ABC/Mark LevineIt looks like Sam Hunt may have the biggest hit of his career so far with “Body Like a Back Road.” In its first week of release, the song shot to #1 on the digital charts, moving 61,000 units in its first seven days. The lead track from Sam’s sophomore album also emerged at #21 on Billboard’s …
Feb 07
Best New Artist Contender Kelsea Ballerini to Get Her Grammy Moment
ABC/Image Group LA As we count down the days to this Sunday’s Grammys, the performance lineup is filling up. Best New Artist nominee Kelsea Ballerini is set to make her Grammy debut, alongside fellow nominee Maren Morris, who’ll perform with Alicia Keys. Little Big Town will help pay tribute to the songs of the Bee Gees, as part of a segment …
Feb 07
How Thomas Rhett Both Lost — and Won — at Sunday's Super Bowl
ABC/Image Group LAThe Super Bowl may not have ended so well for the Atlanta Falcons, but it turned out to be pretty lucky for Thomas Rhett. The Georgia native found out he’s earned the seventh #1 of his career with “Star of the Show” while he was in Houston for the match-up with the New England …
Feb 07
Garth, Dierks, Lady A, Pistol Annies and More Pay Tribute to the Gentle Giant, Don Williams
Slate Creek RecordsEven though Don Williams retired last year, a who’s-who of country artists is keeping his musical legacy alive with a new tribute album that comes out this spring. Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Chris and Morgane Stapleton, Pistol Annies, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss and Brandy Clark are just some of the stars who cover the Country Music Hall of Famer’s signature songs on Gentle …
Feb 06
Brett Young Counts Down to the Release of His Debut Album
BMLGNewcomer Brett Young will make his national TV debut this Thursday, as he performs his #1 hit, “Sleep Without You,” on NBC’s Today Show. You can catch Brett during the 10 a.m. hour hosted by Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. Later in the day, he’ll sing his current single “In Case You Didn’t Know” at Hallmark’s Countdown to Valentine’s Day at …
Feb 06
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood Team Up to Debut “The Fighter” on the Grammys
Capitol NashvilleIt’s already been nominated for a CMA award and been a hit down under, and now Keith Urban‘s duet with Carrie Underwood is getting released as a single in the States. Keith and Carrie will debut “The Fighter” for the first time on TV on Sunday’s Grammys. “Writing ‘The Fighter’ came pretty quickly,” Keith says of the …
Feb 06
Brantley Gilbert Grabs a #1 with “The Devil Don't Sleep”
BMLGBrantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, bows at #1 this week on the country albums chart, scoring a big debut on the Billboard 200 tally as well. The Georgia native’s latest effort moved 77,000 units in its first seven days of release, enough to land at #2 on the all-genre albums ranking. This …
Feb 06
Eric Church Steps into Virtual Reality with New Stagecoach Concert
ABC/Brett OronzioEric Church is breaking new ground, as he unveils his first full-length virtual reality concert. Shot during his sold-out set last year at the Stagecoach festival, the eight-camera setup offers 180-and-360-degree views from both the audience and the stage. The on-demand concert will run you around $20 or $35 at Vantage.tv, depending on the options you …
Feb 06
Why Thomas Rhett's Wife Lauren is Both Inspiration and Part-Time Producer
ABC/Image Group LA With “Star of the Show” poised to go #1 this week, Thomas Rhett is set to accomplish a rare feat. It’ll be the second song he’s written about his wife Lauren to occupy the top spot, following in the footsteps of “Die a Happy Man.” “Hey, cross your fingers! It’s at two. We don’t know if …
Feb 04
Super Bowl National Anthem Singers: A History
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThis Sunday, country superstar Luke Bryan will take the stage to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. He’ll be the first male artist to sing the anthem since Billy Joel did it in 2007. He’s also the first male country artist to do the honors since Garth Brooks in 1993. This …