NBC UniversalCountry artists will supply plenty of star power to kick off the Christmas season on this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Cam and Sara Evans will all be getting up early so they can sing on the 91st edition of America’s most famous Turkey Day tradition. They’ll join big names from the worlds of pop, rock …
Nov 01
Kenny Chesney shows his Love for Love City one more time, helps rescue the last dogs and cats stranded by Hurricane Irma
Allister AnnIn the wake of devastation left behind in the Virgin Islands by Hurricane Irma, many beloved pets were left to fend for themselves. Earlier this week, Kenny Chesney’s Love for Love City fund was able to transport the last ones to safety. On Tuesday evening, around one hundred dogs and cats were airlifted from the …
Nov 01
Zac Brown Band to welcome 2018 as part of an all-star lineup in Las Vegas
Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band will kick off the New Year’s Eve celebration as part of an impressive lineup of talent in Las Vegas. ZBB will play The Cosmopolitan New Year’s Eve weekend, along with rock gods Foo Fighters and Duran Duran, as well as hip-hop’s French Montana and DJ Mustard, and electronic dance artist Galantis. Concerts will take place at various …
Nov 01
Life Changes: Why Thomas Rhett may need to keep a closer eye on his dad
The Valory Music Co.It wasn’t long ago that Thomas Rhett was telling reporters in Nashville how good his dad, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, is with his young daughters Willa and Ada. But now it sounds as though TR may need to keep an eye on grandpa when he’s babysitting. “The most redneck thing I’ve done lately,” Rhett Akins tells Country Aircheck, “Is [taking] …
Nov 01
Garth Brooks to bring his North American tour to a close in Nashville
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks is coming home to Nashville for the final North American stop on his World Tour. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will play Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, December 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m. CT. This is the first time Garth has played the venue …
Nov 01
“It’s like Oprah meets country music”: What Granger Smith learned opening for Garth Brooks
BBR Music Group In a year that’s seen him opening for the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Garth Brooks, Granger Smith says there’s no denying that the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year stands head and shoulders above the rest. “It seems like you continue to find out there’s always another level,” Granger tells ABC Radio. “There was …
Oct 31
Jam with Jon Pardi and Ashley McBryde this winter in Hawaii
BMIIf you happen to be in Maui on December 1, you’re invited to hang out with Jon Pardi. The ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year will headline this year’s Nashville’s “How I Wrote That Song” show during the BMI Maui Songwriters Festival. Jon will be joined by newcomer Ashley McBryde, as well as tunesmiths Lee Thomas Miller, Heather Morgan, Wendell Mobley and Luke …
Oct 31
An insomniac’s dream? Chris Young takes “Losing Sleep” to #1
RCA NashvilleNow that Losing Sleep has emerged at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart, maybe Chris Young will be able to get a little rest. “I’m excited to have Losing Sleep debut at #1,” says the man whose title track is also in the top 15. “While I co-produced my last two albums, this is the first record where I co-wrote every …
Oct 31
I love a parade: Kelsea Ballerini takes a bite out of the Big Apple on Turkey Day
ABC/Image Group LA For the second year in a row, it looks like Kelsea Ballerini will be spending Thanksgiving Day in the Big Apple. The “Legends” hitmaker is set to perform on The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS Thursday, November 23, starting at 9 a.m. ET. The three-hour telecast will be anchored by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight, and will also …
Oct 31
Invasion of the 90’s redneck zombies: How Brothers Osborne can commit to a costume
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaWhat’s not to love about Halloween? For Brothers Osborne, it’s the one day a year you can get away with almost anything. “Literally, you can dress up like a zombie and drag your foot behind you all day and make weird noises,” T.J. says. “And everyone finds that completely acceptable.” T.J.’s actually remembering one of his brother John’s …
