Country Music AssociationCMA Fest 2018 will live again on Wednesday, August 8, as the annual three-hour music special airs on ABC. But if you’re planning to come to Nashville for the 2019 edition of country music’s largest gathering, it’s time to get out your calendar. CMA Fest 2019 starts Thursday, June 6, and as usual, …
Jul 13
Chris Janson is ready to go “Front and Center at the Big Apple’s Opry City Stage
Photo by Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole OpryWhen Chris Janson takes over New York City’s Opry City Stage on July 23, he’ll not only be doing a concert, he’ll also be recording an episode of Front and Center. It’ll be the first time the PBS series has shot a show at the Grand Ole Opry’s home-away-from-home in …
Jul 13
Cole Swindell unleashes all the details on “All of It”
Warner Music NashvilleAs Cole Swindell’s latest hit, “Break Up in the End,” makes its way into country’s top 20, the Georgia native is releasing both the cover and the track listing for his third album. The artwork for All of It shows Cole in an outdoor setting, wearing his signature ball cap and a bomber jacket. The prolific …
Jul 13
Chris Lane credits Kenny Chesney with helping inspire “Laps Around the Sun”
Big LoudIf Chris Lane‘s sophomore effort, Laps Around the Sun, sounds a little bit like a Kenny Chesneyrecord, it’s not entirely by accident. The North Carolina native admits part of his vision for his second album came from seeing the East Tennessee superstar in concert. “Last year, I was out in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina watching Kenny…onstage,” Chris …
Jul 12
Old Dominion admits “Hotel Key” is “definitely a sex song”
ABC/Image Group LA Reigning ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion isn’t afraid to admit that they’ve written quite a few songs about sex, particularly their latest hit, “Hotel Key.” “That is definitely a sex song,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey tells HITS Daily Double. “It’s about a one-night stand. But the truth is, it could just be one night where …
Jul 12
Down on the farm: Spotify creates fields of dreams starring Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Kelsea Ballerini
SpotifyIf you pay attention to the socials of Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, or Kelsea Ballerini, you’ve probably noticed the three stars sharing photos of some pretty impressive crop art bearing their likenesses. Since none of the artists offered any details or explanation about the pictures initially, it wasn’t clear at first what was going on. But on Thursday, …
Jul 12
Eric Church returns as a “Desperate Man” on new album, coming October 5
EMI Records NashvilleEric Church’s new album, Desperate Man, is set to arrive October 5, nearly three years since the surprise release of Mr. Misunderstood. The North Carolina native announced the project to his fan club, the Church Choir, in a video clip posted to his socials on Thursday morning. “It’s been a while,” Eric says. “I just want …
Jul 12
Cam follows the “Road to Happiness” in new song
ABC/Image Group LA Cam gets philosophical on “Road to Happiness,” the new track that’s the latest preview of her forthcoming sophomore album. “It’s the wild unknown, it’s a ball and chain,” she sings on the song that’s similar stylistically to her chart-topping breakthrough from 2015, “Burning House.” She continues: “It’s a knowing destination, we keep driving …
Jul 12
Blake, Luke, TR and Rascal Flatts can’t be wrong: “Every Little Thing” points to Carly Pearce as country’s “it” girl
ABC/Image Group LA Carly Pearce is currently enjoying her second top-25 hit with “Hide the Wine,” on the heels of her breakthrough chart-topping single, “Every Little Thing.” The Kentucky native certainly seems to be the “it” girl this year when it comes to new female vocalists, as she heads out on no fewer than four major …
Jul 11
Michael Ray brings the summer vibes to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with “One That Got Away”
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleMichael Ray will make his late night TV debut next Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He’ll play the latest release from his new Amos album, the track “One That Got Away.” “Growing up in South Florida,” Michael says, “there were those summer grooves that just felt anthemic. On this album, for me, that song is ‘One That …