ABC RadioEver since Sam Hunt’s smash, “Body Like a Back Road,” hit #1 on the country chart last May, fans have been anxiously awaiting a follow-up single. Tuesday at the news conference announcing he’ll join Luke Bryan’s stadium dates this summer, the Montevallo hitmaker revealed he’s about to get serious about finishing his sophomore album. “I’ve finally got my …
Jan 30
What Makes You… Shave?: Sam Hunt reveals new look at Luke Bryan announcement
ABC RadioWhen Sam Hunt appeared Tuesday afternoon after Luke Bryan announced he’d be joining the stadium dates on his What Makes You Country Tour, there was something missing: the considerable facial hair Sam’s been sporting for the last few months. As recently as Sunday night’s Grammys in New York City, the good looks of the “Body Like a Back …
Jan 30
“Nashville” cast prepares to say goodbye with a show at the Grand Ole Opry
CMTThe cast of CMT’s Nashville will play a farewell show at the Grand Ole Opry House to mark the end of the Music City series. Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and others will take the stage Sunday, March 25 for “Nashville in Concert: Final Season Celebration.” Tickets go on sale this Friday, with the cast …
Jan 30
Luke Bryan super-sizes his What Makes You Country tour with stadium dates
ABC NewsLuke Bryan is is going from large to XL with his latest tour announcement. Luke’s just announced that he’ll play a series of stadium dates on his What Makes You Country: XL Stadium Sized tour. Joining him for the trek will be DJ Rock, Sam Hunt, Carly Pearce, Morgan Wallen and Jon Pardi; Jon …
Jan 30
LOCASH books a Super Bowl stop at the Pepsi pop-up
ABC/Image Group LA LOCASH is heading to Minneapolis to get in on this weekend’s Super Bowl madness. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will be part of the pop-up event Pepsi Generations Live is putting on, ahead of Super Bowl LII. The pair will play a private show Friday night following the soda giant’s presentation of its 2017 Pepsi NFL …
Jan 30
LANCO follows in the footsteps of Lady A with a #1 album
ABC/Image Group LA This week, LANCO’s debut, Hallelujah Nights, emerges at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums ranking. Even more impressive, the five-man band is the first group to claim the top spot with their initial effort since Lady Antebellum did in 2008. “Over the past five years we wanted to ride this dream as far as it would go …
Jan 30
Kip Moore “Plead(s) the Fifth” as he heads for Canada with Drake White
The GreenRoomKip Moore is heading to the Great White North for the spring leg of his Plead the Fifth Tour. Drake White — who was on the trek’s fall run — will return, with the California trio Fairground Saints also joining this round. The shows kick off March 22 in Kingston, Ontario, and include two stops in the U.S., …
Jan 30
Fore! Keith Urban and Russell Dickerson team up for Masters-week show
ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban and Russell Dickerson are set to play the Masters. The Aussie superstar and the “Yours” hitmaker won’t exactly be showing off their golf prowess, however, they’ll be sticking to what they do best — music. Keith and Russell will play the concert named The Grand Ole Rager on April 5 at Evans Towne …
Jan 30
No Shoes…in a smaller size: Kenny Chesney offers fans a more intimate fan experience
Allister AnnKenny Chesney already has some stadium shows booked for this year, but he’s now offering fans a more intimate experience. The superstar is bringing his unmatched live show to amphitheaters this spring and summer. In a statement, Kenny says, “Nothing’s like the energy of a stadium show. But there’s also something about the amphitheaters, …
Jan 30
You “little ladies” look good: Hillary Scott welcomes twin daughters
ABC/Image Group LACountry baby boom 2018 is in full swing. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell have welcomed twin daughters. The babies were born early Monday morning, Hillary announced on Instagram. She wrote, “Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls. They were born in …