The Valory Music Co. If you’re a die-hard Thomas Rhett fan who’s noticing his lack of a major tour this year, well, the superstar says there’s a good reason for that: he’s very album-focused in 2024. “This is a big year for us,” he says. “We’re not playing many shows, but this is the first …
Jul 12
Nashville Notes: Stapleton sings with Bocelli + Young joins Jackson
Chris Young will join Alan Jackson for his first stop on the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour Aug. 2 at TD Garden in Boston. The debut album from Kassi Ashton, Made from the Dirt, is set to arrive Sept. 20. It features her current hit, “Called Crazy,” as well as the new track “Son …
Jul 12
‘Am I Okay?’ Megan Moroney explains the puzzling title of album #2
Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney‘s 14-track sophomore album is finally here, boasting the quizzical title Am I Okay? “I love how from the title you’d assume it’s a heart-wrenching song, especially since I’m the Emo Cowgirl and everyone thinks I’m so sad all the time,” she says of the title track. “But really it’s about …
Jul 12
‘Deadpool’ & Shania? Ms. Twain’s hosting Nashville’s People’s Choice Awards
Disney/Eric McCandless Shania Twain‘s headed back to Music City for a hosting gig. “I am unbelievably excited to tell you that I’m hosting this year’s @peopleschoice Country Awards!!” the superstar shared on her socials, going on to shout out Ryan Reynolds. “Has somebody given @VancityReynolds a heads up?? Giddy Up Nashville, I’ll see you 9/26!” …
Jul 12
Russell Dickerson’s feeling the romance in his “Bones”
Triple Tigers Records Russell Dickerson‘s wife Kailey continues to be his muse on his new single, “Bones,” just as she was on his first #1. “I haven’t felt this way about a song since my first single ‘Yours,’” the father of two says. “When my wife and I first got together I was a gamble …
Jul 12
“Please Come To Boston” singer Dave Loggins dies at 76
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Singer/songwriter Dave Loggins, best known for his tune “Please Come To Boston,” died July 10, according to an obituary published in The Tennessean. Dave, second cousin of Grammy-winning singer Kenny Loggins, passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 76. “Please Come to Boston,” released in April 1974, …
Jul 12
Warren Zeiders readies for ‘Relapse’ with “Addictions”
Warner Records Warren Zeiders is about to Relapse. That’s the title of the newcomer’s sophomore album, set to arrive August 23. The new track “Addictions” is the latest preview of the record, following the title track and “Betrayal.” Lest you worry the Pennsylvania native is facing some sort of substance abuse, “Addictions” is more of …
Jul 12
Luke Combs launches ‘The Man I Am’ exhibit with gratitude for industry friends + loved ones
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Luke Combs‘ Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit may be titled The Man I Am, but for Luke, who he is today is shaped by those he’s been surrounded by. “The man that I am is because of all the people, the people that I …
Jul 11
Nashville notes: Priscilla Blocks’ “Apartment” video + Cody Johnson’s COJO OPEN
Priscilla Block is readying to drop a music video for her new song, “Apartment,” on Friday. While you wait, check out a preview clip on Priscilla’s Instagram. Thomas Rhett looks like he spent quality time with family and loved ones in June. In a new Instagram post, Thomas shared a carousel of snapshots of his “June at …
Jul 11
Ingrid Andress previews “Colorado 9,” teases “something special on Monday”
ABC Ingrid Andress is returning with new music soon. While a release date hasn’t been announced, the “More Hearts Than Mine” hitmaker recently hopped on Instagram and YouTube to tease an unreleased track, “Colorado 9.” “My childhood house is a different color now/ It was gray and blue now it’s yellowish/ That neighborhood really went to …