Jul 01
Tyler Hubbard (Apple Music) Apple Music’s cueing up a second volume of Nashville Sessions: Toby Keith Covered, this time with live performances by Tyler Hubbard, Jackson Dean, Kameron Marlowe and Emily Ann Roberts. “I love that he not only was an incredible songwriter himself,” Tyler says, “but poured into the Nashville songwriting community and the writers around …
Jul 01
Brian Kelley’s “Jimmy Buffett Summer” (Nashville South Records) Brian Kelley’s officially declaring it a “Jimmy Buffett Summer” with his new song, the first he’s ever co-written with his wife, Brittney Kelley. “Brittney and I have built a whole lot of life together, and this song feels like another little piece of our story,” he says. “She’s …
Jul 01
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Silver Sands Marina’ (HEY NOW Records) The title track of Kenny Chesney’s upcoming 21st album, Silver Sands Marina, isn’t some mythical getaway — it’s a family-owned business in New Hampshire and it’s probably about to get a whole lot busier. “When you hear the song, it’s so perfectly drawn, you almost can’t believe …
Jul 01
Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) For many country music fans, it’s the ultimate combination: the music they love and bass fishing. Riley Green will bring the two together on Friday, Oct. 30, as he headlines World Bass Enterprises’ Concert 250 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. The show coincides with The Champions Tournament, described as “an elite …
Jul 01
Taylor Swift, ‘Taylor Swift’ (Big Machine) As Taylor Swift heads into what allegedly will be her wedding weekend, she’s also got another milestone to mark: the 20th anniversary of her Billboard chart debut. Taylor’s first-ever Billboard chart appearance came July 1, 2006, as her debut single, “Tim McGraw,” entered the Hot Country Songs chart at …
Jul 01
Josh Ross’ “Hate How You Look” (MCA/CORE Records/Universal Music Canada) Josh Ross has already enjoyed multiple number ones in his native Canada and been crowned entertainer of the year twice by the Canadian Country Music Association. But success in the States can prove more elusive, making Josh’s second trip to the top in the U.S. even …
Jun 30
Shania Twain’s ‘Little Miss Twain’ (Republic Records) Shania Twain has so far only offered two glimpses of what she’s up to on Little Miss Twain, releasing the title track with Tanya Tucker and the first single, “Dirty Rosie.” But now the country/pop superstar’s giving us a better picture of the 15-song album. “Alright, I’ve kept …
Jun 30
Ella Langley (Disney/Connie Chornuk) It seems Ella Langley’s time atop the Billboard Hot 100 is simply not done, as “Choosin’ Texas” rises to #1 on the all-genre ranking for a record sixth time. In all, this is its 11th week at the pinnacle. The lead single from Ella’s Dandelion first hit the top the week …
Jun 30
son Thomas Rhett, daughter Kasey Brandon, Rhett Akins, wife Sonya, son Brody, friend/artist rep Lisa Boullt (© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo) Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins, will officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry later this year, after Jon Pardi extended the surprise invitation on Sunday. It came during a …
Jun 30
Alan Jackson (John Sheerer/Getty Images) More than 80,000 fans turned out to see the final touring show of Alan Jackson’s career Saturday night in Nashville; watch parties on Broadway, at Belmont University and at the Country Music Hall of Fame added to the sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium. If you missed it, however, you’ll have …