ABC/Image Group LA Alan Jackson joins the ranks of Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson next month in New York City, when he’ll be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It’s more than a country honor, though: rock legends like Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan are members of the Hall too, as well as classic American composers like Irving Berlin and Cole Porter. …
May 30
Ride with me a billion times: “Meant to Be” hits new streaming milestone
Getty Images/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music“Meant to Be” has turned into the song that was “meant to be streamed” a huge number of times. The smash hit from Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line has topped one billion streams globally, counting digital audio and video streams worldwide. The song’s video alone has racked …
May 30
Michael Ray designs his own pair of Puma Classics to help Wrigley Cares
ZapposMichael Ray fans can not only pick up a copy of his new album, Amos, on Friday, they can order a pair of his shoes, too. On Wednesday, the Florida native unveiled his limited-edition Wrigley Cares Puma Classic Suede sneakers, available only through Zappos. The online shoe retailer has been his partner in the charity he founded …
May 30
Is Florida Georgia Line revealing pieces of their new song and video?
ABC/Image Group LA We know Florida Georgia Line is busy putting the finishing touches on their follow-up to Dig Your Roots. But has the duo already shot the video for their new single? Last Wednesday, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley shared an update on their album, along with a photo from the studio. “Hung with our producer Joey Moi the other day and signed off …
May 30
Watch now: Miranda Lambert reignites the “Keeper of the Flame” in new music video
ABC/Image Group LA You can relive Miranda Lambert‘s 2016 Keeper of the Flame Tour in the new video for her latest single. The reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year shot the footage for her current radio song, also titled “Keeper of the Flame,” over multiple nights on the trek two years ago. “Keeper …
May 30
Little Big Town prepares to unleash “Summer Fever” next Wednesday
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town will start spreading the “Summer Fever” next Wednesday. Not only will Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet host the CMT Music Awards that night, they’ll also open the show with their new song. You can tune in to watch the fan-voted awards live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on CMT. …
May 29
Midland will “Make a Little” for Musicians on Call ahead of CMA Fest
Big Machine RecordsMidland will get CMA Fest started a little early next week, kicking things off with a Tuesday show at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom. Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds going to help Musicians on Call, the nonprofit that works to bring music to the bedsides of patients all across the country. On Wednesday, Mark Wystrach, Cameron …
May 29
Michael Ray ventures into the circle at the Opry for a live preview of “Amos”
Atlantic Michael Ray will play songs from his new album, Amos, during a special live performance from the stage of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday. You can tune in to watch his set starting at 3 p.m. CT, via any of Michael’s or the Opry’s social media accounts. You can also submit questions for the Florida native in advance, which …
May 29
CMA Fest goes to the dogs, as Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation sets up camp at Music City Center
ABC/Image Group LA For the third year in a row, Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation will be out in full force at CMA Fest next week in Nashville. Every day from 11 until 3 p.m. CT, fans will be able to adopt shelter pets from the Nashville Humane Association at the MuttNation set-up inside Music City Center. Miranda’s mom, Bev, who …
May 29
Kenny Chesney previews “Songs for the Saints” with title track on Friday
Allister AnnKenny Chesney will unveil the title track of his new album, Songs for the Saints, on Friday. The superstar from East Tennessee was making the record just as his island escape, the U.S. Virgin Islands, was hard-hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. “There’s so much to say, and so much music on this record,” Kenny …