ABC/Eric McCandlessThe votes are in, and our new American Idol is — Laine Hardy. This season came to a close with an epic three-hour finale Sunday night, complete with a real-time vote that whittled the finalists from three down to two, until finally the winner was crowned. After the first round of solo performances, Madison …
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May 17
Trisha’s tailgating and kicking off season 14 of her “Southern Kitchen” on Saturday
Food NetworkOn Saturday, Trisha Yearwood will relive her recent twentieth anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on the season 14 premiere of her cooking show on Food Network. On the menu for the episode: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Pot Pie Burgers, Pepper Jack Cheese Straws, and Caramel Peanut Butter Sweet and Saltines. To …
May 17
When was “The Last Time” you saw Darius with Hootie? Your chance is coming Tuesday
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker may be taking a little break from his country career these days to reunite with Hootie & the Blowfish, but next week, he’ll be back together with a couple of his comrades from Music City. Darius is bound to bump into both Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift when he and The Blowfish perform next Tuesday on the …
May 17
Walker Hayes’ “Don’t Let Her” is an emotional love letter to his wife
MonumentWalker Hayes has tackled a wide variety of topics in his songs. His breakthrough “You Broke Up with Me” dealt with his struggles in the music business. “Craig” was about a friend who helped him out when he needed it, and “90’s Country” name checked his heroes and favorite tunes. Now, with his new song “Don’t …
May 17
Trust Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi: There ain’t nothin’ that a “Beer Can’t Fix”
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett and Jon Pardi team up to sing about the power of — well, beer — in the latest preview of TR’s forthcoming Center Point Road record. And yes, the uptempo pick-me-up “Beer Can’t Fix” seems tailor-made to one day be a commercial. “Ain’t nothin’ that a beer can’t fix/Ain’t no pain it can’t wash away,” Thomas sings. “From …
May 17
Maddie & Tae “Meet in the Middle” with their Diamond Rio cover
Amazon MusicCountry’s fascination with the music of the nineties continues, as Maddie & Tae cover Diamond Rio’s classic, “Meet in the Middle.” The original came out in February of 1991 as Diamond Rio’s very first single, and made it all the way to the top of the chart. It also made the band the first in country music …
May 17
Listen now: Lady A goes back to the beginning with “What If I Never Get Over You”
Big Machine Lady Antebellum is back with their first new music since they changed record labels, and if their new song, “What If I Never Get Over You,” reminds you of their 2009 smash, “Need You Now,” they say that’s just fine with them. “We hit this place of wanting to go back to where we came from,” Hillary …
May 17
Jimmie Allen’s breakthrough hit, “Best Shot,” is making fans want to sing along
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight in St. Louis, Missouri, Jimmie Allen opens for Rascal Flatts on their Summer Playlist Tour. Fans can be sure they’ll hear his breakthrough, multi-week #1 hit, “Best Shot.” The crowd’s reaction is also likely to match every other time Jimmie’s played the song recently. “I didn’t realize how many people knew …
May 16
Keith Urban steps up to play Stars for Second Harvest during CMA Fest
ABC/Mark LevineThe stars will be shining brighter than ever before for Second Harvest in 2019: During CMA Fest this year, CMA and ACM Entertainer Keith Urban will headline Nashville’s annual benefit to feed Tennessee’s hungry. The 2019 Stars for Second Harvest show will be Tuesday, June 4 at Music City’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Singer/songwriter HARDY, viral sensation Mason Ramsey and others are …
May 16
Luke Bryan invites Jason Aldean to Crash My Playa in 2020
CID PresentsNext year’s incarnation of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa getaway vacation will feature both a new home base and a superstar who’s never been there before. As usual, Luke will headline two nights of the January 22-25 event. It’ll now be headquartered at the Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. For …