UMG NashvilleBrothers Osborne named their forthcoming sophomore album Port Saint Joe after the place where they recorded the project. Now they’re headed back to that small town on the Northwest Florida coast to play a show to celebrate the record’s release. TJ and John are set to do an intimate outdoor concert for a crowd of 500 at WindMark Beach. The …
Mar 08
Watch now: Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts test Carly Pearce’s love of wine
ABC/Image Group LA ACM New Female Vocalist nominee Carly Pearce was honored at last month’s Country Radio Seminar as one of this year’s New Faces. The New Faces show has long been a predictor of which artists will go on to have major careers in country music, but it’s also developed a tradition of singers trying outdo …
Mar 08
Success is sweeter the second time around, according to Chris Janson
ABC RadioAccording to Chris Janson, when it comes to number ones, success is definitely sweeter the second time around. After hitting #1 with “Buy Me a Boat,” Janson admits life got so hectic that he might have never managed to do it again. Thankfully, songwriters Ashley Gorley and Chris DuBois invited him to collaborate on “Fix a Drink.” “It …
Mar 08
“Seasons Change,” but “American Idol” remains: Scotty McCreery returns to the show that made him famous
Triple Tigers RecordsWhen American Idol premieres Sunday on ABC, you can bet season 10 winner Scotty McCreerywill be watching. “I’ve always been a fan of the show,” he tells ABC Radio, “and every year, I can’t wait to see the new talent. So, should be a fun season.” Just like lots of viewers, Scotty admits the start of …
Mar 07
Garth reloads the next round to follow “Gunslinger”
ABC RadioIt didn’t take Garth Brooks long to get back to work, after wrapping the North American leg of his World Tour in Nashville in December. On this week’s episode of Inside Studio G on Facebook, the six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year revealed he’s already back in the studio working on a new record. And if Garth has …
Mar 07
Devin Dawson drops by to see Ellen, in between SXSW and a sold-out show in Nashville
ABC/Image Group LA Devin Dawson has a date with Ellen DeGeneres. The Dark Horse hitmaker is set to make his debut on The Ellen DeGeneres show on Thursday, March 22. The California native will perform his top five-and-climbing debut single, “All on Me.” Check your local listings to see when the syndicated show airs in your area. Leading up to his …
Mar 07
Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy go where there’s “No Zip Code” for new album
Blue Chair/Reviver RecordsDavid Lee Murphy has his first top 20 hit since 2004’s “Loco” with “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” a duet with Kenny Chesney. Next month, he’ll follow that song with a full album produced by the superstar. No Zip Code got its unintentional start when David Lee was pitching Kenny songs for his record. “I’ve been friends …
Mar 07
“In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young’s the first new artist to go triple platinum since 2014
BMLG Records Three seems to be Brett Young‘s lucky number these days: He’s had three number ones in a row, and one of those — “In Case You Didn’t Know” — has just been certified triple platinum. The California native is the only new artist to accomplish that feat since 2014. Brett celebrated with his co-writers Trent …
Mar 07
It’s “Meant to Be”: Bebe Rexha and FGL will do their crossover hit at the ACMs
ABC/Kelsey McNealPop star Bebe Rexha will join Florida Georgia Line to sing their crossover hit, “Meant to Be,” at the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett are also among the first round of performers announced for the annual show in Las Vegas. After a few years away, Reba McEntire will host the …
Mar 07
From cater-waiters to “American Currents,” Brothers Osborne leave their mark on the Country Music Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LAThe new incarnation of the American Currents exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum doesn’t officially open until Friday. But a group of Nashville insiders got an early look Tuesday night at a red-carpet preview. Florida Georgia Line, Chris Young, Luke Combs, and Kane Brown all showed up to check …
