Warm and Cozy Records It may be September but Brett Eldredge‘s all ready to spread the festive cheer. The country singer, also affectionately known as Mr. Christmas, has dropped a new holiday album, Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family). It’s his first independent album released after departing from his longtime label home, Warner Music Nashville. “I am so grateful for everybody for supporting …
Sep 27
Conner Smith calls ‘The Storyteller’ EP a “rare creative moment”
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith has unveiled the track list and dropped the title track of his forthcoming The Storyteller EP. Co-written by Conner, Dwight Baker and Cleto Cordero, “The Storyteller” captures life-inspired moments with introspective lyrics about one’s purpose. “From the start of time/ How God designed to leave that empty space/ For every man alive/ …
Sep 27
“Ha-ooh-hoo”: Brooks & Dunn + Lainey rock out on “Play Something Country”
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville “Ha-ooh-hoo”: Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn have teamed for a new rocking, ZZ Top-inspired version of “Play Something Country.” It’s the first preview of Brooks & Dunn’s REBOOT II, a star-studded tribute album that’ll feature collabs with Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Hailey Whitters, HARDY, ERNEST, Corey Kent and …
Sep 27
Luke Bryan welcomes you to the ‘Mind Of A Country Boy’
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Luke Bryan‘s eighth studio album, Mind Of A Country Boy, has arrived. The 14-track set features Luke’s current single, “Love You, Miss You, Mean It,” which is in the top five of the country charts, as well as the earlier-released “Country Song Came On,” “But I Got a Beer In My Hand” …
Sep 27
People’s Choice Country Awards: Morgan + Luke win big, Miranda + Kane get honored
Ralph Bavaro/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The stars of country and beyond gathered at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday for the People’s Choice Country Awards. Shania Twain hosted the night, which aired on NBC and featured performances from Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Parker McCollum, Lady A, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad …
Sep 27
Surprise: Cody drops “Love” duet with Carrie + announces ‘Leather Deluxe’
Courtesy of Chris Douglas + Warner Music Nashville It’s finally here: Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood‘s long-awaited duet, “I’m Gonna Love You,” has arrived. And that’s not all. Cody’s also surprise-announced that he’s giving Leather the deluxe treatment. Arriving Nov. 1, Leather Deluxe Edition will feature 25 songs, with 13 new tracks, including “I’m Gonna Love …
Sep 27
Why Odie’s location is especially sentimental for Old Dominion
Disney/Frank Micelotta Old Dominion‘s gearing up to open their Nashville bar Odie’s soon, and perhaps unbeknownst to many, its location in the Midtown neighborhood is especially sentimental for the band. “Right across the street there was a bar called the Blue Bar, and we used to play there, I mean, weekly,” OD’s Matthew Ramsey recounts to …
Sep 26
Nashville notes: Scotty’s sweet “Porch” + Dustin taps Sister Hazel
Scotty McCreery has dropped a visualizer for his song “Porch,” and it features beachside moments shared with his wife, Gabi, and their son, Avery. You can check it out now on YouTube. Miranda Lambert recently stopped by ABC News to chat with anchor Rhiannon Ally about her music journey, “Wranglers,” co-writing with husband Brendan and her new …
Sep 26
Gabby Barrett meets Dolly’s “Jolene”
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach Gabby Barrett has come face-to-face with Dolly Parton‘s “Jolene.” Musically speaking, of course. The “I Hope” singer recently covered the timeless country hit as part of her Acoustic Sessions: Chapter & Verse series on YouTube. Donning a black dress, Gabby performed her rendition of “Jolene” in a studio lit with moody purple …
Sep 26
Tyler Hubbard’s excited to take country music overseas
ABC It’s no secret that country’s grown to be a global music genre, and Tyler Hubbard for one is excited to witness this evolution. “It’s wild how country music is global now. You go to Australia, and it’s some of the craziest country music fans in the world. It’s like, ‘Wow! Where’d you (come from)?’” says Tyler, who’s …