Nick Walker“The Middle,” Maren Morris’ pop hit with DJ/producer Zedd, sounds like a typical upbeat dance song about love, but Maren feels that it’s also a reflection of what our society needs at this moment in time. “I related to it so much, not so much like the vocal, but the meaning behind the song …
Apr 20
“You really blew this, babe”: Hear Sugarland sing with Taylor Swift now
Big Machine RecordsSugarland has shared another track from their upcoming album Bigger, and it’s probably the one everybody’s most excited to hear. Titled “Babe,” the song features vocals by Taylor Swift, who co-wrote the song with Pat Monahan of the band Train. Taylor offered the breakup song to the duo last year. “We’ve never put …
Apr 20
Weed, Whiskey and Brothers Osborne: Why the 4/20 release “Port Saint Joe” is made for Record Store Day
EMI Records NashvillePort Saint Joe, the sophomore record from Brothers Osborne, arrives on 4/20, and it’s not exactly a coincidence that Friday’s date is also considered the unofficial holiday of pot smokers. After all, the project features a song called “Weed, Whiskey and Willie.” On Saturday, a special Record Store Day edition of the album …
Apr 19
Kelsea Ballerini’s $5,000 Las Vegas sweat session
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini’s sweat session last Saturday morning in Las Vegas raised $5,000 for ACM Lifting Lives. The “I Hate Love Songs” hitmaker hosted the first-ever ACM Workout for a Cause last weekend, with celebrity trainer Erin Oprea leading fans through some of her signature exercises. In addition to Kelsea, Oprea also trains Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves. …
Apr 19
Watch now: Dad Tyler Hubbard makes baby Olivia laugh
John Shearer/Getty ImagesIf you could use a little pick-me-up, all you need to do is check out Tyler Hubbard’s Instagram. “Somebody thinks I’m funny,” the Florida Georgia Line singer shared, along with an adorable video of himself making his baby daughter, Olivia Rose, giggle endlessly. Olivia was born December 23. Earlier this month, she attended …
Apr 19
“Weed, Whiskey, and Willie”: The holy trinity of Brothers Osborne
EMI Records NashvilleThe wait is almost over for the sophomore album from Brothers Osborne, Port Saint Joe, which arrives on Friday. And if you’re wondering if the record’s release date, 4/20, is a coincidence, just consider the title of the latest advance track released from the project: “Weed, Whiskey and Willie.” “I’ve got bottles and …
Apr 19
Melissa Peterman spills the tea on the new man in Reba’s life
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicReba McEntire’s been very open about the new man in her life, Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo, posting photos on social media and even taking him on the red carpet at awards shows. Now, Reba’s former sitcom co-star and good friend, Melissa Peterman, is shedding more light on the country icon’s relationship with the 68-year-old retired oilman, …
Apr 19
Love+1: Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren creates a necklace to help the children of Uganda
Nicola Harger Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren, is launching her own line of jewelry to help the children of Uganda. It’s called Lauren Akins X Ladybird, and features your choice of seven necklaces, which all come with three charms: a heart, a plus sign, and the number 1. The money Lauren raises will go to Love …
Apr 19
“Call your congressman!”: Reba needs YOU to make the “Reba” reboot happen
ABC/Image Group LA The campaign for a Reba reboot continues, and Reba McEntire wants your help to make it happen. “Call your congressman!” Reba joked backstage at Sunday’s ACM Awards. “I don’t know what’s gonna happen,” she went on. “I’ve been trying to get a reboot ever since we left. We had so many more stories to tell. So …
Apr 18
Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour” dawns on “Saturday Night Live”
MCA NashvilleIt’ll be Golden Hour on Saturday Night Live next month, as Kacey Musgraves is the musical guest on one of the final new episodes of the season. Kacey will perform new music from her third studio album, Golden Hour, on the May 12 show. Comedian Amy Schumer, who’s promoting her new movie I Feel Pretty, will host. SNL wraps its 43rd season the following …