ABC Radio Jake Owen starts this week on a high note as his latest single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” ascends to #1 on the country chart. The single father — whose daughter, Pearl, will turn six in November — says this makes all the sacrifices seem worthwhile. “You know, there’s a lot of …
Jul 27
Jennifer Nettles shares snippet of duet with Josh Groban: “I am so excited for you all to hear this collab!”
Natasha Moustache/CMA Last month, Jennifer Nettles posted a photo of herself in the studio with Josh Groban, teasing that the two had recorded a duet. Now, she’s revealed a little taste of what their collaboration sounds like. In a 20-second snippet of the power ballad, Josh and Jennifer join their powerful voices together to sing, “Nothing unspoken/live every day …
Jul 27
From “The Middle” to the top: Maren Morris lands at number one on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart
Nick WalkerMaren Morris continues to straddle genres with her latest collaboration. “The Middle,” Maren’s duet with deejay/producer Zedd and electronic duo Grey, has landed at number one on Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart this week. The song, which has received major airplay on both country and pop radio, is also #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for a 25th …
Jul 27
Kenny Cheney, Luke Combs and Kelsea Ballerini set for “Good Morning America” performances
Allister AnnCountry music will be highlighted next week on ABC’s Good Morning America as three top acts perform live: Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini. On Monday, Luke will kick off the week by giving his new single “She Got the Best of Me” its national TV premiere. The song is one of five new tracks featured on his deluxe …
Jul 27
Lanco partners with Hard Rock Hotels for unique fan experience
ABC/Image Group LALanco is the first act to partner with Hard Rock Hotels to give their fans a unique concert experience. Recently, the country newcomers invited some of their biggest fans to the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL, where they were treated to an oceanside sunset performance. Fans who weren’t able to attend the …
Jul 27
Connie Britton discusses her reluctant return for the series finale of “Nashville”
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLongtime Nashville fans were pleasantly surprised when, on the show’s series finale Thursday night, Connie Britton’s Rayna Jaymes returned. While Rayna character died in Season 5, she made a special appearance on the final episode via a flashback scene of Deacon and Rayna’s wedding night. “I’ll admit: When they first called me to do it, I was a little …
Jul 27
More details on ABC’s “CMA Fest” TV special, airing August 8
Ed Herrera/ABCThe annual CMA Fest TV special, hosted by Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini, returns to ABC on August 8 and now we’ve got more details on what we’ll see during the three-hour broadcast. Those three hours will be stuffed with 29 performances by some of the biggest names in country music, including Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Florida …
Jul 27
Parmalee releases “Hotdamalama Remixes EP” today
Steve Jennings/WireImageParmalee have released a new project titled Hotdamalama Remixes. The five-track compilation includes three EDM reworkings of the band’s current single, “Hotdamalama,” by Dee Jay Silver, DJ DU and Parmalee’s own Barry Knox. The EP also has a “Roll Tide Remix,” just in time for football season, as well as the original version of the tune. “’Hotdamalama’ always stood out …
Jul 26
Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage Friday night for AT&T AUDIENCE Network concert special
AT&T AUDIENCE Network If you can’t get tickets to see Kelsea Ballerini on tour this summer with Keith Urban, you can sit back and let the “Unapologetic” hitmaker entertain you in the comfort of your own home. Friday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT AT&T AUDIENCE Network will premiere its Kelsea concert special. The one-hour show …
Jul 26
Have “Mercy!” Brett Young celebrates sales success with Platinum pool party
Brooke GreenbergIn case you didn’t know, Brett Young has sold millions of copies of his songs. The ACM winner celebrated his sales milestones Wednesday night with friends, family and colleagues at a pool party outside of Nashville, where he surprised the crowd with a preview of “Here Tonight,” the lead single from his upcoming second …