ABC/Image Group LAWhen Brothers Osborne picked up both the New Vocal Duo and the Vocal Duo trophies at this year’s ACM Awards, they also stepped into some pretty big boots. They’re the first act to accomplish that feat since Brooks & Dunn in 1991. Now, TJ and John are turning their attention to their follow-up to their debut, Pawn Shop. “We do two more …
Apr 04
Let Freedom Sing! Chris Young to celebrate July 4 in Music City
ABC/Image Group LAChris Young will headline this year’s Independence Day celebration in Nashville. The festivities known as “Let Freedom Sing! July 4 in Music City” will take place on the Riverfront in downtown Nashville. Chris, a native of nearby Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will take the stage alongside the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The free event also boasts …
Apr 04
Spend “A Damn Good Day in Nashville” with Drake White
BMLGYou can get a whirlwind tour of the hip hot spots in Music City, thanks to a new video that up-and-coming artist Drake White just did for GQ. In the clip, called “A Damn Good Day in Nashville,” the “Livin’ the Dream” hitmaker introduces us to some of his favorite hangs, including craft coffee destination Barista Parlor, trendy …
Apr 04
Jake Owen, Chris Janson and Tanya Tucker to sing for the Hag
Blackbird PresentsAs Nashville prepares to pay tribute to Merle Haggard on the one-year anniversary of his death, the all-star list of talent is growing for the Hag tribute Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard. Jake Owen, Chris Janson, Tanya Tucker, Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller and Aaron Lewis join the stellar lineup that already includes the likes of Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks …
Apr 04
RaeLynn's all the rage: New album debuts at top of “Billboard” Country Albums Chart
Warner Music NashvilleThe number one country album this week is by a female artist. RaeLynn’s debut WildHorse has entered the Billboard country album chart at #1, and also made the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. RaeLynn joins an elite few female country artists whose debut albums have bowed at the top of the chart. …
Apr 03
The real reason why Blake Shelton skipped Sunday's ACM Awards
Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABCAlthough Blake Shelton had no ACM nominations this year, the likely reason he didn’t attend Sunday night’s ceremony stems from the fact that he was needed in his hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. On Monday, Blake joined his partners and town leaders to host the official construction kickoff event for …
Apr 03
Luke Bryan makes history, even surpasses himself, with latest #1 single
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan has made history. He’s the first artist in Billboard Country airplay chart history to land six number-ones from the same album at the top. Luke’s “Fast,” the sixth single from his album Kill the Lights, jumps one space this week to give him the 18th chart-topper of his career. “Fast,” co-written …
Apr 03
Luke Bryan helps Thomas Rhett celebrate his ACM wins with (nearly) nude pool dive
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan almost made good on a promised post-ACM Awards skinny dip, and he took Thomas Rhett along with him. Thomas took home both the Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year trophies at Sunday night’s ceremony in Las Vegas. At a New York City press event leading up to …
Apr 03
ACM Awards: the performances
Francis Specker/CBSWhile trophies were presented at last night’s 52nd ACM Awards, the three-hour show also packed in performances from more than 25 different acts, many of whom were performing brand-new singles. Here’s a look at who sang what: –Entertainer of the Year winner Jason Aldean opened the show as part of a medley that featured …
Apr 03
Aldean's Entertainer of the Year, Miranda sets Female Vocalist record at 52nd ACM Awards
Michele Crowe/CBS(NOTE LANGUAGE) Jason Aldean made it two in a row at the 52nd ACM Awards, held Sunday night in Las Vegas. He once again captured the academy’s Entertainer of the Year trophy, but the guy he received the trophy from is what really knocked him out. Eagles guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of …