ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait to find out more details about American Idol‘s return to the airwaves, there’s at least one alum who’s not one bit surprised it’s back: season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina. “I called it!” the Georgia native exclaims excitedly. “I have said that they will bring it back. Because it’s American Idol! They have to …
May 11
Eyeing #1 debut on “Billboard” 200, Chris Stapleton says he's not measuring “From A Room” by the “Traveller” yardstick
Mercury NashvilleAfter the release last Friday of Chris Stapleton’s sophomore album, From A Room: Volume 1, he has a real shot at debuting at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for the first time. Even though his previous effort, Traveller, has now sold millions of copies, when it was first released two years ago, it only opened to modest …
May 10
“Asphalt Cowboy” Jason Aldean rides into the Hall of Fame
ABC/Paula Lobo“Asphalt Cowboy” is now more than just a song on Jason Aldean’s self-titled debut album from 2005: It’s the title of his upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “Jason Aldean: Asphalt Cowboy” will open May 26 and run through November 5, and it promises plenty of rare memorabilia from the …
May 10
“Happens Like That”: How FGL's Tyler Hubbard and Tacoma, Washington helped inspire Granger Smith's new song
BBR Music Group Granger Smith co-wrote his new single with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, as the two were sitting on a tour bus, watching fans file into a show in Tacoma, Washington. “Writing on tour, in the heart of our fans… is a game changer for me,” Granger tells Billboard. “We can literally look out the window of …
May 10
City Council-School Board Candidate Forum set
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee is sponsoring a candidate forum for those running for Mitchell School Board and City Council. All candidates have been invited to participate. The forums will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd, at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 612 N. Main St., beginning at 6:00pm. Forums …
May 10
Brett Eldredge says it's all in the name on album #3
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge’s new album will arrive August 4, and it’s so much a reflection of who he is, he’s calling it simply Brett Eldredge. Having previously called the lead single “Somethin’ I’m Good At” a reflection of his personality, the Illinois native now reveals he believes the same is true of his new project. …
May 10
Coming soon: Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley to open FGL House in downtown Nashville
ABC/Image Group LAThe next time you plan a trip to Music City, you can stop by and vibe like the guys in Florida Georgia Line. Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley have just revealed plans for FGL House, a four-story restaurant and entertainment destination that will be situated on 3rd Avenue South in the SoBro area …
May 10
Scotty McCreery speaks out to the “American Idol” naysayers: “Nobody's gonna support that show more than me”
Triple 8 ManagementWith the news that American Idol will return to TV on ABC next season, there’s no one who’s more pleased to see the show come back than its 2011 champion, Scotty McCreery. “I mean, nobody’s gonna support that show more than me, and there’s a bunch of us out there that will,” the North Carolina native …
May 09
Jake Owen offers up a three-minute tropical vacation in the video for “Good Company”
RCA RecordsIf you’re in desperate need of a tropical vacation, but you can’t quite make it the beach, Jake Owen is here to help you out. The Florida native offers three minutes of relief in the new video for his latest single, “Good Company.” The clip follows him all the way from his bus to a private …
May 09
Play On: Why Carrie Underwood will be the honorary coach for 100 girls sports teams this summer
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is throwing out the opening pitch so 100 girls sports teams can play ball this summer. “The Fighter” hitmaker is donating $200,000 to pay for girls’ team sports projects on the education crowdfunding website DonorsChoose.org. The money comes from Carrie’s partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods, which carries her Calia fitness and lifestyle products. …