Broken Bow RecordsDustin Lynch’s third record will give fans the inside track on his Current Mood. “This album is a glimpse into the last three years of my life…” he says, explaining the title. “… the travel, the adventures, the relationships and the personal growth. I think this is the most personal release I have …
Aug 10
No longer the piano man, Craig Campbell takes center stage on the Luke Bryan tour
BBR Music Group Craig Campbell’s scored big hits with songs like “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” “Outta My Head,” and “Family Man.” But this week, he marks a major career milestone: he’s joining Luke Bryan’s Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day tour. “When I got that call, I did about three back flips in a row,” Craig jokes. …
Aug 09
FGL hits some major metal as they “Dig [Their] Roots”
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line now has some heavy metal to share with their heroes, as the RIAA passes out a new round of platinum certifications. The duo’s Dig Your Roots album has officially passed the million-seller mark, along with the project’s singles, “God, Your Mama, and Me” and “May We All.” Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley teamed up with Tim McGraw for “May We All,” …
Aug 09
Brett's bragging rights: Why Mr. Eldredge is on track for a record-setting week
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBy this time next week, Brett Eldredge may’ve locked in some serious bragging rights. With his self-titled third studio album set to move around 45,000 album equivalent units in its first week, Brett’s record is on track to debut not only at the top of the Billboard country chart, but to lead the all-genre Billboard 200 as well. The …
Aug 09
“CMT Remembers Glen Campbell” in new half-hour special
David Redfern/Redferns/Getty ImagesCMT will pay tribute to the legendary Glen Campbell with a new, half-hour special set to premiere Thursday morning. The 81-year-old veteran of music, film, and TV passed away Tuesday in Nashville after many years of suffering from Alzheimer’s. Reba, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban are just some of the stars who’ll pay tribute to their hero and friend …
Aug 09
A who's-who of country stars & an audience with King George: A preview of the 11th Annual ACM Honors
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Maren Morris, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Vince Gill and Toby Keith are all set to sing at the 11th Annual ACM Honors later this month at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Three of the performers themselves are honorees: Kelsea will get the Milestone Award, while Toby will accept the Poet’s Award. The Academy will officially …
Aug 09
If you're “Seein' Red” over the wait for Dustin Lynch's next album, the “Small Town Boy” has some news
ABC/Randy Holmes“Small Town Boy” arrives in country’s top five this week, making it the second huge hit from Dustin Lynch’s forthcoming third album. Even though the lead single, “Seein’ Red,” topped the chart way back in February, we still don’t know the project’s title or when it will be out… but that may be about to …
Aug 09
Arena anthems at the “Pawn Shop”: Brothers Osborne take the blame for “It Ain't My Fault”
ABC/Brett OronzioIf Brothers Osborne’s latest hit “It Ain’t My Fault” reminds you of arena anthems like Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places,” it’s partially by design. “At the end of the day, John and I, we love playing big shows,” TJ Osborne tells ABC Radio. “We like playing in arenas and like playing those bigger venues. And we wanted …
Aug 08
Glen Campbell's daughter shares a touching tribute to her dad, as fans and friends remember a legend
Lyle A. Waisman/FilmMagicAs condolences poured out across social media after the passing of legendary musician Glen Campbell on Tuesday, no remembrance was quite so moving as the one posted by his daughter. “Heartbroken,” Ashley Campbell tweeted, along with a photo of her holding her father’s hand. “I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He …
Aug 08
The Country Music Hall of Fame remembers Glen Campbell
Lisa Lake/Getty Images“Had Glen Campbell ‘only’ played guitar and never voiced a note, he would have spent a lifetime as one of America’s most consequential recording musicians,” Kyle Young, the CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Young continued, “Had he never played guitar and ‘only’ sung, his voice …