MCA NashvilleIf Sam Hunt’s web leak of his tune “Drinkin’ Too Much” was just enough to get you in the mood for some new music from the man who broke through with Montevallo, you’ll be happy to hear this — Sam’s now released the first official single from his sophomore album: “Body Like a Back Road.” Melodic, …
Feb 01
Soul2Soul Confessions: Faith's a Fan of Tim's Beard. His Dancing? Not So Much
ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw is sporting a beard, and Faith Hill’s hair is shorter than when we saw her last. Those are just two of the things we learned as the country music power-couple took to Facebook Live Tuesday afternoon to announce half a dozen new dates on their upcoming Soul2Soul trek. They also revealed they’ll …
Jan 31
Easton Corbin Previews His Fourth Album with “A Girl Like You”
Mercury NashvilleEaston Corbin is busy working to finish his new album, but while he’s in the studio, you can check out the project’s first single, “A Girl Like You.” You can listen to the song via a new audio-only clip on YouTube. It’s also available to stream or download at the usual digital outlets. Easton’s …
Jan 31
Tim & Faith to Take a Who's-Who of Up-and-Coming Acts on Their Soul2Soul Tour
ABC/Image Group LA With the start of their 2017 Soul2Soul Tour just a couple months away, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced they’ll host a rotating array of special guests on the trek, with their opening acts changing from week to week. Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, High Valley, Lori McKenna, Charlie Worsham, Rachel Platten, Rhiannon Giddens, Eric Paslay, Brandy Clark, Cam, Chris Janson, and LOCASH are just some …
Jan 31
The Best Part of Waking Up?: Chris Young Coaches a Coffee Contest
ABC/Image Group LAHow about a little Chris Young with your morning coffee? The “Sober Saturday Night” singer is the face of a new contest for Folgers. From now through February 20, aspiring artists can submit their versions of the iconic “the best part of wakin’ up” jingle at Folgers.com. Five semi-finalists will get a mentoring session with Chris, …
Jan 31
“Grace and Frankie” — and Dolly? Lily Tomlin Says It's Still a Possibility
ABC/Image Group LA Will Dolly Parton ever reunite with her 9 to 5 co-stars on their new Netflix series, Grace and Frankie? While the country icon from East Tennessee has always indicated her willingness to be on the show, Jane Fonda at one point expressed her doubt about whether her new vehicle with Lily Tomlin was really the right fit. Now, it sounds like …
Jan 31
Maren Morris to Reunite with Alicia Keys for a Grammy Moment
ABC/Image Group LA Four-time nominee Maren Morris will share a Grammy Moment with her pal Alicia Keys on this year’s show. The two are booked to perform at the 59th annual awards, but it’s certainly not the first time the two have worked together. The “80s Mercedes” hitmaker and the star of The Voice collaborated late last year when they taped …
Jan 30
Why Keith Urban Will Be Flying Solo at the Grammys
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban and Nicole Kidman were arm-in-arm at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, but that won’t be the case at the Grammys next month. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, better known as the BAFTAs, happen to be that same day, and Nicole is nominated for her work in Lion. “Rarely …
Jan 30
Big & Rich Travel to “California” for New Single
Big & Rich RecordsBig & Rich are going all the way to “California” for their new song. The track named for the Golden State will be the lead single from the duo’s sixth studio album, Did It for the Party, which is set to come out during the third quarter of this year. “California” will be released …
Jan 30
A Guy with a #1: Blake Shelton Hangs On to the Top Spot
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton has made it to #1 and he’s not letting go, as “A Guy with a Girl” begins its third week atop Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The third single from If I’m Honest also clocks its second week leading the Mediabase tally. “I could not be happier that we’re celebrating this song at #1 for …