Shaboozey keeps the buzz going, besting a Sam Hunt record

Disney/Tanner Yeager For someone’s who’s “Tipsy,” Shaboozey‘s sure got a lot of stamina. The Virginia native’s track, also known as “A Bar Song,” outpaces Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road” to become the longest-reigning #1 by a solo artist on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart for the week ending March 1. Sam’s smash lasted …

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Morgan Wallen is bigger than Garth Brooks, according to ‘Billboard’

Big Loud Morgan Wallen just toppled one of Garth Brooks‘ seemingly impossible records. He’s now spent the most time at #1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart at 174 weeks. Garth’s still hanging in there at a respectable 173, however. Morgan’s 75th time at the top with One Thing at a Time clinches the record for …

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You just can’t please a ‘Backseat Driver’: What Kane Brown’s daughter thinks of dad’s hit

Sony Music Nashville Since Kane Brown‘s daughters, Kingsley and Kodi, costar in his video for his seemingly autobiographical “Backseat Driver,” you might be surprised to find out he didn’t have a hand in writing it. In fact, the daddy-centric tune struggled to find a home. “That song had been around for five years,” Kane tells ABC …

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Nashville notes: Cody Johnson joins Randy Houser + Zeiders’ Relapse preview

Cody Johnson adds his vocal to “Cancel” on Randy Houser‘s new Note to Self Deluxe album. “Without You” is the latest preview track from Warren Zeiders‘ Relapse, Lies & Betrayal record, which arrives March 14. Tyler Braden‘s debut album, devil and a prayer, is set to drop May 16, featuring previously released favorites “More than …

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‘Born to sing’: Meet one of Luke Bryan’s favorites from the new season of ‘Idol’

Disney The official American Idol premiere isn’t until Sunday, March 9, on ABC, but you don’t have to wait until then for a little taste. Luke Bryan takes center stage in a new preview on socials, featuring a 23-year-old contestant named Filo, who was born in Egypt. After pointing out his favorite part of the …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s got ‘Dreams’ in Hollywood and secrets about Dallas

Todd Owyoung/NBC Kelsea Ballerini‘s getting ready to power down the first part of her arena tour, but she’s got a little something up her sleeve before she takes a breather. “HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA. i got to kick my shoes off and sing fleetwood with @ashemusic and it’s one of my favorite tour moments so far,” she …

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Love ‘CMT Crossroads’? How to binge your favorite episodes

Paramount If there’s an episode of CMT Crossroads you particularly loved or always wanted to see, the chances are good you can check it out on Paramount+ now. The streamer’s just added episodes of the iconic music show, plus memorable episodes of MTV Unplugged and VH1 Storytellers, many available for the first time in more than 20 …

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Why Koe Wetzel has big plans for the last day of February

Columbia Records If you’re a fan of Koe Wetzel — and especially his song “February 28, 2016” — you probably know this Friday is the unofficial Koe Wetzel Day.  To celebrate, the breakout star from Texas is throwing a block party at his Riot Room bar and releasing a new album recorded on the road in …

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How to see Keith Urban and Blake Shelton on ‘The Road’

Paramount Keith Urban is hitting The Road with Blake Shelton. The Australian superstar will headline the new CBS show, produced by Blake and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Of course, Blake and Keith are veterans of music reality shows, Blake with The Voice and Keith with American Idol.  In the new competition, talent will be given the …

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Hear Parker McCollum’s ‘big accident’ that just missed his last album

Disney/Scott Kirkland Parker McCollum’s latest hit, “What Kinda Man,” pretty well just fell out of the air — but it’s taking a little longer for it to make it onto vinyl. “The song was a big accident, really,” the Texas native tells ABC Audio. “I was sitting in my house by myself and just kind …

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