ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s had so much success lately, he can hardly come down to Earth. So he’s calling his 2020 trek the Down to Earth Tour. “I have had such an amazing year in so many ways,” the Georgia native reflects. “I never think each year can top the previous, but it does.” “To …
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Nov 04
Brett Young to open new “Chapters” on the road next year
BMLG RecordsBrett Young will be writing some new “Chapters” on tour in 2020. The California native will launch The Chapters Tour, named for a track on his Ticket to L.A. album, January 30 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Matt Ferranti, who’s been in Brett’s band, will open the concerts. “I’m so excited about The Chapter Tour for so many reasons,” Brett …
Nov 04
This One’s for the Girls: The CMA Awards extends its female-centric theme to presenters, too
Country Music Association The 53rd Annual CMA Awards will be a celebration of country music’s most-loved female voices, and Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire will co-host the show with Carrie Underwood. But that theme is carrying over to the telecast’s presenters, too. Deana Carter, Janie Fricke, Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Pam Tillis, and Trisha Yearwood will all take a turn handing out trophies later this …
Nov 04
‘Here She Comes Again’: Robin Roberts devotes an hour to Dolly a day before the CMA Awards
ABC/Mark LevineYou’ll be able to get a double dose of Dolly next week on ABC, as the icon not only co-hosts the CMA Awards, but also sits down with Robin Roberts for an in-depth interview. For her eleventh pre-CMA Awards special, Robin traveled to Dollywood, Dolly’s theme park in East Tennessee, to shoot the interview. Dolly Parton: Here …
Nov 01
Flashback Friday: Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd duet on “All My Favorite People”
Jamie NelsonLast month in Nashville, Maren Morris called her husband Ryan Hurd onstage at Ascend Amphitheater to perform the CMA-nominated song they wrote together, “All My Favorite People.” The next week, Maren and Ryan revealed they’re expecting their first child in 2020, a boy. Maren’s the most-nominated artist at the upcoming 2019 CMA Awards, where “All My Favorite People” …
Nov 01
“If You’re Thinking You Want…” vinyl, a new version of ‘Strait Out of the Box’ is coming
MCA NashvilleIf you’re looking for a Christmas present for a George Strait fan, you may’ve just found it. On December 9, King George will release the new ten-disc version of Strait Out of the Box on vinyl for the first time ever. The comprehensive set covers thirty-five years of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s career, from 1981 until …
Nov 01
Dierks Bentley, Michael Ray and more inhabit “This Old House” with Clint Black
Blacktop RecordsDierks Bentley and Michael Ray are just two of the artists who join country legend Clint Black on “This Old House,” his new tribute single to the Grand Ole Opry. “The Opry holds a very special place in my life,” Dierks tweeted, “and I’m grateful that one of my heroes Clint Black asked me to be a part of his …
Nov 01
Chris Young, Chris Janson and Tenille Townes will head to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NBCUniversalChris Young, Chris Janson and Tenille Townes are all booked to spend at least part of Turkey Day in New York City this year, since they’re all set to sing on the 93rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The three-hour holiday tradition kicks off at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 28 on NBC, and will be hosted by the Today show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al …
Nov 01
Cheer Bear Carrie Underwood hangs out with the Grinch on the final night of the Cry Pretty Tour
ABC/Mark LevineCarrie Underwood’s Cry Pretty Tour is now one for the history books. The CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee closed out her 2019 trek Thursday night in Detroit, Michigan. “Aaaaaaandd, that’s a wrap on the #CryPrettyTour360! It’s been a blast and a blessing!” Carrie shared on her socials, along with pictures from the evening. “Thanks …
Nov 01
Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton head “Under the Sea” for the “Dive Bar” video
ABC/Image Group LAIf you think you know what Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton mean when they sing about a “Dive Bar,” the music video will have you reconsidering that concept. When Garth and Blake sing “the water’s fine, y’all can just come on in” and vow to spend the “weekend in the deep end of a dive bar,” they’re …