Capitol NashvilleWhen was the last time you did something for the first time? That’s the question Darius Rucker asks in his percussive new single, “For the First Time.” The South Carolina native recalls how he came to write the tune. “As a songwriter, sometimes the smallest idea can elicit a feeling and then you have this daunting …
Jul 07
Little Big Town lends Old Dominion a hand on “Happy Endings”
RCA Records NashvilleOld Dominion’s new album, Happy Endings, will feature a dozen tracks, including a collaboration with Little Big Town. Along with the LBT duet “Stars in the City,” the five-man-band’s sophomore effort closes with a live cut, titled “Can’t Get You.” Fans who pre-order the record now will instantly be able to download the track “Written …
Jul 07
Coborn's recalls gluten free chocolate chip bars
Coborn’s, Inc. of St. Cloud, Minn. is recalling packages of its Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars, some of which were incorrectly labeled as Gluten Free Fudge Brownies. The Gluten Free Fudge Brownie label does not indicate the product contains milk, however the Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars that are incorrectly labeled as Gluten Free Fudge …
Jul 07
“Nashville” Recap: “Ghost in This House”
CMTOn Thursday night’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Deacon Claybourne resisted the idea of a romantic future after the death of his wife, Rayna Jaymes. While several women made overtures toward the widower, Deacon himself was shocked to find he enjoyed spending time with singer/songwriter Jessie Caine. As Zach Welles steered him toward signing her to …
Jul 07
How rapper Eminem helped inspire Dylan Scott's breakthrough hit, “My Girl”
Curb RecordsDylan Scott’s breakthrough hit, “My Girl,” may very well be the only country song ever inspired by the rapper Eminem. The idea for the tune was born when Dylan was home visiting his wife Blair, back when they were just dating. “I moved to Nashville at 19 and she stayed in Louisiana, so we did long-distance …
Jul 06
Little Big Town and Darius Rucker ready for a total eclipse of the Opry
Courtesy Grand Ole OpryMark your calendars, because there’s a historic solar eclipse happening on August 21, and the Grand Ole Opry wants to help you celebrate. Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and Wynonna are just three of the stars who’ll help the country institution put on a “Total Eclipse Opry” the evening before, staging a rare Sunday night performance …
Jul 06
Is Old Dominion in the artist protection program?
ABC/Image Group LA It would appear that Old Dominion may have an aversion to appearing on their own album covers. On Thursday, the band shared the artwork for their second record, Happy Endings, which will be out August 25. The cover features a needlework sampler of OD-related icons, but no photos of the group’s five members. Included in the …
Jul 06
Miranda Lambert opens up about her love life in “Cosmopolitan”'s country issue
Photo Credit: Ben WattsMiranda Lambert opens up to Cosmopolitan about her love life, in the magazine’s first-ever country issue. In the “Cosmo Quiz,” Miranda reveals boyfriend Anderson East is the first person she calls when she’s on the verge of a meltdown. As for the one thing she knows about love, she goes on to say “It’s big and it’s …
Jul 06
Randy Houser makes his first pilgrimage to the UK for CMA Songwriter Series
ABC/Fred LeeRandy Houser is packing his bags for his first trip to the United Kingdom. “Been looking forward to his for a long time…excited to finally get to the U.K.,” the Mississippi native shared on social media, along with a list of his October dates in England and Scotland. The “We Went” hitmaker will be playing the …
Jul 06
Thomas Rhett's wife Lauren may be the “Star of the Show,” but daughter Willa is the “life of the party”
Valory Music Co. If you keep up with Thomas Rhett’s socials, you know that he and his wife Lauren are having the time of their lives adjusting to new parenthood. Almost two months ago, the couple adopted nearly-two-year-old Willa Gray Akins from a Ugandan orphanage. TR admits he was concerned about Willa adjusting to her new life in the U.S. …