Courtesy of getTV/SonyWhile she’s best known for crafting signature tunes like “Boulder to Birmingham,” Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer Emmylou Harris is now turning her attention to another kind of writing. “I’m actually trying to work on a memoir,” the 1980 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year tells ABC Radio. “Over the years I’ve been asked, and finally I …
Nov 29
“The Long Way” leads to Brett Eldredge’s first headlining tour
Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is taking “The Long Way” on his first tour as a headliner. The Illinois native will launch his initial trek as a marquee name in April, with “All on Me” hitmaker Devin Dawson and newcomer Jillian Jaqueline opening. The 11-date run takes its name from Brett’s latest single. “I have been …
Nov 29
Brett Eldredge lends his “Glow” to the lighting of New York’s Rockefeller Center tree
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge traveled to New York City last year to record his big band Christmas album, Glow. Tonight, he returns to the Big Apple to sing at the annual lighting of New York’s famed Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. But once the city’s most famous tree is lit, Brett won’t be heading back to Nashville. …
Nov 28
“It Ain’t My Fault”: Brothers Osborne take the blame for their latest Grammy nod
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re keeping up, you know it’s been quite a year for Brothers Osborne. TJ and John picked up both the Top New Vocal Duo and the Vocal Duo of the Year awards at the ACMs, before claiming their second CMA Vocal Duo trophy earlier this month. In addition, their latest top10 hit, …
Nov 28
Two in a row? Why Maren Morris has a shot at twin Grammys
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris is flying high these days, in more ways than one. Tuesday morning, she finished a four-and-a-half-hour flight where the WiFi was apparently out, according to her Twitter feed. When she was able to reconnect with the world, she discovered she was nominated for the Best Country Solo Performance Grammy for her …
Nov 28
Kenny Chesney lets out a “Cosmic Hallelujah” after first solo Grammy nod
Allister AnnFor a superstar like Kenny Chesney, you might think a Grammy nomination would be old hat. But after learning his sixteenth release is in the running for Best Country Album at the 60th Grammys, Kenny says that’s simply not the case. “The Grammys represent the entire music community coming together,” he explains. “It’s the …
Nov 28
Midland turns their “Drinkin’ Problem” into a pair of Grammy nominations
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been a year of firsts for Midland: the new trio took their debut single to #1, and went on to snag two Grammy nominations for the same song, “Drinkin’ Problem.” Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson were rehearsing for their appearance on the Today show Tuesday morning when they found out …
Nov 28
Chris Stapleton leads country contenders at the Grammys, followed closely by first-time nominees Midland
Courtesy of The Recording AcademyChris Stapleton is the country artist who stands to take home the most Grammys at this year’s 60th annual ceremonies, after the nominations were announced Tuesday morning. The two-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year is nominated in every category for which he’s eligible: Best Country Solo Performance for “Either Way,” …
Nov 28
For LANCO, “Greatest Love Story” leads to “Hallelujah Nights”
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, LANCO claims a second week at the top of the country chart with their first major hit, “Greatest Love Story.” Lead singer Brandon Lancaster wrote the band’s breakthrough several years ago, based partially on his own life story. “You know, the original song started as just as the idea of two …
Nov 28
JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars lead 60th Annual Grammy nominations
Courtesy of the Recording AcademyJAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars have reason to celebrate this morning. They’re all among the leading nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards, announced this morning on CBS This Morning with help from singer Andra Day. JAY-Z leads with eight nominations, including Album of the Year for 4:44 and Record …
