Francis Specker/CBS If you can’t stop thinking about the haunting song Keith Urban sang at the Academy of Country Music Awards, you can stream or download “Burden” now. The CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year explains how he discovered the tune. “It’s a song written by Foy Vance, who’s an incredible singer/songwriter from Ireland …
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Apr 09
‘The Voice’ recap: The contestants get coached out of their comfort zones
Trae Patton/NBCThe Voice coaches got their team members out of their comfort zones in the third week of the battle rounds Monday night. And while Blake Shelton bided his time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend used their final steals to poach promising artists. Each coach enlisted help from a guest advisor during rehearsals: Charlie Puth for Team …
Apr 09
‘American Idol’ rounds out the top 14 after final week of all-star duets
ABCAmerican Idol’s top 14 is now complete. Three more contestants were eliminated after the final all-star duets round last night, revealing which remaining hopefuls will be going on to face America’s vote next week. With Ryan Seacrest out sick for the first time in 17 seasons, this season’s mentor, Bobby Bones, filled in as host …
Apr 09
Old Dominion manages to “Make It Sweet” with the “One That Got Away” during ACM weekend
Francis Specker/CBS You could make a pretty strong argument that nobody had a better ACM Awards weekend than Old Dominion. Not only did the five-man band take home the Group of the Year trophy for the second time in a row, Matthew Ramsey and Trevor Rosen also found out they have the number-one song in …
Apr 08
Maren Morris is open to collaborating with “great friend” Miranda Lambert
ABC RadioWhen Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert hit the road together later this year on Miranda’s Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, they may end up doing more than just sharing a stage. Ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, Maren told Entertainment Tonight that she’s open to the idea of teaming up with Miranda to create some new music. “Maybe we’ll …
Apr 08
History in the Making: Darius Rucker announces 10th annual St. Jude benefit concert
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker is continuing his tradition of giving back. Rucker has announced the 10th annual Darius and Friends benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’ll take place on Monday, June 3 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, days before the kickoff of the 2019 CMA Music Festival. The Hootie & the Blowfish star launched the event …
Apr 08
Kane Brown’s duet partner Khalid says acceptance from the country community is a “blessing”
ABC/Randy HolmesBack in January, Kane Brown teamed with Grammy-nominated pop/R&B signer Khalid for a remix of Khalid’s song “Saturday Nights.” On Sunday night, the two performed it live live during the 2019 ACM Awards and speaking to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the event, Khalid praised the way he’s been accepted by the country community. “I never would have imagined being …
Apr 08
Rascal Flatts bring us “Back to Life” with new video
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts have released a beautiful video for their single “Back to Life.” The video documents the group’s performance of the song during a sold-out show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO in September 2018. Alongside footage of the band performing the track, the video also showcases their view from the stage, as …
Apr 08
Here For a Good Time: George Strait notches 27th #1 album
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has set another personal record. His latest album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, marks his 27th album to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. That extends his record of the most number one albums in the chart’s 50-year history, according to Billboard. Willie Nelson and Garth Brooks are tied for second place behind George: Each have scored …
Apr 08
Make it Sweet: Old Dominion adds European dates to 2019 tour
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion is heading across the pond. The band is bringing their Make it Sweet Tour to Europe in the fall, and play nine dates in cities such as London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Belfast. Jordan Davis will join them as their opening act. The trek kicks off October 4 in Stockholm, Sweden and marks the fourth time the …