Chris Stapleton lands the first gold country album of 2017

ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton officially has bragging rights for the first gold country album of 2017. From A Room:  Volume 1 accomplished the feat in record time, since it’s only been out since May 5. Look for a second volume of songs recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A later this year. The news comes just as …

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Shania Twain reveals the 16 songs on her new album “NOW”

Mercury Nashville“Feels so great to share with you the full track listing for my new album…” Shania Twain tweeted on Wednesday, unveiling the sixteen songs that will make up her fifth release, NOW. The Canadian superstar wrote all of the songs herself, including the project’s lead single, “Life’s About to Get Good.” Shania’s most recent record was 2002’s Up!. Here’s …

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Frankie Ballard steps front and center Friday on AUDIENCE Network

ABC/Mark LevineFrankie Ballard gets his own special on AUDIENCE Network this Friday night. “Whenever I needed a little boost of energy or confidence or I wasn’t feeling great, I would always turn to music for my medicine,” the “Young & Crazy” hitmaker says in the promo for the show. The Michigan native performs his latest single, a cover …

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Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum perform on 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular'

Lady Antebellum; Hodges Usry/NBC Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum lit up Tuesday night’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, broadcast on NBC. Brad, in the midst of his Weekend Warrior World Tour, performed a couple of songs off his Love and War album, live from Mountain View, California’s Shoreline Amphitheatre. First up was “Today,” which …

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Luke Bryan reveals he's “halfway through” the album that will “outdo” “Kill the Lights”

ABC/Image Group LA It’s been three months since Luke Bryan hit the top of the charts with his most recent #1, “Fast.” Now, we’re waiting for new music from the four-time Entertainer of the Year, and it will likely come from his new album. “Certainly, I’m in the studio,” Luke reveals. “[I’ve] recorded some stuff, [and am] …

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The race is on: Brantley Gilbert lends his name to NASCAR

Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert is getting his own NASCAR race. The Georgia native’s label, Big Machine, will sponsor this year’s Brickyard 400. The Sunday, July 23 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will now be known as the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400. The “Weekend” hitmaker will be there, and perform as part of the …

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Blake Shelton makes it two dozen #1's and counting with “Every Time I Hear That Song”

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCNot only will Blake Shelton be celebrating Independence Day this week, he’s also marking the 24th #1 of his career with “Every Time I Hear That Song.” “Holy crap, this is awesome!” the star of The Voice says with his typical candor. “I just recently had a birthday, and, as I get older, I have …

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O say, can you see? Little Big Town's near-miss singing the national anthem

ABC RadioLittle Big Town can lay claim to one of America’s most patriotic moments so far in 2017, after singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the College Football National Championship Game in January. But the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year remembers another anthem performance that didn’t go nearly as smoothly. That time, they were …

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Dylan Scott gives his breakthrough album the “Deluxe” treatment

Curb RecordsNearly a year after the release of his debut album, Dylan Scott is offering his fans a deluxe edition of the record that put him on the map. A lot has changed for the Louisiana native in the past twelve months. Right now, he’s enjoying his first top-five hit with “My Girl,” and the woman who …

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Zac Brown invites you to his “Family Table” in Atlanta

Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineYou can add Zac Brown to the long list of country stars who run their own bars and restaurants. The Georgia native will launch Zac Brown’s Social Club next year at Philips Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The “My Old Man” singer has long had a reputation as a culinary tastemaker, from …

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