Warner Music NashvilleWith two number-ones in row under their belts, Dan+Shay admit it can be hard to decide which song to release to radio next. But Dan Smyers says the duo turned to some familiar allies to pick the follow-up to “Nothin’ Like You” and “From the Ground Up.” “It’s tough man! We always listen …
Sep 22
Why Michael Ray Is Ready to "Think a Little Less" on the Road This Fall
Warner Music Nashville Having just wrapped the Good for a Good Time tour with Darius Rucker and Dan+Shay this summer, Michael Ray is now ready to strike out on his own this fall. He’ll kick off a headlining trek, named for his top-40 single “Think a Little Less,” on October 14 in Phoenix, Arizona. “[I’m] …
Sep 22
Joe to Go: How a Helicopter Helped Joe Nichols Surprise Garth Brooks Fans
BBR Music Group Joe Nichols proved he’s a champion multi-tasker this past weekend in the Golden State, pulling double duty by headlining the California Beer Festival in Ventura and surprising two sold-out crowds in Anaheim by opening for Garth Brooks. The “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” hitmaker managed to avoid the traffic by jumping …
Sep 22
Live Nation Names LOCASH One of the Ones to Watch
Reviver RecordsJust as they’re enjoying their second top-ten hit in a row, LOCASH is now officially one of the Ones to Watch. They’ll headline 17 dates on the Live Nation tour of the same name, starting November 17 in Louisville, Kentucky, and stretching into next April. Newcomers Ryan Follese and Michael Tyler will join them for select shows. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas currently …
Sep 21
Luke Bryan Breaks Down Walls (Literally) in "Move" Music Video
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan is certainly no stranger to doing a little hip-shaking, but he primarily turns the dancing duties over to his co-star in his latest music video. As the video begins, the casually dressed CMA Entertainer of the Year performs his latest top-ten hit, “Move,” while the camera pans to reveal a Flashdance-esque female …
Sep 21
A Glimpse at "Cosmic Hallelujah": Kenny Chesney Reveals Cover Art and Track List for New Album
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleWhen Kenny Chesney’s Cosmic Hallelujah arrives October 28, it’ll boast eleven tracks and a black-and-white cover photo shot on the Jersey shore. Originally titled Some Town Somewhere, the collection began to evolve after the superstar from East Tennessee had the opportunity to record his current hit, “Setting the World on Fire,” with Pink. “…Some songs that had …
Sep 21
See Dolly Parton's New Look as the Painted Lady
Courtesy NBC PublicityDolly Parton has often joked that she patterned her look after the town trollop when she was growing up, but the entertainment icon is taking it one step further in her new TV movie. She’ll portray the character, renamed “The Painted Lady,” in the sequel to last year’s Coat of Many Colors. This …
Sep 21
Why Keith Urban Believes the End Is the Best Part of "Blue Ain't Your Color"
ABC RadioSimplicity was the watchword when Keith Urban set out to shoot the video for his latest single, “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” last month in Los Angeles. Filmed in black and white at Five Star Bar, the clip includes only Keith, his stripped-down band, a bartender, and actress Amber Valletta, who you might recognize from ABC’s Revenge and Blood & Oil. …
Sep 20
Watch as a Country-Music World Envelopes the Stars in the New "Forever Country" Video
CMAIf you’ve had a hard time figuring out exactly when each of the 30 CMA-winning artists sings on the Country Music Association’s “Forever Country” single, making that distinction just got a whole lot easier, as the history-making video premiered Tuesday night on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. From the first line as Brad Paisley sings of his home …
Sep 20
Boyz II Men Bring Their Signature Harmonies to Chris Young's Christmas Collection
RCA NashvilleIconic soul trio Boyz II Men is just one of the legends who’ll join Chris Young on his first holiday collection, which comes out October 14. The “End of the Road” hitmakers add their touch to Chris’s take on “Silent Night,” while Brad Paisley chimes in on “The First Noel.” Chris revealed earlier on social media that Alan Jackson was on …
