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 …
Sep 26
Thomas Rhett Readies "Star of the Show" as Part of "Tangled Up Deluxe"
BMLGThomas Rhett’s latest single is “Star of the Show,” one of five new tracks from the forthcoming deluxe edition of his sophomore album. “’Star of the Show’ is one of those songs that I have lived with for a while and [it] kept coming up as a song we needed to record and get to …
Sep 26
A Holiday "Glow": Brett Eldredge Croons the Christmas Classics
Warner Music NashvilleDressed in a black suit and white shirt with a popped collar, Brett Eldredge leans against a deep red wall, casually tossing a silver ball in the air. That’s the cover that sets the tone for the crooner’s first ever-holiday collection, set for release on October 28. Named for a new holiday …
Sep 26
Justin Moore Cues Up "Somebody Else Will" to Follow Latest #1
BMLGJust weeks after scoring a number-one album with Kinda Don’t Care, Justin Moore now has a number-one song to match. “You Look Like I Need a Drink” is officially the sixth chart-topper of the Arkansas native’s career — and this is apparently his lucky time of the year! “Seven years ago this week, I had …
Sep 26
Florida Georgia Line Cruises by "Dancing with the Stars"
BMLG Fresh off their gig this weekend co-hosting CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown from their Dig Your Roots show in Des Moines, Iowa, Florida Georgia Line is headed back to your TV. This week, Jana Kramer won’t be the only country artist on Dancing with the Stars. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley stop by to perform both “H.O.L.Y.” and “Cruise” on Tuesday’s episode. You can catch it …
Sep 26
Jason Aldean Surprises Single Mom with a New Car
Broken BowJason Aldean promised to deliver some unforgettable surprises for his fans around the release of his chart-topping new album, They Don’t Know, and the ACM Entertainer of the Year is certainly living up to his word. Friday before his tour stop in Cleveland, Ohio, Jason drove up unannounced at Taylore Wingard’s house, delivering a brand-new 2016 Kia …
Sep 26
Heartbreak, Christmas and a TV Movie: Jennifer Nettles' Busy Fall
BMLGJennifer Nettles is gearing up for a busy fall. Not only is she putting out “Hey Heartbreak,” the second single from her sophomore solo effort, Playing with Fire, she’s also releasing her new holiday collection, To Celebrate Christmas. On November 30, she’ll reprise her role as Dolly Parton‘s mother in the sequel to last year’s wildly successful Coat of Many …
Sep 25
Cam Ties the Knot at Joshua Tree
ABC/Randy HolmesCam is officially off the market. The “Burning House” hitmaker wed commercial real estate agent Adam Weaver Saturday evening in the desert town of Joshua Tree, California, according to People. One hundred forty guests watched Cam walk down the aisle in a thirties-inspired Jenny Packham gown, as a mariachi band played “Besame Mucho.” The newlyweds chose Miranda Lambert’s version of “Oklahoma …
Sep 25
Record-Setting Opry Member and Country Music Hall of Famer Jean Shepard Passes Away at 82
Photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryCountry Music Hall of Famer Jean Shepard passed away Sunday morning in Nashville at the age of 82, after being placed in hospice care late last week. The outspoken proponent of traditional country music celebrated 60 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry last November, as she stepped onto the …
Sep 23
Rascal Flatts Gives Fans "The Greatest Gift of All" This Christmas
BMLGRascal Flatts’ follow-up to 2014’s Rewind will be the trio’s very first holiday collection, titled The Greatest Gift of All. “It probably seems crazy that we waited this long to release a Christmas record,” Jay DeMarcus says. “We just wanted to do it right! There are certain songs I think most everyone wants to hear during Christmas, and we wanted to …