Mercury NashvilleRascal Flatts may’ve been “Prayin’ for Daylight” with their debut hit from 2000, but Canaan Smith is exactly the opposite — so much so, he’s coined a new term for his preference, and made that the name of his upcoming dates. “The inspiration for this tour came from life on the road and meeting fans who are …
Sep 02
Tucker Beathard Ready to "Rock On" in College Towns This Fall
Courtesy of Dot RecordsJust as Tucker Beathard is enjoying his first top-ten hit with “Rock On,” the newcomer is mapping out his first headlining club tour this fall. With a grandfather who was a longtime general manager in the NFL and two brothers who are both star quarterbacks, it seems natural that Tucker would find his inspiration …
Sep 02
Jason Aldean Lands New "Plane" Before Saturday's "Concert of the Summer"
Broken BowJason Aldean fans will have to wait another week to hear his seventh studio album, but starting Friday, if you pre-order They Don’t Know, you’ll instantly be able to download the new track, “This Plane Don’t Go There.” You can also watch the ACM Entertainer of the Year perform the song in a new Entertainment Tonight video. That should …
Sep 02
Strip It Down: Reba Releases Her Kind of Christmas at Cracker Barrel
Courtesy Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreAs Labor Day weekend brings the unofficial end of summer, Reba is ready to fast-forward to the holidays, as her new album, My Kind of Christmas, comes out today exclusively at Cracker Barrel. “It’s stripped down,” the Country Music Hall of Famer says. “It’s just me and a piano. My piano player Catherine Marx and …
Sep 01
Big Apple Bound: Martina McBride Kicks Off Busy Fall in NYC
ABC/Image Group LA Martina McBride is heading for the Big Apple, just as she’s getting ready to set out on two big tours. She kicks off her Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer dates in Dallas on September 16, before beginning her Love Unleashed trek in October with new duo High Valley. The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of …
Sep 01
Zac Brown Band Books a Date with Ryan Seacrest to Help the USO
BMLGZac Brown Band will help honor those who serve at this year’s USO Gala at DAR Constitution Hall in the nation’s capital. They’ll be the featured entertainment at the October 20 event, with Ryan Seacrest serving as the night’s host. The “Castaway” hitmakers are just the first names announced to play the party, with more to come as …
Sep 01
Dierks Bentley Couldn't Wait to Tell Rocker Elle King She's Nominated for a CMA Award
ABC/Image Group LAAs excited as Dierks Bentley was about his own four nods at this year’s CMA Awards, he couldn’t wait to tell rocker Elle King about their shared nomination for Musical Event of the Year for their current single, “Different for Girls.” “I’m gonna give her a call as soon as I can and wake her up. Maybe …
Aug 31
"She's the Real Deal": Keith Urban Brags on Maren Morris's Success at the CMA Noms
Columbia NashvilleKeith Urban couldn’t be prouder, as his Ripcord World Tour-mate walks away with most-nominated status at this year’s CMA Awards. Maren Morris equals both Eric Church and Chris Stapleton, grabbing five nods, while her Australian-superstar boss nabs four, including one for the coveted Entertainer of the Year. “She so deserves every bit of this,” Keith brags. “She’s the real …
Aug 31
How Sam Hunt Made History with "Make You Miss Me"
ABC/Image Group LAAs “Make You Miss Me” ascends to the top of the country chart this week, Sam Hunt also makes history. He becomes the first solo male ever to chart four number-one singles from his debut album on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “Leave the Night On,” “House Party” and “Take Your Time” are his three other …
Aug 31
CMA Excitement Overload: Even Keith Urban, Cam and Dierks Bentley Aren't Exempt
Country Music AssociationMoments after announcing the nods for the 50th Annual CMA Awards live Wednesday on Good Morning America, both Dierks Bentley and Cam were still clutching the cards that revealed they’re up for the Country Music Association’s yearly honors. “I’m keeping these at the house, no matter what,” Dierks told ABC Radio after learning of his four nominations. “I’m …
