ABC/Randy HolmesThanks to Dan + Shay, it’ll officially be “Tequila Tuesday” next week in Nashville. And if you happen to be in Music City on August 14, you can grab a free general admission ticket online while they last. The street party in honor of the multi-week #1 by Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney will take place next to Warner Music Nashville …
Aug 07
Kenny Chesney launches “Better Boat” as second single from “Songs for the Saints”
Allister AnnKenny Chesney’s follow-up to his multiple-week #1, “Get Along,” will be the track “Better Boat.” The tune is the closing cut on Kenny’s Songs for the Saints album, whose proceeds will go to help the Virgin Islands recover from the impact of last year’s storms. “Of all the songs on Songs for the Saints,” Kenny points out, …
Aug 07
Jake Owen goes “Down to the Honkytonk” for his next hit
ABC RadioJake Owen’s headed “Down to the Honkytonk” for his new single. The Florida native has previously revealed that his Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour takes its name from the tune, but unless you’ve seen Jake perform it live, you haven’t been able to hear it until now. “I got friends in low places/yeah life …
Aug 07
Brett Eldredge teams up with Meghan Trainor as he mounts a multi-night TV takeover
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMTIf you love Brett Eldredge, you may want to go ahead and clear some space on your DVR. The Illinois native kicks off a string of high-profile TV appearances Wednesday, as he performs his top-five hit, “The Long Way,” on ABC’s annual CMA Fest special. The three-hour prime spectacle starts at 8 p.m. ET. …
Aug 07
Have “Mercy”: Brett Young is four for four when it comes to number ones
CMABrett Young continues his string of number ones this week, as “Mercy” arrives at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song is Brett’s fourth chart topper and the fourth release from his self-titled debut album, meaning every single he’s put out so far has gone to #1. “We knew pretty early that ‘Mercy’ had to …
Aug 07
“Coming Home” to “The Fighter”: Keith Urban celebrates two number ones on the same day
ABC Radio Keith Urban had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Monday. Not only was a #1 party already planned to celebrate his hit “The Fighter,” he also learned his latest single, “Coming Home,” had ascended to the top of the chart. “Coming Home” was both inspired by Merle Haggard’s 1968 classic “Mama Tried” and …
Aug 07
Kelsea Ballerini’s ready for her “CMA Fest” “big hang” with Thomas Rhett, for 2018 and beyond
ABC/Mark Levine Wednesday night in prime time, Kelsea Ballerini returns to host ABC’s annual CMA Fest special with Thomas Rhett, for the second year in a row. The “I Hate Love Songs” hitmaker isn’t too proud to admit she and TR learned a few things from their first year leading the show. “It’s funny. This …
Aug 06
Want to hear a little more of Eric Church’s new album “Desperate Man”? He’s sharing “Some of It”
EMI Nashville As Eric Church’s new single, “Desperate Man,” continues its rapid climb in country’s top 25, the North Carolina native is previewing new tunes from his forthcoming album of the same name. Eric first shared the new track “Some of It” with his fan club, the Church Choir, before posting a short clip on his socials a …
Aug 06
Playing her hometown means “Every Little Thing” to Carly Pearce
CMACarly Pearce’s country music dreams continue to come true: The Taylor Mill, Kentucky native played for a hometown crowd on Sunday night. It was a full circle moment when Rascal Flatts’ Back to Us Tour pulled into Riverbend Music Center, not far from the part of Northern Kentucky where the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker was raised. …
Aug 06
Kenny Chesney’s “Songs for the Saints” sails to a #1 debut
Blue Chair/Warner Bros. NashvilleAs expected, Kenny Chesney’s new record, Songs for the Saints, debuts at #1 this week on the country albums chart. Kenny’s first release for his new label, Warner Nashville, sold more than 77,000 equivalent album units in its first week. The album entered the all-genre Billboard 200 tally at #2. The superstar from East Tennessee is …