ABC/Image Group LA Just in time for Father’s Day, Walker Hayes is launching his “Be a Craig Fund.” The project takes its name from Walker’s latest single, “Craig,” which tells the story of a friend who surprised Walker, his wife, and their six kids by giving them a van when they desperately needed it. “I want to be …
Jun 14
Maren Morris, FGL and Chris Stapleton score non-country noms at this year’s Teen Choice awards
FoxVoting is now underway for the 2018 Teen Choice awards, with plenty of country acts showing up in non-country categories. Both Maren Morris and Florida Georgia Line are up for Choice Collaboration for their hits “The Middle” and “Meant to Be,” while FGL also scored a nod for Choice Music Group. They’re competing against the likes of pop stars Maroon …
Jun 14
Chris Lane puts in several “Laps Around the Sun” to deliver his sophomore album
Big Loud Chris Lane‘s sophomore album is set to arrive July 13, and will be called Laps Around the Sun. The North Carolina native recorded the project with a live band, and believes it reflects his growth since Girl Problems came out in 2016. “I’ve learned a lot,” Chris tells Billboard. “With my first record, I was trying to figure …
Jun 14
Tim & Faith check out the Boss on Broadway
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw and Faith Hill checked out Bruce Springsteen‘s ongoing New York City residency Wednesday night, with Tim giving it a rave review. “Faith & I went to see this last night…” he tweeted on Thursday, along with a photo of the Springsteen on Broadway marquee at the Walter Kerr Theatre. “Most incredible thing I’ve ever seen,” Tim continued. “Masterfully …
Jun 14
What are Jennifer Nettles and Josh Groban up to?
ABC/Randy HolmesIt looks like Jennifer Nettles and crooner Josh Groban are up to something. The “You Raise Me Up” hitmaker shared a picture of the two together in the studio on Thursday, adding “Me. Nettles. Oh my goodness my ears and voice are happy. Stay tuned.” Jennifer tweeted the photo as well, saying simply “Oh hi!” Josh is currently working on a new …
Jun 14
David Lee Murphy teams up with Justin Moore as his duet with Kenny Chesney nears #1
Cody Villalobos / @codyvillalobosJustin Moore is teaming up with David Lee Murphy for two dates in the Southeast this fall, and they’re hinting there’s likely more to come. David Lee will open for Justin in Southaven, Mississippi and Owensboro, Kentucky on September 27 and 28. The two have also been collaborating on some new material for Justin’s next …
Jun 14
Watch now: Keith Urban rehearses for opening night of the Graffiti U Tour
ABC/Image Group LA Friday night, Keith Urban sets his Graffiti U World Tour in motion in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans can expect lots of material from the album the tour is named for, as well as “some reworking of older songs,” Keith tells Billboard, making sure to add, “without tinkering too much, because people want to sing along,” His wife Nicole …
Jun 13
“Happens Like That”: Granger Smith makes a Monday date with both “The Bachelorette” and Jimmy Kimmel
ABC/Image Group LA You’ll have plenty of chances to see Granger Smith Monday night on ABC. Not only will the Texan serenade current Bachelorette Becca Kufrin in prime time, but he’ll also return to the network later that same night for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Granger will do his latest hit, “Happens Like That,” during a one-on-one date on The …
Jun 13
Trisha Yearwood plans a “Great Performance” to pay tribute to Grammy honoree Emmylou Harris
ABC/Image Group LA Trisha Yearwood will pay tribute to Emmylou Harris at next month’s Grammy Salute to Music Legends, and the show will be recorded to air later in the year on Great Performances on PBS. The Country Music Hall-of-Famer is one of the Recording Academy’s 2018 Special Merit Awards Recipients, and Emmylou herself will also play the Saturday, July 14 …
Jun 13
Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley and more lend their voices to Kenny Chesney’s “Songs for the Saints”
Blue Chair/Warner Bros. NashvilleJimmy Buffett recreates his 1974 classic, “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season,” on Kenny Chesney’s new album, Songs for the Saints. It’s a fitting choice, since Kenny wrote and recorded the project after Hurricane Irma devastated his home-away-from-home, the Virgin Islands. The superstar from East Tennessee will also donate all the money he makes from …