Reviver Kenny Chesney‘s on the verge of having a top ten hit with his pal, “Dust on the Bottle” hitmaker David Lee Murphy. Long before they recorded “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” their current single together, Kenny and David Lee struck up a friendship during the recording of Kenny’s 2007 album, Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates. …
Apr 05
Get Mountain High at Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival this Labor Day
The GreenRoomDierks Bentley‘s forthcoming album, The Mountain, was inspired by the time he spent in Telluride, Colorado, and now he wants to share that experience with his fans. The Arizona native is staging his very own Seven Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista, Colorado on Labor Day weekend. “This is a dream come true for me,” …
Apr 05
The Gambler’s Last Deal ends early, as Kenny Rogers cancels his 2018 shows
Donald Kravitz/Getty ImagesAt age 79, Kenny Rogers was already winding down his final year of touring. But it looks like he may be forced to end his last stand early: He’s canceled his shows through the end of 2018. “Kenny Rogers has been working through a series of health challenges,” his publicist said in a statement. “His …
Apr 05
Keith Urban is “Coming Home” very soon: “Graffiti U” due April 27
Capitol NashvilleKeith Urban‘s new single, “Coming Home,” will be the opening song for his new record, Graffiti U, which is due later this month, on April 27. The Australian superstar revealed the details of his ninth studio album on Thursday morning, including both the cover art and the track listing. Keith’s last album, Ripcord, came out two …
Apr 04
On Friday, you can say “Alexa, give me the scoop on Elton John’s new (country) tribute album”
Island Records/Universal Music Group NashvilleCome Friday, if you want to find out the story behind the making of the new Elton John tribute albums Revamp and Restoration, all you’ll need do is ask Alexa. Elton has teamed with Amazon Music for The Soundboard with Elton John, described as an “immersive original audio program” which will feature conversations with Elton, his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, …
Apr 04
Take a Trip Around the Sun like a “Big Star”: Kenny Chesney’s outrageous contest
Allister AnnIf you haven’t quite figured out how you can make it to one of Kenny Chesney’s concerts this summer, the “Big Star” himself is ready to help you out. It gets even better from there: Kenny’s partnering with his Blue Chair Bay Rum to bring one fan and five friends to Kenny’s favorite show of …
Apr 04
Mom saves the world: Linda Davis helps Hillary Scott out, as she’s home taking care of twins
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SESACLady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott has her hands full these days, following the birth of her twin daughters in late January. Even with all the help she’s getting from husband Chris Tyrrell and nearly-five-year-old daughter Eisele, the timing’s not quite right for Hillary to make the trek to HSN to unveil the new additions to her LaBellum …
Apr 04
Kids Say the Darndest Things, starring Thomas Rhett and Willa Gray
ABC/Image Group LA Tammy Wynette hit #1 back in 1973 with the humorous tune “Kids Say the Darndest Things” — and now Thomas Rhett and his daughter Willa Gray are proving it’s still true. TR kicks off his Life Changes Tour Thursday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with Brett Young and newcomer Jillian Jacqueline joining him. To amp up excitement for this weekend’s shows, Thomas …
Apr 04
See for yourself: Carrie Underwood shares first photo after suffering nasty fall
ABC/Image Group LA We haven’t seen much of Carrie Underwood since she suffered a nasty fall at her home last November, breaking her wrist and injuring her face such that she required 40 to 50 stitches. In fact, Carrie hasn’t shared an unobscured picture of herself at all since then, warning her fan club members at the …
Apr 04
Lindsay Ell’s “Criminal” breaks through in the U.S.
ABC/Image Group LA Much like her fellow countrymen High Valley, Lindsay Ell already has a string of hits and award nominations in her native Canada. Now “Criminal” is poised to be her breakthrough song in the U.S…which Lindsay says her fans seemed to know all along. “It’s crazy to watch fans react to ‘Criminal,’” the Calgary, Alberta native …