fleetwood Mac cover
Low Country Sound/Elektra RecordsThe Highwomen contribute their powerhouse voices to a stellar cover of Fleetwood Mac‘s “The Chain” for the soundtrack to the new movie, The Kitchen. The Highwomen — Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby — joined forces for a striking rendition of the song, which appears on Fleetwood Mac’s groundbreaking 1977 album Rumours. “#TheChain is out now!! We had such a …
Aug 02
Midland turns a relationship on the rocks into “Cheatin’ Songs”
Harper SmithMidland continue to share tracks from their upcoming album Let it Roll with the release of “Cheatin’ Songs.” Staying with their traditional country sound, the trio of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson called on frequent songwriting partners Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne to create the song, which is about a man who wonders if his partner is cheating on hm. “She’s bringin’ back cheatin’ songs/The …
Aug 02
“We Were” acoustic: Keith Urban reimagines hit single
ABC/Mark LevineKeith Urban is breathing new life into his current single “We Were” with the release of an acoustic rendition of the tune. Keith teased the new release in a Twitter post on Thursday and followed through with the delivery today. The new version replaces the banjo and slick production drums with acoustic guitar and piano, but …
Aug 02
This Is How We Roll: Florida Georgia Line add more acts to FGL Fest
BMLG RecordsFGL Fest just got bigger. The festival, hosted and headlined by Florida Georgia Line, has added a trio of rising stars to its 2019 lineup. “The Git Up” breakthrough star Blanco Brown, “Love You Like That” singer Canaan Smith and newcomer Payton Smith will all join the hitmaking duo on September 7 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The country star-studded …
Aug 02
Thomas Rhett & Kelsea Ballerini vow not to be “too extra” hosting ABC’s CMA Fest special Sunday
ABC/Ed Herrera ABC’s annual three-hour CMA Fest special premieres Sunday night at 8:00 ET with a who’s who of the biggest stars in country music, plus huge names from the worlds of rap, rock, and pop, like Lil Nas X, Joan Jett, and The Chainsmokers. Once again, Kelsea Ballerini hosts with Thomas Rhett, who co-hosted …
Aug 01
Tim McGraw and Luke Combs are “real good men” in CMA Fest duet
ABC/Randy Holmes2019’s CMA Fest earlier this summer was filled with many surprise guests and collaborations, including one by Tim McGraw and Luke Combs. Ahead of the CMA Fest special premiering on ABC on Sunday night, the Country Music Association has shared a clip of Tim and Luke singing a duet version of one of Tim’s smash hits, “Real Good Man.” …