ABC/Image Group LASaturday night, Keith Urban worked an impromptu version of The Temptations’ classic “My Girl” into his show as the Ripcord tour stopped in Albuquerque, New Mexico — and the funny thing is, his duet partner happens to have a little history with Keith’s girl. Actor Miles Teller was handpicked by Keith’s better half, actress Nicole Kidman, for his role …
Jul 24
Christmas in July: Reba Reveals Details of Her Next Album
PRNewsFoto/Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even amid the hottest days of summer. As part of her new partnership with Cracker Barrel, Reba is releasing her third yuletide collection this September. My Kind of Christmas includes eleven highly-recognizable standards, including Reba’s cover of Dolly Parton’s classic from The Best Little Whorehouse in …
Jul 23
Willie's Weed: Coming Soon to Colorado and Washington
Photo credit: Danny Clinch/Courtesy Shock InkIf you live in Washington or Colorado, you’ll soon be able legally to partake of Willie Nelson’s premium brand of cannabis. Willie’s Reserve is expected to be available in select stores in July in Washington, before debuting in Colorado in August. In a press release that calls the Country Music Hall …
Jul 22
Jason Aldean on William Michael Morgan: "He Could Be the Dude"
Warner Music NashvilleNewcomer William Michael Morgan is getting high praise from ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean. “Just a really, really cool voice, and it’s very country,” Jason says, evaluating WMM’s abilities. “I think it’s really important to have those guys that are the traditionalists, that carry the flag in country music, and after hearing this guy sing …
Jul 22
Guitar-B-Que Prep: Kip Moore Riffs on Josh Turner at St. Jude
MCA NashvilleNext month, Kip Moore headlines Nashville’s annual Guitar-B-Que fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but last week in Memphis, he got the chance to visit with some of the patients the concert will help. You can see Kip in action with the kids in a new YouTube clip, laughing, hugging and performing an impromptu rendition of Josh Turner’s …
Jul 22
Brantley Gilbert's Winter Crowds Get Him Ready for "The Weekend"
Cover Art Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert is back with a new single, just in time for “The Weekend.” It’s a song that was inspired by the crowds on his Blackout Tour last winter. “We were rolling through the Midwest, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and you see how hard people work– and how …
Jul 22
After 10 Years of Making Dreams Come True, Rascal Flatts Re-records "My Wish"
Courtesy BMLG/Photo Credit: Sheryl NieldsIt’s been ten years since Rascal Flatts’ “My Wish” topped the charts, and for the entire decade since its release, ESPN has used the song as the soundtrack for its series that follows the Make-a-Wish Foundation as they turn dreams into reality for children with life-threatening illnesses. To celebrate the anniversary, …
Jul 22
Everybody Dance Now: Jon Pardi Reveals the Texas Tradition that Inspired "Head over Boots"
Capitol Records NashvilleJon Pardi may’ve grown up in California, but his latest hit, “Head over Boots,” actually has its roots in the Lone Star State. He was visiting his dad, who lives near San Antonio, when the inspiration struck. “Texas has a bunch of dance halls,” Jon recalls, “so we were out there kinda hanging out, …
Jul 22
Little Big Town Performs a Countrified Version of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” on "Greatest Hits"
ABCLittle Big Town and Bonnie Raitt were among the artists who explored the years 1990-1995 on Thursday night’s episode of ABC’s musical tribute show Greatest Hits. Thursday’s show saw the “Girl Crush” quartet put their spin on the Oasis hit “Wonderwall,”with the band giving the 1995 song a southern twist. Andra Day teamed up with …
Jul 21
Florida Georgia Line Offers a Trippy Peek at the Dig Your Roots Tour
BMLGYou can get a psychedelic peek at what’s it like on the road with Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots tour, in a trippy new video clip that recaps the duo’s recent dates in Raleigh, North Carolina; Bristow, Virginia; and Wantagh, New York. Set to the new tune “Blame” by electronic duo Zeds Dead, producer …