BMLGTucker Beathard’s first EP may just be coming out today, but his reputation precedes him. When he was just a teenager, Tucker was the inspiration for Eric Church’s hit “Homeboy,” which was written by his dad Casey. Now that he’s several years older, Tucker says it’s the title track of his project, Fight Like Hell, …
Oct 06
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Mark 20 Years of Marriage by Keeping It Low-Key
ABC RadioIt’s been a busy week for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, having already done a surprise show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and been inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame. So it sounds like the two superstars are keeping it pretty low-key, even though Thursday is their 20th wedding anniversary. While the two …
Oct 06
Your Invitation to Keith Urban's Free New Year's Eve Party
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban will be staying close to home this December 31. The Aussie superstar will bid farewell to 2016 by headlining the annual free celebration in Tennessee’s capitol. “What could be better than New Year’s Eve in downtown Nashville?” Keith asks. “It’s an awesome way to ring in 2017, and I can’t wait …
Oct 06
Thomas Rhett Raises a Quarter-Million-Dollars for 147 Million Orphans, with a Little Help from Dierks and FGL
ABC/Image Group LACalling it an “unreal experience” to see fans and his hometown supporting one of his favorite causes, Thomas Rhett managed to rake in more than a quarter-million-dollars for the 147 Million Orphans organization Tuesday night during his first-ever charity event. Florida Georgia Line surprised the crowd by turning up to play, along with …
Oct 06
William Michael Morgan and RaeLynn Bring the Opry to NYC Hospital Patients
Warner Music NashvilleEven though William Michael Morgan happens to have the number-one song in the country right now, he’s still not too busy to give back. While in town for this week’s Circle in the City performances at New York’s Bryant Park, he and label mate RaeLynn also took time to sing for patients at Lenox Hill Hospital in …
Oct 06
Why Tim McGraw Can Only Stay Away from Faith Hill About as Long as She Can Work at McDonald's
ABC RadioToday, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Wednesday in Nashville, the superstar couple celebrated with their induction into the Music City Walk of Fame. Reba did the honors, welcoming Tim and Faith as the 73rd and 74th stars added to the park across from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “I’ve known her forever,” …
Oct 05
From "Traveller" to Vanguard: ASCAP to Honor Chris Stapleton
UMGNearly a year after his career-making turn at last year’s CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton will be stepping up to accept another honor. ASCAP will give him its Vanguard Award at its 54th annual ceremony in the days leading up to the 50th CMA celebration. ASCAP bestows the Vanguard title on an artist whose impact is so …
Oct 05
Garth Brooks Moves a Second Orlando Show in Response to Hurricane Matthew
Mark TuckerHurricane Matthew is forcing Garth Brooks to further alter his schedule of concerts this weekend in Orlando, Florida. The country superstar already moved his Thursday night show to Sunday at 3 p.m. Now, he’s rescheduling his Friday night show as well. It’s now set for Saturday at three in the afternoon. That means Garth and wife Trisha …
Oct 05
Luke Bryan Lands at #1 with His First "Farm Tour" EP
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan’s Farm Tour: Here’s to the Farmer EP debuts at number one on Billboard’s country albums chart this week, after more than 32,000 fans picked up a copy in its first week of release. That’s enough for the five-song collection to also land at number four on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Though this is his first …
Oct 05
Rocker Elle King Reveals Why Her Collaboration with Dierks Bentley Has Brought On Some Tears
ABC RadioRocker Elle King visited Music City on Tuesday, celebrating the chart-topping success of her CMA-nominated duet with Dierks Bentley, “Different for Girls.” But the number-one luncheon at Nashville hot spot Moto wasn’t the only reason she was in town. The “Ex’s & Oh’s” hitmaker had a Tuesday-night date to make her debut on the legendary Grand Ole …