Capitol NashvilleWith a booty like Luke Bryan’s, it’s bound to get grabbed. The hip-shaking CMA Entertainer of the Year discussed his fans’ propensity to get a little handsy Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It’s gotten to be such an issue, in fact, that Luke’s had to institute a “no butt-touching” rule at his meet-and-greets. “They’ll sneak …
Sep 28
Vince Gill, Chris Stapleton & Kacey Musgraves Play Side-by-Side with James Taylor and the Eagles' Joe Walsh at All for the Hall L.A.
Photo by Mike Windle, Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Vince Gill hosted his ninth on-the-road version of All for the Hall, a concept he pioneered to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “These shows are a gift to me because …
Sep 28
Dan + Shay Make Their "Jimmy Kimmel" Debut with "How Not To"
Warner Music NashvilleWednesday night, Dan + Shay are set to do their new single, “How Not To,” in their first-ever performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! You can catch the show at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. You can also get a preview of the duo’s new song in the Instant Grat YouTube video that was …
Sep 28
Brett Eldredge Books Two Hours of the "Today" Show on Friday
Warner Music NashvilleIt’ll be an early morning this Friday in New York City for Brett Eldredge. The Illinois hitmaker is booked to end the week by performing his latest top-25 single in the 8 a.m. hour of the Today show. “’Wanna Be That Song’ is everything I want to say about love and about what I’m trying to be,” …
Sep 28
Thomas Rhett Signs Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson & Ryan Hurd to Home Team Headlining Tour
Courtesy The Valory Music Co.With the kind of year Thomas Rhett’s had, it’s hard to believe he’s never done a headlining tour — until now. TR will kick off his 2017 Home Team Tour in Saginaw, MI February 23. Joining the lineup is Kelsea Ballerini, as well as newcomers Russell Dickerson and Ryan Hurd. In …
Sep 27
Dierks Bentley Brings on Maren Morris for a Super-Sized Show at Red Rocks
Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley was so hyped up on the first night of his sold-out, two-night stint at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, he just couldn’t stop playing, eventually extending his set so long he went past the iconic venue’s curfew. “This is my fifth time… but it gets more crazy and crazy every time,” …
Sep 27
Legendary Hall of Famer and Opry Member Jean Shepard to Be Laid to Rest on Friday
Photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryFuneral services for Country Music Hall of Famer Jean Shepard will be Friday at 1 p.m. CT in her hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee, with visitation beginning at noon on Thursday at Hendersonville Funeral Home. Friends, family and fans also will be able to pay their respects starting at 11 a.m. on …
Sep 27
Kacey Musgraves Hits the Road with Her Traveling Christmas Show
Mercury NashvilleKacey Musgraves will mark the release of A Very Kacey Christmas by mounting a headlining tour with the same name. The eight-date trek kicks off November 26 in Windsor, Ontario, before making its way to Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on the 28th. The Grammy winner’s first holiday set comes out October 28, with a vinyl version following …
Sep 27
Why Justin Moore Will Have That Drink Now, Thank You Very Much
BMLGThe main character in Justin Moore’s “You Look Like I Need a Drink” is about to imbibe based on the impending breakup of his relationship. But Justin himself can raise a glass for an entirely different reason. This week, the lead single from his album Kinda Don’t Care becomes his sixth number one. The Arkansas native confesses that …
Sep 26
Why Diamonds Are Garth Brooks' Best Friend
Mark TuckerMove over John, Paul, George and Ringo— Garth Brooks is pulling up beside you in the passing lane! The Recording Industry Association of America bestows diamond certification on an album when it’s sold more than ten million copies. Previously, Garth and the Beatles were tied, with half a dozen diamond records apiece. But now that Garth’s Ultimate Hits has moved ten million units, he officially …