BBR Music Group Newcomer Lindsay Ell is pouring some “Champagne” as the follow-up to “Criminal,” her first top-20 hit in the U.S. In her native Canada, “Criminal” went all the way to #1, making Lindsay the first female to top the charts in the past decade. She’s up for both Female Artist of the Year and Album …
Aug 17
Not quite “All of It”: How Cole Swindell found the “missing piece” to album #3
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell‘s third album, All of It, arrives on Friday as its debut single, “Break Up in the End,” nears country’s top ten. While the Georgia native put painstaking detail into making his follow-up to You Should Be Here, he reveals the title track almost didn’t make the record. “Cool story about …
Aug 17
As “Seasons Change,” Scotty McCreery’s hitting the road for a fall/winter tour
Triple Tigers RecordsScotty McCreery will kick off his Seasons Change Tour in late fall, hitting the road the week after Thanksgiving on a trek that will stretch into January of 2019. Newcomer Jimmie Allen, who has his first top-30 hit right now with “Best Shot,” will open the shows, along with singer/songwriter Heather Morgan. Heather’s already co-written the …
Aug 17
“Woman, Amen”: Dierks Bentley supplies the anthem for ABC’s “WE Day” special, and propels two Nashville women into the national spotlight
ABC/Image Group LA Dierks Bentley performs his latest #1, “Woman, Amen,” Friday night on the annual WE Dayspecial on ABC. The Arizona native admits he didn’t have to do much for his song to become the anthem for this year’s event that celebrates young people who are making a positive impact on the world. “It’s great to …
Aug 16
#ReadAlong with Dolly: Imagination Library creator kicks off YouTube Kids Reading Month
ABC/Lou RoccoChildhood literacy has long been one of the causes closest to Dolly Parton’s heart, and this August, she’s pitching in to help YouTube Kids with its Reading Month. In addition to recording a new intro video for the video platform, the global superstar has also curated her own #ReadAlong playlist that includes lyric videos from her recent children’s album, …
Aug 16
Watch now: Spend the “Weekend” with Kane Brown in new video
ABC/Image Group LA As Kane Brown continues work on his sophomore album, which comes out November 9, he’s just released a new video for the song “Weekend.” The clip starts as Kane, his band, crew and friends pick up some party supplies at Walmart, before retiring to a lake house for some boating, barbecuing and trips down a homemade …
Aug 16
Fans are “Hooked” on Dylan Scott’s second top ten hit
CurbFor the second summer in a row, Dylan Scott has a top ten hit on the country chart. “Hooked” checks in at #9 this week, a little more than a year after “My Girl” peaked at #1. The Louisiana native’s breakthrough went on to become the seventh most-played song of 2017. “It is a real honor to …
Aug 16
Reba, Tim, Faith, Darius and more: Nothing but “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” for the Queen of Soul
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesAretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but her appeal and influence was so universal it extended to nearly every other musical genre, including country. Thursday morning, some of the biggest stars in the country format responded to the loss of the 76-year-old legend, who died from advanced pancreatic cancer at her home in …
Aug 16
How to be a country star: Russell Dickerson’s getting a crash course from his pals Thomas Rhett and FGL
ABC/Image Group LA With his first #1, “Yours,” already under his belt, and the follow-up single, “Blue Tacoma,” rapidly approaching the top ten, Russell Dickerson‘s career is definitely on the rise. Add to that a high-profile opening spot on the Summer Plays On Tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, and the relative newcomer is …
Aug 16
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Aretha Franklin, the pastor’s daughter who became the undisputed Queen of Soul over a career that spanned more than five decades, has died of advanced pancreatic cancer, ABC News has confirmed. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin, the Queen of Soul, …