Average JoesIn 2017, the Grim Reaper often seemed like he was purposely singling out the country music world. In September, news had barely broken that Country Music Hall-of-Famer Don Williams had died, before we learned that Troy Gentry had been killed in a helicopter crash the same day in New Jersey. Known for hits like “Lord, I Hope This …
Dec 29
The Year in County 2017: Country deals with unfathomable tragedy after Las Vegas shooting
ABC/Image Group LAThe biggest story in country music in 2017 was also one of the greatest tragedies in U.S. history. On October 1, Jason Aldean’s closing set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas was interrupted by gunfire, in the country’s deadliest mass shooting to date. Stars and fans alike ran for their lives …
Dec 29
The Year in Country 2017: Country’s baby boom
The Valory Music Co.Whether it was a blessed arrival, an adoption, an engagement or a marriage, the country music family grew by leaps and bounds in 2017. Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman started the ball rolling last New Year’s Eve, adopting a newborn baby girl named Dolly, much to the delight of her ten-year-old daughter Daisy. Later in …
Dec 29
Lauren Alaina to ring in 2018 in New York City
ABC/Lou RoccoLauren Alaina is the latest country act added to the bill to perform on New Year’s Eve in New York City. She’ll perform in Times Square, and you can stream her set live. “YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited. Watch me perform live for the #TimesSquare New Year’s Eve #BallDrop!” Lauren writes on Twitter. Lauren will perform at …
Dec 29
LOCASH kicks off the countdown to the end of their resolutions
ABC/Image Group LA When LOCASH plays the first of two shows December 31 at New York’s Opry City Stage in Times Square, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust will have already decided on their New Year’s resolutions. “You know, working out every day — which really goes away by February,” Chris jokes. “But there’s a lot of stuff. You know, we just …
Dec 29
“New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” with Kane Brown: From watching at home with mom, to starring in the show
ABC/Image Group LA In 2017, one of Kane Brown’s big dreams came true: he scored his first #1 with “What Ifs,” featuring his junior high schoolmate Lauren Alaina. On New Year’s Eve, he’ll mark another full circle moment, as he performs on the Hollywood portion of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. “I grew up …
Dec 29
“It’s gonna be a party like always”: Florida Georgia Line is ready for a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve from Hollywood
ABC/Image Group LA This New Year’s Eve, you can ring in 2018 with plenty of your favorite country stars — all from the comfort of home. Sugarland will do their new single, “Still the Same,” live from New York City’s Times Square, while Kane Brown and Florida Georgia Line will join Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest from Hollywood. …
Dec 28
Maren, Vince, Emmylou and Kesha to bring All for the Hall to NYC in February
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThere’s never been a better time to be a country fan in the Big Apple! The Grand Ole Opry’s home away from home, Opry City Stage, is now open in Times Square — and for one night in February, you’ll also be able to get a taste of the …
Dec 28
LOCASH at New York’s Opry City Stage on New Year’s Eve: Why it “Don’t Get Better Than That”
Reviver Records Tonight, Thursday, at midnight ET, LOCASH will release the song that’s sure to be their anthem for 2018: “Don’t Get Better Than That.” When it comes time to welcome the New Year, Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will be onstage performing the second of two shows at the new Opry City Stage in New York City’s Times Square. It’s not the …
Dec 28
The Year in Country 2017: “Honey, I’m Home” — The return of Shania
Mercury NashvillePromotion leading up to the release of Shania Twain’s first studio album since 2002’s Up! promised 2017 would usher in the “Summer of Shania.” By the time NOW arrived at the end of September, the Canadian superstar had lived up to the hype. NOW’s lead single, “Life’s About to Get Good,” proved the country/pop icon could still make music …