Average Joes EntertainmentYou can now stream or download “Better Me,” the song that premiered Thursday at the end of Troy Gentry’s funeral at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The tune is one of the final batch of songs that Troy recorded with his Montgomery Gentry bandmate, Eddie Montgomery, and was to be included on the …
Sep 15
Alabama marks the 35th anniversary of “Christmas in Dixie” with new holiday album
BMGThis season, Country-Music-Hall of Famers Alabama will release their first all-new holiday album in more than twenty years. The 15-track American Christmas includes four new songs written by the band members, as well as an update of “Christmas in Dixie,” which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The new record comes just six months after Jeff Cook announced he’d scale back …
Sep 15
Luke Bryan beefs up the lineup for Farm Tour
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteThe line-up for Luke Bryan’s ninth annual Farm Tour is growing. Newcomers Adam Craig, Jon Langston and DJ Rock will join the four-time Entertainer of the Year for his yearly trek, along with Georgia-born songwriters Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, who are known as the Peach Pickers. As previously announced, reigning ACM New Male Vocalist Jon Pardi will take the stage as well. Money …
Sep 15
Chris Lane sets out to Take Back Home on first headlining trek
ABC/Image Group LAWith his latest single, “For Her,” now officially a top-ten hit, Chris Lane is mapping out his first run as a headliner. The Take Back Home Tour will kick off October 25 in Baltimore, with newcomers Bailey Bryan, Dylan Scheider and Morgan Wallen opening. “I couldn’t be more excited for my first headlining …
Sep 15
Chris Young is “Losing Sleep” at the Nashville Omni
RCA NashvilleFrom the valet to the bar to the bedroom, Chris Young’s sexy new video for “Losing Sleep” was shot entirely at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. If you check out the clip on YouTube, you’ll also spot a cameo by the Nashville skyline, as Chris and his leading lady overlook downtown’s Music City Center. “Losing Sleep” …
Sep 15
Chris Janson admits he had to practice his “a** off” for his ACM Honors tribute
Warner Music NashvilleWhile lots of children and their parents know Shel Silverstein as the author of beloved books like The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, Friday night, Chris Janson remembers him for his music. The “Fix a Drink” hitmaker performs songs Silverstein wrote for the likes of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, as …
Sep 14
“Body Like a Back Road” will be CMT's first-ever Song of the Year
CMTSam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road’ will be honored as CMT’s first-ever Song of the Year at the upcoming 2017 CMT Artists of the Year celebration at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Montevallo hitmaker joins previously-announced award recipients Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan. The evening will also …
Sep 14
“Don't disappear”: Vince Gill makes a heartfelt plea to Eddie Montgomery, as country music says goodbye to Troy Gentry
Vince Gill performs at Troy Gentry’s memorial service at the Grand Ole Opry; Jason Davis/Getty ImagesTroy Gentry’s coffin sat center stage at the Grand Ole Opry, situated firmly in the treasured circle of wood transplanted from the historic stage of the Ryman Auditorium, as a house full of friends, family and fans came to say …
Sep 14
Granger Smith to headline Don't Tread On Me Tour
Paul De La Cerda / Wheelhouse RecordsOn the heels of his new album announcement, Granger Smith has revealed a winter headlining tour. The “Happens Like That” singer is set to kick off his Don’t Tread On Me Tour on November 3. He’ll visit 14 cities, and he’s taking along support acts Dylan Schneider and Morgan Wallen for the trek, which ends …
Sep 14
Local organization proposes Business Improvement District
Mitchell Main Street & Beyond, an organization that works to promote and preserve Mitchell’s downtown will lead the charge in creating a Business Improvement District (BID) by increasing taxes for property owners within the historic district. By creating a means to generate funds, Main Street will be able to enhance the historic commercial core and …