ABC Television NetworkFans of the television series Nashville have a new reason to celebrate. Following recent news that the ABC-cancelled series would be picked up by CMT and Hulu for its fifth season comes word that the show’s production team will auction off 270 mementoes from the first four years. The site VIPFanAuctions.com is hosting the “Nashville is Back” …
Jun 21
New Video Offers 360-Degree View of Jake Owen
Sony Music NashvilleCan’t get enough of Jake Owen? How about Jake Owen barefoot, on a beach, in a 360-degree virtual reality format? That’s exactly how Owen chose to shoot his innovative new music video for summer anthem “American Country Love Song.” The clip was filmed in Key West, FL, following Owen’s recent trip from Nashville to his home …
Jun 21
Country Star Trivia for 6/21/2016
ComStpck/ThinkStockMontgomery Gentry was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by fellow stars Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart? What was the year? ANSWER: 2009 Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Jun 21
Kip Moore — and His Kind — to Embark on Fall Tour
UMG NashvilleAfter he wraps up dates on Miranda Lambert’s Keeper of the Flame Tour, Kip Moore plans to embark on his own headlining fall tour. His Me and My Kind Tour will kick off September 30 in Oklahoma City, with 17 additional dates keeping him on the road though early December. Rising star Jon Pardi will open all of the …
Jun 21
Nashville Notes for 6/20/2016
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkStockGarth Brooks is mourning the loss of his friend, musician Mike Chapman, who played bass on all of the country star’s studio albums. Chapman passed away in Nashville June 13 just days after being inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame as a member of Brooks’ The G-Men studio band. Brooks paid tribute to the musician during a …
Jun 21
Luke Bryan’s New No. 1 Is Deeply Personal, Yet Relatable
Capitol Records NashvilleLuke Bryan has a brand new number one with a very personal song he says his fans are as passionate about as he is. But, he admits, at first he wasn’t sure he should release ”Huntin,’ Fishin’ & Lovin’ Every Day.” “I’ve had songs like that on previous albums that spoke that kind of …
Jun 20
Carrie Underwood Remains Football’s Theme Queen
Sony Music NashvilleCarrie Underwood is ready for some football. She may be married to a professional hockey player, but the country superstar clearly has a soft spot for the NFL. For the fourth straight year, she’s recorded a new opening theme song for Sunday Night Football. This season’s version, titled “Oh, Sunday Night,” is being described as …
Jun 20
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott Reveals Heartbreak Behind New Single
Capitol Records NashvilleDuring a band hiatus, Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott recorded a faith-based album, Love Remains, with members of her immediate family and shipped the project’s moving first single, “Thy Will,” off to country radio. While she’s been cryptic until now about the song’s inspiration, she told ABC’s Good Morning America Monday that she penned the song following a heartbreaking miscarriage. …
Jun 20
Police seek stolen pickup
A vehicle that had been reported stolen in Pierre has been seen in the Queen of Peace area in Mitchell. The vehicle is a red Ford F-250 Super Duty, 4 door pickup, with Oleson Plumbing markings on it. South Dakota Commercial License 06137A. At the time the vehicle was occupied by at least one woman. …
Jun 20
Luke Bryan Goes Back to the Farm with New Tour, EP
Capitol Records NashvilleLuke Bryan grew up on a Georgia peanut farm, so it was no surprise eight years ago when he launched what has since become an annual Farm Tour, during which he pares down his massive stage show and literally performs in farms and fields in college towns throughout the South. This year, Luke adds …