ABC RadioKeith Urban kicked off an impromptu Monday night show at Nashville’s The Basement with a rocking version of Dave Edmund’s 1970 classic “I Hear You Knocking.” Earlier in the day, the Australian superstar had hinted he was feeling like playing a surprise show, before tweeting out the details several hours later. “I miss playing,” he …
Oct 16
Dierks Bentley rocks the block in Austin, Texas Tuesday on “Good Morning America”
ABC/Todd WawrychukIt’s never too early for a party, and Dierks Bentley aims to prove it Tuesday morning on Good Morning America! The Arizona native starts the day by playing a show for the winner of GMA’s Summer Block Party contest, live from Austin, Texas. Dierks will kick things off starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday on ABC. It’s an exciting week …
Oct 16
Jake Owen’s Black Friday deal: Eleven years of “Greatest Hits”
RCAJake Owen is hoping you’ll do a little shopping on Black Friday — specifically, that you’ll pick up his new Greatest Hits album, which comes out the day after Thanksgiving. In addition to six number-ones, the 13-track collection also includes two new songs — “Subliminal Love” and “Long as You’re in It” — which were both co-written by …
Oct 16
Brantley Gilbert builds his tour around “The Ones That Like Me”
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert sets the wheels in motion for his The Ones That Like Me Tour February 1 in Worcester, Massachusetts. “The Ones That Like Me” is the title of Brantley’s latest top 30 hit, but the Georgia native says it also “speaks to what this tour is: a chance for me to get …
Oct 16
Chris Stapleton plans his second “From A Room” album, coming in December
Mercury NashvilleChris Stapleton’s second From A Room album will arrive — as promised — on December 1. The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year announced a follow-up set would be coming when From A Room: Volume 1 was released back in May. So far, the original collection has been certified gold and gone on to become the best-selling country …
Oct 16
More than “Written in the Sand”: Old Dominion maps out the Happy Endings World Tour
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion has charted the course for their first world tour, which kicks off February 1 in Regina, Saskatchewan. The “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” hitmakers will make it to the U.S. later in the month, before setting out for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. “We are taking OD WORLDWIDE!” lead …
Oct 16
How to win “The Voice”: Blake Shelton says it’s a combination of tough love and listening
David Becker/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton remains the winningest coach in the history of The Voice, having brought home a victory in five of the show’s dozen seasons. The “I”ll Name the Dogs” hitmaker believes part of his success comes from the way he approaches his contestants. “When it comes to working with young people as a …
Oct 16
Get ready to laugh, as Rascal Flatts joins Blake Shelton for the battle rounds on “The Voice”
BMLGThings are about to get very interesting on The Voice, as Blake Shelton’s pals Rascal Flatts join him to mentor his team. Blake and Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus have a long history of working together, and the foursome shares a similar sense of humor, something they admit slowed down production a bit. “Seven months! We started last September,” Jay says, …
Oct 13
New Star Shining: Kelsea Ballerini and Jake Owen unwrap new Christmas covers this season
Epic RecordsKelsea Ballerini is rubbing elbows with the modern-day queen of Christmas on the soundtrack for the new animated film, The Star. Mariah Carey, who’s known for her massive holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” contributes a new song, also titled “The Star.” Kelsea covers the country/bluegrass standard, “Children Go Where I Send Thee,” while Jake …
Oct 13
Keith Urban joins next month’s Country Rising benefit, as it expands to help victims of Vegas tragedy
The GreenRoomIn light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, next month’s Country Rising benefit in Nashville is expanding to donate money to shooting victims, as well as those affected by hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands. Keith Urban will also join the lineup that already includes Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big …
