Big MachineReba McEntire has described her new album, Stronger Than the Truth, as a return to the kind of old-school, traditional country she loves. Now, in a new interview, the Country Music Hall of Famer says she hopes that’s exactly where the genre is headed: back to its roots, and away from the much-criticized — and also …
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Mar 27
Old Dominion plans to “Make It Sweet” by giving fans new music as it’s ready
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion‘s latest hit, “Make It Sweet,” is just one spot away from country’s top five this week, though we still don’t know exactly when the new album from the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year will arrive. In the meantime, lead singer Matthew Ramsey says the five-man band plans to keep the new tunes …
Mar 27
Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour will get Mile High in Denver this June
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks’ newest stop on his Stadium Tour will be Saturday, June 8 at the home of the Denver Broncos in Colorado. Tickets for the show at Mile High Stadium will go on sale Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. MT. Just this past Saturday, Garth played to a sold-out crowd at State …
Mar 27
Luke Combs is taking his record-setting success in stride: “I’m a lucky dude”
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a pretty good time to be Luke Combs. The North Carolina natively is currently spending his fifth week at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “Beautiful Crazy,” the fastest-rising single of his career so far. The last time another artist accomplished that feat was in January of 2016, when Thomas Rhett spent six weeks …
Mar 26
This record’s for you: Luke Combs makes history with “Beautiful Crazy”
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs has set another “Crazy” record: He’s now the the first artist to top five Billboard country charts simultaneously for multiple weeks. His latest single “Beautiful Crazy” lands him in the top slot on the Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts, while his smash debut album This One’s For You sits …
Mar 26
Brad Paisley to headline Key West Songwriters Festival
ABC/Image Group LAThe lineup has been revealed for the 2019 Key West Songwriters Festival, and it features one of the biggest names in country music: Brad Paisley is set to perform on Saturday, May 11 on Key West’s famed Duval Street, in a free block-party-style show. The festival also features performances by both up-and-coming and veteran songwriters. …
Mar 26
From “God’s Country” to Tokyo, Japan, Devin Dawson is everywhere these days
ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson not only co-wrote Blake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” you’ll also hear him singing on the new track. The “Dark Horse” hitmaker co-wrote the tune with Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt. You’ll be able to hear the lead release from Blake’s next album this Friday. Meanwhile, Devin also lends his vocals to “Matthew’s Daughter,” a new song from …
Mar 26
“Texas queen[s]” Kelly Clarkson and Maren Morris share the love on their socials
Columbia NashvilleKelly Clarkson is showing Maren Morris some love on social media. “Alright Maren Morris with your new album! Damn! Lovin it!” the original American Idol tweeted. “#RSVP is my new slow jam, don’t worry about it,” she added, referring to the sultry song of that name on Maren’s album Girl. She added, “Y’all need to check her new album out …
Mar 26
Luke Combs, B&D, Strait, Miranda, FGL, Aldean, Kelly Clarkson & more set for superstar collaborations on the ACMs
Academy of Country MusicNext month’s ACM Awards will be packed with plenty of superstar collaborations. The popular ACM Flashbacks, which debuted last year, will return, with Luke Combs teaming up with Brooks & Dunn to do their track from REBOOT, “Brand New Man.” Miranda Lambert will duet with George Strait during a Flashback performance, and do a medley of her own biggest hits, too. Kelly Clarkson will deliver …
Mar 26
What happens in a small town? Brantley Gilbert and wife expecting a daughter
ABC/Image Group LABrantley Gilbert and his wife Amber are about to be parents again. People magazine reports that the couple is expecting their second child, a girl. She’ll join big brother Barrett Hardy-Clay, who’s 16 months old. Amber and Brantley shared their gender reveal photos with People: They show the couple and Barrett pulling a …