CMAIf you’ve had a hard time figuring out exactly when each of the 30 CMA-winning artists sings on the Country Music Association’s “Forever Country” single, making that distinction just got a whole lot easier, as the history-making video premiered Tuesday night on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. From the first line as Brad Paisley sings of his home …
Sep 20
Boyz II Men Bring Their Signature Harmonies to Chris Young's Christmas Collection
RCA NashvilleIconic soul trio Boyz II Men is just one of the legends who’ll join Chris Young on his first holiday collection, which comes out October 14. The “End of the Road” hitmakers add their touch to Chris’s take on “Silent Night,” while Brad Paisley chimes in on “The First Noel.” Chris revealed earlier on social media that Alan Jackson was on …
Sep 20
Brad Paisley Headed for the Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley is the latest artist who’ll be honored with his own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The West Virginia native’s display will showcase instruments, stage clothes, song manuscripts, awards and mementos saved from childhood, including drawings and illustrations that detail Brad’s early talents. The exhibit will open …
Sep 20
"A Party Every Night": Justin Moore and Lee Brice Team Up for the 2017 American Made Tour
BMLG/CurbJustin Moore and Lee Brice will head into 2017 co-headlining the American Made Tour, with up-and-coming artists William Michael Morgan and Brett Young trading off opening duties. “It’s very exciting to get back out there as a headliner,” Justin says after his summer stint on Brantley Gilbert’s Take It Outside trek. “To be able to …
Sep 20
If You Like the "Forever Country" Single, Tonight's Video Premiere Will Be Worth the Wait
CMABy now, most country music fans have heard “Forever Country,” the CMA’s new recording that combines 30 award-winning artists in a new mashup of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” and Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again.” But tonight on Dancing with the Stars, we’ll get our first glimpse at the …
Sep 19
Dierks Bentley Helps Rocker Elle King Notch Her First #1 on the Country Chart
Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley’s duet with Elle King, “Different for Girls,” not only ascends to the top of the country chart this week, becoming the 15th number-one of his career so far– it’s also just been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, having sold half a million copies. “This is one of those …
Sep 19
Chris Lane Goes Gold on the Last Night of the Rascal Flatts Tour
Big Loud RecordsRascal Flatts surprised Chris Lane with a gold record on the last stop of the Rhythm and Roots Tour Saturday night in Indianapolis, Indiana. That signifies the newcomer’s breakthrough number-one single has sold half-a-million copies. “I’m excited to reach this milestone. I love seeing people show up and sing along to ‘Fix,’” Chris says. “This means …
Sep 19
Idina Menzel and Andra Day Join Jennifer Nettles "To Celebrate Christmas"
Cover Art Courtesy of Big Machine RecordsJennifer Nettles is getting some superstar help To Celebrate Christmas this year, as she releases her first solo holiday collection on October 28. Idina Menzel, who’s perhaps best known as the voice of Elsa from Frozen, joins Jennifer for “Little Drummer Boy,” while Andra Day helps fuel a jazz-infused …
Sep 19
Tyler Farr Returns to Radio with "Our Town"
Columbia NashvilleAfter spending much of the year recovering from vocal surgery, Tyler Farr returns to radio with his new single, “Our Town.” “Man, there’s a lot of anger, hate and straight up disrespect for others that seems to show no end,” he says of the inspiration for the new song. “Where did faith, hope and …
Sep 19
Prank-A-Palooza: Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Lane Get Crazy on Their Last Night with Rascal Flatts
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 …