Disney/Larry McCormack Cody Johnson‘s dropped his slice-of-life and emotional music video for “Dirt Cheap.” Directed by Dustin Haney, the visualizer brings the “Dirt Cheap” story to life with acclaimed actor and singer Red Steagall playing an elderly farmer who’s being persuaded to sell his plot of land. “This story that we’re trying to tell is something …
Jul 02
Post Malone + Morgan Wallen take “I Had Some Help” to #1
Courtesy of Mercury Records / REPUBLIC / Big Loud Records Post Malone has scored his first #1 on country radio with the Morgan Wallen-assisted “I Had Some Help.” The track ascended to the top of the Mediabase Country Chart just eight weeks after it hit country radio and debuted at #15 on the charts. “I Had Some …
Jul 02
Luke Bryan’s family has heard his new album and wife Caroline has two favorites
Disney/Larry McCormack Luke Bryan‘s family has already heard his upcoming new album, even though not much is known about it yet. “What’s interesting is that, you know, everybody in my family gets to hear my whole album that I’m working on. So people put in their votes for the songs, and Caroline loved (‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’) …
Jul 01
Nashville notes: Garth Brooks’ new box set + Conner Smith’s Born Free collection
Garth Brooks has dropped a new 777 Jackpot Boxed Set, which includes seven CDs, 77 songs and a custom 88-page photo book. “When you think about Vegas, you think about getting lucky, nothin’ is better than 777! This boxed set has stuff you can’t get anywhere else,” says Garth. “When you think about the Stadium Tour, when …
Jul 01
HARDY’s letting you hear ‘Quit!!’ before it drops
Disney/Tanner Yeager Eager to hear HARDY‘s new album, Quit!!, before it arrives July 12? You’re in luck. The country rocker has announced eight album-listening events happening across the country on July 7 and July 10. It’ll take place at various record stores in Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Seattle and more, and you’ll get to hear the …
Jul 01
Russell Dickerson’s dropping his romantic “Bones” soon
Scott Eisen/Getty Images for SiriusXM After weeks of teasing snippets on social media, Russell Dickerson has finally announced the release date of “Bones.” The new track’s set to arrive July 12 and it’s all about love that stands the test of time. “Saying I’ll love ya ’til the stars up above ya ain’t shining in the sky …
Jul 01
Hop on a “Train” ride with Jackson Dean
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Jackson Dean‘s drawing from a pre-Nashville life experience in his new song, “Train.” The track, which Jackson co-wrote, was inspired by a routine voyage he took in his hometown of Maryland. “Before I made my way to Nashville, I was posted up in an old cinder block shack on the back of my grandfather’s …
Jul 01
Lainey Wilson says she “could barely sell a ticket” after “Things a Man Oughta Know” hit #1
Disney/Larry McCormack Even with a #1 hit in 2021 with “Things a Man Oughta Know,” country superstar Lainey Wilson struggled to sell show tickets. In a recent interview on NBC News’ Sunday TODAY, Lainey reflected on her career journey and the surprising fact unbeknownst to some. “Well, even after ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ with our first hit, …
Jul 01
Bailey Zimmerman’s not “New to Country,” but his song is
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Bailey Zimmerman‘s country and rock roots shine in “New to Country.” The anthemic track, which Bailey co-wrote, features lyrics that show Bailey’s upbringing and how he’s, in fact, “anything but new to country.” “He’s got tattoos, he’s bad news/ Yeah, that’s all anybody’s ever said about me/ And yeah I like to cut loose …
Jul 01
Ashley Cooke’s finding HER place, as her career takes off
Disney/Scott Kirkland It’s been a whirlwind year for newcomer Ashley Cooke, and so far, it shows no signs of slowing down. Just last week, she notched her first #1 on the country chart with “your place,” after kicking off the year with Luke Bryan south of the border. “It’s been a very busy year already,” …