CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Avery Barkley and Gunnar Scott were overwhelmed by the female attention while out on tour. Even though at least one member of the road crew seemed intent on seducing Avery, his bond with Juliette Barnes remained so strong — even many miles from home — that he wasn’t tempted. …
Aug 04
“I want to take chances”: Brett Eldredge aims to “shock” you with album #3
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleFour years ago this week, Brett Eldredge’s debut album was released. Now, the Illinois native is ready to turn the page, and unleash his self-titled third studio effort. Just as he did with its debut single, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” Brett is looking to shake things up. “I knew putting this song out …
Aug 03
Move over Dan, here comes Tyminski: Get ready for the mysterious “Southern Gothic”
Mercury NashvilleChances are, you likely know Dan Tyminski as either one of the main ingredients in Alison Krauss and Union Station or as the singing voice of George Clooney in the film O Brother, Where Are Thou?. Now, known simply as Tyminski, the guitarist is stepping out front and center with a striking, un-classifiable concept album called Southern Gothic. The 13-track record has as …
Aug 03
Kenny Chesney's ready to go “Live in No Shoes Nation” this fall
ABC/Image Group LA Long ago, Kenny Chesney named his millions of fans the No Shoes Nation. This fall, he’ll put out an album in their honor. Kenny himself sifted through more than one thousand hours of concerts from the past decade to choose the 29 tracks that will make up Live in No Shoes Nation. “So much has …
Aug 03
You're lookin' at country: Priceless Loretta Lynn artifacts coming to the Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumLoretta Lynn may be taking the rest of 2017 off to recover from her stroke back in May, but that won’t stop the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum from paying tribute to one of its most esteemed members. The exhibit Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl is set to open on …
Aug 03
Lauren Alaina: “I'm the reason Kane Brown sings”
ABC/Lou RoccoNewcomer Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina are currently climbing the country chart together, thanks to their top-20 duet, “What Ifs.” If you wonder how the pairing came together, the answer dates all the way back to the duo’s formative years in Rossville, Georgia. “I grew up with Kane Brown…” Lauren reveals. “I’ve known him since we were kids. …
Aug 03
“Still Not Dead”: Willie Nelson squashes another internet hoax
Rick Kern/WireImageWillie Nelson’s publicist confirms to ABC Radio that the country legend is “Still Not Dead,” just as the song on his latest album declares. Internet rumors of Willie’s demise have become so rampant in recent years, the “Red-Headed Stranger” recorded the humorous track for his new project that came out in April, God’s Problem Child. The latest …
Aug 03
Carrie Underwood's husband, Mike Fisher, steps off the ice
C Flanigan/WireImageCarrie Underwood’s husband, Mike Fisher, is leaving hockey on a high note. After making it to the final game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he’s retiring from the NHL. The now-former Nashville Predators’ captain made the announcement Thursday morning in a special article for The Tennessean, titled “Predators’ Mike Fisher: Thanks, Nashville.” After expressing his gratitude …
Aug 03
Brad Paisley tests his comedy chops on Netflix special, “Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo”
Lloyd Bishop/NBCBrad Paisley dropped by NBC’s Late Night on Wednesday to chat with host Seth Meyers about his Netflix comedy special Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo, debuting August 15, and told Meyers how a country singer ended up hosting a comedy show. Paisley started honing his comedy chops during his concerts, as a way to hold the audience’s attention between …
Aug 03
Jason Aldean goes back to where it started to celebrate his latest three number ones
ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated his most recent chart-topping hits at a triple #1 party Wednesday afternoon at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. With nineteen number ones now under his belt, Jason took time to explain the significance of the celebration’s location. “I remember getting my record deal in this building,” he recalled, “and telling people in this business …
