“I Had Some Help” is Billboard’s song of the summer

Courtesy of Mercury Records/REPUBLIC/Big Loud Records Post Malone and Morgan Wallen‘s “I Had Some Help” has been named Billboard‘s 2024 song of the summer. Other country tunes on the 20-position Songs of the Summer chart include Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Zach Bryan‘s “Pink Skies,” Morgan and ERNEST‘s “Cowgirls,” Kane Brown and Marshmello‘s “Miles on It,” Luke Combs‘ “Ain’t No …

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Shaboozey or Zach Bryan? Vote for your faves in People’s Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll

Disney/Larry McCormack If you’ve ever gotten angry at People magazine’s pick for the Sexiest Man Alive, you’ll be glad to know you now have a say in who ends up in this year’s edition — and you can vote for some of your favorite artists while making your voice heard. People‘s Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll is now …

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Riley Green opens Nashville bar, announces new album

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment It’s a big ol’ week for Riley Green. The “Different ‘Round Here” singer launched the grand opening of his Riley Green’s Duck Blind bar in Nashville on Tuesday, and surprised attendees and fans by announcing the Oct. 18 arrival of his new album, Don’t Mind If I Do. “We couldn’t bring …

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Why Old Dominion didn’t build Odie’s in downtown Nashville

Disney/Frank Micelotta If you’re wondering why Old Dominion didn’t build their new bar, Odie’s, on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, the band’s Trevor Rosen has the answer for you. Slated to open soon in the Midtown neighborhood, Odie’s location is strategic, sentimental and a throwback to the good ol’ Nashville days. “It’s near Music Row, [and] Midtown’s near …

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Nashville notes: Shania’s new Vegas residency dates + Miranda heads to TalkShopLive

“Country Can” singer Hannah Ellis has shared that the music video for her song “Once” will drop on Friday. You can set a reminder on YouTube now to tune in when it’s released.  Shania Twain has added nine final shows to her Shania Twain: COME ON OVER – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! run. They’re slated …

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Get ready for Dierks Bentley’s whiskey surprise

ABC Could Dierks Bentley be launching his own line of whiskey? Quite possibly, yes. The “Drunk on a Plane” singer posted an Instagram video on Tuesday teasing a forthcoming announcement about his whiskey. “Well, well, whiskey. Looks like we meet again,” Dierks says in the clip after a sip of whiskey. “LET’S ROW. 9.5.2024,” then flashes …

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“Dirt Cheap” is Cody Johnson’s third #1 hit

Disney/Tanner Yeager Cody Johnson has scored his third #1 hit with “Dirt Cheap.” It’s the second single off his latest album, Leather, and follows the chart-topping “The Painter” and “‘Til You Can’t.” “Fans [handshake] Country Radio. Thank you!” Cody shared on social platform X. Of the emotional “Dirt Cheap” music video, Cody says in a …

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Jon Pardi’s dropping new song, “Friday Night Heartbreaker”

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jon Pardi will drop a new track, “Friday Night Heartbreak,” on Friday. The singer hopped on Instagram to share the news on Tuesday, along with a preview clip of the song and scenes from its recording session. “My new song ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’ will be available this Friday, September 6. Excited for you …

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Keith Urban climbs up “High” in Sydney

ABC Keith Urban brought the meaning of his next album’s title, High, to a whole new level. The Aussie-born country superstar is back Down Under, and he took the opportunity to climb to the peak of Sydney Harbour Bridge after his pop-up show in the city. “We’re getting HIGH in Sydney [arrow up emoji] a massive thank you …

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Blake Shelton closes chapter with longtime label home

Disney/Larry McCormack Blake Shelton has parted ways with his longtime label home, Warner Music Nashville. As reported by Billboard, the country superstar, who launched his career in 2001 with the five-week #1 “Austin,” shared the news via a statement thanking the record label for their 23-year partnership. “I moved to Nashville when I was 17 to sing country …

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