Warner Music Nashville“Doing It to Country Songs”– that’s the eyebrow-raising title of one of the tracks on Blake Shelton’s new album, If I’m Honest. And while we’ll have to wait until Friday to find out if the song lives up to its title, we do know the comic tune was written by Paul Overstreet, the nineties hitmaker who …
May 18
Charles Esten Speaks Out About the Cancellation of "Nashville," Saying He's Grateful — but ABC Made a Mistake
ABC With the fictional world of ABC’s Nashville now cancelled, it was back to real-life Music City this week for leading man Charles Esten, as he played golf in Vince Gill’s annual charity tournament. Overall, the actor who brought Deacon Claybourne to life is staying positive, even though he’s lost his steady gig. “Well, I tell you what. I’ve …
May 17
Carrie Underwood Plans "Forever" Home with Husband Mike Fisher
Paul Costello / Country LivingCarrie Underwood apparently has a new house in the works, according to the new issue of Country Living. “My husband, Mike [Fisher], and I are designing our ‘forever’ home,” she tells the magazine in an article titled “9 Things Carrie Underwood Can’t Live Without.” “My must-haves are a wood-burning fireplace, a …
May 17
Garth Brooks Excited to Play for NYC Fans at Yankee Stadium: "They Know Their Country Music Here"
Mark TuckerIn 1997, Garth Brooks’ massive free concert in New York City’s Central Park was an enormous success. So he knew that if and when he came back to the Big Apple, it had to be something equally as special. That’s why he’s performing his first New York-area concert since 1997 at Yankee Stadium. Speaking …
May 17
Martina McBride to Get "Reckless" on Daytime TV
ABC/Image Group LAHot on the heels of her new album debuting at number two on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, Martina McBride sits down to discuss Reckless with Kathie Lee and Hoda Wednesday on the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show. Next Monday, the four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year continues making the media …
May 17
Miranda Lambert's "Flame" Burns Bright Even in the Rain
ABC/Image Group LAEven the rain couldn’t dampen Miranda Lambert’s enthusiasm as she kicked off her Keeper of the Flame tour this past weekend in Maryland Heights, Missouri. “I am so ready!” the seven-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year told the crowd during her eclectic 20-song set that included covers ranging from Foghat’s “Slow Ride” to Little Feat’s …
May 17
Exclusive Video: See Thomas Rhett Run the NFL Combine Drills
ABC/Image Group LAIs Thomas Rhett ready for the NFL? As part of his partnership with Snap Fitness, the “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker has been leading boot camp classes in select cities as he tours with Jason Aldean. As TR set out to challenge fans, he also agreed to rise to the occasion if anyone wanted to raise …
May 16
California Girls: Maddie & Tae Head West for "The Talk" and Brad Paisley
BMLGMaddie & Tae are turning into California girls this week. On Tuesday, the “Girl in a Country Song” hitmakers debut their new single “Sierra” on The Talk. You can catch the Los Angeles-based show at 2 p.m. ET on CBS. Then Thursday, they kick off the Life Amplified Tour in Sacramento with Brad Paisley. Tyler …
May 16
Blake Shelton Admits Adam Levine Influenced a Song on New Record, "If I'm Honest"
Warner Music NashvilleNot only does Blake Shelton’s new album include a duet with his boo Gwen Stefani, you’ll also hear the influence of another personality from NBC’s The Voice on the track “Every Time I Hear That Song.” “It’s not like anything else I’ve ever recorded before and I’ll be totally honest — as hard …
May 16
You Keep Me Hangin' On: Dierks Bentley Delivers Few Answers in Final Short Film
Capitol NashvilleThe fourth and final video from Dierks Bentley’s series of short films set to songs from his album Black raises more questions than it answers. When we last left the lover’s triangle at the center of the storyline, the cheating girlfriend had run away with her lover, leaving her live-in boyfriend apparently dead in …
