MCA Nashville George Strait‘s thirtieth album, which comes out today, turned out to be a family affair. Most of the songs on Honky Tonk Time Machine were written by the Country Music Hall of Famer, along with his son, Bubba Strait, and his longtime collaborator, Dean Dillon. One track even features vocals from Strait’s grandson, Harvey. King …
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Mar 29
Jake Owen is “all over the map” on “Greetings from… Jake” — and that’s exactly how he likes it
Big Loud Just like its title, Greetings from… Jake, implies, the new album from Jake Owen is a reintroduction to the Florida native, who already has a string of number ones to his credit. It’s Jake’s first project since leaving his longtime home at RCA to sign with independent label Big Loud, and it also …
Mar 29
The happy marriage of heavy metal and country: Check out Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country”
Warner NashvilleWhat happens when Blake Shelton collaborates with label mate Devin Dawson? Give a listen now to “God’s Country.” The new single by The Voice coach was co-written by the “All on Me” hitmaker. What results from the pair’s collaboration might be described as hardcore country meets heavy metal. It’s well-known that Devin cut his teeth in a heavy metal band. …
Mar 28
Listen now: Luke Bryan is “Knockin’ Boots” in new single
ABC/Craig SjodinBoots need knockin’, according to Luke Bryan, and the American Idol judge is here to do it. Friday night at midnight Eastern, the surprise new single from the Georgia superstar arrived, “Knockin’ Boots.” After the title track from Luke’s most recent album, What Makes You Country, hit number one in February, fans have been watching for the next single …
Mar 28
If You’re Reading This: Two books from Tim McGraw on the way later this year
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will soon be able to add “historical author” to his resume. The “Thought About You” hitmaker has co-written a new book with Pulitzer-Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham. In Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation, the two trace U.S. history through the lens of music. While Meacham provides a …
Mar 28
Chris Young to go Fishin’ in the Park to fight cancer this summer
RCA NashvilleThis summer, Chris Young will be throwing a line in the water to help find a cure for cancer. The “Raised on Country” hitmaker will host the 3rd Annual Th3 Legends Cast for a Cure Big Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 1. The fundraiser will take place in Sanders Ferry Park on Old Hickory Lake, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, …
Mar 28
Watch now: Thomas Rhett revisits “Center Point Road,” as he reveals details of new album
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett co-wrote every song on his sixteen-track fourth album, which also includes plenty of special guests. Kelsea Ballerini contributes vocals to the album’s title track, “Center Point Road,” which takes its name from the street where TR grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee, just north of Nashville. TR takes fans back to some of …
Mar 28
Pop star Pink shows some “Love” for Chris Stapleton, serving up a new collaboration
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re jonesing for the next Chris Stapleton album, the “Millionaire” hitmaker has warned it may be a minute. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some new Stapleton songs on the way — and pop star Pink is here to help. The two team up on the new track “Love Me Anyway” from Pink’s new album Hurts 2B Human, …
Mar 28
Save the date: “Dark Horse” hitmaker Devin Dawson plans an October wedding
ABC/Image Group LAJust a couple weeks after asking his longtime girlfriend to marry him, Devin Dawson has already set a wedding date. “Exactly 7 months ‘till I get to marry you Leah Sykes,” the California-born hitmaker shared on Instagram Wednesday, along with a black-and-white photo that shows him wearing a suit; Leah’s sitting on his knee in an evening gown. …
Mar 28
More beer, less heartbreak: Luke Combs gives more fans a chance to see him, extending his sold-out tour
ABC/Mark LevineNot too long ago, Luke Combs joked that whether he extended his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour would depend on how “fat and tired” he felt when he finished his current run. Judging from the latest news, it’s probably safe to say the North Carolina native is planning on being fit and energized, because he’s …