ABC/Image Group LALike many country fans, Chase Rice thought Chris Stapleton might make an appearance during Justin Timberlake‘s Super Bowl LII halftime show performance Sunday night. At the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville today, the former college football star told ABC Radio that he was rooting for Stapleton…as well as for the New England Patriots. “I thought we were gonna have …
Feb 05
“My whole world was lost”: Eddie Montgomery picks up the pieces after the tragic death of Troy Gentry
On September 8, when Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter accident, Eddie Montgomery says simply, “My whole world was lost.” Before topping the charts as Montgomery Gentry, Eddie and Troy were just two guys from Kentucky trying to make it. “Nashville didn’t put this duo together…” Eddie explains. “We were friends and brothers beforehand… Even though this is our …
Feb 05
See if you can spot Sam Hunt’s brother in Luke Bryan’s “All My Friends Say” video
ABC/Mark LevineThis summer, Sam Hunt will join Luke Bryan for the stadium dates on his What Makes You Country Tour. Already this year, Sam traveled to the Caribbean to play Luke’s annual Crash My Playa getaway vacation. But there’s another member of Sam’s family who goes back even further with the four-time Entertainer of the Year. “I discovered Luke’s …
Feb 02
Michael Ray continues trying to “Get to You” on tour
Warner NashvilleMichael Ray is keeping the Get to You Tour going, extending the trek for a third leg that starts March 22 at the Majestic Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Along the way, the Florida native will hit Indianapolis, San Diego and Chicago, before wrapping May 3 in Virginia Beach. You can check out Michael’s full schedule …
Feb 02
Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion members score a Triple Play
Country Music AssociationSam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion‘s Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi have all scored a Triple Play. They’re just some of the 2018 recipients of the CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor given to songwriters who’ve penned at least three number-one hits in a twelve-month period. TR’s dad Rhett Akins, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip, and Josh Osborne are in this year’s …
Feb 02
Devin Dawson leads a promising class of country newcomers
ABC/Image Group LA “All on Me” hitmaker Devin Dawson is #1 on Billboard’s all-genre ranking of Emerging Artists. The 28-year-old made it to the top of the tally thanks to his just-released debut, Dark Horse. Devin’s album sold 11,000 units in its initial week, making it the #5 album on the country chart. Meanwhile, his first single, “All on …
Feb 02
“I Like Beer”: Jon Pardi and actor Chris Pratt team up for Super Bowl spot
ABC/Image Group LA Listen closely, and you’ll hear Jon Pardi singing during Super Bowl LII. The California Sunrise singer re-recorded Tom T. Hall’s #4 hit from 1975, “I Like Beer,” for Michelob Ultra’s new Super Bowl spot for 2018. The commercial stars actor Chris Pratt, golfer Brooks Koepka, champion surfer Kelly Slater and NYC Marathon winner Shalene Flanagan. “This past year has been filled with so …
Feb 02
North Carolina native Luke Combs explains his slightly nonsensical Super Bowl pick
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you talk to Luke Combs about the Super Bowl, the “Hurricane” hitmaker leaves no doubt who he is NOT rooting for on Sunday. “I’m not a big Pats guy — HUGE not a big Pats guy, if that makes any sense,” he says candidly. While you’d think that would make it obvious who Luke’s pulling …
Feb 02
“Nashville” recap: “Where the Night Goes”
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the romance between Deacon Claybourne and Jessie Caine deepens, with both parents juggling their kids’ schedules so they can spend the night together. When the pieces finally fall in place, the memory of Rayna Jaymes keeps Deacon from consummating his relationship with Jessie. Ultimately, he realizes he’s feeling …
Feb 01
Miranda Lambert opens up about her life in new episode of “Front and Center,” premiering Friday
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert’s episode of Front and Center premieres Friday on PBS stations all around the country. Recorded last year at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, it captures Miranda’s CMA Songwriters Series show featuring tracks from her The Weight of These Wings album. “On this record, in particular, life led the journey,” the reigning CMA …