RCA NashvilleOn Friday, Interstate Gospel, the first album from Pistol Annies since 2013’s Annie Up, comes out. It’s also the trio’s first record since Miranda Lambert‘s much-talked-about divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015. Miranda, Angaleena Presley, and Ashley Monroe don’t shy away from difficult topics on the new project, especially when it comes to its first single, “Got My Name Changed Back.” “I think it’s …
Oct 31
FGL sets down “Roots,” as they celebrate the opening of their new Nashville creative space
John Shearer/Getty EntertainmentFlorida Georgia Line celebrated the opening of their new creative compound with a party Tuesday evening on 21st Avenue, in Nashville’s historic Hillsboro Village neighborhood. The new location brings together FGL’s publishing company, Tree Vibez Music, under the same roof as Brian Kelley’s wife Brittney’s fashion line, Tribe Kelley Trading Post. It also includes the work …
Oct 31
Halloween in the country: Keith Urban and Thomas Rhett are ninjas, while Luke Bryan’s an eagle
ABC/Mark LevineKeith Urban and Nicole Kidman are going all-in when it comes to their Halloween costumes this year. The Aussie superstar shared a photo with his Oscar-winning wife on Wednesday, showing the couple dressed as a ninja and one of The Aristocats, respectively. Keith is in full ninja garb, complete with a red scarf covering most of his face. …
Oct 31
Listen now: Carly Pearce gets “Closer to You” in new single arriving Friday
BMLGCarly Pearce’s new single, “Closer to You,” is coming this Friday. The Kentucky native’s been teasing the follow-up to her hit, “Hide the Wine,” on social media. “There’s a diamond sky that’s waiting for us just outside of town/With the moon hanging for me and you baby,” Carly sings in an a capella clip as she puts on …
Oct 31
The Country Music Hall of Fame honors America’s veterans with a weekend of free admission
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is saying thank you to America’s military this Veterans Day by letting servicemen and women and their families into the tourist attraction for free. From Saturday, November 10 through the following Monday — which is when Veterans Day is observed — …
Oct 31
“In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young is ASCAP’s Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year
Riker Brothers for BMLG RecordsBrett Young will be honored as ASCAP’s 2018 Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year at the 56th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. The California native is being recognized for his hits “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You,” which are ASCAP’s most-played country songs this year. The performing rights organization …
Oct 31
Blake Shelton will hit the road with his Friends & Heroes in 2019
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton will take his heroes the Bellamy Brothers and John Anderson on tour in 2019, along with his friends Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina. The 18-date Friends & Heroes 2019 trek will kick off February 14 in Blake’s home state of Oklahoma. “I’m really excited about my tour because it’s taking where I came from and the music I listened …
Oct 30
Jon Pardi goes Retro as the new face of Wrangler
WranglerSure, Jon Pardi may have a little dirt on his boots, just like his #1 song says, but that won’t stop him from being the new face of Wrangler Retro. You should soon start seeing the California native in national advertising for the jean and shirt collection on TV, in print, and online. “I grew up watching …
Oct 30
Walker Hayes impresses Shania Twain with his “90’s Country” cover
MonumentShania Twain just made all of Walker Hayes’ “90’s Country” dreams come true. Walker’s been promoting his new single by re-creating some of the iconic album covers by the artists he namechecks in the song. He started by modeling the headwear John Michael Montgomery sports on the cover of his 1995 self-titled album with “Sold (The Grundy County Auction)” …
Oct 30
“Best” week ever: Luke Combs claims multiple number ones
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s shaping up to be a very good week for Luke Combs. The North Carolina hitmaker is spending his second week at #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay tally with “She Got the Best of Me,” as the song also ascends to the top of the comparable Mediabase chart. Meanwhile, Luke’s debut album, This One’s for You, returns …