Capitol NashvilleWhat do Dave Haywood and NFL Linebacker Thomas Davis have in common? Well, both the Lady Antebellum musician and the Carolina Panther graduated from the University of Georgia Athens, and they’re both on the alumni association’s “40 Under 40” list this year. Dave picked up his degree from the Terry College of Business in …
Jul 15
Jason Aldean Cues Up "A Little More Summertime" for Fans
Broken BowNow that “Lights Come On” has reached its peak at number one, Jason Aldean is ready with the second single from his upcoming release. “‘A Little More Summertime’ really hit me the first time I heard it,” the ACM Entertainer of the Year says. “It’s always been about the vibe of a song for …
Jul 15
Why "Nashville"'s Charles Esten Wants a Date with You #EverySingleFriday
ABCIf you’re a fan of the TV show Nashville and you’ve wondered why the man who plays Deacon Claybourne has never released an album of original material himself, it turns out you’re not alone. Charles Esten has been thinking along those same lines, and he’s about to change all that. The only thing is, he …
Jul 15
David Nail Confesses Brothers Osborne's Contribution to His New Album Frustrated Him the First Time He Heard It
MCA NashvilleDavid Nail’s new album Fighter not only includes his top-15 hit, “Night’s on Fire,” it also boasts several special guests, including Vince Gill and Brothers Osborne. In fact, the record starts with a song TJ and John wrote — one David liked so much, it actually upset him because he figured he’d never be able to cut it himself. “‘Good at Tonight’ was …
Jul 15
Confirmed: New Miranda Lambert Single, "Vice," Coming Monday
Courtesy of RCA NashvilleWell, that didn’t take long. Less than a day after Miranda Lambert last teased that her new single would be out Monday, we got confirmation this morning. Titled “Vice,” the single will be released to country radio Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. CT. Miranda’s been teasing the release all …
Jul 14
Jana Kramer Says "Circles" Is the Story of Her Life
Warner Music NashvilleJana Kramer says “Circles” is much more than just her new single: it’s actually kind of the story of her life. “[It] has become such a personal song to me…” she reveals. “The lyrics talk about piecing together a broken heart and… when I first heard the demo, that’s what I wanted to …
Jul 14
Craig Campbell Takes "Today" to the "Outskirts of Heaven"
BBR Music GroupCraig Campbell makes his Today show debut Tuesday, performing his new single “Outskirts of Heaven.” Not only is it Craig’s first time on the NBC morning mainstay, it’s also the TV debut of his new song. He’ll be featured in the fourth hour of the show, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda …
Jul 14
City of Mitchell cleared of alleged wrong-doing
A federal judge has cleared the city of Mitchell and former mayor Ken Tracy of any illegal activity in a lawsuit filed by a man once pegged as the next director of the city’s Corn Palace tourist attraction. Steve Koch in May 2015 filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and Tracy, maintaining …
Jul 13
Craig Morgan Cancels His July Dates, as New Details Emerge About the Death of His Son
Black River EntertainmentCraig Morgan has cancelled the remainder of his July concert dates, according to his website, as his family mourns the loss of his son, Jerry Greer. The 19-year-old disappeared Sunday afternoon after a tubing accident on Tennessee’s Kentucky Lake. His body was recovered more than 24 hours later, on Monday night. State investigators say there’s some …
Jul 13
Chase Rice Takes "Everybody We Know Does" to the Fans This Fall
Dack Janiels Records/Columbia NashvilleChase Rice believes so much in his new single, “Everybody We Know Does,” he’s naming his fall tour after it. “When I first heard [it], I was immediately reminded of all the songs I listened to growing up,” he recalls, “the songs my dad and I would listen to our on our farm …