ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts were on hand to perform at the Nashville Predators’ first playoff game of 2018 Thursday night. The country trio kicked off the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with their unique take on the national anthem. Gary LeVox began the song alone, his familiar vocals soaring through Bridgestone Arena before Joe Don Rooney and Jay …
Apr 13
Dierks Bentley shares inspiring stories of perseverance in new video series
ABC/Image Group LAAhead of the release of Dierks Bentley‘s ninth studio album, The Mountain, the singer is previewing some of the album’s tracks in a new four-part video series via Apple Music. The videos share fans’ stories of resilience, perseverance and hope while Dierks performs the music from his forthcoming project in Colorado. “The people I meet …
Apr 13
Kenny Chesney promises “a show that rocks” for Trip Around the Sun Tour
Allister AnnKenny Chesney recently wrapped his final rehearsal for his 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour, which gets underway April 21 in Tampa, FL. The production is unlike anything his fans have seen from him, with a state-of-the-art sound system and a three-story video wall. “The idea is nobody who comes to the show should ever think about …
Apr 13
Hillary Scott’s husband’s taking a break from the road
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Lady Antebellum kicks off their co-headlining Summer Plays On Tour with Darius Rucker this summer, drummer Chris Tyrrell will be missing. But wife Hillary Scott says there’s nothing to worry about. Hillary tells People that Chris will be at home raising their three daughters. She explains that he’ll “be holding it down as Dad, hero” at home in Nashville “for the time …
Apr 12
New Sugarland album features Taylor Swift duet
BMLG Monday night’s American Idol episode featured the contestants singing with celebrity partners, including Sugarland and Pat Monahan, the lead singer of the band Train. Now it turns out that those two artists have something else in common. About five years ago, Pat co-wrote a song with Taylor Swift called “Babe,” but it was never …
Apr 12
Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown are getting social at the ACMs this weekend
Academy of Country Music AwardsLauren Alaina and Kane Brown will be getting social this weekend in Sin City. The former schoolmates and duet partners will serve as the official social media correspondents for both the Academy of Country Music’s Party for a Cause and the 53rd ACM Awards on Sunday night. Starting Thursday, you can experience this weekend’s events …
Apr 12
The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will start by remembering the victims of the Vegas shooting
Courtesy of CBS/ACMThis weekend, the country community returns to Las Vegas for its first major gathering since the tragedy last October at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. So it’s only fitting that the 53rd ACM Awards will start by remembering the lives lost and forever changed by the largest mass shooting in modern American history. …
Apr 12
Meet “Amos”: Michael Ray’s new album is due June 1
Kirsten BalaniMichael Ray wants to introduce you to Amos. That’s the title of the Florida native’s sophomore album, due June 1. It’s named after Michael’s late grandad, who fueled his love of country music. Michael started singing in Amos’ band when he was nine years old, and still plays his grandfather’s 1978 Les Paul guitar. …
Apr 12
Dierks Bentley climbing “The Mountain” with help from Brothers O, Brandi Carlile
Capitol Records NashvilleDierks Bentley has released the track listing for his new album, The Mountain, and it reveals that he got some help from some special guests. Brothers Osborne guest on the album’s first track, “Burning Man,” while acclaimed singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile appears on the song “Travelin’ Light.” In addition, famed bluegrass musicians Sam Bush, …
Apr 12
Jason Aldean hits the “Town” to promote new album
Broken Bow RecordsJason Aldean is marking the release of his new album Rearview Town by making numerous TV appearances. Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 9 a.m. ET, Jason will co-host CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown. Sunday night, he’ll perform at the ACM Awards, live from Las Vegas, while Monday will see the singer play his …