ABC Radio“LET THE PRANKING BEGIN,” Kelsea Ballerini tweeted Saturday before her final Rhythm and Roots show with Rascal Flatts and Chris Lane in Noblesville, Indiana — and boy, did it ever! The insanity started when a barrage of Chris clones invaded the stage during his set, all dressed exactly like the “Fix” hitmaker, in white T-shirts with plaid flannel shirts tied at the …
Sep 18
Dolly Parton Reinvents "Jolene" with Pentatonix
Dolly Records/RCA NashvilleThough her signature song “I Will Always Love You” may be her best-selling tune, Dolly Parton has often said that “Jolene” is her most-covered composition. Now, it’s Dolly herself who’s putting a new spin on her number-one single from 1974. Dolly offers a new rendition of the song inspired by both a bank …
Sep 17
Loretta Lynn Readies Her First Holiday Album in Half a Century, "White Christmas Blue"
Legacy Recordings/SonyEven though she’s been forced to postpone some upcoming dates as she recuperates from minor surgery after a recent fall, Loretta Lynn certainly isn’t slowing down in other respects. Next month, the 84-year-old will release her second album this year, just in time for the holidays. White Christmas Blue boasts a dozen new recordings …
Sep 16
Get It While You Can: George Strait's Latest Single Is "Goin' Goin' Gone"
MCA NashvilleMore than 34,000 fans joined George Strait in a gigantic sing-along last weekend, as he played his new single “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” during two sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It’s the third release from his Cold Beer Conversation album, which is now available on a vinyl — and a stand-out to …
Sep 16
Eric Paslay Takes His Wings on the Road for Fall Headlining Tour
EMI NashvilleEric Paslay’s fall headlining tour will take its inspiration from his latest single, “Angels in This Town,” with the Texas-born son of missionaries continuing to make “angel visits” along the way, surprising those who work to make their communities a better place. Newcomers Lindsay Ell, Adam Sanders and Courtney Cole will rotate as Eric’s special guests on the trek …
Sep 16
Carrie & Brad: "Forever Country" Is a "Spine-Tingling" Feat Impossible in Any Other Genre
CMAThe new single, “Forever Country,” was set in motion by the CMA to celebrate 50 years of its iconic awards show. Only in country music, maintains Carrie Underwood, could you manage to take 30 celebrated artists and have them collaborate on a mashup of three of the biggest songs of all time. “The CMA Awards…it’s just …
Sep 16
The Biggest Single in Country Music History Hits the Airwaves, "Forever Country" Video Premieres Tuesday on "DWTS"
CMAAt 8:30 a.m. ET Friday morning, fans in the U.S. and around the world got their first chance to hear “Forever Country,” the biggest single and music video in country music history. If you’re wondering how the Country Music Association — who commissioned the project to celebrate 50 years of the CMA Awards — can …
Sep 16
The First Time Faith Hill Heard "Forever Country," It Made Her Cry
CMAFriday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET, we’ll finally get to hear the much-anticipated premiere of “Forever Country.” Commissioned by the Country Music Association to mark a half-century of the CMA Awards, the new recording by 30 CMA winners is a mashup of Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again,” Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” and John Denver’s …
Sep 15
Blake Loves Bette: Could Mr. Shelton Have a New Sweetheart on "The Voice"?
Warner Music NashvilleWhen Blake Shelton takes his place in his spinning red chair Monday for the season 11 premiere of The Voice, there will be plenty of changes — at the top of the list, the addition of Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys as his competitors. But there’s one new element that has the “She’s …
Sep 15
Garth Brooks' New Album Coming November 11 as Part of Exclusive Target 10-Disc Set
Photo: Target CorporationIf you were checking out Garth Brooks’ Facebook page on Thursday afternoon, you would’ve spotted the Country Music Hall of Famer hanging out with the Target dog and playing a red-and-white Target-themed guitar — and there’s a good reason why. Not only was Garth about to play for the retailer’s gathering in Minneapolis, he was …