ABC/Image Group LA More than a year after her divorce from her longtime manager Narvel Blackstock, Reba McEntire is ready to jump back into the dating pool. “You know I put that out about two weeks ago and not a durn thing’s happened!” she joked with The Insider. “So I guess I’m just too busy. …
Mar 07
Chris Young helps Vince Gill set a record with “Sober Saturday Night”
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCWhile Chris Young is enjoying sharing the top spot on the country charts this week with his hero Vince Gill, he’s also helping the Country Music Hall of Famer set a record. Vince now becomes the artist with the longest span between number-ones, as “Sober Saturday Night” occupies the top position. The Oklahoma native’s most recent #1 …
Mar 07
Backstreet Boys book ACM performance with Florida Georgia Line
BMLGThe Backstreet Boys will make their first appearance ever at the Academy of Country Music Awards this year, singing “God, Your Mama, and Me” alongside their pals Florida Georgia Line. They’re among the first round of performers announced for the 52nd annual show, which also includes reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Maren …
Mar 07
Florida Georgia Line to play stadiums with the Backstreet Boys
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsThanks to their duet “God, Your Mama and Me,” Florida Georgia Line and the Backstreet Boys are now BFFs, so it’s only natural that they’d team up for some concerts as well. The duo has announced that for three special shows, the Backstreet Boys are coming on board for their Smooth Tour, …
Mar 07
Chris Young is sitting on top of the world — sitting at the top of the chart — with Vince Gill
ABC/Image Group LAFor Chris Young, few things could be better than enjoying the ninth #1 of his career — except perhaps sharing that milestone with one of his great inspirations. Chris recalls going to see Vince Gill as one of his very first concert experiences, and it’s the Country Music Hall of Famer who lends his background vocals …
Mar 06
Old Dominion postpones #1 party, cancels dates this week after death in the family
ABC/Image Group LA Old Dominion was forced to postpone their #1 party for “Song for Another Time” on Monday and cancel their Wednesday appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, after the death of someone close to the band. “We’ve suffered a great loss in the Old Dominion family,” a statement on the band’s website says. “One …
Mar 06
Little Big Town lands another #1 with “The Breaker”
Capitol NashvilleFor the past two weeks, Little Big Town has been sitting at the top of the country singles charts with the Taylor Swift-penned “Better Man.” Now the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year are laying claim to the albums tally as well. LBT’s new project The Breaker debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week, and …
Mar 06
Sam Hunt's “Body Like a Back Road” breaks a record
MCA NashvilleAfter being out only a month, Sam Hunt’s new song has set a record. This week, “Body Like a Back Road” becomes the most-streamed country song ever, as it notches 9.2 million listens in a seven-day period, according to Sam’s label, MCA Nashville. Just as the Georgia native is gearing up for his 15 …
Mar 06
Vince Gill returns to the top of the country chart with Chris Young and “Sober Saturday Night”
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCChris Young celebrates the ninth #1 of his career this week, as “Sober Saturday Night” ascends to the top of both the Billboard and Country Aircheck charts. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native’s latest chart-topper is particularly significant for him, since it includes guest vocals from one of his heroes, Vince Gill. “It’s just such a …
Mar 06
City councilor offers his take on proposed recall
A Mitchell City Council member is questioning a push to re-call Mayor Jerry Toomey. Resident Brad Bowling is leading a petition drive for a re-call election accusing the Mayor of “gross incompetence and drunkenness. Ward One Councilor Mel Olson doesn’t see it that way. “Now you certainly can think the Mayor has made some wrong …