NBC/David LaChapelleBlake Shelton kicks off his fall tour this September with two shows in his home state of Oklahoma. Tickets for the first few dates go on sale this Friday, with fans also being able to purchase VIP packages that include a pre-show party with an acoustic performance and a Q-and-A session with Blake. The …
Apr 16
Alabama Teams Up with Alison Krauss for New Single, "Come Find Me"
BMGIf you listen closely, you’ll hear Alison Krauss singing on Alabama’s new single, “Come Find Me.” The Country Music Hall of Famers are releasing a second song from their Southern Drawl album that came out last fall, just as they launch their 2016 tour of the same name. They play their first date May 12 …
Apr 15
Frankie Ballard's Texas-Recorded "El Rio" Due June 10
Warner Music NashvilleFrankie Ballard traveled to the Sonic Ranch south of El Paso, Texas, to record his new album, El Rio, due out June 10. “I’m very proud of the work [producer] Marshall [Altman] and I did on El Rio. We busted our a** to be better,” he says candidly. “It’s been a spiritual …
Apr 15
Zac Brown Addresses Being in a Florida Hotel Room as Several People Were Arrested
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown took to social media Friday afternoon to address TMZ’s reports that he was in a Florida hotel room when several people were arrested for drug possession. “My dad always said nothing good ever happens when you stay out late,” the Zac Brown Band leader posted on Facebook. “It’s a lesson I learned the hard way last …
Apr 15
Kip Moore Gets Romantic on the Beach
MCA NashvilleAvid surfer Kip Moore admits there’s another thing or two he might enjoy doing on the beach, confessing he’s had some memorable romantic moments in the sand. “I’m not going to say with who — I’d never do that — but it was St. Simons Island, and this was many, many years ago,” the “Running for …
Apr 15
Jason Aldean Announces Six String Circus US Tour
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesJason Aldean just finished a run of shows Down Under earlier this year. Now he’s hitting the road back home in the USA. The newly-minted ACM Entertainer of the Year will launch his Six String Circus Tour May 19 in Rogers, AR, playing 27 dates in all in 27 cities before wrapping things …
Apr 15
Twelve of thirteen businesses pass alcohol compliance check
Twelve of thirteen Mitchell businesses passed the latest compliance check conducted by the South Central Alcohol Task Force. Café Teresa, Coborn’s, Casey’s General Store on North Main, Village Bowl/Spare Change Casino, Lakeview Golf Course, Walmart, Twin Dragon, All-Star Sports Bar, Cattleman’s Steakhouse, Sudz, Chef Louie’s, and Dr. Lucky’s refused to sell alcohol to a confidential, …
Apr 14
Jennifer Nettles Will Be "Playing with Fire" on Live TV
BMLGJennifer Nettles will soon be Playing with Fire on live TV. The female half of Sugarland will debut songs from her second solo album April 26 as part of her label’s new partnership with home shopping network HSN. Viewers will be able to pre-order their copy of Jennifer’s CD, due May 23, along with a bonus disc that includes live …
Apr 14
Hunter Hayes Duets with Fellow Best New Artist Grammy Nominee Tori Kelly on the Ryman Stage
Warner Music NashvilleIt’s not every day two Best New Artist Grammy nominees take the stage together, but this week in Music City, it happened. 2016 contender Tori Kelly surprised the crowd during her debut show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium by bringing out 2013 nominee Hunter Hayes for a duet. The two met a dozen …
Apr 14
Justin Moore and Dustin Lynch Pull Pranks on New CMT Show
BMLGGet ready to see the mischievous side of Justin Moore. Thursday night, the “You Look Like I Need a Drink” singer guest stars on the premiere of YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster’s new show on CMT. In the episode, Justin dons a disguise and comes face-to-face with one of his biggest fans, though she has no …