Warner Music NashvilleWilliam Michael Morgan now officially has the first top-ten hit of his career, as his debut single, “I Met a Girl,” continues its climb up the charts this week. The tune, co-written by Sam Hunt, is one of eleven tracks on WMM’s debut album, which comes out September 30. Vinyl adds five new songs to the six …
Aug 29
The Love Has Been Spread: Kenny Chesney Wraps Summer Tour
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney wrapped up this year’s Spread the Love tour on Saturday, playing for more than 121,000 fans over two nights at the home of the New England Patriots just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. All totaled, the “Setting the World on Fire” hitmaker notched 15 sell-outs over the summer. Kenny saved several surprises for …
Aug 29
It's a Dog's Life: Randy Houser Brings an Added Attraction to the Dierks Bentley Tour
BBR Music GroupThis summer, Randy Houser’s been busy opening Dierks Bentley’s Somewhere on a Beach tour. In addition to Cam and Tucker Beathard, there’s another added attraction on the trek — Randy’s right-hand man, his one-year-old Goldendoodle Hawk. “He does great!” Randy says of his prowess as a road dog. “He hasn’t really had any accidents on the bus or anything. …
Aug 28
Dolly Parton Eyes Her First #1 Album in 25 Years with "Pure & Simple"
Dolly Records/RCA NashvilleIt’s been a big week for Dolly Parton! Her latest album, Pure & Simple, is expected to debut at number one on the country albums chart, according to Billboard, with first-week sales anticipated at around twenty-thousand. This would be the first time the Country Music Hall of Famer has topped the albums tally …
Aug 27
The Circle's Getting Really Crowded: ACM Adds More Stars to Ryman Taping
Academy of Country MusicThe historic stage of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is growing ever-more-crowded, as the Academy of Country Music adds more stars to its ACM Honors taping next Tuesday. Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Chris Young, Dan+Shay, and R&B sensation Alicia Keys are the latest artists added to the show’s performance lineup. Thomas Rhett, Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, and Carrie Underwood’s hubby, hockey star Mike …
Aug 26
Jason Aldean Goes Pink: ACM Entertainer Joins Forces with Opry for Breast Cancer
Broken BowJason Aldean’s been passionate about raising money to find a cure for breast cancer ever since he lost a close friend to the disease in 2004. For the past decade, he’s done a special Concert for the Cure each year, while also chipping in a portion of every ticket he’s sold on tour to …
Aug 26
Dierks Bentley Joins Thomas Rhett in the Barn for 147 Million Orphans Fundraiser
BMLGIf you follow Thomas Rhett on social media, you probably already know his wife, Lauren, went on a mission trip with the group 147 Million Orphans earlier this year. Now, the “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker is jumping in to help the organization in a big way. Rhett will host his first-ever Thomas Rhett & …
Aug 26
More drug busts in Mitchell
On Wednesday August 24, 2016, Officers with Mitchell Police Division conducted a search of a residence located at 1109 S. Rowley Street in Mitchell. As a result of the search, approx. 2 pounds of marijuana that was packaged in several small plastic bags weighing approx. 1 ounce each, apparent methamphetamine residue, apparent marijuana wax residue, …
Aug 26
Boots in the Air: Granger Smith's New Video, New Football Predictions
BBR Music GroupYou may have the urge to take off one of your boots and hoist it in the air after you watch Granger Smith’s new video. The Texas native rolled out the live performance clip for “If the Boot Fits” this week, showcasing enthusiastic audiences thrusting their shoes toward the sky. The second single from …
Aug 26
20 & Counting: Newcomer William Michael Morgan Can't Get Enough of the Opry
Warner Music NashvilleJust as he’s on the verge of having his first top ten hit, William Michael Morgan is paying a visit to the show that made country music famous. The Mississippi native is set to play the Grand Ole Opry Friday night, bringing the number of times he’s stepped onto the iconic stage close to 20 …
