ABC/Craig SjodinWho’s made the most money in country music over the past year? According to Forbes’ 2018 list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities,” the answer is Luke Bryan. The “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” hitmaker comes in at #45 on the ranking, earning $52 million from June of 2017 through June of this year. In addition to his new …
Jul 16
Brett Eldredge “smokes out” Chicago, with a record-setting performance in his home state
Warner Music NashvilleIllinois native Brett Eldredge set a one-day attendance record this past Saturday, as he returned to the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago. “I played the very first Windy City Smokeout five years ago and I knew coming back for my third time would be very special,” Brett reflects. “Chicago brought an energy like nothing I’ve …
Jul 16
Survey says: Scotty McCreery set to play “Celebrity Family Feud”
ABC/Image Group LA Scotty McCreery will face off against Chris Kattan in a new episode of Celebrity Family Feud. Scotty’s wife Gabi, his father-in-law Tre, his dad Michael and his grandmother Paquita join the American Idol winner as he takes on the actor and comedian best known for his appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Middle. The “Five More Minutes” hitmaker and his family are playing the classic game …
Jul 16
After the Sunburn, Kip Moore’s hitting the road this fall
ABC/Image Group LA Kip Moore will hit the road on his cleverly-titled After the Sunburn Tour this fall, with newcomers Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline, The Wild Feathers and Caroline Jones joining him along the way. “Anyone who knows me, knows that the live show means everything to us,” Kip says. “It’s where we get to thank our die-hard fans that show up …
Jul 16
Dan + Shay will serve “Tequila” and more later this month on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay will be serving up late night shots of “Tequila” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! later this month. In addition to playing their multi-week #1 on the L.A. show’s outdoor stage on July 31, it’s a good bet we’ll also find out what their new single from their self-titled third album will be. “We’re …
Jul 16
Kenny Chesney sets a “Billboard” record, as “Get Along” becomes his 30th #1
Blue Chair/Warner Bros. NashvilleThis week, Kenny Chesney’s “Get Along” ascends to the top spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, becoming his 30th #1. That makes him the artist with the most chart toppers in the history of the ranking, according to his label. “I can’t think of a better song to set a record,” the superstar from …
Jul 16
Island Strong: Kenny Chesney & the No Shoes Nation shotski that survived Hurricane Irma
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia Nashville If you’re not familiar with a shotski — basically a ski with several shot glasses attached to it — all you need do to get a look at one is check out the cover of Kenny Chesney‘s Live in No Shoes Nation album. The cover photo was taken at Arrowhead Stadium …
Jul 16
“Coming Home”: How Keith Urban’s conspiring to give the late Merle Haggard his first #1 since the 80s
ABC/Mark Levine If Keith Urban‘s top-five hit “Coming Home” makes it to the top of the chart, it’ll be the first #1 for the late Merle Haggard since 1987’s “Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star.” The latest single from Graffiti U was inspired by Merle’s 1968 classic, “Mama Tried,” and includes the song’s signature guitar lick in …
Jul 13
Aaron Watson prepares to go “Live at the World’s Biggest Rodeo Show” on the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey
Big Label RecordsAaron Watson’s new album was recorded Live at the World’s Biggest Rodeo Show. The Texas hitmaker laid down the thirteen-track set in front of 65,000 people on the opening night of Rodeo Houston in 2017. Aaron’s first live project in more than a decade includes his very first top ten on the country charts, …
Jul 13
Coming soon: Eric Church is a “Desperate Man” on a mission in new video
ABC/Image Group LA The video for Eric Church’s new single, “Desperate Man,” will debut early Monday morning on Amazon Music at 3:01 a.m. ET. The “cinematic and high-flying video” co-stars Eric’s collaborator, Texas singer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard, and finds Eric on a “mission to fight for what’s right.” The full Desperate Man album won’t arrive until October 5, but Eric says …