ABC/Image Group LA With a collection of critically acclaimed gold and platinum albums to his credit, as well as CMA Awards and Grammys, Chris Stapleton says his philosophy of making records is actually pretty simple. “I heard Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, I read an interview with him one time,” Chris explains, “where he said he always just tried to …
Feb 21
From the “Back Road” to the Speedway, Sam Hunt is headed to the Indy 500
ABC/Mark LevineSam Hunt is taking “Body Like a Back Road” to the racetrack. The Georgia native will headline this year’s Legends Day Concert at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 26. The 102nd Indianapolis 500 follows on Sunday. “Love You Like That” hitmaker Canaan Smith will open, along with newcomer Filmore. Tickets for the show are on sale now. …
Feb 20
“Good Girl”: Carrie Underwood helps injured policeman from her hometown
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood is pitching in to help an injured police officer from her Oklahoma hometown. Checotah Assistant Police Chief Justin Durrett suffered multiple neck injuries on February 11, after his truck ran off the road, flipped, and pinned him underneath, according to the Tulsa World. Carrie donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe account created to help the 35-year-old father …
Feb 20
Scotty McCreery needs your help creating new fan-sourced “Five More Minutes” video
Triple TigersScotty McCreery is teaming up with Cracker Barrel to create a new video for his top three hit “Five More Minutes” — and he needs your help. The American Idol winner is asking fans to submit videos with loved ones they’d like to spend “Five More Minutes” with, for a chance to be included in the clip. …
Feb 20
Toby Keith marks 25 years of his breakthrough hit with Shoulda Been a Cowboy Tour
Shock Ink Toby Keith is celebrating the silver anniversary of his very first hit with a 2018 tour. The Should’ve Been a Cowboy Tour XXV marks a quarter-century since the Oklahoma native’s debut single — and first #1 — was released. The trek kicks off April 6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here’s a look at …
Feb 20
Chris Young continues Losing Sleep, adding new tour dates in the fall
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Young is extending his Losing Sleep World Tour, adding nine new dates in September, including his first-ever headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native has already sold out five consecutive weekends on the winter leg of the tour this year, just as the trek’s title song became his tenth …
Feb 17
Mitchell man faces rape charges
A convicted sex offender is in custody after admitting to a court services officer he had consensual sex with a fifteen year old boy on several occasions. According to court documents, Police identified and interviewed the victim who said he had consensual sex with 24 year old Sterling Keizer four times at Keizer’s Mitchell residence. …
Feb 16
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers borrows a trick from Keith and Nicole
ABC/Image Group LA If you listen closely to Keith Urban’s top-15 hit, “Female,” you’ll find it’s actually his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, who’s contributing some of the background vocals. The Aussie superstar may have started a trend, because now Nicole isn’t the only spouse who’s adding BGVs to a current tune. Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers revealed to Billboard that it’s …
Feb 16
This is “Rich”: Are Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd on a vacation in “Westworld”?
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris starred in fiancé Ryan Hurd’s music video for his debut single, “Love in a Bar,” and it looks like he may now be returning the favor. “‘Rich’ video is coming along nicely,” Maren shared on social media on Friday, along with a photo of her significant other dressed in costume, in what appears to be a …
Feb 16
“Boom.” Walker Hayes racks up 100 million streams and counting
ABC/Image Group LA As of Friday, Walker Hayes’ debut album has been streamed more than 100 million times since its release December 8. It’s a number the “You Broke Up with Me” hitmaker can’t quite comprehend. “Wow! I cannot believe we have already reached 100 million streams on boom.,” he says. “The album is so personal to …
