ABC/Image Group LAAs Keith Urban hits the stage tonight for the first show of his Ripcord World Tour, he says he’s never been more excited about a set list. “There’s a huge amount of buoyant summer songs that were just built right for this kind of environment. Certainly a song like ‘Gone Tomorrow.’ When we wrote that… …
Jun 01
Kenny Chesney Plans Monster Tailgate Before UT/Virginia Tech Rivalry
ABC/Image Group LAOn Saturday, September 10, the Tennessee Vols take on Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway, in the first SEC football game ever played on the infield of NASCAR track. The night before, Kenny Chesney will get the crowd and the venue warmed up. Everyone on the bill for Bristol’s Tailgate Party has a …
Jun 01
Nashville's New Digs: Chris Young, Old Dominion and More Play New CMA Music Festival Stages
Country Music AssociationFor CMA Music Festival 2016, the Country Music Association is rolling out two new daytime stages, both located inside Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater. Chris Young will kick things off Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. on the AT&T Skyview Stage, with Old Dominion, Aubrie Sellers, High Valley, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Clare …
Jun 01
Glen Campbell Movie on the Way, as Legend Remains "Happy" Despite Fading Health
PCH FilmsThere’s a new movie in the works based on the life of Glen Campbell. The upcoming film will be directed by James Keach, the force behind the documentary I’ll Be Me, which chronicles the Country Music Hall of Famer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Keach also produced the Academy Award-winning motion picture based on the life of Johnny Cash, Walk the …
Jun 01
The Bromance Continues: Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge Set to Host CMA Music Festival Special
Craig Sjodin/ABCThey’ve been on tour together, recorded a song together, and now Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge are teaming up once again. Wednesday morning on Good Morning America, the two revealed they’ll host this year’s ABC primetime special from the CMA Music Festival. “I’ve played my heart out on every size stage at CMA Fest, …
Jun 01
Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Is Raising a 3-Year-Old Guitar Slinger
BMLGRascal Flatts: The Second Generation could be coming soon to a stage near year. “So proud of Dylan,” Jay DeMarcus tweeted, along with a photo of his guitar-playing son, who remarkably won’t turn four until July. “He came out & joined me again on stage last Friday night.” Jay couldn’t leave his daughter Madeline out either. Earlier, the devoted dad shared …
Jun 01
How Dustin Lynch Convinced Kelly Osbourne to Stay Country with His New Clothing Line
Justin Nolan Key/Sweet Talk PRNot only is Dustin Lynch a country singer who has three number ones in a row under his belt, it turns out he’s also a pretty darn good hat salesman. The budding entrepreneur has been kicking around the idea of starting his own clothing line for some time now, and he finally got …
May 31
Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett Set to Reveal Their Secret on "GMA"
Warner Music NashvilleLook for a big reveal from Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett Wednesday on Good Morning America. “Big announcement from me and my pal @thomasrhett TOMORROW ON @GMA!!! Tune in!” the “Drunk on Your Love” hitmaker teased Tuesday evening on social media. “Have some exciting news to share tomorrow,” Thomas concurred. “Tune in to @GMA to hear it first.” Not only …
May 31
Story Time Resumes in the Fall, as Carrie Underwood Concentrates on Fairs & Festivals This Summer
Arista NashvilleCarrie Underwood wrapped up the first stretch of her Storyteller tour Monday night in London, Ontario. During the tour leg she’d played for more than 600,000 fans in 47 cities across seven different countries. But rest assured there are more chances on the way to see the “Church Bells” hitmaker. You’ll be able to …
May 31
Blake Shelton's Honesty Takes Him to Number One
Warner Music NashvilleFor Blake Shelton, it looks like honesty really is the best policy. This week, both his new album If I’m Honest and its first single, “Came Here to Forget,” ascend to number one on the charts. “At almost 40 years old and 15 years in this business, who would’ve ever thought I would …
