February 2, 2024
CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING DROPPED CHARGES, ANNOUNCES NEW TRACK “DOUBLE DOWN” (AUDIO & VIDEO)
January 17, 2024
CHRIS YOUNG SURPRISES NASHVILLE TOURISTS WITH POP-UP PERFORMANCE ON LOWER BROADWAY (AUDIO & VIDEO) RCA Nashville’s Chris Young pleasantly surprised Nashville tourists by taking the stage at “Bootleggers Inn” on Nashville’s Lower Broadway and performing a selection of songs, including some of his own hits. He captured the moment in an Instagram post with the […]
January 12, 2024
CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES NEW TRACK “RIGHT NOW” AND ANNOUNCES 9TH STUDIO ALBUM (AUDIO & VIDEO) RCA Nashville’s Chris Young has dropped a new track from his upcoming ninth studio album Young Love & Saturday Nights, called “Right Now.”
January 4, 2024
CHRIS YOUNG TEASES SOMETHING NEW COMING THIS YEAR (AUDIO & VIDEO) Excitement is building among country music fans as Chris Young took to Instagram to drop a tantalizing hint about something big on the horizon for 2024. Chris Young’s latest single, “Young Love and Saturday Nights,” is making waves on the charts, currently holding the […]
November 14, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG HONORS HIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER AT 2023 CMA AWARDS (AUDIO & VIDEO) In a touching moment at the CMA Awards on ABC on November 8th, 2023, RCA Nashville’s Chris Young took a heartfelt pause to honor a significant figure in his musical journey—his high school music teacher, Mrs. Brenda Gregory. With gratitude […]
September 7, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG: ASSETS TO SUPPORT “YOUNG LOVE & SATURDAY NIGHTS” (AUDIO & VIDEO)
April 7, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG ON HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH JELLY ROLL (AUDIO)
March 28, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG TALKS THROUGH PRODUCING “LOOKING FOR YOU” (AUDIO)
March 11, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG FEELS INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL FOR HIS MUSIC CAREER THUS FAR (AUDIO) # # # ?? Label Contact for Chris Young:Meghan Kehoe Sony Music Nashville?? [email protected] Media Contact for Chris Young:?? Monarch Publicity Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
March 3, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG’S JOURNEY OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT YEAR OVER YEAR (AUDIO)
February 23, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG ON WHO “LOOKING FOR YOU” IS WRITTEN ABOUT (AUDIO)
February 3, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG ON HOW THE IDEA FOR NEW TRACK “LOOKING FOR YOU” CAME ABOUT (AUDIO)
January 19, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG REFLECTS ON RECENT RELEASES BEING TWO OF HIS FAVORITE SONGS HE’S WRITTEN (AUDIO) “Looking For You” is available now and impacts Country Radio on Monday, January 23rd. Download the .wav file for the track HERE.
January 13, 2023
CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES TWO-PACK TUNES: NEW SINGLE “LOOKING FOR YOU” AND “ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN” (AUDIO & VIDEO) “Looking For You” is available now and impacts Country Radio on Monday, January 23rd. Download the .wav file for the track HERE. Chris Young – “Looking For You” Work Parts Chris Young – “All Dogs Go […]
August 26, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG AND MITCHELL TENPENNY THANK COUNTRY RADIO FOR LATEST #1 SONG “AT THE END OF A BAR” (AUDIO) # # # ?? Label Contact for Chris Young:Meghan Kehoe Sony Music Nashville?? [email protected] Media Contact for Chris Young:?? Monarch Publicity Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray Contacts for Mitchell Tenpenny:Emmie Reitzug, Sony Music Nashville, [email protected] Schmidt, Schmidt Relations, [email protected]
July 28, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG GIVES HEALTH UPDATE ON HIS DOG PORTER (AUDIO) Chris Young recently took to Instagram to let fans know his dog “Porter” spent time at the vet due to a health problem. In the audio below, he gives a positive update to Porter’s health. For?more information and to catch a Chris Young show on […]
June 3, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG’S “FAMOUS FRIENDS (DELUXE EDITION)” AVAILABLE NOW (AUDIO & VIDEO) Twenty track expanded edition includescollaborations with Jimmie Allen and Old Dominion Available now at https://CY.lnk.to/FFDLX Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition) Cut x Cut Content – CLICK HERE to preview, download, and share all audio and video work parts to support Chris Young’s “Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition).” […]
May 19, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG REVEALS WHAT HE WOULD BRING TO A MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE (AUDIO) # # #? ?? Media Contacts for Chris Young:??? Sony Music Nashville??? Allen [email protected] Monarch Publicity? Cindy Hunt?/?Heather Conley?/?Taryn Pray?
March 18, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG & MITCHELL TENPENNY DROP “AT THE END OF A BAR (ACOUSTIC VERSION)” (AUDIO & VIDEO) ABOUT CHRIS YOUNG: Multi-platinum RCA Records Nashville global entertainer Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, more than 4 Billion on-demand streams, 13 Million singles sold, 12 career No. 1 singles, 23 R.I.A.A. Gold/Platinum/Multi-Platinum certified projects, 2 Grammy nominations, 3 Country Music Association nominations and 4 Academy of […]
February 19, 2022
CHRIS YOUNG LEADS AS MOST NOMINATED ARTIST AT ACM AWARDS (Audio) Nashville, TN — February 10, 2022 — Multi-platinum, global entertainer Chris Young is thrilled with this morning’s Academy of Country Music Awards nominee news, as he leads with the most nominations totaling seven, including the coveted Album of the Year (Artist and Producer – Famous Friends), and Single of the Year categories […]
September 18, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG COLLABORATION WITH MITCHELL TENPENNY – “AT THE END OF A BAR” – SCORES 2ND MOST ADDED SINGLE HONORS AT COUNTRY RADIO Here are the Audio and Video Work Parts to support “At the End Of A Bar.”
September 14, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG’S “FAMOUS FRIENDS” EARNS THREE CMA AWARDS NOMINATIONS AS TRACK SPENDS 14 WEEKS INSIDE THE TOP 5 AT COUNTRY RADIO (AUDIO) CHRIS YOUNG AND MITCHELL TENPENNY COLLABORATION – “AT THE END OF A BAR” – SCORES 2ND MOST ADDED SINGLE HONORS AT COUNTRY RADIO Nashville, TN — RCA Records Nashville multi-platinum, global entertainer Chris Young and Riser House/Columbia Nashville’s multi-platinum No. 1 […]
August 13, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG SURPASSES 4 BILLION STREAMS ON PANDORA (Audio) Surprised With Honorary Plaque Backstage At The Grand Ole Opry Following the release of his brand-new album Famous Friends, multi-platinum, global entertainer Chris Young was surprised backstage following Saturday night’s Grand Ole Opry with a plaque commemorating more than 4 Billion streams to date on Pandora. The presentation took place during a special live […]
August 13, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG: 30 & 60 SECOND STREAMING AUDIO FOR RECENTLY RELEASED ALBUM, “FAMOUS FRIENDS” (AUDIO) 30 & 60 SECOND STREAMING/FILL FOR “FAMOUS FRIENDS”
August 7, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG’S NEW ALBUM – “FAMOUS FRIENDS” – AVAILABLE NOW (Audio & Video) 14-song project features collaborations with Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina, and Mitchell Tenpenny Listen now at https://CY.lnk.to/FamousFriendsand watch “At The End Of A Bar” music video now at https://CY.lnk.to/ATEOABvideo Here are the Intro, Cut X Cut, & Outro Work Parts to Support Chris Young’s New Album, […]
August 6, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG AND MITCHELL TENPENNY DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR “AT THE END OF A BAR” FROM YOUNG’S RECENTLY RELEASED ALBUM “FAMOUS FRIENDS” We caught up with Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny to get the inside scoop on their collaboration for “At The End Of A Bar.” WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “AT THE END OF […]
July 23, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG RELEASES ANOTHER TRACK, “BREAK LIKE YOU DO”, FROM ALBUM “FAMOUS FRIENDS” AVAILABLE THIS AUGUST (AUDIO/VIDEO) Here are the audio work parts to support this latest release from Chris Young, “Break Like You Do”
July 16, 2021
Chris Young and Kane Brown Top Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Charts This Week With “Famous Friends” (Audio) Chris Young and Kane Brown Top Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Charts This Week With “Famous Friends” Collaboration is only the 5th single to spend multiple weeks at No. 1 on Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart in 2021 Friends and RCA Records Nashville labelmates Chris Young and Kane Brown are spending a second consecutive week at the […]
July 9, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG: Releases “One Of Them Nights” from upcoming album, “Famous Friends” dropping this August (Audio and Video)
July 9, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG & KANE BROWN TOP THE CHARTS WITH “FAMOUS FRIENDS” (Audio) 12th No. 1 for Young Leads New Album Famous Friends out August 6 – Pre-order/Pre-save now at https://CY.lnk.to/FamousFriends Multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young and global entertainer Kane Brown have topped the Mediabase country radio chart this week with their hit song, “Famous Friends.” The feat marks Chris’s 12th career […]
June 11, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG: WORK PARTS TO SUPPORT RELEASE OF “RESCUE ME” (AUDIO) PREORDER ORDER OF NEW ALBUM “FAMOUS FRIENDS” AVAILABLE NOW FOR AUGUST 6th RELEASE! CHRIS YOUNG’S NEW ALBUM – FAMOUS FRIENDS – RELEASING AUGUST 6 Highly anticipated 14-song project features collaborations with Lauren Alaina, Mitchell Tenpenny and Top 5 and rising title track with Kane […]
January 4, 2021
CHRIS YOUNG: Enlists One Of His “Famous Friends” For Newest Single (Audio) CHRIS AND KANE BROWN’S “FAMOUS FRIENDS” MOST-ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO THIS WEEK Multi-Platinum performer Chris Young and RCA Nashville labelmate and global entertainer Kane Brown are starting off the new year with the most-added single at country radio as “Famous Friends” tallies a total 53 combined Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase stations. […]
September 25, 2020
CHRIS YOUNG: Notches 8 New R.I.A.A. Certifications (Audio) Totaling Over 7 Million Consumption Units Nashville, TN – Multi-platinum entertainer and RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young has accumulated some serious heavy metal from the R.I.A.A. in the last month – 8 total certifications, to be exact— signifying over 7 Million consumption units across several projects. These new certifications […]
July 31, 2020
CHRIS YOUNG: Update on Touring Outlook/Approach and How He is Keeping Busy (Audio)
July 31, 2020
LANCO: Update on “Love Runs Deep” campaign with Purposity (Audio) Recently a significant lyric from “the touching song” (American Songwriter) sparked the launch of the band’s “Love Runs Deep” movement through the non-profit mobile app, Purposity. Calling on the generosity of their fans, “Team LANCO” fulfilled over 100 needs for one Nashville family from Metro […]
July 24, 2020
CHRIS YOUNG: The Silver Lining for Young in These Strange Times of 2020 (Audio)
July 24, 2020
JOEY HENDRICKS: Intro, Outro, and Story Audio Work Parts for New Song, “Yours or Mine” (Audio) Here are the audio works parts for Joey Hendricks new song, “Yours or Mine.” We thank you for your continued support!! Joey Hendricks released “Yours or Mine” today as his first musical offering through Sony Music Nashville. The simmering […]
July 3, 2020
CHRIS YOUNG: Audio/Video Work Parts to support latest release, “IF THAT AIN’T GOD” (Audio and Video) Here are the Intro, Outro, and Story audio work parts along with a video version of the story behind the songs. We invite you to preview, download, and utilize these assets to support, “If That Ain’t God,” Chris Young’s […]
April 3, 2020
Chris Young: Reflects on the untimely passing of Country Artist Joe Diffie on his Podcast, The Quad (Audio) We invite you to check out this segment from Chris Young’s Podcast, The Quad with Chris Young. This clip was from Episode 12 of The Quad with Chris Young made available on 3/30/20 and focuses on the […]
August 1, 2019
Chris Young: Shares on the ‘incredible’ response he has received for his latest song, “Drowning” (Audio)
July 19, 2019
Chris Young: talks about his recent release “Town Ain’t Big Enough” and an update on the “Raised On Country” Tour (Audio)
June 19, 2019
Chris Young: Intro, Outro and Story to support “Drowning” (Audio) Intro, Outro, and Story Behind the Song to support Young’s latest release, “Drowning.”
March 1, 2019
Chris Young: Commentary on style & sound for latest single, Raised on Country (Audio and Video link) Click here or image below to preview, download and share a high resolution version of the video above
February 22, 2019
?CHRIS YOUNG ANNOUNCES 2019 HEADLINE TOUR “Raised On Country Tour 2019” includes more than 25 coast-to-coast stops including Charlotte, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Phoenix and San Diego Chris Janson joins tour as direct support along with special guests Dylan Scott, LOCASH and Jimmie Allen Tickets on-sale now 15 at chrisyoungcountry.com After launching his first […]
February 7, 2019
BROOKS & DUNN ROUND UP NASHVILLE’S FRESHEST, MOST UNIQUE ARTISTS FOR NEW COLLABORATION PROJECT REBOOT, AVAILABLE APRIL 5 Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, LANCO, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Midland, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Tyler Booth And Kacey Musgraves Featured On The Upcoming 12-Track Studio Album Best-Selling Duo’s New Takes On “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs and“Believe” […]
February 1, 2019
Chris Young: What being “Raised Country” means to him (Audio and Video link) Click here to download a high resolution video of Young talking about what it means to him to be “Raised on Country.”
January 25, 2019
Chris Young: Visual and Audio assets to support Young’s latest single “Raised on Country” Click here to view, download and share visual and audio assets to help service and support Young’s current single, “Raised on Country”
January 11, 2019
Chris Young: Why he chose “Raised on Country” to be his next single (Audio and Video Link) Click here to watch, download and share video version of Young talking about why he chose “Raised on Country” to be his next single.
January 4, 2019
Chris Young: Intro, Outro and Story Behind the song for Young’s latest single, “Raised on Country”? With the release of Chris Young’s latest single, “Raised on Country,” here are some helpful assets to service this song. Thank you for your continued support!
January 4, 2019
Walker Hayes: Fitness tips for those “90’s Country” Abs (Audio) Walker Hayes talks about taking his shirt off for the music video to his latest single, “90’s Country.” And, with 2019 New Year resolution fitness goals in full swing Hayes shares his advice on achieving those 6-pack abs. “Dude, I am a core freak. I […]
November 29, 2017
Chris Young can look back on 2017 as being one of the best years of his career–with hitting the top of the charts with Vince Gill and “Sober Saturday Night,” (Chris’ 9th number-one hit) releasing his 7th album, Losing Sleep, along with the title track, which is currently a Top 10 hit on country radio, […]
November 29, 2017
2018 is already looking like an amazing year for LANCO…along with their debut album, Hallelujah Nights, coming out on January 19th, the guys will be hitting the road with Chris Young on his Losing Sleep World Tour. Chris has been a big supporter of LANCO, and picked them this past October for the tour because […]
November 29, 2017
Chris Young is “going big” for his Losing Sleep World Tour in 2018, and one of the many decisions he had to make involving a massive outing like this was…who is he going to bring out on the road with him. Chris turned to two young country acts that he has a lot of faith […]
November 17, 2017
Before the start of Black Friday Shopping got cranked back to infringe on Thanksgiving Thursday, it was actually a tradition for Chris Young and his family to partake in the madness of deal finding, even if he wasn’t looking to buy something, ““This is kind of a weird thing ’cause I feel like Black Friday […]
November 13, 2017
Chris Young is gearing up for his 2018 Losing Sleep World Tour after an incredible year full of music and surprises. LANCO and Kane Brown will be joining Chris in 2018 as they will be the opening acts for the tour. While Chris has connections to both of the acts going on tour with him, […]
November 6, 2017
Chris Young is coming off of an incredible October with many accomplishments under his belt–having just released his seventh studio album Losing Sleep, getting inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and now the title track of his latest album is top 15 on the song charts and climbing. With the launch date for his Losing […]
October 31, 2017
Chris Young took to Facebook to thank his fans for making his brand new album, Losing Sleep the number-one album is country music this week. From his tour bus, Chris had this message for his fans, “Hey guys, I just want to say ‘thank you so very much for the number-one album in country music […]
October 31, 2017
Congrats to Chris Young, his brand new album Losing Sleep is the number-one album in country music this week! This is the second album that he’s co-produced with Corey Crowder, (third if you include Chris’ Christmas album last year), and while Chris is excited about his new project, he thinks he feels the same when […]
October 30, 2017
Kenny Chesney released his new collection of songs that he recorded in concert over the last decade this past Friday. Live! In No Shoes Nation has some of Kenny’s favorite moments from his concerts from the past 10 years, moments he recorded when he didn’t know they would end up on a live album. One […]
October 30, 2017
Late last week Cam released a brand new song called “Diane”–and the new track is available online for fans to buy! Cam shares that the song, which is from the point of view of a woman discovering that SHE was “the other woman,” was inspired by a classic Dolly Parton hit, “So this is the […]
October 27, 2017
Kenny Chesney‘s brand new album Live! In No Shoes Nation is available now! This collection of music is from the live performances that Kenny has captured during his concerts over the last 10 years. So, this year, as Kenny had a lighter tour schedule, he actually time to go through all the hard drives that […]
October 27, 2017
Kenny Chesney‘s brand new album Live! In No Shoes Nation features 29 songs collected from his tours from the past 10 years. Along with all the massive hits from his career, the collection also features several guest stars — Dave Matthews, Grace Potter, David Lee Murphy, Old Dominion, Eric Church, Mac McAnally, Taylor Swift and […]
October 27, 2017
Cam released a brand new song today called “Diane”! The new track was inspired by the storyline of Dolly Parton’s classic hit “Jolene. ” “Diane” was co-written by Cam, Jeff Bhasker, and Tyler Johnson, the team behind Cam’s Platinum-certified number-1 smash, “Burning House”–which is the most-downloaded song by a female country artist released since 2015! […]
October 23, 2017
October has been a busy month for Chris Young as he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, he announced the Losing Sleep World Tour featuring Kane Brown and LANCO, and he released his seventh studio album, Losing Sleep. Things are looking great for Chris as fans are loving his new songs, however, as we […]
October 20, 2017
Chris Young‘s brand new album Losing Sleep is available right now, in stores and online! Chris is very happy to have this new collection of music out, “I’m excited I don’t think there’s any way you can really hide that, I think it’d be different if I wasn’t excited then I would feel like may […]
October 20, 2017
Chris Young‘s band new album Losing Sleep is available now, and Chris is sharing his thoughts on the songs on the album. “Losing Sleep” “This song is really different for a lot of reasons, but also because it does really start out with just a guitar, a loop and vocal, and it’s kind of […]
October 20, 2017
Streaming Content this week includes 60 and 30 second Song Spotlights from Chris Young’s brand new album, Losing Sleep–which available now! 60 Second Song Spotlights Chris Young – “Losing Sleep” Song Spotlight 60 seconds (NO VT version not needed) Chris Young – “Hangin’ On” Song Spotlight 60 seconds (NO VT version not needed) […]
October 19, 2017
The process of making an album is often time consuming and tedious, with countless hours spent brainstorming prior to even stepping foot in a studio. As Chris Young is preparing to release his seventh album Losing Sleep tomorrow, October 20th, he has certainly spent hours upon hours on the process of making albums over his career…“You […]
October 19, 2017
Chris Young took to Facebook Live on Thursday afternoon with Kane Brown to remind fans that tickets for his Losing Sleep World Tour with special guests Kane and LANCO go on sale the morning of Friday October 20th–the same day his brand new album Losing Sleep arrives in stores and online! For more info on […]
October 18, 2017
Kenny Chesney announced that he’ll be back on tour in 2018 with his Trip Around The Sun tour! On his social media Kenny posted the following message… “I’m so excited to announce our 2018 #TripAroundTheSun Tour. There’s nothing like a stadium full of people coming together to remind you what life’s about. The energy, the […]
October 18, 2017
Chris Young’s childhood dream of being inducted into the Gand Ole Opry, coupled with announcing the Losing Sleep World Tour and releasing his seventh studio album, Losing Sleep, have all fallen in place in a magical week. Chris shares, “Losing Sleep is not just the title of my record, it is not just the title […]
October 18, 2017
Tuesday night October 17th 2017, Chris Young was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Chris got the invite from Vince Gill back in August, and Tuesday night Brad Paisley was the one who made it official. Before he took the stage Chris said that he couldn’t have scripted it any better […]
October 16, 2017
Chris Young is having a busy week. First his new album Losing Sleep arrives in stores and online this Friday the 20th. He just announced a huge headlining world tour that kicks off in January with special guests Kane Brown and LANCO. Oh, and Tuesday night he has this little thing…you know, being inducted into […]
October 13, 2017
While Chris Young has made many, many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage, this upcoming Tuesday will be unlike any one of those previous visits. When Chris appears at the Opry this Tuesday, October 17th, he will be welcomed as its newest member. Of course, he’s fully aware of what will happen that night, […]
October 13, 2017
Flashback to the third week of October 2003, when Kenny Chesney released “There Goes My Life” to radio. Coming off his No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problems album Kenny was getting ready to release his next project, When The Sun Goes Down. The first song that fans got to hear as it was sent to […]
October 11, 2017
Chris Young has tons of fans who have been with him since day one, and in the years since , more and more people discover his music with each album he puts out. Chris is getting to release his brand new album Losing Sleep next Friday, October 20th, and the title track is just another […]
October 9, 2017
Chris Young is included on the deluxe edition of Kane Brown‘s debut album which arrived this past Friday, and when the time came for him to record “Setting The Night On Fire” he made sure he was on time! Chris says that while he would never be late to recording any of his own albums […]
October 9, 2017
LANCO‘s hit song “Greatest Love Story” is a song that tells a story, because that’s what the song’s writer, and singer, Brandon Lancaster does…he writes stories! Brandon recalls first coming up with the musical tale, “It was a beautiful story that just I was in love with, and I remember thinking, if I could do […]
October 7, 2017
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, have announced that they will release their first album together, called The Rest of Our Life on November 17, 2017. The 11-song collection will be released on the heels of the title-track second single, penned by Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid, and Steve Mac, that arrived at country radio Friday […]
October 6, 2017
Flashback to the second week of October 2009, when Chris Young hit number-one on the song charts for the very first time with his hit “Gettin’ You Home” from his The Man I Want To Be album. Chris Young has become one of music city’s most reliable hit makers in the last few years with […]
October 5, 2017
Kane Brown has said that Chris Young is someone he looks up to musically, so much so, that before Kane got his record deal, he used to perform covers of Chris’ songs. But now Kane is not only signed to the same record label as Chris, but on his debut album, Kane included a song […]
October 5, 2017
Kenny Chesney celebrated his latest number-one song this week with “All The Pretty Girls,” and it’s making songs like that, that motivates Kenny in a big way, “It’s the one thing in my life that really fuels me and feeds me, is the idea of hearing something that you go, ‘what’s that?’ or creating something […]
October 5, 2017
Chris Young was in Las Vegas this past Sunday during the events of the Route 91 Harvest Festival. That night he turned to Twitter during the shooting, to share what was happening. Since then fans haven’t really heard from Chris…until Wednesday night, before his scheduled show in Fresno California. Chris turned to Facebook to share […]
September 27, 2017
Chris Young has teamed up with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to produce a five-part docu-series, “Chris Young Losing Sleep Cracker Barrel Series,” which is the first of its kind for the brand. The five-part docu-series features weekly episodes taking fans on a behind-the-scenes journey as Chris writes, records and performs his songs, and touches […]
September 25, 2017
Chris Young‘s video for his “Losing Sleep” recently arrived online for fans to see, and it features the country music star flexing his acting chops. While Chris is no stranger to starring in his own videos, he admits there’s very little chance of him moving from music videos to major acting roles, “There’s a 95 […]
September 18, 2017
Chris Young is climbing the music charts with “Losing Sleep”–the title track from his upcoming album, but now fans have a video to watch too, and Chris couldn’t be more excited, “I’m just so pumped for people to have a video finally, a true video!” Since the video for “Losing Sleep” arrived on Thursday, fans […]
September 18, 2017
LANCO lead singer Brandon Lancaster not only sings the song “Greatest Love Story”–he’s living it! Brandon married his high school sweetheart this past weekend in Tennessee. Check out ET Online, for more details and pictures of Brandon and his new wife Tiffany! You can also click HERE Brandon from LANCO shares what he thinks the […]
September 12, 2017
Chris Young is getting ready to release his 7th studio album (including his Christmas album) this Fall, when Losing Sleep comes out next month. Making it to that mark, along with so many other things in his career, has made Chris re-write his bucket list…and he’s not even upset about it, “I feel like there […]
September 6, 2017
Chris Young recently announced that his new album, Losing Sleep, will be arriving in stores and online October 20th, and he’s ready for fans to get their hands on it…because he’s hands have been all over it. Chris, along with his co-producer Corey Crowder, have been working to make sure that fans get their money’s […]
August 30, 2017
Chris Young is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry as he was asked to join this week during his performance Tuesday night. It was a totally surprise for Chris even with tons of family members being at the show, because they all live in the area near where Chris grew up just south […]
August 30, 2017
Tuesday night Chris Young showed up to the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate his number-one song “Sober Saturday Night” before a scheduled performance on the legendary show. Chris was honored along with Brad and Brett Warren, (AKA the Warren Brothers) who co-wrote “Sober Saturday Night” with Chris, and Vince Gill, who is featured on the […]
August 29, 2017
Tuesday night Chris Young will not only play the Grand Ole Opry, but Vince Gill will be there as well to celebrate their number-one song “Sober Saturday Night”–and Chris wouldn’t want it any other way, “This is kind of the cap on it, right?” Well before they teamed up for the number-one song from Chris […]
August 28, 2017
On Sunday afternoon, as images of the devastation in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey spread across the nation, people with and without connections to the Lonestar state are starting to rally with efforts to help in some way. One of those people is Chris Young. Chris not only spent a lot of time early in […]
August 24, 2017
Chris Young took to Facebook Live yesterday to announce that his new album will be called Losing Sleep, and will arrive in stores and online October 20th! Fans have been waiting for details, so when people heard that he was going to do a Facebook Live session, Chris says people knew what was coming. Chris […]
August 9, 2017
After the news broke of his passing, many stars commented on the life and legacy of Glen Campbell. One of those people remembering Glen is Chris Young, who spoke of the legacy Glen left behind with his music, “You’d be hard pressed to find in my opinion anybody that doesn’t love Glen Campbell and understand […]
August 9, 2017
After the news broke of his passing, many stars commented on the life and legacy of Glen Campbell. One of those people remembering Glen is Jake Owen, who took to Facebook to pay tribute to the legendary singer. Jake shared his version of Glen’s iconic hit “Wichita Lineman.” Along with his music tribute, Jake added […]
August 9, 2017
After the news broke of his passing, many stars commented on the life and legacy of Glen Campbell. One of those people remembering Glen is Dolly Parton, who not only knew Glen, but also had him as a guest on her TV show in the 80s. Dolly says “Well, Glen Campbell was so special because […]
August 8, 2017
Chris Young loves to hear fans singing back his songs to him. While he’s up on stage belting out his new single, “Losing Sleep,” it’s always a thrill to have fans join in on the vocals…and since he’s been doing this a while, you’d think the thrill would wear off. Chris says, not a chance, […]
August 1, 2017
Making music is serious business–but Chris Young is having a blast while making his upcoming album! Chris is back together with the same crew that helped him make his Christmas album, and I’m Comin’ Over–which produced 3 number-one songs! Now they have “Losing Sleep,” the first single from the new album out, and Chris shares […]
August 1, 2017
Tyler Farr can relate to his new song “I Should Go To Church Sometime” in a big way–and he thinks you probably can too! Tyler shares “This song really hits home to me because, I’ve screwed up hell of a lot (laugh), just to be frank…everybody does, and that’s why it isn’t just about just […]
July 25, 2017
Super hero team movies are all the rage now, while he didn’t assemble the Avengers, or unite the League, Chris Young did pull together some song writing strongmen for his latest hit “Losing Sleep.” Chris looked to Chris DeStefano, and Josh Hoge to work on the new song, “This one was fun because you know, […]
July 25, 2017
LANCO is building a reputation of not only creating great country music, like their song “Greatest Love Story,” but having an awesome live show that fans are flocking to see. LANCO guitarist Eric Steedly says that the thought of how will their songs impact their live show is considered right from the start of the […]
July 21, 2017
Flashback to the last week of July 2011, when Chris Young‘s song “Tomorrow,” from his album Neon, topped the songs charts! It was Chris’ fourth number-one hit in a row, following “Voices,” “The Man I Want to Be,” and “Gettin’ You Home,” all from his The Man I Want to Be album. By the time “Tomorrow” hit […]
July 18, 2017
Chris Young‘s brand new single, “Losing Sleep,” is making people pay attention, and Chris says it was meant to do that. The ending is quite different than most songs, and it just leaves you wanting more, Chris says “Somebody actually asked me about that, like, ‘is the end of the song on purpose?’ Because it […]
July 10, 2017
Chris Young is having a blast being out on the road with Jason Aldean on the They Don’t Know tour. Compared to his solo shows, being out with Jason allows him to change things up a bit, Chris shares, “the biggest difference going out with Jason from my own tour is that we were doing […]
July 10, 2017
Word is spreading about LANCO, and now Entertainment Weekly has named them one of the 5 new artists to hear now in their Breaking Big In Country article. EW recalls LANCO’s start, and the very first meeting of lead singer Brandon Lancaster and their producer Jay Joyce, along with sharing the guys reaction of when […]
July 10, 2017
When Walker Hayes isn’t out performing his new song “You Broke Up With Me” he’s at home playing dad to his 6 kids. An early lesson his kids taught him is…something almost every parent realizes…when you have your own kids, your parents get smarter. Walker jokes that not only did his parents seen smarter…but his […]
July 5, 2017
Chris Young doesn’t always get to relax at a bar-b-que and watch a fireworks during holiday weekends, instead he gets to put on shows of his own! While some of us took advantage of a long weekend vacation, Chris talks about how he normally is out on the road during these times, “Yea, most of […]
July 5, 2017
Walker Hayes sings “You Broke Up With Me”– and while most people can relate from the relationship angle, if you’re happily married, like Walker is, you gotta find something else to break up with…and high on that list for most people is daily chores. While he’d break up with all of them, Walker singles out […]
June 28, 2017
Country music singer Chris Young has his own country music singers, that he looks to for inspiration. He talks about his influences as he was developing his own personal voice as a singer and songwriter, “You know, I grew up listening to everything from Marty Robbins to Keith Whitley, I listen to Brad Paisley a […]
June 21, 2017
Chris Young‘s “Losing Sleep” is the first music fans are hearing from his upcoming album. Some are saying that expectations are high after his previous album, I’m Comin’ Over did so many great things…but, that doesn’t worry Chris, “I’m never gonna complain about an album being successful (laughter).” Chris says that each album that he’s […]
June 12, 2017
Chris Young is coming off one of his most successful albums to date with I’m Comin’ Over, and his new single “Losing Sleep” is continuing that trend, as it’s climbing the charts. Chris is putting the final touches, on the new effort with his producing partner Corey Crowder, “What me and Corey did in the […]
May 31, 2017
Chris Young recently released his brand new song “Losing Sleep”, and he’s getting instant feedback on the tune…from Jason Aldean! Chris, who is out on tour with Jason and the They Don’t Know tour, shared “it’s really cool because I came in the room the other night after the show and were all just hanging […]
May 23, 2017
Chris Young‘s brand new song “Losing Sleep” is making people pay attention, and Chris says it was meant to do that! He admits that the start of the song makes you think you are about to hear one style of music “because it does really start out with just a guitar, a loop and vocal, […]
May 23, 2017
Tyler Farr‘s new song “I Should Go To Church Sometime” is about growing as a person, and Tyler can relate, “With age, comes you get a little wiser every year…still do stupid stuff, ask my wife if you want to know…she will tell you. (laugh) You just do a little bit less of it.” Much […]
May 23, 2017
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are not only touring partners on the Soul2Soul tour, but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you also know that they have been married for 20 years…so, that means the superstar couple spend a lot of time together–and that’s just fine with them! Tim says that the family likes […]
May 18, 2017
Chris Young is not “Losing Sleep” yet! While the song arrived for downloads and streaming this past Friday, and some radio stations have started playing it, Chris shares why his has not played it in concert yet, “I have not played ‘Losing Sleep’ live yet. I’m waiting until it hits radio…at least for several records […]
May 15, 2017
Chris Young‘s brand new song “Losing Sleep” came out this past Friday…so, with that, and touring with Jason Aldean, working on his new record, that you’d think Chris would be too busy to check in on the playoff run of his favorite hockey team, The Nashville Predators. But then again, would needs sleep! Asked if […]
May 15, 2017
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill are out on their Soul2Soul tour wowing fans with their brand new duet “Speak To Girl” but Tim shares that there’s a lot of planning for that “wowing” effect. Tim says “When you put a show together, that’s what you always strive to do is to do something different than […]
May 2, 2017
Chris Young took to Facebook live Tuesday afternoon to share with fans how the first couple of days of the They Don’t Know tour has gone, “Been having a wonderful, wonderful week, obviously got a chance to kick off the tour with Jason Aldean. Thanks to anybody that came out to any of those shows…crazy […]
May 2, 2017
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have sung many songs together, but none like their latest duet, “Speak To A Girl.” Tim says “You find great songs, and good songs, and songs that talk about love and talk about different subject matters in a lot of great ways , and have great melodies…but every now and […]
April 26, 2017
Chris Young is hitting the road with Jason Aldean on the They Don’t Know tour. Chris is super excited to get out there for the fans and sing his number-one hits like “Sober Saturday Night,” “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Think Of You.” Chris is also excited to get to spend some time with his buddies […]
April 17, 2017
Sure, you probably have a lot of songs on your phone…you even probably have a Chris Young hit or two…maybe the trio of recent number-ones he put out. (“I’m Comin’ Over,” “Think Of You,” “Sober Saturday Night.”) And you’d be glad to play those when friends are around, but you also have THOSE songs too…songs […]
April 5, 2017
Chris Young knew that his latest album I’m Comin’ Over was going to be unique, but he is still in awe of all of its success. Chris says, “Just from the start…I knew this album was special. But being able to say things like you’ve got multiple platinum singles off of an album…and having three […]
April 4, 2017
Chris Young will headline Nashville’s July 4 celebration (#NashvilleJuly4), which will take place near Riverfront Park with a stage on Broadway. Let Freedom Sing! July 4 in Music City presented by Dr Pepper Cherry is a free, family-friendly event that showcases the GRAMMY-winning Nashville Symphony and the largest fireworks show in the country. Chris Young […]
March 29, 2017
The success story of Chris Young‘s “Think Of You” continues with a nomination for Vocal Event Of The Year at this Sunday’s ACM Awards. Chris and Cassadee Pope’s duet has been an instant success for the pair, with various nominations and hitting number-one on the song charts, so it’s hard to believe that they never sung […]
March 21, 2017
Chris Young is still celebrating his 9th number-one song, “Sober Saturday Night,” which topped the charts earlier this month. Chris shares “I just think it’s funny now because I’ve got nine number ones and people ask me how many. (laugh) The fact that people can actually lose count of how many number-ones I’ve had says […]
March 14, 2017
Chris Young shared the number-one song in country music last week with Vince Gill when “Sober Saturday Night” topped the charts…but has Chris ever shared a round of golf with Vince…the answer is no. Chris says “I’ve never played golf with Vince,” and he shares why, “I suck.” Chris may sink musical hole in ones, […]
March 14, 2017
LANCO‘s song “Greatest Love Story” is brand new to country radio, but for sharp-eyed…and sharp-eared…fans of the original Netflix series The Ranch, it will sound very familiar. The Ranch, starring Ashton Kutcher, and Sam Elliott, uses “Greatest Love Story” in Episode 9–titled There Goes My Life. The song is playing subtly in the background of […]
March 9, 2017
Chris Young is headed to the C2C music festival with this week’s number-one song in country music! “Sober Saturday Night” hitting the number-one spot before the trip took a big load off of Chris’ mind, as he admits that if it didn’t hit number-one he would have been checking on it the whole time over […]
March 6, 2017
Congrats to Chris Young! His song “Sober Saturday Night” is the number-one song in country music this week. This trip to the top spot is special for several reasons…first, it’s not only a number-one song for Chris, but for Vince Gill too. Chris shares that Vince is “just a true class act and obviously a […]
March 6, 2017
Cam has taken the stage to perform her number-one song “Burning House” in front of many, many, many audiences, but earlier this year she took the stage…to talk. Back in January Cam delivered a TEDx Talk for the TEDxUniversityofNevada conference in front of a live audience in Reno, NV. The talk is entitled “Life Can […]
March 1, 2017
Chris Young asked Vince Gill to be on “Sober Saturday Night” because he’s one of the best guitarist in Nashville, and is a legendary artists in Country Music. What you might not know is Vince is also very funny, and sometimes at Chris Young’s expense. Chris shares that “Vince is one of those guys that, […]
February 27, 2017
One of the big benefits about working with Vince Gill for Chris Young was, not just making a great song, but getting time to spend with Vince and hear his stories. Chris knew Vince was the perfect touch for his song “Sober Saturday Night,” and as the two have become better friends Chris has had […]
February 21, 2017
Chris Young is very hands on when it comes to his stage setup for his concerts, he always wants to give fans the biggest and best show possible when he’s singing his songs, like his current hit single “Sober Saturday Night.” But, there is one thing that Chris knows he won’t do…there will be no jumping […]
February 16, 2017
The list of nominees for the 2017 ACM Awards has been announced, and a big congrats goes out to Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris as the two leading female nominees. While Keith Urban leads the entire field with 7 nominations, Miranda and Maren come in with 6 each. Also nominated for this year’s ACMs is […]
February 16, 2017
The success story of Chris Young‘s “Think Of You” continues with an ACM nomination for Vocal Event Of The Year. Chris and Cassadee Pope’s duet has been an instant success for the pair, with various nominations and hitting number-one on the song charts, so it’s hard to believe that they never sung together before this huge […]
February 15, 2017
Talent comes in all shapes and sizes…Chris Young‘s talent is to write, and sing hit country songs, like his current single “Sober Saturday Night.” One of his friends has the talent of naming all the U.S. Presidents in order. Chris admits this is something that he can’t do, but with President’s Day coming up on […]
February 14, 2017
Kenny Chesney‘s latest hit song “Bar At The End Of The World” is about escapism, and the affects if can have on you. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day to day activities we call life, but Kenny’s here to tell you…there’s something else…the far out places in the world. He believes that […]
February 14, 2017
Brandon Lancaster from LANco believes that the band’s new single “Greatest Love Story” is very much rooted in the country music tradition of telling stories about everyday life. Brandon says “It’s a song about love lost, and love found again, and it’s something that a lot of people relate to.” Brandon is happy that this […]
February 14, 2017
Chris Young is a busy guy, and he doesn’t get many chances to go to the movies to see the latest blockbusters. He admits that he’s “way behind on my movie and theater consumption.” But there is a action flick that opened this past weekend he’d like to get to see, John Wick: Chapter 2. […]
February 13, 2017
If you loved seeing Carrie Underwood perform with Keith Urban on the Grammys this weekend–you’re not the only one! Carrie loves any chance she gets to sing “The Fighter” with Keith. Carrie shares “It’s been amazing to be able to perform here and there with Keith Urban and just get to work with him and […]
February 13, 2017
Maren Morris will tell you that family is very important to her–in fact this past Sunday at the Grammy Awards she took her mom as her date. With her parents being supportive of her career right from the beginning, it was a special moment for Maren to have her mom there to watch her win […]
February 13, 2017
Most people try to make their Valentine’s Day special, but Chris Young knows that no matter what he does, he’ll never live up to his dad. Why? Chris shares that “I can never live up to my stepdad, because he asked my mom to marry him on Valentine’s Day, and then called us down from […]
February 13, 2017
Congrats to Maren Morris who walked away with the Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance for “My Church.” During her acceptance speech, Maren shared that her connection to the Grammys actually started 11 years ago when she attended the first Grammy Camp in LA. Soon after winning her first Grammy, Maren performed “Once” from her […]
February 12, 2017
Chris Young has a lot of love songs to turn to this Valentine’s day, but he’s hoping that this holiday of love doesn’t have you playing his latest single “Sober Saturday Night.” Chris admits that this may be the saddest sad song ever, “most sad songs would be written as: I’m so sad I just […]
February 12, 2017
Luke Combs says that he’s been singing his whole life, and one of the first vocal lessons he got was…from the radio! Luke remembers the influence that the music of the late 90s had on him, when he was little would listen to the radio. All the hours he spent listening and singing along to […]
February 12, 2017
Seth Ennis thinks this is a great time to be in country music. Along with all the musical styles that he can explore creatively, there’s also a bond between the “newer” singers that creates a family like atmosphere. While Seth is out there traveling the country, introducing himself and his song “Woke Up In Nashville” […]
February 9, 2017
Good luck to this weekend’s 2017 Grammy nominees, as the awards will be handed out Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Maren Morris is the leading Country nominee with a nod in 4 categories. Maren is up for All-Genre Best New Artist, Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for “My […]
February 8, 2017
“We Should Be Friends” is the second single from Miranda Lambert‘s The Weight Of These Wings, but it’s the last song she wrote for her recently released double album. In fact, when she was writing it, she wanted her mom to hear it…at 1 in the morning! Miranda says that she woke her mom up […]
February 8, 2017
You ever drive around with the radio cranked up in your car, and think “this music sounds awesome,” well, it’s not just you. Maren Morris puts her music to the “test drive” as well. Maren says that with her music “I just have always put a lot of stock into how something sounds in your […]
February 8, 2017
This week Golf Digest hosted their annual “Golfers Who Give Back” event, during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and presented Jake Owen, along with Peyton Manning, and Phil Mickelson with the prestigious Arnie Award (named after the late Arnold Palmer). When Jake isn’t singing his latest single “If He Ain’t Gonna Love You,” he’s an […]
February 8, 2017
Brandon Lancaster, lead singer of LANco, thinks there’s benefits to being in a band, rather than a solo artist. Brandon says “It’s not all up to you, the whole weight of the world isn’t on your shoulders you are sharing it with your best friends.” Whether times are good, or troubling, he says “It really […]
February 8, 2017
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday with loving liners from your favorite stars! Old Dominion “Hi this is Old Dominion, wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day!” Luke Combs “Hey, this is Luke Combs wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day!” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day.” Kenny Chesney “Hey, […]
February 7, 2017
Super Bowl 51 this past Sunday was unforgettable for many people for many reasons. For the some it will be the game, and the historic comeback by the New England Patriots coming from 25 points down to beat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime to capture the franchise’s record 5th Super Bowl title. For some it […]
February 7, 2017
Chris Young will be at the Grammys on Sunday–where he’s nominated with his duet partner Cassadee Pope for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their number-one smash hit “Think Of You.” Chris says that both he and Cassadee are “both losing our minds.” Chris says that while any nomination is great, he’s really happy that “Think […]
February 7, 2017
Country music is built upon a shared history of storytelling through music. For generations, artists and fans have connected with each other through songs that tell truthful and relatable stories. Brad Paisley has had his share of songs like that, from the loving “She’s Everything” to the playful “Ticks” to his latest hit “Today,” and […]
February 7, 2017
Luke Combs says that fans tell him that the lyrics of his song “Hurricane” also describes the encounters they have with their exs. Fans love the song because they can relate to it, Luke loves the success of “Hurricane” because it’s helping fans get interested in hearing more of his music. Spending a lot of […]
February 6, 2017
Kenny Chesney thinks that it’s not just him that seeks out bars at the end of the world…everyone does. Kenny believes that “there’s something about our human behavior where we want to go to a place, any place, in our mind or a physical place that’s a bar at the end of the world and […]
February 6, 2017
Kane Brown is having a big week! “What Ifs,” the latest single from his number-one self-titled debut album, hits country radio. Plus this Wednesday, Kane is a part of A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, and this is big deal for Kane as he’s a huge Randy Travis fan. With all the star […]
February 6, 2017
Seth Ennis is living his dream as his song “Woke Up In Nashville” is climbing the music charts, and he thinks you can relate to the success he’s experiencing. While you may not have a music career, Seth thinks that if there’s something passionate you have in your life that you’re trying to succeed in, […]
February 1, 2017
Kenny Chesney not only has a song called “Bar At The End Of The World” but he seeks out bars at the end of the world, and loves that he can have a drink in places like that. Plus it’s places like that, that helps Kenny professionally and personally, feeding his creative side. Kenny is […]
February 1, 2017
Before their album Meat and Candy produced 3 huge hits, the guys in Old Dominion were successful songwriters who wrote hits for Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Tyler Farr and Dierks Bentley. Now that they have their own music career that has them out on the road touring with Miranda Lambert, it’s a little bit of […]
February 1, 2017
Well, it’s February now. That means in 2 weeks some people will be the heroes of their love life, and others, well… Some Valentiners might use music to set the mood, and some of those might use one of the many great loves songs that Brad Paisley has made over the years…not including “Ticks.” But […]
February 1, 2017
Luke Combs has a simple way of picking a team to root for in this year’s Super Bowl, even if that team is a major rival of his own favorite football team. Luke is a huge Carolina Panthers fan, and while the Atlanta Falcons are in the same division he’s still going to pull for […]
January 31, 2017
Chris Young is conflicted over who to root for in this year’s Super Bowl since his team, the Dallas Cowboys, were knocked out of the playoffs. Chris could root for the New England Patriots since he has a lot of friends who root for them. Or he can root for the Atlanta Falcons, who beat […]
January 31, 2017
Maren Morris is getting to enjoy her success even more because she gets to share it with her adopted hometown of Nashville. Maren says that “it’s incredibly gratifying because this town has been from day one so supportive.” We’re sure she’s even more appreciative because not only is her music doing well, like her song […]
January 31, 2017
Seth Ennis thinks that his single “Woke Up In Nashville” is the perfect intro for him to the world because it tells his story. Seth happily admits that “everything you hear is true, it’s all right there”–from his dad’s six string to the the loaded up car. It was a gamble that turned out to […]
January 31, 2017
Kane Brown‘s new single “What Ifs” is the next track from his number-one self-titled debut album to hit radio! The song includes one of Kane’s old high school classmates singing with him–in fact when the two were in choir class together she convinced Kane that he should start singing more. It was because of that […]
January 30, 2017
For Chris Young, one of the best parts of his recent Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance is getting to share the excitement with his “Think Of You” duet partner Cassadee Pope, but before celebrating together, he had to make sure that she got the news. Chris found out about the Grammy nod when […]
January 30, 2017
When a young artist starts out on their career, there’s a lot of risks, challenges and obstacles, to overcome, and it might be wise to have a Plan B. Luke Combs says that he dedication to making it in music didn’t allow him to have a Plan B. Luke put off his college career just […]
January 30, 2017
Super Bowl Sunday is 6 days away, and everyone is starting to throw out their predictions for the big game. In Houston, Texas the New England Patriots will be trying to get their 5th Super Bowl victory, while the Atlanta Falcons will be going for their first NFL title. The guys in LANco are not […]
January 25, 2017
Kenny Chesney understands the appeal, and desire to head to a bar at the end of the world, and leave a piece of you there. Kenny knows from experience that bars in Key West, and the Caribbean not only hold memories for people, but they hold the people’s memorabilia. Kenny says that “there’s license plates, […]
January 25, 2017
Old Dominion is set to hit the road with Miranda Lambert on her Highway Vagabond tour. Of course, they’ll be bringing the hits from their album Meat and Candy, like their latest number-one “Song For Another Time”—but the real question is what do they pack clothes wise? Consider that many of the places the Highway […]
January 25, 2017
LANco is ready for a big year in 2017 after having an amazing 2016. Between having their first single, “Long Live Tonight,” out on radio, and all the touring experiences they had last year, the guys are feeling blessed to be able to do what they love for a living. LANco’s Tripp Howell still marvels […]
January 25, 2017
Kane Brown appeared on Late Night: Seth Meyers earlier this week to perform “Thunder In The Rain” from his number-one self-titled debut album. So, in case you missed the performance, you can see it HERE
January 24, 2017
As Chris Young’s latest single “Sober Saturday Night” is climbing the charts, his previous number-one song is also making some news too as it’s nominated for a Grammy. Chris’ duet with Cassadee Pope, “Think Of You” is nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at this year’s Grammy Awards. Both Chris and Cassadee are super excited […]
January 24, 2017
In his latest hit “Today,” Brad Paisley talks about moments that you carry with you for the rest of your life. During his career Brad has certainly had a number of those in his own life, including working with some of his heroes, many who are no longer with us, but Brad still has the […]
January 24, 2017
Luke Combs is out singing his song “Hurricane” at shows, and for someone that might be their very first concert. With that in mind, Luke reflected on his first concert, and the music from it that still affects him to this day. Luke got to see Vince Gill the first time he went to see […]
January 23, 2017
Tyler Farr knows there’s a big difference between being on the road on tour, and being off tour at home. On the road, there’s a certain routine. It can be a crazy, weird hours routine, where Tyler sings his song “Our Town,” and then goes to bed at two in the morning. But it’s a […]
January 23, 2017
There are certain benchmarks for a performer–one of them is when your song gets known well enough that people sing it back to you in concert. Seth Ennis recently hit that mark. He remembers playing a show in Las Vegas where the fans were super excited and joined him in singing his single “Woke Up […]
January 23, 2017
Kane Brown wrapped up his Ain’t No Stopping Us tour this weekend, but fans will still have plenty of opportunities to hear him sing his brand new single “What Ifs” in concert. Kane has a bunch of shows between now and this spring when he’ll join Jason Aldean‘s They Don’t Know tour, which also includes […]
January 23, 2017
Chase Rice is at home on stage singing to his fans, but when he gets off the stage, and he heads home to his farm in Tennessee that he bought last year. Chase says that his current residence reminds him of his homes in Florida and North Carolina when he was growing up. Chase loves […]
January 18, 2017
Chris Young had met Vince Gill before he asked him to be on his song “Sober Saturday Night”—but with Vince saying yes to working on the song, he solidified what Chris Young already knew. Vince Gill might be the nicest guy on the planet. Chris says of Vince that “He’s always going out of his […]
January 18, 2017
Cam has her TEDx Talk this weekend, and while she’s been on stage in front of hundreds of people at a time singing, she admits that this performance is a bit different. Cam says that for her Talk, it’s be more like when she tells stories in between her songs in concert, or a better […]
January 18, 2017
Luke Combs knows what it takes to make music happen now. Before he moved to Nashville, and started recording his songs, he didn’t realize all the people involved in the music industry that make music happen. Sure, you see and hear the singers, and they’re the best known, but Luke learned that to bring songs, […]
January 17, 2017
Kenny Chesney has had the chance to find some bars at the end of the world, but he says you don’t have to go to the end of the world to find your bar. The idea in his last single “Bar At The End Of The World,” is more about a place where you can […]
January 17, 2017
Cam has a TEDx talk coming up this weekend, and when getting ready for her own, she made sure to revisit one of her favorite Talks from Brene Brown. She was so moved by the Ms. Brown’s The Power Of Vulnerability talk, that Cam says that she referenced it in the making of her own […]
January 17, 2017
Old Dominion hits the road next Thursday the 26th with Miranda Lambert on her Highway Vagabond tour. The two acts got to know each other when Old Dominion and Miranda Lambert were on Kenny Chesney‘s Spread The Love tour last year. Lead singer Matthew Ramsey is looking forward to getting out in front of Miranda’s […]
January 16, 2017
Congrats to Carrie Underwood who scored the 25th #1 single of her career with “Dirty Laundry,” which is also the fourth consecutive chart-topping single from her current album, Storyteller! Carrie Underwood talks about her single “Dirty Laundry.” (:40) “’Dirty Laundry’ kind of starts out, this story about the whole…it’s a take on a cheater […]
January 16, 2017
This upcoming weekend Cam will add her name, and voice, to the number of people that have given a TEDx Talk. On Saturday, January 21, she will appear before a live audience in Reno, Nevada for the TEDxUniversityofNevada conference. Cam shares that “I’ve been watching TED Talks for years, and I’ve applied the shared ideas […]
January 11, 2017
When Chase Rice isn’t on stage singing his new single “Everybody We Know Does” at this time of year, he’s watching football. Like millions of other Americans, Chase is glued to his TV during play off time for the National Football League. As the season is winding down, and there’s less and less teams still […]
January 11, 2017
Imagine you get to work with a hero of yours, and you get to update them on the progress of the project you did together. That’s what Chris Young is getting to do with Vince Gill when he says how the song “Sober Saturday Night” is doing. When he was making the song, Chris knew […]
January 11, 2017
Kenny Chesney‘s new single “Bar At The End Of The World” is about finding a place where you can be a part of something bigger. Kenny says that “Bars are unique places because they allow you to live your life, they allow you to connect with people” and if you find the right bar where […]
January 11, 2017
Maren Morris is one of the hottest acts in country music right now, but this didn’t happen over night. She’s been working on it for awhile, dating back to her time in her home state of Texas. Things started rolling when she arrived in Nashville, and that it’s been kind of a rocket ship ride […]
January 11, 2017
For most artists it’s when they perform in front of a crowd for the first time, that they realize music is what they want to do for a living. Being on stage is sometimes the most natural and comfortable thing a singer or band can do…that’s how Brandon Lancaster, the lead singer of LANco feels. […]
January 9, 2017
Carrie Underwood knew there was something special about her song “Dirty Laundry” the first time she heard. It had all the telltale marks of a good ole country cheating song, but its the way the song sounds that really drew her in. Carrie says “was so different, it had such a laid-back kind of vibe […]
January 9, 2017
Fresh off of the holiday break, their own headlining tour, and celebrating their latest number-one hit “Song For Another Time,” Old Dominion is gearing up to hit the road with Miranda Lambert at the end of the month. The guys will be joining Miranda on her Highway Vagabond tour for the next couple of months, […]
January 9, 2017
Luke Combs is already making waves with his song “Hurricane”–now, according to Billboard Magazine we’re under a hurricane watch…sorry, I had too. Luke has been named one of their Artists to Watch in 2017, where they say about Luke–“In a genre stocked with suave young men who look a lot like pop stars, Combs is […]
January 9, 2017
Luke Combs is out now with his single “Hurricane,” and while he’s been on the road, Luke knows the power of music and what it can do to…and for…fans who listen. Luke has had times when he sees the affect happening right before him, and while his instinct to stop everything and comfort the fan, […]
January 5, 2017
Brad Paisley is getting tons of stories from fans about his current single, “Today,” and what he’s finding is each one is taking ownership of “Today” in their own specific way. Brad says “one person is using this for their graduation, another person is using it for their wedding, another person feels like this is […]
January 5, 2017
Chris Young knew right away one of the key ingredients to his song Sober Saturday Night was asking Vince Gill to be a part of it. You may ask “Why Vince Gill?” Easy, Chris Young is a huge fan of Vince. The next step was actually asking him, and Chris knew Vince had a lot […]
January 5, 2017
Maren Morris says that her song “80s Mercedes” is more about an attitude than an actual car. You can drive whatever you own, and still have that feeling of fun and freedom. Maren admits that she didn’t grow up driving cool cars, but at least when her song is on “it’s like for that three […]
January 5, 2017
Tyler Farr choose “Our Town” to be his new single because he felt that the song had a message that’s relevant to the issues happening in today’s society. Tyler says that “I look at it as kind of points out reality in a country song.” Music is a powerful way to reach people and to […]
January 5, 2017
As a songwriter Luke Combs understands that the inspiration for a song can come in many forms, sometimes it’s just thinking of a potential song title, and then working it from there. That’s the story of how his single “Hurricane” was formed. Luke arrived for a songwriting session and simply threw out the title “Hurricane,” […]
January 5, 2017
Chase Rice is known as a songwriter, but he can also see a diamond in the rough when he’s pitched a song. Chase remembers hearing a very early version of “Everybody We Know Does” being sung by one of it’s co-writers, Jeremy Bussey, for the very first time on his couch at home, “it was […]
January 5, 2017
Seth Ennis feels like his debut single “Woke Up In Nashville” is the perfect musical introduction for him. Not only did he co-wrote the song, but he also played all the instruments on the recorded track. Seth says that with all his involvement with “Woke Up In Nashville” that the song very much sounds like […]
January 3, 2017
Kenny Chesney is kicking off the new year with a brand new single! “Bar At The End Of The World” is the latest song off of Kenny’s Cosmic Hallelujah to hit country radio. Kenny’s love of bars, and out-of-the-way places combine for this latest song, and while he’s been to his share of “bars at […]
January 3, 2017
Carrie Underwood knows that a song doesn’t always end up like it sounded in the beginning. That’s the case again with her latest hit “Dirty Laundry.” There’s a lot of steps from when the song is first written to the point where fans get to hear it on the album and radio, and while Carrie […]
January 3, 2017
Jake Owen‘s “If He Ain’t Gonna Love You,” which is the second single from Jake’s album American Love was not only co-written by Chris Stapleton (along with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally), but also features Chris contributing to the song on background vocals. Jake says that “If He Ain’t Gonna Love You” has “got a […]
December 26, 2016
JANUARY Carrie Underwood wins Favorite Female Country Artist at the People’s Choice Awards 2016. The win marks Carrie’s eighth People’s Choice honor and her second consecutive year as the fan-voted Favorite Female Country Artist! Billboard’s 2016 “Predictions Issue” named Maren Morris as one of only seven all-genre newcomers and the only country act picked as […]
December 20, 2016
Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, this is Kenny Chesney, wishing you a happy New Year.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy New Year!” Tyler Farr “Hey, this is Tyler Farr, wishing you a happy New Year.” Miranda Lambert “Hey, this is Miranda Lambert, hopin’ that you have a very happy New Year.” […]
December 20, 2016
Superstar Brad Paisley has set the release date for his next project! March 3rd, fans can look for his new album LOVE AND WAR. Brad’s latest hit song, “Today,” is the first single from the new and highly anticipated album! LOVE AND WAR is co-produced by Paisley and Luke Wooten and will be the entertainer’s […]
December 20, 2016
If you would like to see the Christmas present that started it all for Brad Paisley, you can head to the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum in Nashville and check out Brad Paisley: Diary Of A Player. The exhibit, which runs through May of 2017, contains musical instruments, performance clothing, manuscripts, awards, photographs, […]
December 20, 2016
Check out Christmas stories from Cam, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Tyler Farr, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Seth Ennis, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Young. CAM Cam shares which holiday traditions from her youth, that she’d like to carry over into adulthood. (:33) “Once my sister and I started getting […]
December 14, 2016
Cam appeared on The Voice finale to sing her number-one hit “Burning House” with Josh Gallagher. So, in case you missed the performance just click HERE
December 14, 2016
Brad Paisley “Hi, this is Brad Paisley, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Seth Ennis “Hey what’s up y’all, Seth Ennis here, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, this is […]
December 13, 2016
Old Dominion is not only celebrating the number-one song in the country with “Song For Another Time,” but they are also celebrating the number-two song of the year with “Snapback.” According to the 2016 year-end Billboard country airplay chart, “Snapback” was the second most played song this year behind Jon Pardi‘s “Head Over Boots.” It’s […]
December 13, 2016
Rolling Stone just released their list of the 40 best country albums of 2016, and coming in at number-one is Maren Morris‘ HERO. Right behind Maren at number-two is Miranda Lambert‘s recently released The Weight Of These Wings. Dolly Parton made the list as well with the 43rd album of her career, Pure and Simple, […]
December 13, 2016
Seth Ennis is starting to make people wake up and take notice of his song “Woke Up In Nashville.” Seth co-wrote, and played all the instruments on his first single, which led us to wonder with that range of talent, who was some of his musical influences growing up. Seth grew up moving around a […]
December 13, 2016
Tyler Farr‘s song “Our Town” compares the happenings of today with when Tyler was growing up. One of the things that baffles Tyler about kids today is the amount of technology that they have access to. Tyler remembers that it wasn’t until he was in high school that cell phones really came out, and today […]
December 13, 2016
If you check out Chase Rice‘s social media accounts you know three things about him–he loves his family, his fans and being active outside. Well, Chase might add a fourth…”I love drinking beer and Jack Daniels. Man, that’s just who I am.” It’s that honesty that Chase loves to share with his fans because he […]
December 13, 2016
You might be listening to Luke Combs‘ song “Hurricane” now, but chances are his mom and dad heard it first. Luke is super close to his parents, and loves sending the music he makes to them as soon as he can. His parents have always supported his musical efforts, dating back to his days in […]
December 12, 2016
Congrats to Kane Brown! His self-titled debut album is the number-one album in country music! When it came to making the project, Kane worked with the writers and producers to make sure that his own story was told through the songs on the album, and that’s what is connecting with fans the most. Kane admits […]
December 12, 2016
Congrats to Old Dominion on their number-one hit “Song For Another Time.” This is the second chart topper from their album Meat and Candy following “Break Up With Him.” Matthew Ramsey, Old Dominion’s lead singer, says that the song was a last minute addition to the album, with band mate Trevor Rosen adding that the […]
December 12, 2016
Cam took to Facebook Monday afternoon for another one of her Mayday Monday sessions, and before she got around to answering questions from fans, she broke a little news! She’ll be performing on The Voice finale on NBC tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13 singing with Season 11 finalist Josh Gallagher. Josh, a Nashville resident, chose the […]
December 12, 2016
Maren Morris was the musical guest on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. She performed both “My Church,” and “80s Mercedes.” So, in case you missed her performances… To see Maren Morris perform “My Church” on SNL click HERE To see Maren Morris perform “80s Mercedes” on SNL click HERE
December 9, 2016
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday soundtrack this Christmas season, Chris Young has an album for you! Chris released It Must Be Christmas, which has his take on 8 holiday favorites, along with adding 2 new songs, that he co-wrote, into the Christmas mix. Chris also got a chance to have some guest singers join […]
December 8, 2016
Here to celebrate the holiday season, it’s our star-studded 2016 version of the classic, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Merry Christmas! (alternate versions further below) “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (2:58) (Opening greetings) Chris Young “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Carrie Underwood […]
December 8, 2016
Merry Christmas, everyone! Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, I’m Kenny Chesney. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and have a great New Year!” Kenny Chesney “Everybody, this is Kenny Chesney, wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a merry Christmas!” Tyler Farr “Hey, this is Tyler […]
December 7, 2016
This weekend Maren Morris makes her debut appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live! And if this performance goes like her other TV appearances, Maren will want to make it longer. When it comes to comparing performing on TV vs performing live in concert, Maren says that when she sings her songs, like […]
December 7, 2016
The guys in Old Dominion are knocking on the door to their second number-one song, with their third smash hit “Song For Another Time.” With all the success they’ve had on radio, back to back tours with Kenny Chesney, now their own headlining tour, plus three popular music videos, it’s getting harder and harder for […]
December 6, 2016
The 2017 Grammy nominations were announced, and Maren Morris is the leading Country nominee with a nod in 4 categories. Maren is up for All-Genre Best New Artist, Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for “My Church,” and Best Country Album for HERO. Miranda Lambert has Grammy nominations for Best Country Solo Performance […]
December 5, 2016
Kane Brown‘s self-titled debut album is available now. The story the music tells is a very personal one to Kane, with songs about his family, his life growing up, and a song about his grandfather…that is one of the most emotional songs on the album. Since fans have been buying the debut album, and listening […]
December 5, 2016
While Maren Morris has become one of the hottest rising stars in country music with songs like “My Church” and her current single “80’s Mercedes”, it didn’t start out that way. Maren earned her musical stripes in Texas, where there were a lot of challenges. But Maren says that it’s those struggles that makes her […]
December 5, 2016
Chris Young has a stack of number-one songs, 5 great albums, and has been playing music for more than a decade…but he’s having to get use to one new role, musical hero. Kane Brown lists Chris has one of his major heroes when it comes to music. The singers have met, have become friends, and […]
December 5, 2016
Seth Ennis knew that his song “Woke Up In Nashville” was different right from the start…and he wanted to be that way. Straight from the writing room to the demo, the song was always meant to emphasize Seth’s voice with the piano accompaniment. It’s that minimalist musical vision which allows the listener to focus on […]
December 2, 2016
Kane Brown‘s self-titled debut album is available now! Kane’s career starting by making videos of cover songs in his bathroom, and his journey has led him to making music that people find their own stories in. Kane shares that “I’ve had a lot of people come up to me and they’re like you know you’ve […]
December 2, 2016
Kane Brown talks about the songs on his self-titled debut album. “Hometown” “’Hometown’ I first heard when I was on tour with Florida Georgia Line. Tyler Hubbard walked up on my bus. He wanted to show me a song but he told me not to tell his wife because his wife really like the […]
December 1, 2016
Kane Brown‘s debut album is out on Friday, December 2nd. The road to this release has been a long and twisting series of unexpected events in Kane’s life. From a shy kid who needed to be encouraged by a class mate to “sing up” in choir class, to a social media superstar, to opening for […]
December 1, 2016
Chris Young and Kane Brown have become friends since the newcomer was introduced to Chris. Kane has cited Chris as one of his heroes, and even got a chance to add a song co-written by Chris to his debut album. Chris Young couldn’t be happier to contribute to his friend’s debut effort, which comes out […]
November 30, 2016
This is that time in a young artists life that is both the best, and the worst of times. Kane Brown‘s debut album arrives Friday, and while he says that he’s super excited, he also admits that he also super nervous. Kane feels a lot of pressure to not let down all the people that […]
November 30, 2016
Chris Young had a first in his career thanks to Kane Brown. Kane has said many times in interviews that his musical hero is Chris Young, and he even sang covers of Chris’ songs on his road to be discovered. Being called someone’s “hero” is something that Chris does not take lightly. In fact, Chris […]
November 30, 2016
Old Dominion‘s debut album Meat and Candy has now produced 3 solid bona fide smash hits! “Break Up With Him,” “Snapback,” and now “Song For Another Time.” Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion is so proud of the song, and loves how the song’s popularity has grown with fans to the point where it’s a special […]
November 30, 2016
Tyler Farr‘s new single “Our Town” wonders why the events of today’s news seem so drastic from the reality of when he grew up, and he’s not that old! Tyler says that over the last couple of years, things have seemed to shift in a direction where much like his song, Tyler is left wondering […]
November 29, 2016
Chris Young hosts A Merry Little Country Christmas–two hours of holiday favorites from Chris’ brand new album It Must Be Christmas, plus music from Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Jake Owen and more. This two hour radio special (that allows for 12 minutes of spots an hour) will be available starting next Wednesday December […]
November 29, 2016
Kane Brown‘s self-titled debut album arrives this Friday. Kane has been on the fast track to success ever since he started to blow-up on social media with his home made cover songs. That led to Kane starting to perform shows, then a record deal, then an opening spot this past summer on the Florida Georgia […]
November 29, 2016
Chase Rice is really looking forward to the holidays this year. He’s packing a lot of shows in the first half of the month on his Everybody We Know Does tour, but after the 16th of December, Chase’s main goal is relaxing with family and friends on his new farm that he bought in Tennessee. […]
November 29, 2016
Cam is out on the road headlining her The Burning House tour, and she’s trying to make it a unique experience for her fans that show up. Cam says that her main goal is to make people at the shows feel special, and take them away from normal life for a little bit. Cam says […]
November 28, 2016
Kane Brown‘s self-titled debut album arrives in stores and online this Friday, December 2nd. It’s been a long road to get to this point for Kane…and that road started in a high school choir class with Lauren Alaina. Lauren and Kane shared the class together, and Kane was still very much a shy kid at […]
November 28, 2016
Now that we’re done with Thanksgiving, eyes…and ears…and turning to finding that perfect Christmas soundtrack, and Chris Young has the album for you! Chris has released his first ever full-length Christmas album called It Must Be Christmas, which features such holiday favorites as “The Christmas Song,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” […]
November 28, 2016
Trying to decide on a first single for an artist takes a lot of considering many factors. After all, this will be the first impression that everyone gets of the artist. Seth Ennis feels like “Woke Up In Nashville” is the perfect musical introduction for him. Not only did he co-wrote the song, but he […]
November 28, 2016
Luke Combs has a special relationship with his fans. While he may be new to radio with his song “Hurricane,” Luke has been touring for several years now. While he’s been out on the road, Luke has started to make friends with the people that show up to his shows. Now he sees familiar faces […]
November 22, 2016
Brad Paisley remembers that when he was in college it was a bigger deal to go home for Thanksgiving than even Christmas. Brad says that going home for the holiday always had a way of keeping him grounded. Times change of course, and when Brad started his own family he realized the importance of being […]
November 22, 2016
Chase Rice admits that he’s come around on his thoughts on Thanksgiving. You see, for a while all he had was bad ones. From being sick, to being shot in his foot with a BB pellet, to being sick again. But, he’s realized all the good parts about the day…food and football! Chase says that […]
November 22, 2016
Cam is having a Thanksgiving first this year. The newly married singer is having her family come in and spend the holiday at her house for the first time. Cam does admit this will present a challenge as her place isn’t exactly big enough to fit everyone…but looking on the up side Cam says that […]
November 22, 2016
Kane Brown is making time for his family this Thanksgiving–but the dinner time has been adjusted to fit Kane’s new schedule. His family is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but his tour bus will leave Thanksgiving night from Nashville, Tennessee, about 3 hours away, to roll on down to a show Kane has on Friday in Orlando…which […]
November 22, 2016
“Hurricane” singer Luke Combs loves Thanksgiving and thinks it’s the perfect time to hang with his family. Luke, like a lot of us, goes home for the holiday to recharge. He says that it’s great to be around his parents, his cousins, and his Grand Ma, who he doesn’t get to see as much as […]
November 22, 2016
“Woke Up In Nashville” singer Seth Ennis has a crazy schedule these days, so he’s not able to make it home to be with his family on Thanksgiving. Seth says that he and his parents made time to see one another recently, but this Thursday he’ll be at home in Nashville. So, what do you […]
November 18, 2016
Miranda Lambert‘s brand new, and highly, anticipated double album The Weight Of These Wings is available now! Featuring 24 songs on 2 discs, with disc 1 called The Nerve, and disc 2 called The Heart. The Weight Of These Wings includes Miranda’s hit song “Vice” and her brand new single “We Should Be Friends.” Miranda […]
November 18, 2016
Brad Paisley was honored Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee at an event to celebrate his exhibit at the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum. Brad Paisley: Diary Of A Player opens officially Friday November 18th and runs until May 14th 2017. The exhibition will include musical instruments, performance clothing, manuscripts, awards, photographs, childhood mementos […]
November 14, 2016
Brad Paisley is discovering that after more than a decade into his career, that has already produced some of country music’s most legendary hits, he’s having a new “career song” with “Today.” Brad is getting tons of stories from fans about his current single, and what he’s finding is each one is taking ownership of […]
November 14, 2016
With performances from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, to Late Night with Seth Meyers, to a little thing called the CMA Awards, Maren Morris has had her fair share of TV experience. Although you might think with all those appearances she’d be getting used to appearing on TV, but Maren says that she still gets nervous. […]
November 14, 2016
Whether it’s coming off the road from touring, or being stuck in the house after vocal surgery this year, Tyler Farr has had a lot of time to get accustom to life at home, which includes discovering the chores he likes to do…and the ones he’d rather not do. Tyler admits that he’s very happy […]
November 10, 2016
Brad Paisley will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday, November 11th. Not only will he be performing his current single, “Today,” but he’ll sit down with Ellen for a chat. We wonder if Ellen will try and scare Brad. Make sure to check local listings for airtime.
November 10, 2016
Maren Morris loves having contact with her fans, and hearing feedback about her songs through social media. Not only does it affirm the music she’s already made, like her current hit single “80s Mercedes,” but it gives her inspiration to make new exciting music for her fans. Maren Morris loves getting feedback from her […]
November 10, 2016
The guys in Old Dominion are not only known for making great music, but they’re also known for writing great songs too–and not just for their band. The guys have written hit songs for Kenny Chesney, Tyler Farr, Blake Shelton and others. But before that success came, the guys had to make a major decision […]
November 10, 2016
A couple of years ago Tyler Farr brought his first home in Tennessee, finding a town, where the “Our Town” singer would make his new hometown. The house came with a lot of land that would allow Tyler to have a few furry friends run around. When his then girlfriend, now his wife, Hannah moved […]
November 8, 2016
Kenny Chesney changed up the process on making his latest album, Cosmic Hallelujah. Kenny made it while spending time on the West Coast in California, which led to some different morning rituals while recording the songs on the album. Kenny says that he spent a lot of time on the beach…including some morning paddle board […]
November 8, 2016
Jake Owen has become known as one of the most accessible country artists around. Jake is always making opportunities to reach out to his fans…through social media, hanging out at his shows, and just trying to make sure his fans in general have a great experience when they meet him. Jake says that he knows […]
November 8, 2016
In his debut single “Woke Up In Nashville” Seth Ennis sings about starting out on his dad’s six string, but before that, his singing career started in the 9th grade–thanks to a school requirement. Seth had to take a music class, so he picked choir. Seth got a lot of work in choir class, because […]
November 7, 2016
The fourth single from Carrie Underwood‘s album, Storyteller is continuing to climb the charts. “Dirty Laundry” is just one of the many stories that Storyteller tells. Carrie tries to cover a range of themes and musical styles on her album. Carrie says that she tries to make an album that allows the listener to “go […]
November 7, 2016
If you watched the CMA Awards last week, you might already know about the Greenlight A Vet project–if you missed it, Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green. America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s […]
November 7, 2016
Luke Combs remembers being in a writing session with Thomas Archer and Taylor Phillips when he threw out a song title that he had, called “Hurricane.” Luke says one of the other guys shared a story about one of their friends wanting to avoid running into an ex-girlfriend, and Luke immediately knew that scenario would […]
November 3, 2016
A big congratulations goes out to Carrie Underwood who won this year’s Female Vocalist Of The Year award at the 50th Annual CMA Awards Wednesday night. Carrie had to break from her co-hosting duties to step out on stage and accept the award–it’s the 4th time she’s been named CMA Female Vocalist, and her first […]
November 3, 2016
A big congratulations goes out to Maren Morris who won this year’s New Artist Of The Year award at the 50th Annual CMA Awards Wednesday night. Maren has had an incredible 2016, between her hit song “My Church” (which she did a stellar version of during the award show), her current single “80s Mercedes,” the […]
November 3, 2016
Congrats goes out to Kenny Chesney who was recognized for his contribution to country music with receiving the CMA Pinnacle Award–which is given to an artist who has achieved global prominence through their live shows and record sales, as well as someone who has impacted the appreciation of country music for years to come. Yup. […]
November 3, 2016
One of the biggest highlights of a show filled with big highlights was the honoring of Dolly Parton and presenting her with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Long time Dolly friend and 9 to 5 costar Lily Tomlin came out to present Dolly with the honor–followed by an all-star musical tribute to the legendary […]
November 1, 2016
Tomorrow night will be one of the biggest nights in country music, and this year the CMA Awards is going to be extra special as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the awards. It’s sure to be a program any and all country music fans will want to tune into ABC TV to watch. All […]
October 31, 2016
Congrats to Kenny Chesney and his duet partner P!nk on having the number-one song spot for the second week in a row! “Setting The World On Fire” is some of the new music that can be found on Kenny’s Cosmic Halleljah album which came out on Friday. Kenny loves finding new music to record because […]
October 31, 2016
The nation is glued to their TVs, divided about who they want to win. Each side has a great case for why their choice should be victorious! Of course, we’re talking about the World Series! What? Is there something else happening where people are picking sides? Well, Jared Hampton of LANco is set with the […]
October 31, 2016
Old Dominion is in the top ten with the third straight single off their album Meat and Candy–but “Song For Another Time” almost didn’t make the album. Matthew Ramsey, lead singer for Old Dominion, says that not only did the guys write it after they thought they were done with their album Meat and Candy, […]
October 30, 2016
Brad Paisley is one of the few artists to win both the Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Of The Year), and the Entertainer Of The Year Award. Brad says that he’s really honored to have won both, because there’s a lot of artists…country music legends…that haven’t won just one of them, never […]
October 30, 2016
Double CMA Award nominee Miranda Lambert looks back on her first performance on the awards show, 11 years ago, when the CMAs brought country music to New York City in 2005. Miranda Lambert looks back on her first CMA Awards performance in 2005. (:40) “I was terrified to get on that stage. It was […]
October 30, 2016
Kenny Chesney will receive the Pinnacle Award during the 50th annual CMA Awards Wednesday night. The very special honor recognizes an artist who has achieved global prominence through concert performances, and record sales at levels unique in country music. Kenny, who is a four time CMA Entertainer Of The Year winner, is honored by the award. […]
October 30, 2016
Carrie Underwood recalls her reaction at her very first win in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category in 2006. Carrie says that it was very exciting to hear her name called, but she admits that it was very unexpected. Carrie would go on to win the category 2 more times…and she’s nominated in it […]
October 30, 2016
Chris Young has a special relationship with the CMA Awards. As a native to Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the CMAs, Chris had the opportunity to go to the event as a fan well before his name was being announced as a nominee. That’s what makes his nominations, like this year in the Musical Event […]
October 30, 2016
CMA nominee Cam is excited to go to the awards this year because of all the past winners, and country music legends that will be on hand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the event. One legacy artist that she can’t wait to see, is one she’s already met…Dolly Parton. Cam looks up to the […]
October 30, 2016
Chase Rice doesn’t trick-or-treat that much anymore, but just in case he shows up in your neighbor, he’d like to let you know what he’d like…and it’s kind of specialized. Chase would like “5 to 6…maybe 6 to 10…double stuffed Oreos on a plate, with a cup of milk… like 2%, not skim that’s too […]
October 28, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s new album Cosmic Hallelujah is available now! Kenny believes that this new project builds on the momentum of the his last couple of albums of giving his fans new and challenging music. Kenny says that Cosmic Hallelujah is a “fun record,” and he thinks that the title alone will pull some fans in, […]
October 28, 2016
Kenny Chesney talks about the songs on his album Cosmic Hallelujah. “Trip Around The Sun” “I think this album Cosmic Hallelujah takes people on a journey a lot like our show does, and I’m proud of that. I love that. I think it’s a very emotional record. I think it’s a fun record. I […]
October 27, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s Cosmic Hallelujah arrives tomorrow, Friday October 28th! Kenny says that his fans, including his No Shoes Nation, might find some unexpected musical twists and turns on the new album. It’s making music that his fans don’t expect him to, like teaming up with P!nk on the number-one hit “Setting The World On Fire,” […]
October 27, 2016
Brad Paisley came to Nashville to make country music, and he had two real goals…one, be a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and two, win a CMA award. Brad became a member of the Opry in February of 2001, which was just months after he won the CMA Horizon Award in 2000. (note that […]
October 27, 2016
Before he was singing his latest single “Our Town,” Tyler Farr was like every other kid in town and dressed up for Halloween. Tyler shares some of his Halloween memories, and what he’d like to be dropped in his trick-or-treat bag these days. Tyler Farr says that his childhood Halloween costumes usually leaned toward […]
October 27, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s brand new album Cosmic Hallelujah, which features the number one song “Setting The World On Fire” arrives Friday! Kenny says that his latest effort is an “exciting record,” but it also has a thoughtful side. with all the elements that takes what was started on his last album, The Big Revival, to the […]
October 26, 2016
“Hurricane” singer Luke Combs is past the trick-or-treating phase of his life, but now-a-days he likes to be prepared for kids when they come around. Luke had nothing but good intentions last year when he had a bag of candy to hand out, but now looking back on it, he might have been making himself […]
October 26, 2016
We’re a week away from all the little trick-or-treaters coming around to knock on your door…but right now, our list of stars have a treat for you! Halloween liners…no tricks! Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, this is Kenny Chesney, wishing you a happy Halloween” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy Halloween” […]
October 26, 2016
CMA Entertainer Of The Year nominee Carrie Underwood stepped off the stage of a sold out show at the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York City, and jumped at the chance to thank her fans who were there through a video posted to her social media. Visibly emotional, Carrie thanked the fans at […]
October 24, 2016
Kenny Chesney is kicking off the release week of brand new album Cosmic Hallelujah in style! “Setting the World On Fire”–Kenny’s duet with P!nk is the number-one song in country music today. It’s Kenny’s 29th number-one hit, and one of many duets he’s done over the years, so we figured Kenny would know the answer […]
October 24, 2016
The latest issue of People magazine has a feature on Tyler Farr‘s recent wedding to his longtime girlfriend Hannah. In the story you’ll get details of Tyler and Hannah’s special day, including a very special surprise performance from Brad Paisley. Tyler was one of the first people to hear Brad’s brand new song “Today,” and […]
October 24, 2016
Double CMA Awards nominee Old Dominion starts getting ready for the awards show early, because they know how busy it can get the day of. Brad Tursi says the guys will get their outfits the week before the awards, so on Wednesday November 2nd, all they have to do is put them on. Band mate […]
October 19, 2016
Miranda Lambert is nominated once again for Female Vocalist Of The Year at this year’s CMA Awards. She’s been the reigning winner since 2010–and holds the record for the most wins in that category. Miranda is honored to be recognized for all her hard work, but she admits that all her success sometimes doesn’t even […]
October 18, 2016
Cam is kicking off her Burning House tour next week in Chicago, and she’s super excited to get out and perform for her fans. Cam is also excited because any of her fans that have seen her open for Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley or Dan & Shay have just seen her use the staging that […]
October 18, 2016
Tyler Farr‘s new single “Our Town” shares the idea that sometimes what you see on the news doesn’t reflect what is actually happening in towns across the country. Tyler Farr talks about the message in his new song “Our Town.” (:17) “A lot of people all over the USA in these small towns and […]
October 18, 2016
Back from her honeymoon, Cam picked up her weekly catch-up session with her fans again this week–which she dubbed Mayday Monday. This week, Cam joked that it was the “Mrs. Mayday Monday” edition, because it was her first one as a married woman. Along with talking about her upcoming Burning House tour, Cam, like she […]
October 17, 2016
One of the behind the scenes treats you get while being on tour with Brad Paisley is that sometimes you get to hear his music before anyone else. That happened towards the end of Brad’s tour this year for Tyler Farr. Brad had just finished his brand new song “Today,” and the video that goes […]
October 17, 2016
Maren Morris is getting ready for the CMAs in two weeks where she has five nominations…in the categories of Female Vocalist Of The Year, Album Of The Year (HERO), Single Of The Year (“My Church”), Song Of The Year (“My Church”), and New Artist. A lot of her personal success Maren attributes to her strongest […]
October 17, 2016
The guys in Old Dominion are looking forward to the CMA Awards in two weeks where they are double nominees for Vocal Group Of The Year, and New Artist. While they are excited, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, and Whit Sellers are not quite sure of what to expect. All they do […]
October 10, 2016
Cam has just returned to Nashville from an exciting honeymoon with her new husband Adam Weaver. The newlyweds took a romantic and adventurous honeymoon to Tokyo and Bali, and just as they got off the plane coming home, Cam was welcomed back to America with an American Music Award Nomination. Cam picks up the nomination […]
October 7, 2016
Brad Paisley has released a brand new song called “Today.” Brad admits that while it’s just being released now, “Today” is actually a song he’s been working on for a couple of years. Brad Paisley talks about his brand new song “Today.” (:25) “The song ‘Today’ is a song that I started writing actually […]
October 6, 2016
Country music has always been about supporting each other, and treating one another like family–and Miranda Lambert is feeling it. Miranda, says that it’s events…like the recent “Forever Country” video that makes her realize how supportive everyone can be and come together for a common goal. Where artists on all levels get together and honor, […]
October 6, 2016
Chase Rice is out on his Everybody We Know Does tour right now–and his take on touring is much different today than it was earlier in his career. Chase admits that when he started it was just a constant party to him, but he soon learned that making music is not only his passion, but […]
October 6, 2016
The CMA Awards are less than a month away, and excitement is building because this is an extra special year, as the CMAs will be celebrating their 50th anniversary! Double nominee Cam, who is coming off her honeymoon, is totally excited to be at this year’s awards show. Cam prides her self as a songwriter, […]
October 5, 2016
CMA Awards co-host, and one of the many artists to contribute to the song and video “Forever Country,” Brad Paisley thinks something like that event could only happen in country music. Brad says that he considers himself lucky to be a part of the project, and joked that “there’s no way you could bring your […]
October 5, 2016
Tyler Farr choose “Our Town” to be the first single off his upcoming project because he felt that the song had a message that’s relevant to the issues happening in today’s society. Tyler says that “I look at it as kind of points out reality in a country song.” Music is a powerful way to […]
October 5, 2016
Kane Brown is not one to keep his new music a secret–the rising country star is known for being very interactive with his fans through social media, and he loves to share music that way too. When Kane creates a new song, he gets it out as quickly as possible to see his fans reaction–that […]
October 4, 2016
2016 CMA Entertainer Of The Year nominee Carrie Underwood has been covering the country with her amazing Storyteller tour. While she’s wow’ing crowds with her awesome stage, and singing hit after hit, the impact of fans coming out to her show is never lost on Carrie. She’s always mindful that her fans “bought a ticket […]
October 4, 2016
While Old Dominion has had a lot of success over the last couple of years, with touring with Kenny Chesney in back to back summers, releasing their album Meat and Candy, being a CMA Award nominee, and having their songs become hits on radio, like their latest single “Song For Another Time,” the guys are […]
October 4, 2016
CMA Award nominee Maren Morris admits that even she can still get a little nervous before hitting the stage for a show. While the nerves hit before she’s in front of the crowd, Maren says that “once I get up there and the music like the first note hits it all sort of melts away […]
September 27, 2016
The follow up song to Jake Owen‘s number-one hit “American Country Love Song” is now at country radio. “If He Ain’t Gonna Love You,” the second single from Jake’s album American Love was not only co-written by Chris Stapleton (along with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally), but also features Chris contributing to the song on […]
September 27, 2016
The main goal of any singer or songwriter is to create a song so catchy that it gets stuck in your head and won’t get out. That’s what Brandon Lancaster of LANco believes the guys achieved with their single “Long Live Tonight.” Brandon, who co-wrote the song, shares a songwriting tip that “When you’re writing […]
September 27, 2016
Chase Rice is very passionate about football, and can’t just sit back and watch a game. Chase says that as a former college player, that he watches football probably a little different than most people, “I’m sitting there watching a game, and I’m sitting there calling the plays that are going to happen before the […]
September 26, 2016
Last week the all-star epic music video “Forever Country” was released. The song is kicked off by Brad Paisley singing the opening lines of the John Denver classic “Country Roads,” followed by his friend Keith Urban. Brad says that it meant a lot to him as a native Mountaineer to kick the song off and […]
September 26, 2016
When the call went out for artists to participate in the all-star song “Forever Country,” Carrie Underwood was one of the country singers who said “yes.” Carrie thinks that’s this is one of the best parts of being a part of country music, because “I think that the cool thing about Country Music is it’s […]
September 26, 2016
When Miranda Lambert first heard about the “Forever Country” music collaboration, she was amazed at the undertaking, she admits that “it was hard to wrap my mind around you know?” With all she knew about the project…mixing 3 different songs (“Country Roads,” “On The Road Again,” and “I Will Always Love You”), plus having artists […]
September 26, 2016
Tyler Farr wrapped up his tour run with Brad Paisley, and while Tyler’s toured with other veteran country singers, he think he’ll take something special away from his time with Brad. Tyler says that Brad is “one of those guys who’s very wise when it comes to a show and thinks about things, definitely learned […]
September 26, 2016
Cam and Adam Weaver were married on Saturday, September 24th. In a People.com exclusive story, the wedding details are revealed, including the song that the couple shared their first danced to…a Miranda Lambert song. To find out the answer to that and more, check out People.com or just click right HERE
September 20, 2016
Tyler Farr has spent the summer on tour with Brad Paisley, and with just a couple of more shows left this weekend for fans to hear his song “Our Town,” Tyler started to reflect on what happened during the tour. According to Tyler while Brad and he have become good friends, it seems like there […]
September 20, 2016
Cam‘s usual social media catch-up session with her fans, known as Mayday Mondays, is going to be interrupted for a while, because Cam is off to her wedding and honeymoon! This past Monday, Cam opened her Facebook Live chat by catching up with fans and telling them about the end of the Somewhere On A […]
September 20, 2016
Country music is known for it’s story songs–and Kane Brown loves it! Kane says that he loves telling stories through his music, like his current single “Thunder In The Rain.” Kane shared one of his all time favorite country story songs…Craig Morgan‘s “Almost Home,” to which Kane says “that is an actual story, you could […]
September 19, 2016
Music evolves a lot, from the time it’s written to the time you hear it on the radio. It happens to each song, and every artist…even Carrie Underwood. Carrie will tell you, whether she wrote the song herself, or was handed a demo of a song, it can change…like her latest hit “Dirty Laundry.” Carrie […]
September 19, 2016
Old Dominion has had a knack for turning out songs from their first album, Meat and Candy, that have meant something special to their fans. First, “Breakup With Him,” then “Snapback,” and now “Song For Another Time.” Brad from Old Dominion admits that as a songwriter, sometimes you get caught up in one song coming […]
September 19, 2016
You want to get to know Chase Rice? Listen to his new song “Everybody We Know Does.” Chase says that the coolest part about his new song is, that it describes a life he’s lived when he grew up in Florida, and North Carolina. Plus, it extends to his life now on his farm in […]
September 13, 2016
Kenny Chesney and P!nk have been setting the radio on fire with their smash-hit song “Setting The World On Fire.” While everyone has their own favorite part of the song, Kenny shared his. Turns out that Kenny’s favorite line in the song is “Do you think will live forever, as we killed another beer” because […]
September 13, 2016
Cam continued her Mayday Mondays this week, this is where Cam interacts with her fans during a Facebook Live chat on her Facebook page. Along with updating fans about what’s going on with her, Cam also answers questions, like one that was sent in this week to her, asking what inspires her lyrics. Cam admitted […]
September 13, 2016
This weekend Chase Rice is headed to a town he can never forget…Chicago. Chase will perform the pre-race concert for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400, the first race in the Chase (no pun intended) for The NASCAR Sprint Cup on this Sunday, September 18th. Chase Rice remembers Chicago for 2 special reasons…first, it’s where […]
September 13, 2016
Music creates a special bond between the ones creating it, and the ones who love listening to it. That’s why singers and bands have some of the most dedicated and loyal fanbases of any kind of entertainer. Brandon, lead singer of LANco, can attest to that…but he says that it goes both ways. When he […]
September 12, 2016
When Carrie Underwood said her album Storyteller was full of hit songs–she wasn’t kidding! The first three singles (“Smoke Break,” “Heartbeat,” and “Church Bells”) all went to number-one, and now the fourth song “Dirty Laundry” is looking to take country radio by storm too! Carrie admits that it was love at first listen when it […]
September 12, 2016
Kenny Chesney just wrapped his 2016 show schedule, but before he’s even had time to rest, a major performance for 2017 was just announced! Kenny’s heading to the Tortuga Music Festival! More details will be shared in the coming weeks, but according to the Tortuga Facebook page Kenny will the headliner. The Tortuga Music Festival […]
September 12, 2016
Three decades ago, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt made musical history with the release of the Grammy-winning Trio album. The success and reach of the album was so strong that it inspired a 1999 follow-up, Trio II. Now there’s one more release from these iconic female superstars, The Complete Trio Collection. Last week the […]
September 12, 2016
Jake Owen is having a blast on the road, and when it looks like he’s having a constant party on stage, and hanging out with fans, Jake admits that it’s a lot of work to have that much fun. Jake says that “it’s a business, and in order to have a successful business, it all […]
September 7, 2016
After taking a break from the summer leg of her Storyteller tour, Carrie Underwood is all revved up and ready to go. Carrie got to spend time at home with husband Mike Fisher, and their new son Isaiah on a much needed “Smoke Break.” After knocking out some “Dirty Laundry” Carrie is all rested up, […]
September 7, 2016
Chris Young is set to release his very first full length collection of holiday music next month. The album, called It Must Be Christmas, is set to be released October 14th. Chris couldn’t be happier. He is a huge fan of the Christmas season, and is very excited to have his own Christmas album out, and […]
September 7, 2016
It was a week ago that Cam had the opportunity to announce the finalist for this year’s CMA Awards with Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley on Good Morning America from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Not only did she announce names, but she heard her name announced as well in the categories of […]
September 7, 2016
Maren Morris is going from having musical heroes, to being a musical hero. The rising star released her album HERO earlier this summer, and is already making her mark with the first 2 hit singles off the project…her top 10 song “My Church,” and the follow-up single “80s Mercedes,” which is climbing the charts right […]
September 6, 2016
Congrats to Jake Owen who scores his 6th number-one song with “American Country Love Song”–which is the first single from his album American Love. Double good news for Jake, not only has the song topped the music charts, but it’s has also been certified Gold! Jake Owen thinks that “American Country Love Song” best […]
September 6, 2016
Kenny Chesney wrapped up his Spread The Love tour, but he’s got one last major show this year coming up on Friday in Bristol, Tennessee at the legendary Bristol Motor Speedway. Kenny says that the thing that gets him excited to play shows, whether it’s his own tour, and shows like the one on Friday, […]
September 6, 2016
As we move from summer to fall, there’s still a bunch of great fairs and festivals happening with the opportunity to see your favorite music acts. Although with a lot of those performances happening outside, artists are looking forward to the cooler temperatures. LANco‘s lead singer Brandon Lancaster is one of those singers. While he […]
September 1, 2016
Carrie Underwood kicked off the fall leg of The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round Wednesday night in Anchorage, Alaska–and she did it as a CMA nominee! Carrie is up for Female Vocalist Of The Year, Musical Event Of The Year with Keith Urban for their song “The Fighter,” Album Of The Year (Storyteller), and […]
August 31, 2016
The CMA Awards announced the list of their final nominees Wednesday morning, live from Nashville… and congrats goes out to the leading female nominee Maren Morris, who racks up 5 nominations in the categories of Female Vocalist Of The Year, Album Of The Year (HERO), Single Of The Year (“My Church”), Song Of The Year […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Chris Young and Cassadee Pope on their CMA Award nomination for Music Event Of The Year for their number-one song, “Think Of You.” Not only did the pair of singers take the song to the top of the charts, but they sang it all summer long as Cassadee opened for Chris on tour. […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Old Dominion on their two CMA Award nominations! When the nominees for this year’s show were announced, Old Dominion was mentioned in the Vocal Group Of The Year, and New Artist categories. hat led to a very early wake up call for the guys, who are in Alaska right now! As they were […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Maren Morris, who racks up 5 CMA Award nominations in the categories of Female Vocalist Of The Year, Album Of The Year (HERO), Single Of The Year (“My Church”), Song Of The Year (“My Church”), and New Artist. Maren Morris talks about her song “My Church” (:35) “My song ‘My Church’ has, […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Carrie Underwood, who will not only have co-hosting duties with Brad Paisley for the 9th consecutive year at the CMA Awards in November, but she’ll be a multiple nominee, as she is up for Female Vocalist Of The Year, Musical Event Of The Year with Keith Urban for their song “The Fighter,” Album Of […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Cam, who was on hand to help announce the nominations also heard her name in a couple of categories, including Song Of The Year (“Burning House”), and Video Of The Year (“Burning House”). Cam says that “Burning House” is an emotional song for her to sing. (:41) “This song is definitely one […]
August 31, 2016
Congrats to Miranda Lambert for her CMA Award nomination in the Female Vocalist Of The Year category. The CMA Awards will be celebrating their 50th year, when the show airs on ABC on Wednesday, November 2nd, live from Nashville, Tennessee. Miranda Lambert says that life experience makes you a better artist. (:22) “I think […]
August 30, 2016
Carrie Underwood is known for her songs that portray women who don’t shy away from getting revenge when they’ve been wronged. “Dirty Laundry” is the newest addition to that list. Once again Carrie sings about a woman who is fed up and takes things into her own hands, but Carrie does say that while it’s […]
August 30, 2016
Carrie Underwood, will launch the fall leg of The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round tomorrow night in Anchorage, Alaska. This is the biggest tour of her career, and people are noticing–Billboard ranked Carrie’s tour the #1 country tour for the first half of 2016. Carrie’s working hard as the tour kicks off in […]
August 30, 2016
Dolly Parton has a worldwide number-one album to celebrate this week. The superstar’s new release Pure & Simple debuts at number-one not only in the U.S., but, also on the national country charts in Canada, U.K. and Australia. Dolly’s 43rd studio recording marks the first time Dolly has topped Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in […]
August 30, 2016
The time has come that millions of people have been waiting for–the kick-off to the college football season! This weekend fans will pack stadiums, and huddle around TVs to watch their favorite teams. One of those college football fans that has been waiting is Chase Rice, and he says that he actually has two college […]
August 30, 2016
In case you missed it this morning, Chase Rice performed his new single “Everybody We Know Does” on NBC’s Today Show, and you can see it by clicking HERE
August 30, 2016
In the spirit of Labor Day Weekend coming up at the end of the week, Tyler Farr recalls the first job that trained him for his career in music that would see him rack up number-ones songs like “Redneck Crazy,” “Whiskey In My Water,” and “A Guy Walks Into A Bar.” Tyler Farr shares […]
August 30, 2016
In recognition of Labor Day weekend, these stars send their very best wishes. LANco Brandon: “Hey, what’s up?” Tripp, Jared, Brandon, Eric, Chandler: “We’re LANco.” Brandon: “…wishing you a happy Labor Day weekend.” Maren Morris “Hi, this is Maren Morris, wishing you a happy Labor Day weekend.” Kenny Chesney “Hey everybody, this is Kenny Chesney, […]
August 29, 2016
Football fans can expect Carrie Underwood to kick-off the Sunday Night Football festivites on NBC again this year…but there is a slight change, Carrie will be singing a new tune! “Oh, Sunday Night,” is the new opening theme for primetime television’s No. 1 program, NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and you can check it out right […]
August 28, 2016
And that’s a wrap! Kenny Chesney ended his Spread The Love tour this weekend in Foxboro, Massachusetts with back to back shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Kenny is always blown away by his fans reaction to his shows, but it seems that the Gillette stadium crowds took things to a new level. Kenny shares […]
August 24, 2016
This will be a bittersweet weekend for Miranda Lambert. This Friday and Saturday she’ll be playing at Gillette Stadium, in what is sure to be two very memorable nights–but, this is the last stop for the Spread The Love tour. Miranda has had a great time with Kenny Chesney all summer long. She says that […]
August 24, 2016
Jake Owen will be celebrating his birthday this Sunday, August 28th!
August 24, 2016
Maren Morris believes there’s actually a connection between her current hit single and her top-10 song “My Church.” Maren jokes that the party feel of “80s Mercedes” is the “Saturday night version of what Sunday morning was for ‘My Church.’” Maren Morris describes the similarities between her new single “80s Mercedes” and her top-10 […]
August 24, 2016
Kane Brown is out on his first major tour opening for Florida Georgia Line on the Dig Your Roots tour, and while there’s many things to get used to in this new touring lifestyle, the one thing that is agreeing with Kane the most, is the sleeping arrangements. Kane is having no problem at all […]
August 23, 2016
Carrie Underwood‘s brand new single is at country radio now! “Dirty Laundry” is the fourth song off her Storyteller album–after the first three singles all went to number-one. (“Smoke Break,” “Heartbeat,” and “Church Bells.”) Carrie describes the song as starting out as “a take on a cheater in a familiar way,” but then the song […]
August 23, 2016
Jake Owen fans are not only excited to see him lately–but they want to see his van too, also known as The Love Bus. The Love Bus is the VW Van that Jake bought earlier this year, and then took a well documented road trip in from Nashville, Tennessee to Key West, Florida. Along with […]
August 23, 2016
Cam is at that stage in her career, where’s it’s getting harder to stay anonymous. She’s been on a couple of major tours with Brad Paisley, and Dierks Bentley, she made a big appearance at an Eric Church show recently–plus she’s been on TV, her videos…and to top it all off, she holds Facebook live […]
August 23, 2016
To make it in the music industry you have to have a special drive, and a commitment to staying the course even when the odds are against you, and people all round you doubt you can do it. That ability to stand up for himself was instilled very early in Chase Rice. Chase recalls seeing […]
August 22, 2016
Kenny Chesney once again will continue his tradition of ending his tour in New England. The Spread The Love tour wraps up with back to back shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro this Friday and Saturday. Kenny gives everything he has to the fans while on tour, and when things get rough, he says that […]
August 22, 2016
Dolly Parton released her 43rd studio album called Pure & Simple last week. Dolly is just adding another page to her storied career that has inspired countless artist, both male and female. The country music icon admits that when she was starting out, she had no idea that her career would lead to this, but […]
August 22, 2016
Cam has been confirmed as guest speaker and performer for TED Talks. On January 21, 2107, she will appear before a live audience in Reno, Nevada for the TEDxUniversityofNevada conference. “I’ve been watching TED Talks for years,” Cam responds, “And, I’ve applied the shared ideas to my life countless times. It’s honestly some of the […]
August 22, 2016
LANco has been hard at work this summer playing everywhere they can–and it’s been paying off for the guys. With “Long Live Tonight” on the radio, and playing a lot of fairs and festivals, LANco’s lead singer Brandon Lancaster says that the guys are seeing the fans react more and more to the song. In […]
August 22, 2016
Old Dominion, a road-built band who has performed more than 200 dates over the last calendar year, surprised fans this morning with the announcement of 30+ new shows coast-to-coast on their fall Meat and Candy Tour with special guest Steve Moakler. Fifteen of the 2016 dates will be billed as the Stagecoach Spotlight: Old Dominion Meat and […]
August 19, 2016
Dolly Parton‘s brand new album Pure & Simple (the 43rd studio album of her legendary career) has a very interesting creation story. It started with Dolly planning a tour, and it was a tour that was more about getting back to the basics than amping things up, so with the idea of a pure and […]
August 19, 2016
Dolly Parton talks about the songs on her album Pure & Simple. “Pure and Simple” “‘Pure and Simple’ is a song about love that is comfortable, easy, precious, and I guess just comfortable–and ain’t that the kind of love that we like to have? Well…we need a little passion now and then…but it’s better […]
August 18, 2016
The term living legend is saved for a rare few–but it completely applies to Dolly Parton. The country music legend is about to release her 43rd studio album on Friday August 19th. Pure & Simple is the latest album from Dolly that adds to her career that has inspired countless artists. Dolly is always asked […]
August 18, 2016
Miranda Lambert has been having a blast being out on the road with the Brothers Osborne and Kip Moore on her Keeper Of The Flame tour. But Miranda does laughingly admit that one of her favorite moments comes at the expense of John Osborne…”You know I love the most…is that, you know we do an […]
August 18, 2016
Chase Rice continues to hit the stage singing his latest single at fairs and festivals before his headlining his own tour next month. The Every We Know Does tour–which shares it’s name with Chase’s latest single–kicks off in September, and he knows what two words he wants to hear attached to every date he plays…”Sold […]
August 18, 2016
At an event in Nashville, Chris Young recently celebrated the success of his song “Think Of You,” along with his duet partner Cassadee Pope, and his two co-writers of the song, Josh Hoge and Corey Crowder. The foursome gathered to answer some questions, which included–what makes the writing trio of Chris, Josh and Corey so […]
August 18, 2016
Maren Morris and Alicia Keys will be appearing on CMT Crossroads. The two singers will tape the episode in Nashville, with it airing Friday, December 2 at 10pm ET/PT.
August 16, 2016
Kenny Chesney is getting ready to wind down his Spread The Love tour with only a handful of dates left for this year. Kenny realizes that he only makes it through the grueling schedule of summer touring thanks to his band and crew–which he has referred to as his “road family.” Kenny admits that they […]
August 16, 2016
The third single from Old Dominion‘s album Meat and Candy is climbing the charts, but the guys knew from the first time they played it, that “Song For Another Time” was going to be a fan favorite. Trevor, from Old Dominion, recalls that the first time they played it for a crowd, they hadn’t even […]
August 16, 2016
Cam takes extra time each week to sit down and reach out to her fans–she calls it “Mayday Mondays.” Cam will use Facebook live to connect with fans–and this week from the back of her tour bus she recalled one of the best moments of her life…that just happened last week! Cam was in Colorado, […]
August 15, 2016
Jake Owen headed to Detroit this past weekend to join Kenny Chesney on the road for one the Spread The Love tour stops. Jake admits that, with not only Kenny but with “Miranda Lambert, and Old Dominion being there as well is a pretty good lineup, so we had a good time.” Jake Owen […]
August 15, 2016
Maren Morris doesn’t own a 80s Mercedes yet, but she does hope that “Maybe in the future I’ll have one, just like fun weekend car.” Even without owning one, that didn’t stop her from writing her latest single with using the classic car as inspiration. Maren shares that “the title fell out of a conversation, […]
August 15, 2016
With appearances at all kinds of Music Festivals and Fairs this summer–including a spot at Lollapalooza–LANco and their super infectious summer anthem “Long Live Tonight” are gaining fans all over the place…including people who don’t like “Country Music.” We all know those kinds of people who say “oh, yeah–I like that song but I don’t […]
August 10, 2016
Kenny Chesney remembers the exact moment he thought that having Miranda Lambert out on tour with him would be a great idea. Kenny recalls “Last summer when we played Soldier Field in Chicago, Miranda did that show with us and that was the only show she did with us and I brought her out to […]
August 10, 2016
If you have seen Old Dominion‘s music video for their brand new single “Song For Another Time” you have also kind of seen the history of the band. The video contains old pictures and footage of the guys from their early days of making music. Old Dominion’s lead singer Matthew admits that when he watches […]
August 9, 2016
Jake Owen’s fifth studio album, American Love, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and at No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Plus, the debut single, “American Country Love Song,” is currently at number-6, and climbing! Jake attributes the success of American Love to the nostalgic themes in his music. […]
August 9, 2016
Chase Rice is getting out this summer playing his brand new single “Everybody We Know Does” for his fans–and it turns out that his fans are everywhere! Chase remembers starting out in the only area he knew–the Southeast, but as he’s toured more and more he’s discovered that he has fans that know his music […]
August 9, 2016
Cam is one of those artists that loves interacting with her fans on social media. In fact, she holds a question and answer session each week with her fans on Facebook that Cam has dubbed Mayday Mondays. Cam loves having the opportunity to get in touch with her fans in such a personal way. She […]
August 8, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s brand new smash hit song “Setting The World On Fire” can trace it’s origin to California, and a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway to meet with his duet partner on the track. Kenny recalls that last fall, while spending time on the West Coast, and working on the song–he drove down to […]
August 8, 2016
It’s the summer blockbuster season for movies, with big action, big laughs and major drama on the silver screen–it’s a great time to head to the local cinema! And music stars are no different from you, they like to head the movie theater and take in a flick too…like Brandon from LANco. He admits that […]
August 8, 2016
Last night at Brad Paisley’s concert in St. Louis his attention was drawn to a couple holding up a hand-made poster that was pink on one side and blue on the other – asking him to reveal the gender of their baby. Brad invited the couple on stage and they handed him a sealed envelope […]
August 8, 2016
Maren Morris recently released her music video for “80 Mercedes”–the second one in her career. Maren admits that when it comes to making music videos she realizes that it taps into a creative side that she never knew she had! Starting with the video for her first single “My Church,” and now “80s Mercedes,” Maren […]
August 8, 2016
As a song writer inspiration for titles came come from anywhere. Kane Brown knows this–that’s why he’s always making notes in his iPhone of things that catch his eye. That happened early this year when he was flipping through a magazine and saw the words “thunder in the rain.” He saved that title until he […]
August 3, 2016
Miranda Lambert will be joining the Spread The Love tour once again this weekend in Santa Clara, California. Miranda has had a blast being on tour with Kenny Chesney this summer. She says that the environment Kenny creates on tour is “so welcoming, and homey” and that “every artist knows that going out with Kenny […]
August 3, 2016
Chase Rice is out this summer playing show after show which will roll into his Everybody We Know Does tour this fall. When playing those shows Chase gets a chance to connect with some of his fans that have been following him right from the beginning. Chase says that he’s “seen a lot of these […]
August 2, 2016
Jake Owen‘s new album, American Love, not only marks his 5th full album release, but it also marks 10 years with his record label. In looking back over that time Jake says one thing he’s learned along the way is “patience.” He also reflects on that fact that life doesn’t stop when you’re making music, […]
August 2, 2016
Maren Morris has exploded on the music scene since she arrived in Nashville. While there has been some adjustments to her new life, there weren’t as many because of her experience back in her home state of Texas–where everything is bigger…including the music scene! Maren spent ten years in the Texas music scene before heading […]
August 2, 2016
2016 has been a big year of change for Kane Brown–but he’s taking it all in stride. This year has already included Kane signing his record deal, watching his song “Used To Love You Sober” go Gold, heading out on tour opening for Florida-Georgia Line, and now his brand new single “Thunder In The Rain” […]
August 1, 2016
Kenny Chesney unleashed his latest song late last week–and in just a short amount of time “Setting The World On Fire” has become a fan favorite with it jumping up to be one of the best selling songs online this weekend! One of the great things about the song, is Kenny collaborating with P!nk. Kenny, […]
August 1, 2016
Old Dominion is becoming known for not only all the great music on their album Meat and Candy, but for the great videos for the singles off that album. They kicked if off in a big way with a Back To The Future themed video for their number-one song “Break Up With Him,” follow-up by […]
August 1, 2016
If you went to this year’s CMA Music Festival, you can relive the fun this Wednesday night when ABC airs CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. If you didn’t make it to Nashville this year–you still get to see all the great performances, including Chris Young singing his number-one song “Think Of You” with […]
August 1, 2016
Brandon from LANco says that the band’s songs are rooted in country music, but achieve their own sound. All the guys in LANco bring their own musical influences into the creative mix, but they don’t try to mimic the music they love, they create a new sound which adds a new layer to the story […]
August 1, 2016
Make sure to check out ABC’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock this Wednesday, Aug. 3 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). The three-hour long music special will let you see some of the best performances from this past June’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville. You can be sure to see Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood, plus Chris […]
July 29, 2016
Jake Owen‘s new album American Love is available now! Jake worked on this album in Nashville, but he also recorded music while he was out on the road performing. The liners notes credit backstage dressing in Washington state, California, and Pennsylvania–along with his tour bus as recording places for some of the songs on American […]
July 29, 2016
Jake Owen talks about the songs on his album American Love. “American Love” “’American Love’ is a song that just has a funky flair to it, it’s got a funky feel with a lyric that is very relatable to anybody that’s ever been in young love. I think young love is very synonymous with […]
July 28, 2016
Kenny Chesney has just released a brand new song,”Setting The World On Fire,” which is the second single from his upcoming album Cosmic Hallelujah. Kenny’s turning things up a notch too, as he’s joined on his new song by award-winning superstar singer P!nk! Kenny Chesney talks about his new song “Setting The World On […]
July 27, 2016
American Love, the brand new album from Jake Owen, featuring the top-10 hit “American Country Love Song” arrives in stores and online this Friday! A lot happened in Jake’s life during the making of this album. Jake admits that a lot more life events have happened over the last 5 years of his career, than […]
July 27, 2016
Maren Morris‘ new single “80s Mercedes” captures a spirit that she feels when she’s taking a road trip. Maren says that a lot of her songs have a road trip feel, because a lot of her song inspiration comes from when she’s in a car. Maren says that when she’s in her car “I’m just […]
July 27, 2016
Lollapalooza 25 kicks off on Thursday in Chicago’s historic Grant Park–and on Sunday, LANco will be taking the stage singing their brand new single “Long Live Tonight!” The guys will be in Grant Park on the last day of the music festival–and they still can’t believe they’re going to be a part of it. Brandon, […]
July 26, 2016
This summer has been hot! But that hasn’t stop performers from performing. Chris Young is one of those singers who has had indoor and outdoor shows–and both have been hot! Plenty of humid Saturday nights while he’s singing his latest single “Sober Saturday Night.” So, what’s the secret to trying to stay hydrated during his […]
July 26, 2016
Having a passion for music is one thing–but deciding to make that your living, is completely something else. Sometimes when trying to make that decision, a singer will seek advice…and that’s just what Cam did. Before she became a country singer with an album, a number-one song, and opening for Dierks Bentley, Cam was working […]
July 26, 2016
When Chase Rice moved to Nashville, his first goal was to be a songwriter. He knew that the history of country music was not only built upon great singers, but it was also built on the men and women who wrote all those iconic songs that make up country music history. When he heard the […]
July 25, 2016
Jake Owen‘s new album American Love arrives in stores and online this Friday, July 29th. Jake admits that in the end he can look back and remember the fun times he had making it, but he is also aware there were some not-so-fun times as well. The making of American Love coincided with a pretty […]
July 25, 2016
Miranda Lambert is out on the road with her Keeper of the Flame tour singing her brand new song “Vice” for all of her fans. This week she’s heading to one of favorite towns, Chicago. This Friday, Miranda will playing the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in the Windy City. Miranda thinks “it’s always a great place […]
July 25, 2016
Brandon, lead singer of LANco, says that being on stage in front of a crowd is very comfortable for the band, because he admits that “everything with us started live.” The guys in LANco are having a blast playing their brand new single “Long Live Tonight” in front of crowds at fairs and festivals all […]
July 21, 2016
Brandon Lancaster, from LANco, says that the band has worked really hard creating music, working on an album, building a fanbase…but now that their single “Long Live Tonight” is at radio, everything seems more real now. Brandon admits it’s a totally different experience when “friends, or family start texting you and calling you, and saying […]
July 20, 2016
Chase Rice admits that when you’re making music, after a while it’s hard to listen to the song because you’ve heard it so many times in a row that it all starts to blend together. That’s why he likes to get out in front of a crowd with his songs. When Chase plays his songs, […]
July 20, 2016
One of the things artists have to think about when recording music is…they can do this in the studio, but can they also do this live in concert. Maren Morris knows the feeling. While she’s been making music on her own for years, she released her first album, Hero, last month. Through the process of […]
July 20, 2016
Kane Brown is out on his first major tour opening up for Florida Georgia Line–and he’s having a blast. Kane says the tour is filled with great guys, like Brian and Tyler from FGL, Cole Swindell and Cadillac Three–he couldn’t think of a better tour to be on! Fans can see Kane in the opening […]
July 19, 2016
For Jake Owen, the themes of his current single “American Country Love Song” harken back to songs he loves from Kenny Chesney, John Cougar Mellencamp and Brooks & Dunn. Jake says that those songs “just explain the feeling that we all have living in this beautiful country.” And that’s what he was going for with […]
July 19, 2016
The end is in sight! There’s just over a month left on the the Spread The Love tour, and Kenny Chesney might be making some plans for his upcoming time off. Perhaps Kenny will head where there’s some big waves so he can continue to practice a skill he picked up last summer on his […]
July 19, 2016
Cam takes extra time each week to sit down and reach out to her fans–she calls it “Mayday Mondays.” Cam will use Facebook live to connect with fans right there in the moment, plus she’ll go through comments, emails and tweets to answer questions fans may have. This week she answered a fan’s question about […]
July 18, 2016
Miranda Lambert has a brand new song at country radio today! It’s called “Vice.” Miranda Lambert talks about her new song “Vice” (:32) “I just hope that everybody that hears it can kinda feel like they’re not on an island. That we all have things in our life that aren’t necessary pleasant to talk […]
July 14, 2016
Miranda Lambert is really excited to be on the road with her Keeper Of The Fame tour. She’s having a great time touring all around this country, plus she loves that she gets to bring Kip Moore and The Brothers Osborne out on tour with her. Miranda Lambert gives an update on how the […]
July 14, 2016
The video for Chris Young‘s new hit song “Sober Saturday Night” is out now–and to say that it’s a powerful video is an understatement. While many people have listened to, and loved the song from Chris–the video’s story line adds a new twist that probably many fans of the song didn’t see coming. If you […]
July 14, 2016
Jake Owen loves his Love Bus–and he wants you to sign it. The Love Bus is the VW Van that Jake bought earlier this year, and then took a well documented road trip from Nashville, Tennessee to Key West, Florida–along with chronicling it on social media, the trip was also featured in the video for […]
July 14, 2016
If you see Chase Rice wearing a hat or a shirt with the letters “HDEU”—you should know that it has a special meaning for him. “HDEU” is the acronym for Chase’s own personal motto “Head Down, Eyes Up.” He used that saying to get through hard times in his life, and the philosophy behind the […]
July 14, 2016
Writing songs is an interesting talent to have, because there’s no one way to do it. Even for some writers, every time they write a song, the experience is different. That’s the case for Kane Brown. Kane, who co-wrote his latest song “Thunder in the Rain,” says that sometimes it’s the title that inspires a […]
July 12, 2016
Kenny Chesney spends so much time on tour, that the crew he travels all over this country with is just as close to him as his real family so he refers to them as his road family. Not only for this one summer on the Spread The Love tour, but a lot of them have […]
July 12, 2016
Chase Rice recently announced his fifth headlining tour, the Everybody We Know Does tour–which takes it’s name from Chase’s recently release single “Everybody We Know Does.” The tour launches in New Haven, Connecticut on September 8–but tickets for some dates go on sale as soon as this Friday July 15th. For more information or to […]
July 12, 2016
Cam loves to interact with her fans–and with social media sites like Facebook, Cam can hop on, and talk to her fans directly, and answer any questions that they might have. Recently Cam took to Facebook Live to answer a fan’s question of who inspires her…and you might be surprised at some of her answers! […]
July 12, 2016
Kane Brown has been spending the summer opening for FGL on the Dig Your Roots tour, but even with all those people he performs in front of in concert, he’s still more recognized because of his exposure on social media–and that’s OK with Kane. Kane Brown talks about being recognized in public. (:10) “I […]
July 11, 2016
Jake Owen‘s 5th full length studio album called American Love arrives in stores at the end of the month on July 29th. Jake thinks that the first single off the project, “American Country Love Song” is a great introduction to American Love and “represents the album the best.” Jake Owen thinks that “American Country […]
July 11, 2016
Before it was shortened to LANco, the name of the band was Lancaster and Company–taking the last name of the band’s founder and lead singer Brandon Lancaster. But as Brandon says, it turns out that the CO is the most important part of the dynamic of what they are doing. Brandon appreciates that he has […]
July 11, 2016
Chase Rice is very excited about his new song “Everybody We Know Does”–and one of the exciting elements is that he’s giving songwriters Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning their first single. This means a lot to Chase who remembers when he came to Nashville to be a songwriter, and the feeling he had when not […]
July 6, 2016
Kenny Chesney has been spending the summer so far traveling all over the country with his Spread The Love tour–and most of the stops have been open aired venues. Kenny loves performing “outside” and in fact, he thinks that his fans connect better with him at outside venues, which in turn creates a better connection […]
July 6, 2016
Chase Rice is known as a songwriter, but he can also see a diamond in the rough when he’s pitched a song. Chase is working on his follow-up album to Ignite the Night, and he’s getting sent all kind of songs–including the one he picked to be his new single, “Everybody We Know Does.” Chase […]
July 6, 2016
Kane Brown is out on the road covering the country with FGL on their Dig Your Roots tour. While on tour, there’s a lot of time spent on a bus traveling from concert to concert, so it’s important to have the bus stocked with entertainment for the trips. You can only watch so much TV, […]
July 5, 2016
Chris Young fans will have an extra gift in their stockings hung with care this year–a Chris Young Christmas album. While he’s climbing the charts with the very un-christmasy “Sober Saturday Night,” Chris revealed that he’s in the studio working on an album with music from his favorite time of the year. He didn’t give […]
July 5, 2016
Maren Morris has had many “firsts” in 2016–her first major album release, Hero, on which you can find her first top 10 hit “My Church” and her current single “80s Mercedes.” Her first national TV appearances, on The Tonight Show, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. She’s topped many music polls as a rising […]
July 5, 2016
In case you were wondering where the band LANco got its name…you don’t have to go much further than the band’s lead singer Brandon Lancaster. Brandon explains how the band’s original name got shortened to the current form by friends. LANco will be a name everyone wants to know soon, as their debut song “Long […]
July 5, 2016
This past Sunday on CBS News Sunday Morning Maren Morris was featured in a piece called “Introducing country star Maren Morris”– if you’d like to see it…click HERE
June 30, 2016
Proud West Virginian Brad Paisley is making sure his home state is getting support in its time of need. Yesterday Brad announced his GoFundMe page to help the victims of the floods in West Virginia, and got it rolling with a hundred thousand dollar donation. Today Brad is releasing a PSA to help bring more […]
June 29, 2016
Brad Paisley‘s home state of West Virginia has been hit hard by devastating floods this month, and on Wednesday afternoon, Brad took to Facebook to try and help. After performing an acoustic version of John Denver‘s classic “Country Roads” while wearing a West Virginia shirt, the state’s native born son announced he was launching a […]
June 29, 2016
LANco made a splash in New York City on Tuesday as the guys had the music video for their debut song “Long Live Tonight” premiere on the jumbo-tron in Times Square. Along with the members of the band Brandon, Jared, Tripp, Chandler, and Eric–there was another very important member of Team LANco present in the […]
June 29, 2016
Chase Rice has a new song out called “Everybody We Know Does”–and he thinks from the reaction of the first time he played it in front of a crowd, it could be a big it. Chase says that even on the first day the song became available to fans, he performed it and by the […]
June 29, 2016
This weekend in Pittsburgh, PA, the Spread The Love tour rolls into town–and Kenny Chesney plans to bring his all to the fans in Heinz Field. This is another one of those stops though where Kenny Chesney and Old Dominion (who have been opening for Kenny on all the Spread The Love tour dates) are […]
June 29, 2016
The guys in Old Dominion might have a unique sound to their songs, but it’s not something they intentionally set out to do. The band has many influences from all different kinds of genres, but their goal is to make music that excites them. Matthew from Old Dominion believes that “as long as we keep […]
June 28, 2016
Chris Young knew he wanted to have someone appear with him on his song “Sober Saturday Night”–he wanted someone who could do what Vince Gill does, so Chris thought–why not just ask Vince? Well, he did, and Vince said yes! Chris fully admits though “the thing with asking Vince Gill to be a part of […]
June 28, 2016
Maren Morris‘ new song “80s Mercedes” is the follow-up to her top-10 debut single “My Church”–both of which can be found on her album HERO. Maren thinks that “80s Mercedes” will appeal to everyone…not just 90’s babies. Maren Morris talks about her new single “80s Mercedes” (:43) “Even non 90’s babies have told me […]
June 24, 2016
Kenny Chesney recalls Independence Day celebrations from his youth. (:27) “You know what? I was usually playin’ little-league baseball on the Fourth of July. You know, I was big into sports, and the summertime in east Tennessee consisted of playin’ baseball, and that’s what I did on the Fourth of July. And they had a big […]
June 22, 2016
Old Dominion‘s new single “Song For Another Time” was almost a song for another artist. Matthew, lead singer for Old Dominion, says that not only did the guys write it after they thought they were done with their album Meat and Candy, but they even pitched it to other artists. But the more they thought […]
June 22, 2016
Maren Morris is on her first major tour–and she’s loving it! Keith Urban‘s ripCORD World Tour launched earlier this month–just about the same time as Maren’s debut album, HERO, came out. Maren says she’s been having a great time playing to packed venues. Fans are getting there early to hear Maren sing her top ten […]
June 21, 2016
Kenny Chesney has been showing up and giving his all on each stop during the Spread The Love tour–but now he’s making a promise to turn things up even more for one particular city–Philadelphia. Kenny recalls that last time he played Philly, he wasn’t feeling so good, and now he feels like he owes it […]
June 21, 2016
Life out on the road can be a tough grind for musicians. So, when they get off from touring, and have a day free to themselves, what’s the one thing they want to do…well, if you’re Brandon Lancaster, the lead singer of LANco, you want to do laundry, and binge on some Netflix shows. Brandon […]
June 20, 2016
Chris Young has had the opportunity to work with a bunch of legendary artists so far in his career. He’s been on tour with George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Blake Shelton to mention just a few, but who is the one artist Chris has yet to hit the road with that he really wants to…Kenny […]
June 20, 2016
Cam is having a blast being out on the road with Dierks Bentley and the Somewhere On A Beach tour. Cam thinks coming out to the show is the perfect way to spend a summer evening–and it’s even better because “Dierks does a great job of bringing together the best kind of people that are […]
June 15, 2016
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th, and we’re celebrating the occasion with these stories and recollections about dads and fatherhood. Jake Owen talks about the special relationship between fathers and daughters. (:14) “A dad to a girl is a role model, and it’s someone that she can count on and stand behind, and it’s […]
June 15, 2016
Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday, June 19th, and we’re celebrating Dad with warm wishes from some of country’s favorite stars! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishin’ all the dads out there a happy Father’s Day. Hey, that’s me!” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing all the dads out there […]
June 14, 2016
Kenny Chesney is opening things up on the Spread The Love tour. Kenny is playing a lot of open air venues–and he thinks the shows are better for it. Kenny, admits that he loves being out side, and he thinks his fans like it too. Plus, Kenny believes the sound of his music travels better […]
June 14, 2016
Maren Morris is having a busy couple of weeks. She’s out promoting her brand new number-one album HERO, she’s on tour with Keith Urban, plus she’s getting ready to launch her single “80s Mercedes”–but she still has plenty of time to reach out to her dear ole dad for Father’s Day this week. Maren is […]
June 14, 2016
This weekend Kenny Chesney and his Spread The Love tour is heading to Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Miller Park is home to the major league baseball team, The Brewers, and it’s also home to one of Kenny’s favorite shows he’s played…ever. That’s right. After the hundreds and hundreds of performances, his show there in […]
June 14, 2016
This has been an amazing year for the band LANco. The guys have been playing shows all over, their debut single “Long Live Tonight” is headed to radio, and their getting to live out their musical dreams. As we’re at the half way point in the year, we asked LANco lead singer Brandon to pick […]
June 13, 2016
Congrats to Maren Morris, her album HERO is the number-one album in country music, and top-5 in all genres. This has been a very personal project for Maren that she is now more than happy to share with her fans. Maren admits some of the best parts of having her music out, is that she […]
June 13, 2016
Chris Young‘s brand new single “Sober Saturday Night” features Vince Gill on background vocals and guitar–a guitar sound that Vince came up with for the song. Chris recalls going to Vince’s house so they could work on “Sober Saturday Night,” and when Vince had a suggestion about how the guitar should sound on the track…sitting […]
June 13, 2016
Cam, who sings a song called “Mayday,” recalls a time when she was young, and she actually had to call “Mayday” for help. Cam remembers climbing too far up into a tree in the backyard of her childhood home, and her Dad coming to the rescue with a helpful lesson that she still uses to […]
June 9, 2016
Wednesday Night at the CMT Music Awards, Carrie Underwood heard her name announced twice–as winner in the categories of Female Video Of The Year (for “Smoke Break”), and CMT Performance Of The Year (for performing “Smoke Break” on CMT Instant Jam). Congrats to Carrie on her two wins! Carrie Underwood accepts the CMT Music […]
June 8, 2016
Maren Morris is getting her fill of music festivals this week. Not only is she playing at CMA Music Fest, but she’s also appearing this weekend at Bonnaroo. Of course this caps off her album release week that started in New York with appearances on NBC’s Tonight, and Today shows. Maren is sure to be […]
June 8, 2016
One of Carrie Underwood‘s first stops after winning American Idol 10 years ago was the CMA Music Fest–and this week the singer got together with her fans backstage at the Grand Ole Opry House to mark the 10th anniversary of her fan club. Of course, since that very first trip to CMA fest, Carrie has […]
June 8, 2016
Chris Young is pretty much guaranteed a party each year around his birthday–that’s the luck of being born in early June. Chris celebrates his birthday this Sunday June 12th!
June 7, 2016
In you’re in Nashville this week for CMA Music Fest–here’s where you can find some of your favorite country stars performing… Chris Young: Hosts the CMA Music Festival’s opening ceremonies on June 8th at 11:00 AM, Old Dominion: Performing on June 8th at 12:00 PM at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage. Jake Owen: Performing on June […]
June 7, 2016
Chris Young will kick off the 2016 CMA Music Festival this Wednesday, June 8 at the Festival’s new, state-of-the-art venue – the Skyview Stage at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville. Chris,who grew up just outside of Nashville, still can’t believe he gets to be a part of the CMA Music Festival as a performer, because […]
June 7, 2016
It’s CMA Music Festival time–where fans and music stars get up close and personal… Maren Morris talks about her excitement for playing the CMA Music Festival this year. (:30) “When I got the call that we were doing the Riverfront Stage I was so excited, I saw Old Dominion play there last year and […]
June 6, 2016
Maren Morris appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Monday–along with another guest, Daniel Radcliffe…also known as “Harry Potter.” Before her Tonight Show appearance, Maren joked that “Daniel Radcliffe is the guest on Fallon so my Harry Potter dreams are most certainly coming true this year.” The other part of her “Harry Potter dreams […]
June 6, 2016
This Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards Carrie Underwood‘s “Smoke Break” video is nominated for Video Of The Year, Female Video Of The Year and CMT Performance Of The Year. Carrie will be at the awards performing her brand new single “Church Bells.” And the chances of Carrie walking away with some trophies on Wednesday […]
June 6, 2016
This Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards Maren Morris‘ “My Church” video is nominated for Female Video Of The Year and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Maren Morris can’t believe that she gets to go to this years’ CMT Music Awards as a nominee after going to the show in previous years as a fan. […]
June 6, 2016
This Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards Jake Owen is nominated in a brand new category called Social Superstar Award. Jake Owen talks about the importance of artists using social media to connect with their fans. (:27) “In today’s day in age, I think it’s important to really utilize those platforms and use ’em […]
June 6, 2016
This Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards Cam‘s “Burning House” video is nominated for Video Of The Year, Female Video Of The Year and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Cam couldn’t believe a song that she had a dream about became a video for everyone to see. (:59) “I think the scariest thing was, […]
June 6, 2016
This Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards Old Dominion’s “Break Up With Him” video is nominated for Group/Duo Video Of The Year and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Matthew from Old Dominion talks about shooting their music video for “Break up with Him.” (:28) “It was tons of fun. I mean, it was such […]
June 3, 2016
Maren Morris‘ debut album Hero is available online and in stores right now! Maren can’t believe that all the work she’s pour into the album over the last several months is paying off with it’s release today. And while she hopes everyone goes and gets a copy, Maren says about Hero–“We created something that we […]
June 3, 2016
Maren Morris will be busy in New York the early part of next week. Monday night (June 6th), Maren will be on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Tuesday (June 7th) Maren will appear on The Today Show. Maren recently made her national TV debut on Good Morning America a couple of weeks back, which […]
June 3, 2016
Maren Morris talks about the songs on her album Hero. “Sugar” “The day we wrote ‘Sugar’ it was just a title that sounded cool, and I didn’t know what it would be about but we knew we wanted it to be really fun. I think I wanted to open the record with ‘Sugar’ because […]
June 2, 2016
Tomorrow, Friday June 3rd, is the day that Maren Morris‘ debut album Hero arrives in stores and online! Maren is super excited to have the album out and let fans have a chance to check out the collection of songs that she says are influenced by not only country music, but classic rock, R&B, and […]
June 2, 2016
Old Dominion‘s new single “Song For Another Time” is out now! This is the third release off their album Meat and Candy, and follows the two smash-hit songs “Break Up With Him” and “Snapback.” Old Dominion’s success on the song charts, and winning various breakthrough, or new band awards, comes from their unique sound. Brad […]
June 2, 2016
Kane Brown is making his mark on country music with his song “Used To Love You Sober” — that’s because he grew up being influenced by some of the greats. Kane says he was raised to the music of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, George Strait and Sugarland. Kane loves that the format continues to evolve, […]
June 1, 2016
Maren Morris debut album Hero arrives Friday! Maren is so excited that the album’s release date coincides with her heading out on the road with Keith Urban. Maren relates that after “My Church” first hit the radio, more and more people would recognize the song when she played it in concert, well, now Maren looks […]
June 1, 2016
Kenny Chesney knows what it means to fans when his tour is announced, and then the time spent waiting for the show to actually come to town. Kenny says all that waiting, and anticipating creates an energy at the show that everyone can feel. While the crowds are always great, Kenny says that when he’s […]
May 31, 2016
Maren Morris is very close to her family, and with her debut album Hero arriving in stores and online on Friday, Maren says that this kind of has been a family project. Maren says that she is where she is today because of the love and support she receives from her mom, dad, and other […]
May 31, 2016
Chris Young‘s brand new single “Sober Saturday Night”–the third from his album, I’m Comin’ Over–features a very special guest on guitar and background vocals…Vince Gill. Chris sent the song to Vince, who said that he’d be very happy to contribute to “Sober Saturday Night,” and suggested that Chris come over to his house to work […]
May 31, 2016
Cam loves being up on stage singing her new single “Mayday.” She also loves connecting with her fans, but she admits that it’s hard sometimes while in concert to fully appreciate the moment when the crowd sings her music back to her, because she still has a job to do, and can’t get swept up […]
May 25, 2016
This past Saturday Maren Morris made her debut on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Maren was thrilled to sing “My Church” while standing in the circle, and couldn’t believe that she got to walk around the same backstage hallways where country music legends have also walked. Maren Morris talks about the experience […]
May 25, 2016
Cam, who is nominated for three CMT Music awards and is tied for the most nominations, is going to mash it up on this year’s CMT Awards show. She will join pop superstars Fifth Harmony, for a special never-before-heard mash-up of Fifth Harmony’s current Billboard No.1 pop song, “Work From Home,” and Cam’s “Mayday.” You can […]
May 25, 2016
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are coming back! They will be returning to host not just the CMA Awards–but it’ll be the 50th Annual CMA Awards–sure to definitely make it Country Music’s Biggest Night! Once again the CMAs air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television […]
May 25, 2016
Carrie Underwood graces the cover of US Weekly‘s Best Bodies issue, which is available June 6th. In the issue Carrie shares the secret to her killer legs–which involves sticking to the basics. “I like squats, lunges,” Carrie shares with Us. “If I go for a jog and I meet up with a good hill, I […]
May 24, 2016
Chris Young has released “Sober Saturday Night”–the third single from his album, I’m Comin’ Over which also features the number-one hits, “I’m Comin’ Over” and “Think Of You.” While Chris’ last single had Cassadee Pope singing with him, this time, “Sober Saturday Night” features a very special guitarist and background vocalist–Vince Gill. Chris was thrilled […]
May 24, 2016
Kenny Chesney continues to roll on with his Spread The Love tour, and this weekend in Kentucky, Miranda Lambert joins in once again. Miranda, along with doing her own tour this summer, has been joining the Spread The Love tour for certain dates, and this weekend in Louisville, the whole gang, including Old Dominion and […]
May 24, 2016
Cam‘s latest song “Mayday,” which is climbing the charts, recently had it’s video premiere, she’s heading back to the Grand Ole Opry next week (almost to the day that she made her debut on the Opry stage last year), and going into next month’s CMT Awards, Cam is tied with Carrie Underwood at 3 nods […]
May 23, 2016
Maren Morris‘ debut album, HERO, arrives in stores and online next Friday June 3rd. While there is not a song on the album that shares the title, Maren lets us in on where the inspiration came from to find the name. When you listen to the track “I Wish I Was”–there’s a line in that […]
May 23, 2016
Brad Paisley is helping Demi Lovato achieve a dream of hers through the song “Without A Fight.” The Texas native grew up a country music fan, and always wanted to have a song on the country charts…now thanks to her duet with Brad, Demi is living that dream. Of course, as Brad and Demi have […]
May 23, 2016
The first two songs from Old Dominion‘s album Meat and Candy are making fans listen up and take notice. “Break Up With Him” went to number-one, and it’s looking like “Snapback” might do the same–and the guys in the band credit their success on making music they like. Matthew from Old Dominion thinks that the […]
May 20, 2016
In recognition of Memorial Day and the holiday weekend, these stars send their very best wishes. Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.” Maren Morris “Hi, this is Maren Morris, wishing you a happy Memorial Day weekend.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you […]
May 19, 2016
Jake Owen took to facebook today to share some information about his upcoming album. Fans already know about Jake’s latest hit single “American Country Love Song,” but an ecstatic Jake revealed the title of the new album, the names of the songs and the release date. Jake’s new album American Love will come out on […]
May 17, 2016
Brad Paisley‘s 2016 Life Amplified World Tour, kicks off this Thursday May 19 in Sacramento, CA, and Brad can’t wait to play his brand single “Without A Fight” for his fans. Brad says, he even discussed this with Demi Lovato–who joins Brad on the song. In fact, Brad’s measurement for the song’s success is that […]
May 17, 2016
With all his years of touring, Kenny Chesney knows that each concert is it’s own unique experience. While this year, he’s titled his tour Spread The Love…he’s not the only one spreading the love–Kenny says he can feel the love from his fans too. While he’s up there singing his current single “Noise,” he can […]
May 17, 2016
Kane Brown is having the opportunity to play his music in front of more people that ever with his opening spot on Florida Georgia Line‘s Dig Your Roots tour. Shortly before he joined the tour, Kane had a chance to perform in New York, which showed him how far his music really can travel. He […]
May 16, 2016
Brad Paisley‘s brand new song “Without A Fight” has been lighting up country radio all weekend since it’s release on Friday. One of the things that has been helping fans fall in love with the song is Brad’s partner on the track–Demi Lovato. Brad says that the collaboration on “Without A Fight” came into being […]
May 16, 2016
This Saturday, May 21st, Maren Morris will be making her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Maren grew up watching the Opry shows on TV from her home in Texas, and thinks it’s every artist’s dream to stand in the circle and sing their songs. This weekend, Maren will be singing her top 10 song […]
May 16, 2016
Old Dominion is enjoying the success of their second hit song of off their debut album, Meat and Candy. “Snapback,” which was written by Matthew, Brad and Trevor from Old Dominion, is sitting in the top 3 on the song charts this week. Their first song off the album, “Break Up With Him”–which was written […]
May 13, 2016
Brad Paisley‘s brand new single “Without A Fight” arrived at country radio today. The new song features Brad singing with Demi Lovato. Brad thinks the couple he and Demi sing about in “Without A Fight” are a “couple that fights too much but seem to be very passionate”–but in that context “the song is as […]
May 13, 2016
Beginning today, fans who pre-order Maren Morris’ new album HERO on iTunes will receive the new song “Rich” instantly. “Rich” is the fifth and final song that fans will receive with their HERO preorder before the album releases to all retail partners on June 3. In addition to “Rich” as previously announced, fans will also […]
May 12, 2016
Cam‘s second music video debuted today. The video for “Mayday” features Cam as a female pilot in the early days of flight attempting to complete a dangerous trip. For the video, Cam got to dress up in clothes from that time period, and to her surprise the early flight gear, which contained a lot of […]
May 12, 2016
Last week we had a story about Old Dominion‘s video for “Snapback,” and the outtake at the end of the video that shows Geoff taking a spill off a skateboard at the bottom of an empty pool. We got Geoff’s reaction…(just in case you forgot, you can find the story HERE), but now we have […]
May 11, 2016
Singers have lots of pre-show rituals before their concerts, but Chris Young‘s ritual is from a lesson he learned very early on in life. Chris shares the story of how he once mixed a red piece of clothing in a load of whites–and that forever changed his relationship with laundry. So, if you see Chris […]
May 11, 2016
Maren Morris‘ debut album HERO is coming out on June 3rd, and all the work she’s put in to get to this point is starting to pay off. Maren understands that having a career in music takes a lot of forces moving in the right direction all at once, and she feels fortunate that things […]
May 11, 2016
Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced his 2016 tour, Life Amplified World Tour, which kicks off May 19 in Sacramento, CA. The tour will travel across the country during the summer and fall with more dates to be added. Special guests will be power vocalist Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae. Chris Young will […]
May 11, 2016
Sometimes when you’re trying to make it in the music industry, it’s great to call home and share some stories or news from the road with family. Eric from LANco agrees with that–but as he’s sharing news about the band, their shows, and their debut single “Long Live Tonight”–he’s also getting reports from the home […]
May 11, 2016
Maren Morris will release a special version of her album HERO on June 3rd exclusively at Target. The Target exclusive version of HERO includes three songs not found on other versions of the Texas singer/songwriter’s album, HERO. Fans can now pre-order the Target-only version of HERO by clicking HERE, or on June 3rd visit their […]
May 10, 2016
Kenny Chesney is very happy to have Old Dominion back out on the road this year. After being on last year’s tour, Kenny tapped Old Dominion for the Spread The Love tour, and has them out on every date. Of course a lot has happened to Old Dominion since last year–they had their debut single […]
May 10, 2016
Cam is getting ready for the Somewhere On A Beach tour to kick off this week. Cam is super excited–and is even more pumped that headliner Dierks Bentley is sending her texts to find out what song he, Cam, and fellow tour mate Randy Houser can all sing together while on tour. Cam doesn’t think […]
May 10, 2016
Kane Brown is headed out this week with Florida Georgia Line on their Dig Your Roots tour. Sometimes the process of being picked as an opener can be a lot of behind the scenes dealings–but not for Kane. The “Used To Love You Sober” singer says this was a simple process. Brian from FGL saw […]
May 10, 2016
If you haven’t checkout the video for Kenny Chesney‘s brand new single “Noise”–just head out to Kenny Chesney’s website by click HERE
May 9, 2016
The nominations are in, and fan voting begins today at CMT.com for this years CMT Awards. Congrats to Carrie Underwood and Cam who are tied for the most female nominations with 3. Maren Morris, and Old Dominion both have two nods each. Fan voting continues until Monday, June 6 at 12:01 AM ET, with the […]
May 9, 2016
Carrie Underwood talks about her number-one song “Smoke Break”–which just received 3 CMT Award nominations for Video of the Year, Female Video Of The Year, and CMT Performance Of The Year. Carrie Underwood discusses the story lines in her number-one song “Smoke Break”(1:12) “We kind of deal with the mom who is kind of […]
May 9, 2016
Cam talks about her number-one song “Burning House”–which just received 3 CMT Award nominations for Video of the Year, Female Video Of The Year, and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Cam says that “Burning House” is an emotional song for her to sing. (:41) “This song is definitely one of the songs in the […]
May 9, 2016
Matthew and Trevor from Old Dominion talk about the video for their number-one song “Break Up With Him”– which just received 2 CMT Award nominations for Group/Duo Video Of The Year and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Matthew from Old Dominion talks about shooting their music video for “Break up with Him.” (:28) “It […]
May 9, 2016
Maren Morris talks about her song “My Church”–which just received 2 CMT Award nominations for Female Video Of The Year and Breakthrough Video Of The Year. Maren Morris talks about her hit debut single, “My Church.” (:29) “‘My Church’ was inspired when I was on a drive. I feel like a lot of my […]
May 5, 2016
Kenny Chesney is out on the road with his Spread The Love tour–and besides the name being a song from his Life On A Rock album, Kenny says there’s a lot more meaning behind the tour title. The Spread The Love tour is also calling attention to the Spread the Love Fund, which was established […]
May 5, 2016
Chris Young is very thankful that “Think Of You” is a number-one song. Chris is not only excited that this is his 8th number-one, but he loves that he gets to share it with Cassadee Pope, and that it’s her first trip to the top of the song charts. Chris admits that “Think Of You” […]
May 4, 2016
Even when Kenny Chesney takes time off–he still ends up working. With the time off from touring Kenny spent most of it working on his new album Some Town Somewhere, which comes out this summer, and the first single from the project “Noise.” But it wasn’t all work, Kenny also got to spend some time […]
May 4, 2016
Carrie Underwood’s song catalog has tons of music that fans can relate to–and that’s the way Carrie planned it. The country superstar says that she always tries to have some element from her life in her music, even on the more dramatic songs of her career…like her current hit “Church Bells.” Carrie Underwood talks […]
May 4, 2016
Old Dominion has a another major hit on their hands with their top 5 song “Snapback.” One of the things fans love about the song is the energetic video. Part of the video features the guys in Old Dominion performing the song at the bottom of an empty pool with skateboarders flying and flipping all […]
May 3, 2016
Maren Morris is a very busy woman these days! Maren’s song “My Church” is climbing the song charts. Her debut album Hero comes out June 3rd. Plus, right after her album comes out, she’s going on tour with Keith Urban! That’s a lot of news to call home with, and share with the family. Maren […]
May 3, 2016
While many people will be getting together, sending flowers, or calling to check in with their mom this weekend, there will also be many that can’t. Trisha Yearwood understands the feeling of missing her mom, and dad, who both have passed away. Trisha says that the instinct to reach for the phone to talk to […]
May 3, 2016
Kane Brown is not only for making great music like his new single “Used To Love You Sober,” but the 22 year old singer is also known for his extensive use of, and following on, social media sites. That’s why Kane says it’s OK, if he forgets to check in with his mom, because she […]
May 3, 2016
The guys in LANco has been very busy lately, but they make sure to find time to check in with their moms–and if it gets too busy on the road, they make sure to have a couple of different ways to alert them to holidays like Mother’s Day. Tripp from LANco says that it’s […]
May 3, 2016
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 8th, and we’re celebrating moms and motherhood with stories and memories from Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Tyler Farr, Miranda Lambert, Logan Mize, Jerrod Niemann, Brad Paisley, and Chris Young. Carrie Underwood talks about the connection she has with her mom. (:24) “I was the last of three girls, and […]
May 2, 2016
Congrats to Carrie Underwood! 2016 American Country Countdown Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year. Carrie Underwood accepts the 2016 American Country Countdown Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. (:49)
May 2, 2016
Congrats to Old Dominion! 2016 American Country Countdown Award winner for Breakthrough Group of the Year. Even with all the success, and the recent awards, Matthew from Old Dominion says that at the heart of it, the band is just about 5 friends getting to play music together. (:21) “We’re five friends that have […]
May 2, 2016
Congrats to Garth Brooks! 2016 American Country Countdown Award winner for Touring Artist of the Year. Garth Brooks talks about performing in concert. (:22) “When you come into our show, the whole thing is to entertain, but the bottom line to everything is that music, and the bridge that that music has between the […]
May 2, 2016
Congrats to Brooks & Dunn! Reba McEntire was on hand to present the legendary country music duo with the NASH Icon Award at the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards. Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks accept the NASH Icon Award at the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards. (1:23)
May 2, 2016
This weekend, while backstage at Stagecoach, Chris Young headed to Facebook to announce his fall tour plans. After answering questions from fans about his favorite food, how many songs he’s written, and his choice of cologne, Chris shared the news that he’ll be out with Dan + Shay, and Cassadee Pope in October. Then for […]
May 2, 2016
May 2nd 2006 was the day that Chris Young was crowned the Season 4 winner of Nashville Star–10 years later he’s proving that the honor was well placed, as he’s announcing another headlining tour, and capturing the number-one spot on the song charts. Back In 2006, Cowboy Troy and Wynonna announce Chris Young as […]
April 29, 2016
Celebrate Mother’s Day (which is next Sunday May 8th) with these holiday liners… Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing all the moms out there a happy Mother’s Day.” Chase Rice “Hey y’all this is Chase Rice, wishin’ all the moms out there a happy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day Momma!” […]
April 28, 2016
Kenny Chesney has many reason to be excited about his Spread the Love tour starting up–but one of the biggest is that he’ll be heading back to some venues he hasn’t played in a while. Kenny is excited to get back to see friends and fans he hasn’t seen recently. The Spread the Love tour […]
April 28, 2016
Miranda Lambert is going to be one busy woman this summer. Not only does she have a full slate of her own concert dates with her Keeper Of The Flame tour, but Miranda is also joining Kenny Chesney‘s Spread The Love tour for several dates this summer. Whether fans keep the flame or spread the […]
April 28, 2016
This past weekend Kenny Chesney‘s Spread the Love tour kicked off in Auburn. For the second summer in a row Old Dominion will be joining Kenny on the road, and Matthew from Old Dominion says that the guys couldn’t be happier. Matthew compared the start of the tour to a homecoming where you get to […]
April 25, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s Spread The Love tour kicked off things this weekend in Auburn! Kenny loved his break from the road–but he knows that his tour means a lot to his fans, so he can’t wait to spread his music on the Spread The Love tour this year. When he’s out on the road singing his […]
April 25, 2016
Cam is set to hit the road with Dierks Bentley in a couples of weeks–and the “Mayday” singer can’t wait! Cam is not only looking forward to Dierks, and the great atmosphere he creates on tour, but Cam’s also looking to play some warm weather shows! After playing some of “the coldest places possible this […]
April 25, 2016
When you show up to a Kane Brown show–you can be sure that’s he’s going to give his all for you! Kane admits that he’s kind of quiet off stage, but when the crowd is there, and ready to see him, he makes sure that he gives his fans a show to remember. If you […]
April 25, 2016
Just in case you’re not a morning person, and missed Maren Morris performing “My Church” on Good Morning America Monday morning…we got ya covered…click below to see Maren’s first national television performance of “My Church”… MAREN MORRIS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA
April 21, 2016
Kenny Chesney is ready to hit the road, and kick-off the Spread The Love tour this weekend! Kenny says that all the rehearsals, and recent Keg In The Closet shows having been preparing him and his crew for a great tour in 2016. Kenny compares his touring season to another summer time event schedule–baseball. All […]
April 20, 2016
Maren Morris will be heading to Good Morning America this Monday April 25th, to perform her hit song “My Church.” Maren’s excited to appear on a show that she grew up watching, and she can’t believe that now she’ll be the one “in the TV.” Maren Morris is excited to be heading to perform […]
April 20, 2016
Garth Brooks knows what his fans want, because he was a fan too. Garth makes sure to load his shows up with fan favorites because he knows that’s why people paid their money for tickets and showed up to the concert. While Garth has his set list of hits, he’s OK with you requesting songs […]
April 20, 2016
Cam‘s new single “Mayday,” much like her number-one song “Burning House,” tackles the downside of a relationship. She thinks the lyrics represent the uncomfortable conversations that people do not have when they are in a relationship, that they know they shouldn’t be in. Cam joked with co-writer Tyler Johnson that dark relationship songs is “what […]
April 19, 2016
Before their song “Break Up With Him” went to number-one, before they released their album Meat and Candy, and before they won ACM New Group of the Year, Old Dominion toured with Kenny Chesney last summer, and now they’re doing it again! The Spread the Love tour kicks off in Auburn, Alabama this weekend, and […]
April 19, 2016
LANco lead singer Brandon Lancaster will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday, April 30th!
April 19, 2016
Last week Maren Morris was one of the performers at the 6th All For The Hall event at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum raised over 700,000 dollars. Maren was honored to be a part of the event, because when she first arrived in […]
April 18, 2016
Chris Young‘s latest single “Think of You” steps inside the top 5 this week on the song charts. The duet also features Cassadee Pope–who Chris believes…is, was, and forever will be…the perfect choice to join him on “Think Of You.” Chris Young knows that Cassadee Pope is the perfect choice to join him on […]
April 18, 2016
Carrie Underwood wasn’t kidding when she named her latest album Storyteller–the third single from the project, “Church Bells,” tells quite a story. Carrie says that the song is kind of like a 3 and half minute movie. Storyteller is also weaving it’s own incredible tale, as the first two songs off the album, “Smoke Break” […]
April 18, 2016
Maren Morris got to check off one of her “bucket list” concert items recently–seeing Bruce Springsteen! Maren is a huge fan of The Boss, and one her of favorite albums of his is The River, so she thought it was perfect that she got to see this legendary music icon on his The River tour. […]
April 15, 2016
The new EP from LANco, called Extended Play, is available now! The new release features 4 songs, including “We Do,” “Trouble Maker,” “American Love Story,” and the band’s debut single “Long Live Tonight.” The EP is produced by Jay Joyce–who’s known for also working with Eric Church, Little Big Town, and Carrie Underwood. LANco got […]
April 14, 2016
This week, Chris Young and Cassadee Pope are looking to crack into the top 5 with their smash hit “Think Of You.” The song has been wowing fans that hear it on the radio, and also fans who are able to see them perform it live in concert. Chris says that having Cassadee on tour, […]
April 14, 2016
It’s no secret that Cam loves the color yellow, and now her attraction to the color has become a mission for fans, friends, and even fellow country stars to make sure Cam knows of all things yellow. Cam shared that Mickey Guyton texted her to make sure she knew about a “cute yellow dress.” It […]
April 14, 2016
Garth Brooks has a list of hit songs a mile long, so it can be tough sometimes to come up with a set list that fits into a concert…that doesn’t last 8 hours long! But Garth knows there are some “must haves” when it comes to performing while on his World Tour. Garth Brooks […]
April 12, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s new single “Noise” is not only racing up the music charts, but it’s also giving fans something to think about. The man from East Tennessee has a message about technology. Kenny believes that we have so many devices that we use, and are such a big part of our lives, that it’s rewiring […]
April 12, 2016
Maren Morris is about a month and half away from two very big event in her career–she heads out on tour with Keith Urban on June 2, and the very next day her debut album, Hero, becomes available. Maren is joining Keith at his Hall For All event tonight in Nashville, TN (and just to […]
April 11, 2016
“Church Bells,” the third song from Carrie Underwood‘s Storyteller album, is working it’s way up the charts this week. Fans were treated to an electrifying live performance of it on the ACM Awards a couple of weeks ago–and when it comes to the tone of the song, Carrie admits that it’s kind of like “‘Fancy”s […]
April 11, 2016
The 2016 Billboard Music Awards nominations are out, and congrats to Carrie Underwood and Chris Young! Carrie is up for 2 awards — Top Country Artist and Top Country Album for Storyteller. While Chris is up for Top Country Song for “I’m Comin’ Over”! The 2016 Billboard Music Awards will be held at the T-Mobile […]
April 11, 2016
Chase Rice is very upfront, and admits that he doesn’t hold back on much…and he’s OK with that. Chase says “My career I’ve built on being myself, and I’ve built on saying it the way I want to say it, and if you don’t like that, then too bad.” That goes for his songwriting too. […]
April 11, 2016
Kane Brown has a secret weapon to his success–the KB Squad. Kane says there’s a section of his fan base that shows extra support for the singer, and he knows that it’s really something special for these fans to be that dedicated to his music. It’s all of Kane’s fans–including the KB Squad–that made his […]
April 11, 2016
Seven-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood recently extended her critically acclaimed Storyteller Tour-Stories in the Round tour through this fall including stops in Los Angeles (at the STAPLES Center), Nashville (at the Bridgestone Arena), and New York City (at Madison Square Garden). It was also just announced that she will close out her year of touring […]
April 7, 2016
For the 80th year, The Masters teed off today at the Augusta National Golf Club today in Augusta, Georgia. The first of golf’s four major championships for the year runs today through Sunday, April 10th, with millions of golf fans tuning in on TV or watching in person. When he’s not singing his new song […]
April 7, 2016
Carrie Underwood shared on her social media a special message that she received from Garth Brooks…and her husband Mike Fisher. Turns out that Garth and Mike had a chance to get together, so the two sent Carrie a message of them singing Garth’s song “The River.” Carrie reaction to this–well, she wanted to know “How […]
April 7, 2016
The news of Merle Haggard‘s passing continues to sink in with his millions of fans. Messages and personal tributes have been popping up all over social media as fans deal with their grief. One of Merle’s fans is Tyler Farr–who posted a clip of himself singing “Are the Good Times Really Over” as his tribute […]
April 7, 2016
Maren Morris is thrilled with the success of her song “My Church”–and she admits that she still gets an emotional response when she plays it…from not only fans, but herself as well. A lot more fans will be responding to the song in concert when Maren joins Keith Urban on tour in June–and even before […]
April 7, 2016
This weekend Netflix launched the new, original series The Ranch, starring Ashton Kutcher, Debra Winger, Sam Elliott, Danny Masterson, and Elisha Cuthbert. LANco’s “American Love Story” is featured in Episode 9–titled There Goes My Life. The song is subtle in the background of the scene and then gradually gets louder closing out the episode and […]
April 6, 2016
Miranda Lambert was not shy about sharing her love of Merle Haggard. She was a fan through and through–from an autographed picture of Merle that her mom gave her for Christmas one year, to her first tour bust that included lyrics of Haggard’s song on the ceiling. Miranda knew she “made” it the first time […]
April 6, 2016
Brad Paisley has had the opportunity to meet, and work with several musical legends–and each time Brad gets that chance, he tries to make sure that he appreciates the moment, and learns as much as he can from these older figures–much the same way he did with his grandfather. Brad says that he’s “always gravitated […]
April 6, 2016
Maren Morris says that when she sings about being brought to church thanks to music in her hit song “My Church,” it includes, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard. Maren Morris lists some of the country legends that “take her to church” (:13) “The highway FM stuff it just always brings me back […]
April 6, 2016
The 2016 American Country Countdown Awards (ACCAs) nominations were announced today–and congrats goes out Carrie Underwood, Old Dominion, Cam, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, and Garth Brooks! The American Country Countdown Awards will air on Sunday, May 1st, on FOX. Carrie Underwood is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for […]
April 6, 2016
Carrie Underwood is heading to Phoenix this weekend for the Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night Awards on Saturday, April 9th. Not only will Carrie be performing, but she will also be one of the honorees of the evening. Carrie, along with NFL Quarterback Carson Palmer, will be among the hand full of people honored at […]
April 5, 2016
Carrie Underwood is headed back to where it all started for her music career–American Idol. Carrie will be performing on the show’s series finale this Thursday, April 7th. Carrie first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2004, and went on to become Idol‘s fourth winner. In the years since she has become one of […]
April 5, 2016
Kenny Chesney made some “Noise” this weekend when he performed his brand new single on the ACM Awards show in Las Vegas. “Noise” is the first single from Kenny’s new upcoming album called Some Town, Somewhere–which is scheduled to come out on July 8th. Kenny Chesney shares that the news, and political climate of […]
April 5, 2016
Maren Morris will be celebrating her birthday on April 10th.
April 4, 2016
Congrats to Miranda Lambert, who walked away with two awards at the 2016 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Before the show, Miranda found out that she and Little Big Town won Vocal Event of the Year for the song “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” off her Platinum album. Later, Miranda accepted her 7th straight ACM Female Vocalist […]
April 4, 2016
Even before the 51st Academy Of Country Music Awards, kicked off in Las Vegas on Sunday, Old Dominion knew they were winners. The guys had previously been announced as this year’s ACM New Vocal Group–which as Old Dominion’s lead singer Matthew says, keeps the guys “grinning from ear to ear…because we’re just five buddies getting […]
March 30, 2016
There’s one thing for certain on Sunday at the ACM Awards–no one is going to have more fun than Cam. The most nominated female of the night says she went from “no way a part of the show, wasn’t even on anyone’s radar really” at last year’s ACMs, that this year she’s “gonna have the […]
March 30, 2016
Chris Young can’t wait for this weekend’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. And he does not take his nominations for granted–he’s very excited about being in the Single of the Year and Album of the Year categories. See if Chris takes home the trophy for either award when the 51st Academy Of Country Music Awards, […]
March 30, 2016
Carrie Underwood is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at this Sunday’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Carrie admits that will while aren’t everything, getting the nomination can reinforce what you’re doing, and that people are still excited about it! Lots of people are excited about Carrie and her music–she’s coming off back to […]
March 30, 2016
Kenny Chesney is all over the place with his new single “Noise,” but this Sunday he’ll be rooting for his song “Wild Child” to take home the Vocal Event of the Year award at the ACMs. Kenny is nominated with Grace Potter–who he was also nominated with in the same category back in 2011 for […]
March 29, 2016
While any and all nominations are special, Chris Young really appreciates his ACM nods for Album of the Year for I’m Comin’ Over, and Single of the Year, for the album’s title track. The categories not only acknowledges him as an artist, but as a producer as well. This is important to Chris, as I’m […]
March 29, 2016
Men have it much easier than women when it comes to dressing up for award shows. Usually a nice suit, and good shoes will pretty much fit the bill…but women have flowing gowns, or really tight dresses, along with high healed shoes…there’s a lot to contend with. So, you can’t blame Cam when she contemplates […]
March 29, 2016
Old Dominion are having a pretty awesome week. Their song “Snapback” continues to climb higher inside the top 10 on the charts, and they’re rolling into this weekend’s ACM Awards already a winner! Last week, the guys were named the ACM’s New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year! On Sunday they have one more […]
March 29, 2016
This Sunday at the ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert is nominated with Little Big Town for Vocal Event Of The Year for the song “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” from Miranda’s Platinum album. When the song came out Miranda joked that any time you get to sing with LBT, you’re immediately cooler. So, winning an ACM award with them […]
March 28, 2016
Kenny Chesney‘s new single “Noise” hit radio late last week, and Kenny admits, there is a message in the music about living in this very busy modern world. Kenny Chesney talks about his new song, “Noise.” (:20) “If there’s a message to this song it’s just to try to turn everything down in your […]
March 28, 2016
What’s the best part of waking up? Getting a call from a friend telling you that you’re nominated for an award. That’s exactly what happened to Chris Young when the nominees for this year’s ACM Awards were announced. Chris remembers getting that call that clued him into his nods in the Single of the Year […]
March 28, 2016
When an artist starts out their career, sometimes the path to success seems like a obstacle covered road of frustration–and it’d be nice to know the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t a train. So, if you could’ve time-traveled back 6-months ago, and told Cam that her song “Burning House” would become a […]
March 28, 2016
This Sunday Chase Rice will be out in Las Vegas playing the ACM Party For A Cause festival–and after that his tour schedule picks up, and he’s touring almost non-stop until mid-September. The other thing that starts on Sunday and runs until about mid-September is the Baseball season. So, there’s a pretty good chance that […]
March 28, 2016
Starting Friday April 1st, running through Sunday the 3rd, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, this year’s ACM Party For A Cause festival will supply fans with an awesome line-up of stars to get the Award Show weekend going in full gear! The Friday concert schedule will include Carrie Underwood and Cam, with Saturday bringing […]
March 24, 2016
Kenny Chesney has just released brand new music! “Noise” is the new single from Kenny, which he started writing before he even knew it was a song. A phone call to Shane McAnally from Kenny was all that it took for the idea of “Noise” to take root. Kenny was thinking of all the distractions […]
March 23, 2016
A big congrats goes out to Old Dominion, as the Academy of Country Music today revealed the winners for the 51st ACM Awards newcomer categories. Old Dominion walks home with the New Duo/Group of the Year award. The guys can add another win next Sunday, as they are also up for Vocal Group of The […]
March 23, 2016
Chris Young has 4 nominations going into next weekend’s ACM Awards–for Album, and Single of the Year. Chris gets nods as not only the artist, but as the producer as well. This was Chris’ first turn in the producer chair for one of his albums, but he knew it was the right time, and was […]
March 23, 2016
Cam is getting ready for next weekend’s ACM Awards–and not only is she going as a nominee, but she’s going as the most nominated female of the night with 6 nods! She’s got a shot in the Single, Record, Song and Video Of The Year categories. The fact that she’s one of the finalist in those […]
March 23, 2016
Jake Owen‘s new song “American Country Love Song” is finding fans, and has many of them thinking Jake’s hooked himself another summer anthem–much like his “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” But, Jake says that it’s more than just a love song…when he hears “American Country Love Song,” he hears a slice of American life. Jake […]
March 23, 2016
LANco will be heading to Chicago at the end of July to participate in Lollapalooza 25. The guys will take the stage in Grant Park on the last day of the music festival, July 31st. Lollapalooza 25 runs from July 28th to the 31st in Chicago’s historic Grant Park. Just in case you don’t know–Lollapalooza […]
March 22, 2016
Chris Young is discovering that shows this year are a little different from last year when it comes to fans and his album I’m Comin’ Over. Chris is finding, now that people have had a chance to listen to his latest album they’re starting to sing along with not only the songs they hear on […]
March 22, 2016
Kane Brown is a huge Batman fan–so you know who he’ll be rooting for when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice opens this weekend. Kane Brown makes his pick in Batman v Superman. (:03) “Who comes out on top? Batman or Superman? Batman. All day.”
March 22, 2016
After the success of “Ready Set Roll” and “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” Chase Rice is bringing fans his next single, called “Whisper.” Chase starts the song with a “shhh” sound, that he says wasn’t really planned until he got in the recording studio. Chase was working on the song with it’s co-writer and producer Chris DeStefano, […]
March 22, 2016
Kenny Chesney will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday, March 26th
March 22, 2016
LANco is in a relationship…with their fans! Lead singer Brandon Lancaster says that LANco’s fans are much more than just faces in a crowd to them. The guys understand that outside of the band, the fans are the ones who take LANco’s music as seriously as they do. Brandon says that they’re starting to see […]
March 21, 2016
Sunday April 3rd, Cam will not only be going to the ACM Awards in Las Vegas, but she’ll be going as the most nominated female of the night, with 6 nominations. And there’s always the line “honored to just be nominated” that people use, but with Cam it’s true! The “Mayday” singer says that just […]
March 21, 2016
Kane Brown released his first major label EP on Friday–and he’s making sure to let all his fans know how grateful he is for their support. Chapter 1 includes 5 songs from Kane, including his debut single “Used To Love You Sober”–also on the EP is “Wide Open,” “Last Minute Late Night,” “Excuses,” and “There […]
March 21, 2016
Maren Morris continues to climb the charts with her hit song “My Church.” Maren, who is coming off appearances at both the C2C festival in London, and the South by Southwest festival in Austin, is still blown away by the reaction the song is getting everywhere she goes. It may be a “crazy journey” as […]
March 18, 2016
Kane Brown‘s first major label EP, called Chapter 1, is available now! The 5 song EP features music written by Kane, and among others, Chris Young and Corey Crowder (who just happen to be the two guys responsible for Chris’ I’m Comin’ Over album–which is nominated for Album of Year at this year’s ACM Awards) […]
March 18, 2016
Easter is right around the corner, so we’re rolling out our star-studded holiday greetings! Brad Paisley “Hi, this is Brad Paisley, wishing you a happy Easter.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy Easter!” Carrie Underwood “Hi, I’m Carrie Underwood wishing you a happy Easter.” Chase Rice “Hey y’all, this […]
March 16, 2016
Chase Rice is wrapping up his first overseas trip to Japan and Australia. Chase spent the last 17 days, playing his music all the way around the world, including four U.S. military bases in Japan performing for troops. Presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Stars for Stripes, Chase performed with his full band at military […]
March 16, 2016
This Sunday Trisha Yearwood will be playing the role of The Virgin Mary in the live-action TV musical version of The Passion. Airing on Fox, the two-hour musical will tell the story of Jesus, with a modern twist. There will be plenty of people hopping on the couch and watching the TV special–and Trisha can […]
March 16, 2016
The guys in LANco are playing at the South By Southwest festival, so earlier this week they rolled from Nashville, Tennessee to Austin, Texas in their RV. Brandon from LANco says that while they don’t have their own tour bus yet, their RV, which has been dubbed “Slick Willy,” is a home away from home…that […]
March 15, 2016
Chris Young is moving up the song charts with “Think Of You”–his smash hit duet with Cassadee Pope. The ACM Awards are a little more than two weeks away, where Chris has four nominations for Album, and Single of the Year (both as artist and producer). He’s going to be playing shows all over the […]
March 15, 2016
Cam has recorded a version of the classic Beatle‘s song “Here Comes The Sun,” and it’ll be included in the new movie Miracles From Heaven, which opens in theaters nationwide tomorrow, March 16. Miracles From Heaven is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (played by Jennifer Garner) discovers her […]
March 14, 2016
2016 has been a busy year so far for Maren Morris, and it’s about to get crazier. As Maren heads from the C2C festival in London to her home-state of Texas for the South By Southwest festival this week, news breaks that her first major label debut album will come out on June 3. Hero, […]
March 14, 2016
For many sports fans, the next 3 weeks are the highlight of their year–the NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball Tournament will dominate conversations, and TV viewings over the next three weeks. When fans’ eyes aren’t watching the games, they’ll be checking their brackets–and this year, the guys in Old Dominion might be taking part in […]
March 14, 2016
It’s no secret that Miranda Lambert is an animal lover–it’s always been a big part of her life. Growing up in a home with an open door policy for people and animals alike, she has adopted that mindset for her own life. Volunteering at the Humane Society of East Texas in her teens has led […]
March 10, 2016
Next Friday, March 18th, a new chapter starts for Kane Brown, that’s when his new EP, Chapter 1, comes out. One of Kane’s main goals in releasing Chapter 1 is getting new music in the hands of his fans. Kane is super dedicated to his fans, and loves that they’ll get to hear the 5 […]
March 10, 2016
Trisha Yearwood is no stranger to appearing on TV–she’s guest starred on several shows, including a reoccurring role on the late 90s series JAG, her talk show appearances, award shows, and of course she’s the host of her own popular Food Network show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen…but now she’s signed up for something that’s actually making […]
March 10, 2016
Maren Morris and LANco are heading to Texas, next week to take part in the South by Southwest Festival. SXSW, which started in 1987, is an annual set of film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences that take place in Austin. Each year the event grows a little bit more–and this year, one of […]
March 8, 2016
Chase Rice is heading down under! This weekend, Chase is going to take part in the CMC Rocks Queensland Festival–which is Australia’s biggest international country and roots festival. Recent trips to Hawaii and then Japan, started a journey this winter that Chase would have never believed his music, like his new single “Whisper,” could take […]
March 8, 2016
Carrie Underwood will be celebrating her birthday this Thursday March 10th–followed by performances at the C2C Music Festival.
March 8, 2016
The C2C: Country to Country Music Festival is this weekend, starting Friday March 11th, running to Sunday March 13. The 3 day event will provide fans in Ireland, Scotland and England the chance to see some of their favorite country music stars! Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Old Dominion are just some of […]
March 8, 2016
May the luck of the Irish smile on you with our St. Patrick’s Day liners! Brad Paisley “Hi, this is Brad Paisley, wishing you a happy St. Patrick’s Day.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy St. Patrick’s Day.” Carrie Underwood “Hi, this is Carrie Underwood, wishing you a happy […]
March 7, 2016
Cam rose to fame with a song called “Burning House,” but now the singer is joining the American Red Cross’ 2Steps2Minutes Home Fire Awareness Campaign. The program aims to save lives from the silent killer of homes fires that takes more lives each year than all domestic natural disasters combined. Home Fire Awareness has a […]
March 7, 2016
On the heels of releasing his brand new single called “American Country Love Song,” Jake Owen hit the highway for a road trip from Nashville, TN all the way down to Key West, Fl. It was a week ago that Jake shared with fans his plan for the trip, along with announcing that the adventure […]
March 7, 2016
After dealing with vocal surgery, and vocal rest earlier this year, Tyler Farr is gearing back up to hit the road–and he’s got a lot to say. The “Better In Boots” singer shares that “I’ve been holding this secret in for several months and now I can finally let the cat out of the bag. […]
March 4, 2016
“Mayday” singer Cam leads the field with the most female nominations at this year’s ACM Awards, with nods for New Female Vocalist of The Year, and Single Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Video Of The Year–for her number-one smash-hit “Burning House.” The Single & Song categories bring nominations for Cam as […]
March 4, 2016
We’re about a month out from the ACM Awards, where Chris Young is hoping to bring home the Album Of The Year for I’m Comin’ Over, and Single Record Of The Year for the album’s title track “I’m Comin’ Over.” Chris has a total of four nominations at this year’s ACMs, as he is not […]
March 4, 2016
ACM Female Vocalist of The Year nominee Carrie Underwood has racked up hit after hit as a singer, and a songwriter. But Carrie admits that it’s not always easy–there’s a balance act to be worked out. Carrie says “it’s important to write good lyrics, but it’s also important to write them in a song that […]
March 4, 2016
Are you one of those fans that makes sure you’re all prepared for award shows with your checklist of the nominees, and you watch every minute to see who wins? Well, you’re not alone. Miranda Lambert did the same thing when she was little. Of course, now she’s the one on the checklists. At next […]
March 4, 2016
Chase Rice says that his career has had some “oh wow” moments so far–like having his music played on the radio, touring with Dierks Bentley, touring with Kenny Chesney, headlining his own tour. But he might be adding a big “oh wow” moment at the start of April–that’s when he has the chance to walk […]
March 4, 2016
At this year’s ACM Awards Kenny Chesney is nominated for Vocal Event Of The Year with Grace Potter for “Wild Child.” The two were last nominated in the category back in 2011 for “You and Tequila.” Kenny originally recorded “Wild Child” without Grace, but he soon realized that she was the ideal choice to bring something really extraordinary to the […]
March 4, 2016
Old Dominion are heading into next month’s ACM Awards as a double nominee. The guys are up for Vocal Group Of The Year and New Vocal Duo or Group Of The Year. The band’s success might be linked to an early lesson that was shared with Old Dominion lead singer Matthew Ramsey–“you gotta learn all […]
February 22, 2016
They’re two-time Academy of Country Music Awards nominees this year, up for Vocal Group of the Year, as well as New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, but the guys of Old Dominion will be the first to admit that their brand of country has been shaped by a wide variety of influences. (AUDIO INFO […]
February 22, 2016
Newcomer Maren Morris has one of the hottest-selling country singles in the nation right now with her debut hit, a song called “My Church” — and the Texas native told us a little bit about the inspiration behind the song. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The latest version of Shazam’s USA “Top 100” chart shows “My Church” as the most-Shazamed country song […]
February 22, 2016
She’s up for a whopping six ACM Awards, including New Female Vocalist of the Year — and this past year has certainly been one to remember for “Burning House” singer Cam, who’s seen her career take off in a big way. For the past month, she’s been a special guest on tour with Brad Paisley, and Cam […]
February 22, 2016
Newcomer Kane Brown is only 22 years old, but he’s already built quite a fan-following for himself over the last few years, and now Kane is out with his debut single for RCA, a song called “Used to Love You Sober.” It’s a song that Kane co-wrote — and one that he thinks will hit […]
February 22, 2016
ACM Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Carrie Underwood has talked about how her newest hit “Heartbeat” is true to her own life in some ways, and Carrie says it’s only natural that real-life themes weave their way into her songwriting. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Co-written by Carrie, “Heartbeat” is the beautiful second single from her Storyteller album, […]
February 11, 2016
She’s a GRAMMY® Awards nominee for Best Country Solo Performance for “Burning House,” and not only is Cam a first-time nominee, she’s also just been announced as a GRAMMY presenter, as well — something that Cam says she’s really looking forward to doing. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Don’t miss Cam in a special GRAMMY nominee profile story on […]
February 10, 2016
On Valentine’s Day this weekend, husband and wife Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will celebrate the day playing the last of a three-night, four-show run in South Carolina as part of Garth’s ongoing world tour. And one hit that seems especially appropriate for Trisha’s Valentine’s Day show is her smash, “Perfect Love,” a song that she now sees very […]
February 10, 2016
Chris Young was one of the many travelers waylaid by the blizzard that hit the Northeast a few weeks ago, when Chris was busing his way to headline shows in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Stuck for nearly a full day, a little craziness kicked in as Chris took to social media with a video of him doing […]
February 10, 2016
She had country music’s best-selling song by a solo female artist last year with her chart-topping smash, “Burning House,” and as a first-time nominee at this Monday’s GRAMMY Awards®, Cam feels that being nominated truly is an incredible compliment in itself. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Nash Country Weekly recently shared its GRAMMY® predictions in the country categories, offering their […]
February 10, 2016
With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, it’s time for our annual round-up of stories about romance, relationships, Valentine’s Day, and love…or something like it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Cam’s nervousness about seeing an ex after a break-up that she felt she hadn’t handled well inspired a dream that led to her chart-topping hit, “Burning House.” (:17) “I was gonna see […]
February 10, 2016
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweetheart wishes from these favorite stars! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day.” Kix Brooks “Hey, everybody, this is Kix Brooks wishin’ you a happy Valentine’s Day!” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day.” Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, […]
February 2, 2016
Old Dominion scored the first two ACM Award nominations of their career this week, with the band nabbing nods for Vocal Group of the Year, as well as New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year. It’s been quite a year for the group, and at a recent celebration for their two-week number-one debut single, “Break up […]
February 2, 2016
First-time GRAMMY® nominee Cam is on the go these days more than ever — and between tour dates with Brad Paisley, she was in Los Angeles last week to perform her new single, “Mayday,” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. And being a frequent flier, Cam’s favorite airport-downtime activity is buying music, but she has a few other ways […]
February 2, 2016
Get well wishes go out to Tyler Farr, who’s currently on the mend following microlaryngeal surgery to remove a polyp on his vocal cords. This means that Tyler will be off the road for a few months — and he’s currently on total vocal rest during the initial phase of his recovery — but when we spoke […]
February 2, 2016
Newcomer Maren Morris is off to an incredible start with her debut single, a song called “My Church,” and Maren says it’s been an amazing feeling to see how fans are already connecting with the song in such a big way. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Maren’s music video for “My Church” is out now! Take a look below! “My […]
February 2, 2016
Congratulations to “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and “Ready Set Roll” singer Chase Rice on news this week of his first ACM Award nomination, with Chase in the running for New Male Vocalist of the Year! The exciting news comes as the former college football player is looking forward to being one of the millions of people […]
February 2, 2016
Well-earned congratulations go out to Chris Young, who scored four ACM Awards nominations this week, including double nominations as artist and producer in two categories: Single Record of the Year for his three-week number-one smash, “I’m Comin’ Over,” and the very cool Album of the Year category, where Chris is up for his I’m Comin’ Over album, which is […]
February 2, 2016
Carrie Underwood launched The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round this past Friday night, playing to a sold-out crowd of nearly 14,000 fans at Florida’s Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. It’s Carrie’s first “in the round” tour, placing the stage in the center of the arena floor. A review in The Florida Times-Union said that […]
January 21, 2016
Chris Young is about to hit the airwaves in a big way with his brand-new single, “Think of You,” a duet with Cassadee Pope. But as great as their voices sound together, Chris admits that they really didn’t know how it would all turn out until they sang it in the studio! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Think of […]
January 21, 2016
Huge congratulations to newcomer Maren Morris, whose song, “My Church,” made country radio history this week, reaching its official airplay impact date with 107 chart-reporting country radio stations spinning the song — a new record for a debut single! It’s country radio’s hottest new song this week, and Maren says it’s an amazing feeling to […]
January 21, 2016
Cowboy boots are a common accessory in country music, and Tyler Farr knew that there’d be a lot of concert-going ladies who’d relate to the spirit behind his new hit, “Better in Boots.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is from Tyler’s album, Suffer in Peace, which also includes the chart-topping smash, “A Guy Walks into […]
January 21, 2016
Old Dominion recently celebrated the number-one success of their Gold debut single, “Break up with Him” — a song that the entire band co-wrote — and three of the five guys also wrote the band’s hot new single, “Snapback.” Two of them — Trevor Rosen and Matthew Ramsey — say that there’s kind of a […]
January 21, 2016
Carrie Underwood’s newest hit is the beautiful “Heartbeat,” a song that Carrie co-wrote and one that she says is also a reflection of her. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Heartbeat” is the second single from Carrie’s new Gold album, Storyteller, which also includes her recent number-one smash, “Smoke Break.” See Carrie on Tour! Carrie is gearing up […]
January 15, 2016
Even before the official radio launch of her debut single, “My Church,” Maren Morris has already become one of country music’s most talked-about newcomers, and this past Monday, Maren was announced to be a special guest on Keith Urban’s upcoming RipCORD World Tour 2016, launching June 2nd. It’s an amazing opportunity for Maren, who feels that Keith really stepped […]
January 15, 2016
Old Dominion came roaring out of the gate with their Gold-certified debut single, “Break up with Him,” a two-week chart-topping smash that was the focus of a number-one celebration in Nashville this week. At the party, Old Dominion lead singer Matthew Ramsey talked about part of what made the song’s success so meaningful for the band. (AUDIO INFO […]
January 15, 2016
Chris Young is fresh off a three-week number-one smash with his song, “I’m Comin’ Over,” and earlier this week, Chris and his co-writers were celebrated at a number-one party where Chris also talked about his excitement over his new single, “Think of You,” a duet with his upcoming tour guest Cassadee Pope. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Be […]
January 15, 2016
First-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Cam has been in the spotlight in a big way with her Platinum-certified number-one hit, “Burning House,” as well as great reviews for her new Untamed album, and some big-time TV like her appearance last week on The Tonight Show. Next week, she’ll be hitting the road with Brad Paisley for the […]
January 15, 2016
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood on this week’s news that her Greatest Hits: Decade #1 has been RIAA certified Platinum! That makes Carrie the only country artist – and one of only six artists in any genre of music – to release an album to Platinum success since her album came out in December of 2014! Carrie’s 25-song hits collection […]
January 15, 2016
Tyler Farr kicks up a fun groove on his sexy new hit, “Better in Boots” — a song that celebrates the ladies, and the fact that good times don’t always have to be a designer affair. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is the latest single from Tyler’s album Suffer in Peace, which also features his number-one […]
January 8, 2016
Carrie Underwood is one of the writers on her beautiful new single, “Heartbeat,” and in fact, she’s had a hand in writing a dozen of her 22 number-one hits. Carrie really enjoys songwriting, and she says it’s always an extra special feeling when a song that she’s written makes a connection with fans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Congratulations to Carrie on […]
January 8, 2016
Chris Young is gearing up for a great 2016 on the heels of a three-week number-one smash with “I’m Comin’ Over,” the Gold-certified title track to his chart-topping new album, which also marked the first of his albums that Chris has co-produced. Clearly, the result has been great, with no less than The New York Times this week cheering […]
January 8, 2016
Newcomer Maren Morris hits the airwaves later this month with her debut single, “My Church,” but Maren has already been turning heads with fans and the music media with her self-titled EP, which came out in November. Rolling Stone ranked Maren’s “My Church” among its “25 Best Country Songs of 2015,” and this week, USA Today named Maren […]
January 8, 2016
Old Dominion is following up the massive success of their chart-topping Gold debut single, “Break up with Him,” with a new song hitting the airwaves called “Snapback.” The song kicks off the band’s Meat and Candy album, and Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey says that’s exactly how it should be. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Old Dominion performed on […]
January 8, 2016
First-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Cam recently celebrated her first number-one single with the song that’s also her first Platinum record, “Burning House.” And on Monday, Cam celebrates another first as she makes her debut appearance on NBC’s Tonight Show for a performance of “Burning House.” The song is featured on Cam’s Untamed album — and if […]
January 8, 2016
After taking a year off touring, Kenny Chesney hit the road in a big way with his 2015 Big Revival Tour, which closed out the year having played to more than 1.3 million fans and made Kenny the only country artist among Billboard’s Top 5 Touring Acts of 2015. And as Kenny looks ahead to his new Spread the […]
December 22, 2015
In January… Brad Paisley topped the country airplay charts with “Perfect Storm,” the second big hit from his Moonshine in the Trunk album. Carrie Underwood was named Favorite Female Country Artist at the People’s Choice Awards 2015, earning the 7th People’s Choice Award of her career. Garth Brooks scored a Platinum album with the chart-topping Man Against Machine. On […]
December 17, 2015
Pictured on set at Cam’s debut on NBC’s Today show (l-r): Today’s Willie Geist and Hoda Kotb, Cam, and Today’s Natalie Morales. Congratulations to Cam, whose “Burning House” has been named number-one on Rolling Stone Country’s “25 Best Country Songs of 2015”! Cam performed the song earlier this week on NBC’s Today show, where she was surprised with […]
December 17, 2015
Tyler Farr is climbing the charts with his new hit, “Better in Boots,” but like a lot of artists, he’s always writing new songs, and he likes to get honest feedback from people he trusts, including his fiancée. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is the new hit from Tyler’s terrific Suffer in Peace album, […]
December 17, 2015
Here to celebrate the holiday season, it’s our star-studded 2015 version of the classic, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Merry Christmas! (alternate versions further below) “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (2:58) (Opening greetings) Garth Brooks “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Carrie Underwood […]
December 17, 2015
Christmas Day is just around the corner, so we’re pulling out the evergreens with this star-studded audio collection of memories, traditions, Christmastime favorites, and assorted Yuletide offerings! Kix Brooks Kix Brooks remembers the Christmas Eve when a call from his wife Barbara left him dashing through the snow for the birth of his daughter, Molly. (:46) “My daughter, Molly, […]
December 17, 2015
All the best in 2016! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a happy and safe New Year!” Kix Brooks “Hey, I’m Kix Brooks, wishin’ you a happy New Year!” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy New Year!” Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, this is Kenny Chesney, wishing […]
December 10, 2015
With her first GRAMMY® nomination, a Top 5 single, and an album coming out on Friday, weeks don’t get much more exciting than the one that Cam is having! On Monday, she was nominated for a Best Country Solo Performance GRAMMY Award for her smash single, “Burning House,” which hit the country radio Top […]
December 10, 2015
With Christmas coming up, Chris Young may not have any children of his own to shop for, but he does have a wonderful three-year-old niece who really appreciates her Uncle Chris. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris is out now with his chart-topping new album I’m Comin’ Over, featuring the three-week number-one smash title track! In case […]
December 10, 2015
Have a wonderful holiday season! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Kix Brooks “Hey, I’m Kix Brooks, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.” Kenny Chesney “Hey, everybody, […]
November 24, 2015
Jake Owen will be celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City with millions of viewers and parade-goers as one of the performers on this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Tune-in for all the fun and tradition as the 89th annual event airs from 9am to noon (all time zones) on NBC, hosted by the Today show’s Matt Lauer, […]
November 24, 2015
Thanksgiving hasn’t always been a favorite holiday for Chase Rice, but after a run of rough Turkey Days, Chase now sees it as “one of the best days of the year.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chase has abundant reason to be thankful in his career in 2015, scoring a huge hit with “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” the follow up […]
November 24, 2015
Singer/songwriter Cam is counting her blessings this year, not the least of which is the Gold-record success of her Top-10-and-climbing hit “Burning House” and the December 11th release of her album, Untamed — two big elements for Cam that are making Thursday a very grateful Thanksgiving. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) While Thanksgiving parades are a morning tradition for many people, Cam […]
November 24, 2015
Thanksgiving is a time of traditions, and we’re revisiting a few seasonal favorites from Tyler Farr and Trisha Yearwood. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler Farr talks about his favorite Thanksgiving side dish. (:18) “My grandma, my mom and aunt and them — they always make chicken and dumplin’s, with the gravy on the mashed potatoes, all […]
November 24, 2015
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and we’re serving a full plate of celebrity greetings to help celebrate the occasion! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.” Kix Brooks “Hey, I’m Kix Brooks, wishin’ you a happy Thanksgivin’!” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy […]
November 12, 2015
This Friday marks the release of Chris Young’s new album, I’m Comin’ Over — it’s Chris’ fifth album and the first one that he’s co-produced, and Chris says he couldn’t be more thrilled to get this record out to his fans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) I’m Comin’ Over features 11 songs, nine of which Chris co-wrote, including […]
November 10, 2015
Congratulations to Old Dominion on the success of their debut single, “Break up with Him,” which tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart for a second week and hits number one on the Country Aircheck chart this week! It’s the first single from the band’s new album, Meat and Candy, and it’s also the first song that the band […]
November 10, 2015
They’ve got the hottest country song in the nation with their chart-topping smash, “Break up with Him,” and as of last Friday, Old Dominion has unleashed even more amazing music with the release of their album, Meat and Candy. With each of the 11 songs co-written by at least one member of the band, the […]
November 10, 2015
One of Nashville’s most buzzed-about newcomers is Columbia Nashville’s Maren Morris, whose self-titled digital EP celebrated its official release this past Friday. Entirely co-written and co-produced by Maren, the five-song collection originally premiered on Spotify, where the songs generated more than 6,000,000 streams in less than two months. Her music has clearly been turning heads, and Maren […]
November 10, 2015
While fans have come to know Tyler Farr for hit power ballads like “Whiskey in My Water” and “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” Tyler says he also enjoys laying down an up-tempo groove, as he does on his new hit, “Better in Boots.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is the latest single from Tyler’s acclaimed album, Suffer in […]
November 10, 2015
This week, Cam earns her very first Top 10 record on the radio with her chart-climbing smash, “Burning House,” which also recently became her first RIAA-certified Gold record. Cam got the Gold news at a surprise toast at her record label, and she says it was a very special experience, and she’s so grateful for the […]
November 10, 2015
Chris Young is red-hot on the radio as he climbs the Top 5 with “I’m Comin’ Over,” the first single from his album of the same name, which comes out this Friday. And Chris tells us that the song is pretty straightforward in its portrayal of the way that relationships can sometimes evolve. (AUDIO INFO […]
October 22, 2015
Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller album releases this Friday, October 23rd, and Carrie talks with us about the 13 songs that make up her fifth studio album. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Renegade Runaway” (Carrie Underwood/Chris DeStefano/Hillary Lindsey) (:41) “‘Renegade Runaway’ — she’s a love ’em leave ’em – she is dangerous. She’s wild. She’s not cold, like, it’s […]
October 22, 2015
Chase Rice is closing in on the top of the charts with his smash single, “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” and Chase says that what you see in the song’s video is right on target with the real Chase. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chase is currently headlining his JD and Jesus Tour, with tour dates and more online at ChaseRice.com! […]
October 22, 2015
One song that’s packing an emotional punch for a lot of people recently is Cam’s hit single, “Burning House.” It’s also a song that carries a lot of emotional weight with its singer, because it’s inspired by a real-life relationship that Cam felt she had ended badly. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) While the relationship that inspired “Burning House” wasn’t […]
October 9, 2015
We all seem to live life at a crazy pace these days, and Carrie Underwood says that that’s at the heart of what’s behind her new hit, “Smoke Break.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Smoke Break” is the first single from Carrie’s new album, Storyteller, releasing on October 23rd! You can pre-order your copy of Carrie’s Storyteller album right […]
October 9, 2015
It seems that more than a few fans of Old Dominion’s hit “Break up with Him” have taken a cue from the song and chosen to get out of some bad relationships — and in at least one case, the band received an unexpected thanks! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for Old Dominion’s full-length debut album, titled Meat and Candy, set […]
October 9, 2015
Newcomer Cam has a big hit on her hands with her song “Burning House,” and it’s a song that Cam co-wrote, inspired by a dream, but based on a very emotional experience from her own life. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can find “Burning House” on Cam’s Welcome to Cam Country digital EP, available now on Apple Music. […]
October 9, 2015
One of the great things about music is that sometimes we can use a song to speak for us, and Chris Young says that he’s heard from people who decided to let him do their talking with his sexy new hit, “I’m Comin’ Over.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “I’m Comin’ Over” is the title track and Gold-certified […]
October 1, 2015
CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Carrie Underwood is kicking off the October 23rd release of her new album, Storyteller, with her hot new smash “Smoke Break” — and Carrie talked with us about what she does when she can use a break from the stresses of the day. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can […]
October 1, 2015
Chris Young kicked off the U.S. run of his “I’m Comin’ Over” World Tour in Nashville this week, and just before the show, Chris’ record label presented him with a Gold record for his current hit, “I’m Comin’ Over.” It’s the title track and first single off of Chris’ new album, out November 13th, and Chris told us recently that […]
October 1, 2015
Chase Rice is red hot on the radio with his Top-10-and-climbing smash “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” and this Friday, Chase will hit the road for his third headlining tour. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Even before he had a pair of hit radio singles, Chase was building a solid fan base through years of touring — and you can see […]
October 1, 2015
Tyler Farr became engaged to the love of his life earlier this year, and he says that whether they’re talking about wedding plans down the road or pretty much anything else, he has a philosophy on one of the keys to a happy relationship. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler is new on the radio with his song “Better […]
October 1, 2015
Jake Owen made his debut appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week with a performance that included his latest single, “Real Life.” If you missed it, you can check it out on EllenTube.com! Huge congratulations to Old Dominion on the RIAA Gold certification of their smash debut single, “Break up with Him.” The guys were […]
September 22, 2015
Congratulations to Kenny Chesney, whose latest smash, “Save It for a Rainy Day,” tops this week’s Billboard Country Airplay chart to become his 26th Billboard number-one single! The song also marks the first time that Kenny has ever had four consecutive chart-toppers from the same album. Recently nominated for CMA Album of the Year, Kenny’s The […]
September 22, 2015
Old Dominion continues to make a name for itself as a band with their debut hit, “Break up with Him.” These guys are also great songwriters with band members behind a growing list of number-one hits that now includes Kenny Chesney’s “Save It for a Rainy Day.” Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi teamed with […]
September 22, 2015
Tyler Farr is climbing the charts with his new hit, “Better in Boots,” and he says that the song has also added a fun new dimension to his concerts. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is from Tyler’s very cool Suffer in Peace album, which also includes the number-one smash, “A Guy Walks into a Bar.” Look for […]
September 22, 2015
Carrie Underwood lit up Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse with a surprise concert this past Friday for CMT’s Instant Jam series. The one-hour episode has been announced to premiere on October 17th, just a few days before the release of Carrie’s all-new album, Storyteller, on October 23rd. CMT Instant Jam: Carrie Underwood premieres Saturday, October 17th, at […]
September 22, 2015
“Burning House” singer Cam made her debut performance in the UK on Monday, and she did it in style, performing at Apple Music Festival 2015 in London, where she also had a chance to meet the night’s headliner, Carrie Underwood. If you missed Cam or Carrie’s performances, you can see them online at applemusic.com/festival! On the […]
September 22, 2015
Chris Young has been in the midst of his sold-out international tour that launched in Switzerland on September 11th and wraps up with a show in Sweden this Thursday the 24th. Of course, Chris had some packing to do before heading overseas, and he admits, he definitely adheres to the “guys’ school” of packing. (AUDIO […]
September 18, 2015
News broke this morning that Carrie Underwood is performing a surprise show tonight at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse to be taped for the CMT series, Instant Jam! And for everyone who can’t be there for the intimate free concert, you won’t have to wait long to see what you missed, with CMT.com reporting that Carrie’s episode of […]
September 17, 2015
CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Garth Brooks has brought his world tour to Dallas this week, with seven shows over five nights, beginning with two this Friday and two on Saturday. And while back-to-back shows in one night might seem like a big challenge, Garth says that he loves it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Check out the tour page of […]
September 17, 2015
CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Kenny Chesney continues to rocket up the charts with his latest smash, “Save It for a Rainy Day” — and while Kenny sings about taking time to set your troubles aside, he admits that he hasn’t always followed that advice. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) This Friday, Kenny will be in […]
September 17, 2015
Country newcomer Cam has her first big hit with her song “Burning House,” and one of the sure signs of a hit record is how it connects with listeners, and Cam says that this very personal song is also a very relatable story. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Way Cool: Cam has just been announced to make her […]
September 17, 2015
Chris Young sings “I’m Comin’ Over” on his newest hit, and he’s actually come a long way over, taking his world tour overseas for the second time this year. In March, Chris played Australia, South Korea, and Japan, and this month’s nine sold-out shows span Switzerland, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Sweden. And one thing that […]
September 17, 2015
Carrie Underwood is red-hot with her new smash single, “Smoke Break” — it’s the first taste of her upcoming Storyteller album, and it’s not only a song that Carrie co-wrote, it’s also a lyric that Carrie thought would ring true for a lot of people. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The digital single for “Smoke Break” is available now on Apple Music! “Smoke […]
September 17, 2015
Brad Paisley has the hottest new single at country radio this week with “Country Nation,” the latest favorite from his Moonshine in the Trunk album. This past weekend, Brad played three more dates on his new Country Nation College Tour presented by Zaxby’s, visiting select IMG College partner universities to provide free entertainment for the campus community. So far, the […]
September 11, 2015
With their debut hit, “Break up with Him,” hot and climbing the charts, Old Dominion has announced the November 6th release of the group’s full-length debut album, titled Meat and Candy. Produced by GRAMMY-winner Shane McAnally, the 11-song Meat and Candy is now available for pre-order as a physical CD at Amazon. With the news, the band […]
September 4, 2015
The Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and we’re sharing greetings from these favorite stars! Garth Brooks “Hey, y’all, this is Garth Brooks, wishing you a happy Labor Day weekend.” Kix Brooks “Hey, I’m Kix Brooks, wishing you a happy Labor Day weekend.” Cam “Hi, this is Cam, wishing you a happy Labor […]
September 4, 2015
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert, who was announced today as the recipient of the Nashville Symphony’s 2015 Harmony Award. The award is presented each year by the Nashville Symphony to “an individual who best exemplifies the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community.” Miranda will be honored at the 31st annual Symphony Ball fundraiser on December 12th at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, […]
September 4, 2015
Jake Owen was looking his dapper best on Tuesday (September 1st) as he emceed the ACM Honors for a second consecutive year at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to hosting the show, Jake opened the night with a performance of “Feels So Right,” in honor of Career Achievement Award winners Alabama. (all photos credit Getty Images […]
August 20, 2015
Carrie Underwood is set to announce some exciting news today (August 20th) during a chat on her official Facebook page, Facebook.com/CarrieUnderwood. Along with the news, Carrie will also be taking some questions directly from her fans. Be sure to check it out — the chat starts at 5pm, ET! Congratulations to Carrie, who took home a pair of […]
August 20, 2015
Five-man band Old Dominion is out now with their hit debut single, “Break up with Him,” and if you think the song sounds distinctively cool when you hear it on the radio, that’s just the kind of reaction that the band wants. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Break up with Him” is from Old Dominion’s self-titled EP, available […]
August 20, 2015
Lots of fans are getting to know newcomer Cam from her beautiful new hit, “Burning House,” but you can also get to know Cam better in a series of online video clips that offer some real insight into Cam and her music. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can check out Cam’s Welcome to Cam Country — Behind the EP […]
August 20, 2015
Tyler Farr took a fall during a recent performance in Virginia — and we’re glad to say that although Tyler is bruised, he’s okay, and we caught up with him this week as he gave us the lowdown on the fall. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The night after his fall, Tyler was set to rejoin Jason Aldean on […]
August 15, 2015
Carrie Underwood and songwriters Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano were celebrated in Nashville today (August 14th) at a number-one party for Carrie’s recent smash, “Little Toy Guns,” a song that the three of them wrote together. And while Carrie is certainly pleased with the success of “Little Toy Guns,” she says that it’s all the more […]
August 14, 2015
As one of the writers of his new hit, “I’m Comin’ Over,” Chris Young says it’s even more gratifying to know how much his fans have been enjoying the new song. Along with a great groove, Chris says that people are also digging on some of the song’s cool lyrics. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Available now on Apple Music, “I’m Comin’ Over” […]
August 14, 2015
Tyler Farr is hitting the airwaves with his new single, “Better in Boots,” a song that Tyler bets will get stuck in your head — in a good way, of course — but it isn’t necessarily one that you can judge by its title. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is featured on Tyler’s Suffer in […]
August 14, 2015
Look for hot country newcomer Cam in the “Nash Next Artist Spotlight” in the August 24th issue of Nash Country Weekly, on sale now, and online at CountryWeekly.com! The fourth installment of Cam’s Welcome to Cam Country – Behind the EP series of video clips is new this week on Vevo, as Cam talks about one […]
August 14, 2015
One of the hottest tickets on the road this year has been the Garth Brooks World Tour, and Garth just announced dates in Cleveland, Ohio, October 9th and 10th, for his first shows in the city in nearly 20 years. In all, Garth’s return to the road has sold more than 2.5 million tickets this year, […]
August 7, 2015
Jake Owen’s new hit is called “Real Life,” and Jake tells us there’s a line in the song that totally took him back to a time when that was his real life! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The first single from Jake’s upcoming album, “Real Life” is available now on Apple Music! Jake fan Eric Bennett recently had an especially cool […]
August 7, 2015
Tyler Farr is enjoying a second year on the road with his good buddy and tour headliner Jason Aldean, and if you caught the show last year, Tyler says that you can expect an even cooler experience on this year’s Burn It Down Tour. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for a tour date near you on […]
August 7, 2015
Country newcomer Cam is turning heads with a powerful song called “Burning House,” inspired by a dream that was based on some very real real-life emotions about a relationship that ended badly. And being able to tell that story in a song was a challenge that Cam says she was glad to have help doing. […]
August 7, 2015
Chris Young is among the stars who’ve been bringing country music overseas in recent years. This past March, he played Australia, South Korea, and Japan, with more international shows coming up next month. And while Chris has the fun of getting to see some cool places, he makes a point of bringing some of the fun home. […]
August 5, 2015
The country music world lost an iconic songwriter, producer, and record executive with the Tuesday, August 4th, passing of Country Music Hall of Fame member Billy Sherrill. A two-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Sherrill co-wrote such timeless classics as “Almost Persuaded,” “Stand by Your Man,” “The Most Beautiful Girl,” and “My Elusive Dreams.” As a record […]
July 31, 2015
With his new hit, “Save It for a Rainy Day,” Kenny Chesney is hoping that the song and the message behind it are good enough to help put a smile on your face, especially if you’re going through a time in your life when things just don’t seem to be going your way. (AUDIO INFO […]
July 31, 2015
You never know what kind of musical influences will shape an artist’s music, and when the act is a group, like hot new five-man band Old Dominion, the number of influences only increases with the number of band members! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Old Dominion is currently climbing the charts with “Break up with Him,” the band’s […]
July 31, 2015
Tyler Farr is hitting the airwaves with his new single, a song called “Better in Boots,” and it’s got a groove that Tyler says had him singing along before he could even get back to his house! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Better in Boots” is from Tyler’s acclaimed new album, Suffer in Peace, which also includes his […]
July 17, 2015
If you haven’t seen Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour this summer, there’s still time, with shows on tap through the end of August — and Kenny says that the passion that fans have been bringing to these shows is a huge part of what he loves about making music. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kenny’s “Save It for […]
July 17, 2015
Jake Owen is not only climbing the charts these days with his new hit, “Real Life,” he’s also spending the summer on the road with Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour. And whenever his real life can include hitting the road with Kenny, Jake says that’s a very cool thing. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The first single […]
July 17, 2015
With his new hit, “I’m Comin’ Over,” Chris Young tells the story of a steamy, on-again-off-again love affair, and he says that for anyone who’s ever been in romantic relationships, there’s a good chance that you know the feelings behind “I’m Comin’ Over.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Co-written by Chris, Corey Crowder, and Josh Hoge, “I’m Comin’ […]
July 9, 2015
Kenny Chesney’s brand-new single from his The Big Revival album is called “Save It for a Rainy Day,” and Kenny says that the whole idea behind the song is recognizing that sometimes you just need to let go of your troubles…at least for a little while. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Be sure to check out People.com beginning Thursday, […]
July 9, 2015
Newcomer Cam has this week’s hottest new single at country radio with her song, “Burning House.” It’s a beautiful and very personal song that Cam co-wrote, inspired by wanting to apologize to an ex over a break-up that she wished she’d handled differently. And Cam says that the song has already led to one especially poignant moment […]
July 9, 2015
Five-man band Old Dominion just premiered the music video for their hit debut single, “Break up with Him,” and the guys definitely show off their personality and sense of fun in the new clip, which flashes back to a very cool Back to the Future theme. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) While capturing some unrelated video footage on […]
July 9, 2015
Tyler Farr digs deep on the emotion of his powerful new song, “Withdrawals,” and Tyler says that one of the things that he loves about the song is the way that it connects in a very universal way. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Withdrawals” is the follow-up to Tyler’s third consecutive number-one smash, “A Guy Walks into a […]
June 26, 2015
Miranda Lambert’s brand-new single from her album Platinum is a song called “Smokin’ and Drinkin’,” and it features Little Big Town — a fact that Miranda says with a smile, she is very proud to tell the world! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Earlier this week, Miranda exclusively debuted the lyric video for “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” as part […]
June 26, 2015
There’s a tremendous amount of planning and anticipation that goes into a major tour, and that’s certainly true for Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour. Having just passed the midpoint of the tour earlier this month, Kenny says that being on the road again has been a blast. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for a Kenny concert […]
June 26, 2015
Five-man band Old Dominion has a rising hit on their hands with their terrific debut single, “Break up with Him,” and the band’s Matthew Ramsey gave us the backstory on how the song came to be. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Know Your Dom: Old Dominion is lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Rosen, lead guitarist Brad Tursi, […]
June 26, 2015
When Jake Owen sat down with a couple of songwriters to share his vision of the kinds of things he wanted to say on his upcoming album — and how he wanted the focus to be on songs about life — what Jake got back was right on target, and it became his new album’s first single, […]
June 26, 2015
Brad Paisley is currently on the road headlining his Crushin’ It World Tour with special guests Justin Moore and Mickey Guyton — and one thing that Brad always tries to do is be a gracious host to his opening acts, with great food and fun perks like going out to movies or go-karting along the […]
June 26, 2015
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day 2015, we’re breaking out the sparklers with our star-filled collection of greetings and favorite stories. Happy Fourth! TH OF JULY: Independence Day Stories and Greetings” width=”16″ height=”14″ /> Kenny Chesney recalls Independence Day celebrations from his youth. (:27) “You know what? I was usually playin’ little-league baseball on the Fourth of July. […]
June 18, 2015
Earlier this week, Kenny Chesney earned the 27th number-one single of his career with his smash, “Wild Child,” and it’s a song that Kenny says has been a very special part of his summer. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) In a press release this week, Kenny said, in part, “I knew this was a very special song when […]
June 18, 2015
“Withdrawals” is the terrific new single and music video from Tyler Farr, who just notched his third number-one hit in a row with “A Guy Walks into a Bar.” And while Tyler’s work ethic and competitive spirit always have his sights set on the top of the charts, he says that number-one or not, his focus […]
June 18, 2015
Father’s Day is around the corner, and “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize is the proud papa of two children, a three-year-old boy and a baby girl just born on Valentine’s Day. And with a few years of parenting under his belt, Logan says he’s come to appreciate the nonverbal communication that […]
June 15, 2015
Singer/songwriter Cam is fresh off a busy CMA Music Festival, and this Tuesday, June 16th, she’ll be making an encore performance at the Grand Ole Opry after just celebrating her Opry debut on May 29th. Cam says the experience was a huge thrill, in part because of the audience reaction to a song that has just […]
June 9, 2015
With his Big Revival Tour in high gear, Kenny Chesney says that one of the personal highlights of his shows so far is seeing how much his fans have fallen in love with his latest single, the beautiful “Wild Child.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for a Kenny concert near you on the tour page of KennyChesney.com! With […]
June 9, 2015
“Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize has come a long way since he first moved to Nashville and the days when he was just scraping by to pay his bills, but it was that time in his life that inspired the title of Logan’s new digital EP, Pawn Shop Guitar. (AUDIO INFO […]
June 9, 2015
While song lyrics can often mean different things to different people, Chris Young says that there isn’t much mistaking what’s happening with his steamy new hit, “I’m Comin’ Over.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Yeah, boy! MusicRow writer Robert K. Oermann is declaring Chris Young on the “edge of superstardom” with his new single, “I’m Comin’ Over”! […]
June 9, 2015
Well, Brad Paisley is doing something a little different with his Crushin’ It World Tour this year, as some lucky fans get the chance to belly up to the bar at Brad’s shows…only this bar is on the stage! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Following a trio of tour dates this week in Nevada and California, Brad […]
June 9, 2015
Tyler Farr is poised to hit the radio with an amazing new song called “Withdrawals,” and he’s certainly proved that a lot of people are loving his music, with three back-to-back number-one singles to his credit so far. And while Tyler’s hopes to have big hits for many years to come, one of his goals is to stay grounded, […]
June 9, 2015
With his latest single, Jake Owen is giving fans a sense of what to expect from his upcoming album, where the lyrical focus will be very much in keeping with the new song’s title: “Real Life.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Congratulations to Jake, who this week notched a career-high 108 stations playing “Real Life” on its official radio airplay impact […]
June 5, 2015
Music videos don’t get much more creative than Brad Paisley’s hand-drawn, animated video for his current hit, “Crushin’ It” — and if you haven’t seen it, Brad cast fellow country stars like Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and a whole bunch more as superheroes saving the world from evil robot beer cans. And as […]
June 5, 2015
Chris Young will be celebrating his 30th birthday on June 12th, and the “I’m Comin’ Over” singer recently found time to come over and help his niece enjoy her third birthday with something she really wanted: a new jeep! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris says it’s great fun being an uncle and seeing his niece growing into her own personality. (AUDIO […]
June 5, 2015
With their debut single, “Break up with Him,” five-man band Old Dominion is making a name for itself, but the guys have already been establishing themselves as big-time songwriters. Among their successes, various band members have co-written two recent number-one hits — Tyler Farr’s “A Guy Walks into a Bar” and Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do” — […]
June 5, 2015
Jake Owen has always loved songs that make you want to roll down the car windows, crank up the volume, and feel the breeze in your face — and Jake hopes that you’ll feel the same way about his cool new song, “Real Life.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The first single from Jake’s upcoming album, “Real Life” […]
May 29, 2015
Chris Young has a sizzling new single and music video with “I’m Comin’ Over,” and Chris gave us his take on what makes “I’m Comin’ Over” the kind of song that he’s proud to release as the first music from his upcoming album. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “I’m Comin’ Over” is available now on iTunes! Earlier this […]
May 29, 2015
Five-man band Old Dominion has been turning heads and winning fans with their hot debut single, a song called “Break up with Him.” And while the lyrics might be interpreted in different ways, Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey says that the band looks at the song from a positive perspective. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Break up with […]
May 29, 2015
Logan Mize has been showing off his playful side with his song “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” and its hilarious new music video — and being able to have fun with both is part of what Logan enjoys so much about the song. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” is […]
May 29, 2015
Tyler Farr has had a lot to smile about recently: releasing a new album, scoring his third consecutive number-one single, and getting engaged! After he had a minute to take it all in, Tyler talked with us about an amazing couple of weeks. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Be listening for Tyler’s terrific new song, “Withdrawals,” the follow-up to […]
May 27, 2015
This week, Jake Owen officially debuted his new single, “Real Life”! It’s the first taste of Jake’s upcoming album, and he says that — chances are — you’ll hear a little of your own life in the song. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Real Life” is USA Today’s Song of the Week! Check out writer Brian Mansfield’s feature as […]
May 27, 2015
Newcomer and “My Mistake” singer Cam is poised to make her Grand Ole Opry debut this Friday, May 29th — and while it may be Cam’s first time to sing from that stage, she’s definitely been inside those venerable walls before. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) For Grand Ole Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com. Cam is so thrilled […]
May 21, 2015
Big congratulations to Tyler Farr, who tops the country radio charts this week with his smash single, “A Guy Walks into a Bar”! The song is Tyler’s third consecutive number-one single, and Tyler says that he’s very grateful for the way that he’s been welcomed into the country music family. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler can hardly […]
May 21, 2015
It’s been a very cool week for Logan Mize, who not only released his five-song digital album, titled Pawn Shop Guitar – EP, but also debuted a hilarious new music video for his single, “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time.” And if you only know Logan for that one song, he’d definitely encourage you to check […]
May 21, 2015
When you’re hot, you’re hot, and Chris Young has come roaring out of the gate with his new single, “I’m Comin’ Over,” which debuted at number two on Billboard‘s Country Digital Songs chart, with first-week sales of 71,000 according to the folks who keep the counts at Nielsen Music. That total is all the more […]
May 21, 2015
In case you missed it, we rolled out our star-studded 2015 Memorial Day liners last week, and you can find them here, and link here for a Memorial Day 2014 memory from Brad Paisley.
May 15, 2015
Tyler Farr is on a big roll, personally and professionally — newly engaged; red-hot on the radio with his smash, “A Guy Walks into a Bar”; and earning well-deserved, great reviews for his new album, Suffer in Peace. And when Tyler was choosing the songs that he wanted for his Suffer in Peace album, he says that cool […]
May 15, 2015
A big congratulations to five-man band Old Dominion, who delivered the hottest new record on the airwaves this week with their song, “Break up with Him,” which was the number-one most added song at country radio with 42 new playlist “adds” and 76 first-week chart-reporting stations. And seeing that kind of incredible response to their […]
May 15, 2015
Singer/songwriter Cam may just go by her first name, but that name and her music have certainly been turning a lot of heads, with Cam among CMT’s newest picks for their “Next Women of Country” — and just a few days ago, Cam played a New Orleans benefit for the charities of actor Matthew McConaughey and New Orleans Saints […]
May 15, 2015
“Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize has definitely paid his dues over the years in Nashville, touring and recording independently before getting a record deal last year with the same label as such stars as Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Now, looking back on the day he signed the deal, Logan says it […]
May 15, 2015
Brad Paisley may be riding high with his latest hit, “Crushin’ It,” but Brad was flying high, literally and figuratively, last Memorial Day, when he joined President Obama on Air Force One for an unannounced visit to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield, which included a performance by Brad for the troops stationed there. And while Brad was […]
May 6, 2015
Congratulations to Tyler Farr, whose new album, Suffer in Peace, is anything but suffering on the album sales charts this week, debuting at number-two on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums and number-four on the all-genre Billboard 200! This makes Tyler the only solo male country artist of the last 10 years to have his first two […]
May 6, 2015
One of the hot new bands on the scene these days is five-man group Old Dominion: the guys released their debut EP not long ago, they’re turning heads with their song “Break up with Him,” and Kenny Chesney even chose the band to play the stadium dates on his current tour, The Big Revival. So, who is […]
May 6, 2015
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, and “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize says that he can count on his parents to be big cheerleaders in his career, but he admits that there was a time when the whole idea had Mom and Dad a little worried. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Get to […]
May 6, 2015
Vibrant new singer/songwriter Cam is lighting up the airwaves with her debut single, “My Mistake,” and while nobody wants to make mistakes in their life and relationships, Cam says that being able to own those failings is a big part of moving forward…and part of what her song is all about. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Rolling […]
April 27, 2015
Tyler Farr is Top 5 and climbing with his smash single, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” and fans anxious for more great music from Tyler need wait no longer with this week’s release of his new album, titled Suffer in Peace. It’s the follow-up to his Redneck Crazy album, which included back-to-back number-one hits with the title […]
April 27, 2015
“Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize has come a long way from his first public performance when he was just a little boy in his native Kansas — though he does recall it being a sellout…in a manner of speaking! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The digital single for “Can’t Get Away from […]
April 27, 2015
California-born country newcomer Cam has been winning a lot of fans with her debut single, a song called “My Mistake.” Cam just premiered the song’s very-cool lyric video on Friday — the same day that she also made her debut performance at the Stagecoach Music Festival — and Cam says that while she loves the fan […]
April 27, 2015
Kenny Chesney is one of the writers of his great new single, “Wild Child,” and Kenny says that when it comes to recharging his creative songwriting juices, it’s always nice to take a little time and get away. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Wild Child,” also featuring Grace Potter, is the newest favorite from Kenny’s album, The […]
April 27, 2015
Don’t miss Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood as they’re in the spotlight in the annual “World’s Most Beautiful” issue of PEOPLE magazine, on stands now. Miranda opens the segment titled “Not a Drop of Makeup” with a gorgeous, double-page, makeup-free photo, while Carrie is featured in the “Beauty Confessions” feature, looking fabulous as she joins Julia Roberts, Jennifer […]
April 20, 2015
It was Miranda Lambert’s night at Sunday’s 50th Academy of Country Music Awards! Miranda was the evening’s top winner, taking home four awards, in addition to the previously announced ACM 50th Anniversary Milestone Award as the ACM’s Most Awarded Solo Female Artist. And now, Miranda has added to her “most awarded” distinction, winning Album of the […]
April 17, 2015
Among Miranda Lambert’s ACM Awards nominations this weekend — one of which is Entertainer of the Year! — she’s also up for Album of the Year for her album, Platinum. And one of the things that Miranda says helped to shape that album was simply a greater wealth of life experience. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) VOTE […]
April 17, 2015
Here’s something cool… Carrie Underwood’s current hit, “Little Toy Guns,” is just one of many of her biggest hits featured in a new audio & video mashup by DJ Earworm. The mashup was created for Carrie’s fans in celebration of her 10 years of number-one hits, in keeping with her album, Greatest Hits: Decade #1. The mashup includes […]
April 17, 2015
None other than Perez Hilton is among those singing the praises these days for hot newcomer Cam and her song, “My Mistake.” In a write-up on his website, Perez cheers, “Say hello to our new fave Cam,” as he says that one of the reasons women make great country music is because “they’re more fearless.” […]
April 17, 2015
With a best-selling new cookbook, Trisha Yearwood this weekend kicks-off the sixth season of her Emmy®-winning Food Network series, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. And Trisha really hopes that the show encourages more people to cook because she says that stepping into the kitchen shouldn’t be a scary experience. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Catch the season premiere of […]
April 17, 2015
ACM Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Brad Paisley is out now with the fun of his new hit, “Crushin’ It.” It’s the third big single from Brad’s Moonshine in the Trunk album, which includes a lot of great music — and if you listen to one song in particular called “High Life,” you’ll hear […]
April 13, 2015
The 50th Annual ACM Awards are this Sunday, and we’re gearing up for the big event with a look at some of this year’s top-nominated projects! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Be sure to catch all the excitement of the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards when it airs Sunday, April 19th, from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]
April 10, 2015
The Garth Brooks World Tour continues to be a blockbuster in every city, and as Garth and his lovely missus and tour special guest Trisha Yearwood kick off the first of their four-day, five-show run in Portland this weekend, Garth says that while the music may be the star, it’s always his aim to make […]
April 10, 2015
It’s a dream come true for most every country artist the first time they perform on the Grand Ole Opry, and for newcomer and “My Mistake” singer Cam — whose Opry debut was recently announced for May 29th — knowing how best to appreciate the moment may be the biggest challenge! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Don’t […]
April 10, 2015
“Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize has a wide variety of musical influences that have shaped him over the years, and Logan says that one of the big ones is a man who also had a hit with “Good Time” in the title: Alan Jackson. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The digital single […]
April 10, 2015
Tyler Farr is currently rocking the country radio Top 10 with his smash single, “A Guy Walks into a Bar.” And while Tyler’s two most recent singles — “Redneck Crazy” and “Whiskey in My Water” — both got to the top of the chart, that kind of success is no easy feat. That’s why Tyler […]
April 3, 2015
Casey James used his locks to lock in a big April Fools’ Day prank this year when he shared comments and a video where he appeared to shave his head after what was supposedly a hairstyle experiment gone wrong. Well, on Thursday night, Casey revealed it was a prank as he shared via Twitter: “Ok yall! […]
April 2, 2015
Trisha Yearwood released her new cookbook, Trisha’s Table, this past Tuesday, and while Trisha loves cooking, she admits that when it comes to special occasions or get-togethers with friends and family, her reputation for dishing up tasty treats has in some ways become as formidable as her reputation as one of country music’s greatest female vocalists. […]
April 2, 2015
California-born singer/songwriter Cam is new on the radio with her debut single, “My Mistake,” and this week brought the release of her four-song digital album, titled Welcome to Cam Country – EP. Featuring “My Mistake” and three other songs all co-written by Cam, the EP previews her upcoming full-length album. And for Cam, who likes to […]
April 2, 2015
Pre-orders are up and running for Tyler Farr’s new album, Suffer in Peace, which comes out on April 28th. The album features Tyler’s new hit, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” and Tyler tells us that one thing you can definitely expect from the album is that the songs are all rooted exactly where they belong: […]
March 30, 2015
Trisha Yearwood’s new cookbook, Trisha’s Table, hits stores tomorrow (March 31st), and she’ll be celebrating the release and sharing some recipes during Tuesday visits to ABC’s Good Morning America and The Chew. Be sure to tune in!
March 30, 2015
Carrie Underwood was cheering for the hockey team of her husband, Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher, as she shared this Sunday Instagram post of their little “rookie,” Isaiah Fisher, with the note: “The Predators are in the playoffs! Just waiting to get in! #PutMeInCoach”
March 26, 2015
After recently returning from an overseas tour that took him to Australia, South Korea, and Japan, Chris Young is back in the states, red-hot on the radio with his smash, “Lonely Eyes,” and back in the studio working on the follow-up to his hit-filled A.M. album. And when it comes to making a new album, it’s always […]
March 26, 2015
Sometimes we all have that one thing in life that helps set our future course, and for “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” singer Logan Mize, that thing was his very first concert at 16 years old: seeing Kenny Chesney. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The digital single for “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time” […]
March 26, 2015
ABC has announced that Brad Paisley will guest on the March 31st episode of Repeat After Me, a series where Wendi McLendon-Covey (of The Goldbergs) guides celebrities by virtue of a remote ear piece “to interact with everyday people in high-energy, comedic hidden-camera situations.” Sounds like something that’s right up Brad’s alley! Each episode also crowns […]
March 26, 2015
Carrie Underwood is hitting the one-month mark since the arrival of her baby boy, Isaiah, born February 27th, but even before Isaiah came along, Carrie knew that some of her songs would have a new meaning for her as she became a mom. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) A triple-nominee for the upcoming ACM Awards, where’s she’s […]
March 25, 2015
Kenny Chesney launches his new tour, The Big Revival Tour, this Thursday, with back-to-back nights at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. And for Kenny, after taking a break from touring last year, the occasion has been a long time coming, but it’s one that was at the heart of Kenny’s thinking when he was making his latest […]
March 25, 2015
Newcomer Cam has been racking up the accolades as she officially debuted with one of this week’s hottest new songs on country radio with the irresistible energy of her single, “My Mistake.” It’s a song about choices…and appreciating that whether it’s a good choice or a bad one, it’s still your mistake to make. (AUDIO […]
March 25, 2015
Tyler Farr is climbing the charts with his new hit, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” the first single from his April 28th album release, titled Suffer in Peace. This week, Tyler revealed the track listing for Suffer in Peace, which includes three songs that he co-wrote, as well as a song called “Damn Good […]
March 20, 2015
It was March 25th, 1989, when Garth Brooks first hit the Billboard country chart with his song, “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old).” It was Garth’s first single and first big hit, and as we come up on its 26th anniversary, Garth recently talked about what that song means to him. (AUDIO INFO […]
March 20, 2015
Tyler Farr knew he’d found a great song the first time he heard his new hit, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” but Tyler wasn’t the only artist who had his eye on recording it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “A Guy Walks into a Bar” is the first single from Tyler’s April 28th album release, titled […]
March 20, 2015
Most people don’t want to be known for making a mistake, but singer/songwriter Cam is hoping that you’ll start getting to know her with her debut single, a song called “My Mistake.” And while “My Mistake” is great fun to listen to, Cam says that the idea for the song originally began when one of […]
March 20, 2015
ACM Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Carrie Underwood only recently became a mom to her baby boy Isaiah, but she was already telling the story of a family, partly through a child’s eyes, when she recorded her new hit, “Little Toy Guns.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Co-written by Carrie, “Little Toy Guns” follows her smash “Something […]
March 13, 2015
Kenny Chesney has another huge hit with his gorgeous new single, “Wild Child,” and Kenny admits that when it comes to the type of woman who turns his head, he’s very partial to someone with a “Wild Child” kind of spirit. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Also featuring Grace Potter, “Wild Child” is the newest single from […]
March 13, 2015
This month, Carrie Underwood launched her new line of women’s lifestyle fitness apparel and accessories, called CALIA (pronounced Kah-LEE-ah), with products that Carrie says are meant to offer just the right blend of function and fashion for a woman on the go. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) CALIA is available exclusively at DICK’S Sporting Goods stores nationwide, as […]
March 13, 2015
Be sure to tune-in Monday night (March 16th) as Brad Paisley performs on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. The appearance is part of Jimmy’s week of broadcasts from Austin, Texas, amid this year’s South by Southwest Festival.
March 13, 2015
In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert debuted her music video for “Little Red Wagon” earlier this week, and it’s already approaching two and a half million views so far! Check it out below!
March 6, 2015
New mom Carrie Underwood has been settling into the motherhood groove since the February 27th arrival of Isaiah, her first child with husband Mike Fisher. But before the birth, Carrie told reporters that even though she grew up in a household of girls, she didn’t have too many extra concerns about the ins and outs of […]
March 6, 2015
Trisha Yearwood may have found a whole new audience of fans in recent years with her hit cooking show and best-selling cookbooks, but making music remains her biggest calling, and Trisha’s new on the radio with a beautiful song called “I Remember You.” It’s the second single from Trisha’s album, PrizeFighter: Hit after Hit, and […]
March 6, 2015
Logan Mize is bringing the good times to the airwaves with his new single, “Can’t Get Away from a Good Time,” and in writing the song, Logan says that he and co-writers wanted to capture that sense of fun of an unexpectedly great day. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) MusicRow magazine writer Robert K. Oermann is among those […]
March 6, 2015
ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Miranda Lambert is rockin’ the radio these days with “Little Red Wagon,” the newest hit from her GRAMMY®-winning Best Country Album, Platinum. And while some of us may have had a little red wagon when we were kids, Miranda says that you don’t actually need one to get on board […]
March 6, 2015
Jake Owen’s latest single is the poignant song, “What We Ain’t Got” — and while artists will often choose songs to record either that they wrote or that are “pitched” to them when they’re making a new record, this was a song that Jake found on a very personal album made by its writer, Travis […]
March 3, 2015
Warmest congratulations to Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher, who today announced the February 27th arrival of their first child, a boy they’ve named Isaiah Michael Fisher. In a tweet this morning, Carrie shared: Tiny hands and tiny feet…God has blessed us with an amazing gift! Isaiah Michael Fisher – born February 27.
February 27, 2015
Kenny Chesney has one of the most beautiful songs of his career with his new single, “Wild Child,” which reunites him with his “You and Tequila” duet partner, Grace Potter. And while Kenny originally recorded “Wild Child” without Grace, he soon realized that she was the ideal choice to bring something really extraordinary to the song, both vocally and personally. (AUDIO […]
February 27, 2015
After back-to-back number-one singles, Tyler Farr is climbing the charts with his latest hit, “A Guy Walks into a Bar.” And while the song isn’t based on anyone in particular, Tyler says that one reason the song is so relatable is because it’s very real…even if it is a little sad. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “A […]
February 27, 2015
Congratulations to Nashville quintet Old Dominion, who this week announced signing a record deal with Sony Music Nashville, where the band’s music will be released under the RCA Nashville banner. Formed a decade ago, Old Dominion recently released its self-titled debut EP featuring the chart-climbing single, “Break up with Him.” Hailed as a “triple-threat” band, […]
February 19, 2015
Carrie Underwood is following up the GRAMMY®-winning success of her recent smash “Something in the Water” with the second single from her Greatest Hits: Decade #1 album, a song called “Little Toy Guns.” Not only is it the hottest new song at country radio this week, it’s also one that Carrie co-wrote, and she says […]
February 12, 2015
These days, Chris Young is singing about catching the eye of a lovely woman with “Lonely Eyes,” but when it comes to impressing a lady in real life, Chris couldn’t help but laugh when we asked if he’d ever used his songwriting to help him with a little smooth talking. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Now climbing the […]
February 9, 2015
Sunday was a very special night for Miranda Lambert, who lit up the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards® with a performance of her new hit, “Little Red Wagon,” and Miranda also walked away with the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album for Platinum. Miranda took to Instagram to post a red carpet photo with her husband Blake Shelton, […]
February 9, 2015
A big congratulations go out to Carrie Underwood, who won the seventh GRAMMY® Award of her career on Sunday, winning Best Country Solo Performance for “Something in the Water.” Carrie, who is currently expecting her first child, was unable to attend the show, but responded to the news in a pair of tweets from @carrieunderwood, […]
February 5, 2015
With the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards® taking place this Sunday, including a performance from four-time GRAMMY nominee Miranda Lambert, we’re taking an audio look at some of this year’s top country nominees. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles this Sunday, February 8th, at 8pm, ET/PT, on CBS. […]
January 30, 2015
Big congratulations go out to Miranda Lambert on being the most-nominated artist for the upcoming ACM Awards, with eight nominations! In addition to the top prize of Entertainer of the Year, Miranda is also up for Album of the Year — for Platinum — as well as Female Vocalist of the Year, an award that she’s now […]
January 30, 2015
Garth Brooks is already the most-awarded Entertainer of the Year in ACM Awards history — a six-time winner! — and this morning it was announced that he’ll be vying once again for the big title at the upcoming 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. In response to the news, he tweeted from @garthbrooks: Thanks @ACMAwards […]
January 30, 2015
Congratulations to Brad Paisley on his ACM Awards nomination as Male Vocalist of the Year! Fresh off his number-one smash single, “Perfect Storm,” Brad is new on the radio with the fun of his song “Crushin’ It,” the latest single from his very cool Moonshine in the Trunk album. Catch all the glitz and glamour […]
January 29, 2015
Songs about women are always a popular topic for guys everywhere — and on his new single, “Wild Child,” Kenny Chesney reunites with his “You and Tequila” partner-in-song Grace Potter with a lyric that looks beyond the superficial aspects of the ladies to try to reach a little deeper in describing this “Wild Child.” (AUDIO […]
January 29, 2015
This Friday, January 30th, Carrie Underwood will debut the music video for her new single, “Little Toy Guns”! The video makes its world premiere exclusively on Carrie’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/CarrieUnderwood) at 10am, CT, so be sure to check it out! Carrie’s single for “Little Toy Guns” arrives digitally at country radio on January 30th, with […]
January 29, 2015
ACM New Artist of the Year nominee Tyler Farr has been on quite a career roll, having earned a pair of number-one hits with “Whiskey in My Water” and the Platinum-certified “Redneck Crazy,” in addition to a monster tour schedule that’s found him on the road extensively with Jason Aldean, as well as working on his […]
January 29, 2015
Brad Paisley is one of the most respected guitar players in any genre of music — and when it comes to Brad’s instrument of choice, he says that finding the right guitar is all part of that mix of elements that he uses to make a song sound really cool. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Brad says that picking […]
January 23, 2015
While Carrie Underwood is a soon-to-be mom, she’s already had a little practice being a mom to her beloved dogs, Ace and Penny. The pair has earned a bit of celebrity in their own right, appearing in some of Carrie’s work — and they even have their own Twitter page! Ace and Penny were also in […]
January 23, 2015
When two singers are married, it might seem like a natural thing to go out on tour together, just because they’re married, but Garth Brooks says that he had other reasons for wanting his world tour special guest to be his fabulous missus: Trisha Yearwood. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Check out the tour page of GarthBrooks.com for […]
January 22, 2015
Carrie Underwood is red-hot on the radio right now with her GRAMMY®-nominated smash, “Something in the Water,” but when it came time for a photo shoot to capture an image for the single, Carrie says that the process was definitely worthwhile — even if it left her a little soggy! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Something in the Water” […]
January 22, 2015
Chris Young has written a number of his own big hits — including songs like “Tomorrow” and “Gettin’ You Home,” among others — but he’s always open to recording a great song, even if it isn’t one that he wrote. But when it comes to those songs, Chris says that what catches his ear is […]
January 22, 2015
If you follow Jake Owen on Twitter, you know that he’s very open in sharing his life with his fans — and sometimes even inviting his Twitter followers to get together with him or accepting a tweeted invitation, as he recently did on tour, meeting a fan for drinks around a recent show in Dallas. And staying […]
January 22, 2015
Congratulations to Kenny Chesney, who this week earned the 26th number-one single of his career with “Til It’s Gone,” the second consecutive chart-topper from his album The Big Revival. And while it’s a song that Kenny is looking forward to sharing with fans when he kicks off his new tour beginning in March, Kenny says […]
January 22, 2015
As part of a relationship begun last November, the Ram Truck brand has launched a new marketing initiative with Miranda Lambert, which includes a custom “Roots and Wings” song that she wrote exclusively for the campaign, which spans television, print, digital, social media, and long-form video elements. A press release about the campaign described the TV spots, […]
January 22, 2015
Congratulations to RCA Nashville recording artist/DJ/remixer/producer/radio host Dee Jay Silver, who married Jenna Michelle Straub in an oceanside ceremony on January 8th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. In a press release this week, the couple shared, “It was the most wonderful day with our closest friends and family. Everything […]
January 14, 2015
Kenny Chesney may have taken a year off from his normal tour schedule, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been thinking about his fans — and as Kenny rolled out nearly all of the dates this week for his upcoming The Big Revival Tour, it’s all the more fitting that Kenny is also sitting near […]
January 14, 2015
Miranda Lambert has one of the hottest new songs on country radio with her brand-new single, a song called “Little Red Wagon.” It’s the latest single from Miranda’s GRAMMY®-nominated Best Country Album, Platinum, and it’s a song that Miranda says was a long time coming…in a manner of speaking! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda treated Nashville […]
January 8, 2015
Kenny Chesney has another huge hit on his hands with his current smash, the song “Til It’s Gone.” It’s from his album The Big Revival — a project that prompted Kenny to take a year off from touring just to focus on the music. And Kenny says that “Til It’s Gone” is a song that’s very […]
January 8, 2015
Some songs are just a great fit for a particular artist, and when it came to Tyler Farr finding his new hit, “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” Tyler says it was love at first listen. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “A Guy Walks into a Bar” is the first single from Tyler’s new album — coming […]
December 23, 2014
As we celebrate the holiday season and look ahead to the New Year, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you for your support of the artists and music that we love. With today’s New Year-themed audio, together with our year-in-review, and all of our recent holiday stories and greetings, as well […]
December 23, 2014
We hope that everyone will be celebrating responsibly this New Year’s Eve and throughout the holiday season, but if you happen to overindulge on more than just cookies — or maybe get a little too much whiskey in your water — we’re revisiting Tyler Farr’s personal hangover remedy. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler put his own […]
December 23, 2014
In January… On January 6th, Jake Owen announced his headlining Days of Gold Tour. Set to launch on March 20th, the 55-city-plus tour would feature openers Eli Young Band (select dates), Parmalee (select dates), Thomas Rhett (select dates), and The Cadillac Three. On January 8th, Brad Paisley performed his hit, “The Mona Lisa,” as part […]
December 19, 2014
Jake Owen’s daughter Pearl was just over a month old when she had her first Christmas back in 2012, and now that she’s a little older, Jake says that Pearl is really getting into the spirit for Christmas number three! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake’s powerful new single, “What We Ain’t Got,” was recently in the […]
December 19, 2014
‘Tis the season for holiday snacks, and Trisha Yearwood says that she is all about making the most of Christmastime, from decorating the house to filling it with friends and the aroma of cookies galore! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) One gift that lasts a lot longer than cookies is the gift of music, and you can […]
December 17, 2014
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who makes it five in a row as her fifth album — her 25-song Greatest Hits: Decade #1 — has just debuted at number-one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, with first-week sales of 94,000 copies, according to the folks who crunch the numbers at Nielsen SoundScan. This marks the best-selling debut […]
December 17, 2014
There’s an amazing stocking stuffer this year for fans of country and classic rock with last month’s release of The Doobie Brothers’ new album, Southbound, which finds the band revisiting their classic hits with stars like Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, and Zac Brown Band. Also on the star-packed guest list is Sara Evans, […]
December 16, 2014
Holiday gift-giving got a little easier for music lovers this year with the recent release of Garth Brooks’ new album, Man Against Machine — and one of the highlights of the album is Garth’s new single, a song that he says is very close to his heart. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Pick up Garth’s Man Against […]
December 16, 2014
Like so many of us, Trisha Yearwood is of a generation that remembers when you’d better be in front of your TV at just the right time for that yearly chance to see your favorite holiday special — but for kids today, Trisha says it’s a very different world! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Trisha’s new album, PrizeFighter: […]
December 8, 2014
One of the hot items for music lovers this holiday season will be out tomorrow with the release of Carrie Underwood’s Greatest Hits: Decade #1! True to its title, it’s a 25-song collection that spans all 18 of Carrie’s number-one hits from the first 10 years of her career, as well as four songs in […]
December 8, 2014
Huge congratulations to Miranda Lambert, who picked up four GRAMMY® Award nominations this past Friday! Miranda scored nods for Best Country Album (for Platinum), Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for “Automatic” (which Miranda co-wrote with Nicolle Galyon and Natalie Hemby), and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her Carrie Underwood duet, “Somethin’ Bad.” In […]
November 23, 2014
When it comes to Thanksgiving, Trisha Yearwood says that her must-have dish is always her grandmother’s awesome cornbread dressing, but beyond that, Thanksgiving with Trisha is a day filled with some very familiar traditions. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Trisha dishes on her grandma’s amazing cornbread dressing. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Something music lovers can be additionally grateful […]
November 23, 2014
Tyler Farr has been on the road seemingly non-stop this year, and when we caught up with him, he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to make the traditional Thanksgiving trip home to be with family — but wherever he may be, Tyler says, he’s ready to eat! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler is currently climbing […]
November 23, 2014
Jake Owen’s latest single is the powerful and poignant “What We Ain’t Got,” but very happily this Thanksgiving season, what he ain’t got isn’t worrying Jake, as he shares his gratitude for some of his blessings from the past year. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “What We Ain’t Got” is from Jake’s Days of Gold album, which […]
November 23, 2014
Everyone tends to have their own special Thanksgiving traditions and favorites, and Tyler Farr talks about a few of his. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler Farr talks about his favorite Thanksgiving side item. (:18) “My grandma, my mom and aunt and them — they always make chicken and dumplin’s, with the gravy on the mashed […]
November 15, 2014
This Monday, November 17th, marks the arrival of Trisha Yearwood’s new album PrizeFighter: Hit after Hit, a 16-song collection featuring not only 10 of Trisha’s biggest hits, but also six new songs, including her latest single, the title track “PrizeFighter” featuring Kelly Clarkson. And for Trisha — who’s back with her first new music in […]
November 8, 2014
The countdown is on to the November 11th release of Garth Brooks’ new album, Man Against Machine! Featuring the first single, “People Loving People,” the 14-song collection is one that Garth promises will run the stylistic gamut of what you might expect…and what you might not: in other words, a Garth album! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) In […]
November 8, 2014
The Doobie Brothers have just released one of this year’s coolest country albums — titled Southbound — which brings the Doobies together again with Michael McDonald and a bunch of country stars to record all-new versions of the band’s classic hits: songs like “Black Water,” “Listen to the Music,” and “China Grove.” And while an album […]
November 8, 2014
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley just wrapped up hosting their seventh consecutive CMA Awards this past Wednesday, and Carrie says that it’s a privilege that she hopes she’ll be able to continue to enjoy. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) But If You Missed It… CMT will re-air The 48th Annual CMA Awards on Saturday, November 22nd, at […]
November 8, 2014
On her new single, “PrizeFighter,” Trisha Yearwood invited Kelly Clarkson to sing on the record — and it wasn’t the first time they’d worked together, since Kelly asked Trisha to sing on her Christmas album last year. So there’s definitely a mutual respect, but as a longtime fan, Kelly still gets a little starstruck. And […]
October 24, 2014
Among Carrie Underwood’s CMA Awards nominations this year is Female Vocalist of the Year — and while Carrie is one of the most amazing vocalists of any year, she says that she doesn’t go out of her way to choose vocally challenging songs, but sometimes it just works out that way! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie’s […]
October 24, 2014
If you’ve ever found yourself binge watching your favorite TV show, you’re certainly not alone — and while Trisha Yearwood says that they don’t watch a ton of TV in their homestead, she said that she’s guilty of getting sucked in by one of the most acclaimed shows in recent memory. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Trisha […]
October 24, 2014
October 31st is this coming Friday, and in the spirit of the season we’ve bagged this round-up of Halloween-themed memories, favorites, and more from Tyler Farr and Jerrod Niemann! Tyler Farr says that his childhood Halloween costumes usually leaned toward sports figures, but not always. (:22) “I always wanted to be a sports person, so I […]
October 17, 2014
With his new single, “People Loving People,” Garth Brooks not only delivers a great song, but also a positive message — and he gives the credit to his mom and dad for having raised him to have that kind of outlook on life. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “People Loving People” is the first single from Garth’s […]
October 17, 2014
Tyler Farr’s new hit is a song called “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” and as it turns out, that’s exactly how Tyler found the song! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Written by Melissa Peirce, Jonathan Singleton, and Brad Tursi, “A Guy Walks into a Bar” is the first new music from Tyler’s upcoming album. The song is […]
October 17, 2014
Kelly Clarkson has made no secret of how much she idolizes Trisha Yearwood, and Trisha says that some of that giddiness came through when Kelly brought a longtime friend and fellow Trisha fan into the studio when they recorded Trisha’s new single, “PrizeFighter.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “PrizeFighter,” together with Trisha classics “She’s in Love with […]
October 17, 2014
Whether he’s listening to music or creating music, Brad Paisley says that the words to a song are so important because, for him, it’s just not as good if the lyrics aren’t creating a picture in your mind. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Brad is climbing the charts now with his song, “Perfect Storm,” the newest favorite […]
October 17, 2014
Carrie Underwood is a triple-nominee at this year’s CMA Awards, in addition to being a show performer and returning as co-host for the seventh consecutive year with Brad Paisley. Carrie remembers when she first got the call about hosting with Brad, and she says that she’s very grateful for the podium partnership with her longtime […]
October 8, 2014
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood are nominated at the upcoming CMA Awards for Musical Event and Music Video of the Year for their smash duet, “Somethin’ Bad.” As they were considering ideas for the video, it was Carrie who got the ball rolling on a concept for the very cool clip, directed by award-winner Trey […]
October 7, 2014
Carrie Underwood has a lot to be thankful for this week, making chart history with her new single, “Something in the Water.” Released on September 29th, the song’s first-week digital sales were more than 124,000, earning not only the best-selling opening week of Carrie’s career, but also the best first-week sales of any female country […]
October 3, 2014
Today, Garth Brooks revealed the title and the cover art for his new album! Titled Man Against Machine, the November 11th album release includes Garth’s new hit single, “People Loving People.” In a press release, Garth said of the album title, “Music has always been a reflection of where mankind is at the time. For […]
October 1, 2014
Congratulations to Kenny Chesney, who scores the 13th number-one album of his career as The Big Revival debuts atop Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart with first-week sales of 130,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. And the success of the album is all the more rewarding for Kenny, who says that he’s very proud of what this […]
October 1, 2014
With back-to-back number-one singles, a chart-climbing new hit, and tour dates with Jason Aldean, Tyler Farr is definitely a man on the move these days — and that means a busy schedule and a lot of time on the road. And while Tyler may be moving fast, he says that he still tries to make […]
October 1, 2014
CMA Awards triple-nominee Carrie Underwood has the hottest new song on the airwaves with her gorgeous single, “Something in the Water,” which just released on Monday as the first single from Carrie’s December 9th album, titled Greatest Hits: Decade #1. It’s a song that Carrie co-wrote, and she tells us the story of how “Something […]
September 26, 2014
Carrie Underwood appeared on NBC’s Today show this morning, where she announced that on December 9th, she’ll be releasing her very first hits collection, titled Greatest Hits: Decade #1. Celebrating her first decade in music since winning American Idol, Carrie’s album — with a final track listing to be announced — will pull from her […]
September 24, 2014
Look for Carrie Underwood to appear on NBC’s Today show this Friday, September 26th, where she’ll be talking about her participation in Saturday’s Global Citizen Festival — and a press release is also teasing that Carrie will be making an exclusive, special announcement as part of her visit with Today! Be sure to tune-in Friday […]
September 23, 2014
Trisha Yearwood is out now with her new single, “PrizeFighter,” featuring Kelly Clarkson, and that song is one of six new tracks together with 10 favorite hits from Trisha’s career that will make up her November 17th album, titled PrizeFighter: Hit after Hit. Alongside Trisha’s first new material in seven years will be such chart-topping […]
September 22, 2014
You often hear new music talked about with words like “highly anticipated,” and that’s certainly true for Kenny Chesney’s new album, The Big Revival, which hits music sellers everywhere on Tuesday! But it’s not just the fans who are excited about this record: so is Kenny, who took this summer off the road and poured […]
September 22, 2014
This Saturday, September 27th, Carrie Underwood will be among the artists headlining the third annual Global Citizen Festival, a free, ticketed concert being staged on the Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park. The event is part of the Global Citizen movement and its mission to achieve a world without extreme poverty by the year […]
September 19, 2014
Today — Friday, September 19th — is a doubly good day for Garth Brooks and his wife and tour special guest Trisha Yearwood as they not only play the first night of their tour dates in Atlanta, Georgia, but also celebrate Trisha’s birthday! At a press conference in Atlanta earlier today, Garth and Trisha talked […]
September 17, 2014
Trisha Yearwood’s brand-new single is a song called “PrizeFighter,” which features guest vocals from none other than Kelly Clarkson. Now, Trisha happens to be one of Kelly’s idols, so it was an absolute thrill for Kelly to sing on the song — and to Kelly’s credit, Trisha says that she couldn’t think of anybody who […]
September 17, 2014
Brad Paisley just released his new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, a few weeks ago, and Brad had a hand in writing almost every song on the record, but he says that songwriting for him isn’t usually an ongoing process sparked by random ideas. It’s more when Brad’s in recording mode that the world around […]
September 17, 2014
CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee and nine-time CMA nominee this year Miranda Lambert has been headlining her Crystal Light Presents Platinum Tour since July, and the tour will play its final stop this coming Saturday in a very cool destination: Hawaii! It’ll be Miranda’s first trip to Hawaii, and she told reporters not long ago that she […]
September 12, 2014
Trisha Yearwood is poised to hit the airwaves with her brand-new single, a song called “PrizeFighter.” Also featuring vocals from Kelly Clarkson, it’s a song that immediately had an emotional impact on Trisha — and she hopes that others will find it as inspiring as she did. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “PrizeFighter” is the first new […]
September 12, 2014
Kenny Chesney has the number-one country airplay single in the nation with his smash, “American Kids” — and Kenny says that he’s thrilled to have released this song when he did because he feels like “American Kids” does a great job of setting the stage for the rest of the songs on his new album, […]
September 11, 2014
Among those paying tribute as the nation observes the 13th anniversary of September 11th, 2001… From Love and Theft @loveandtheft: Remembering & honoring the heroes and victims of 9/11 today. Thankful for our armed forces here & abroad #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/kFYrOIn9M2 From Dee Jay Silver @deejaysilver1: Hard to believe 13 years ago today #neverforget @ Nashville, TN http://instagram.com/p/sz6DlHB2_P/ From The […]
September 11, 2014
Several years ago, Jake Owen and Miranda Lambert offered their recollections of September 11th, 2001, and we share that audio with you again today. -11-01: Remembrances” src=”http://prep.hearsomethingcountry.com/audio.gif” width=”16″ height=”14″ /> Miranda Lambert recalls how 9-11 reached even into her small hometown. (:22) “9-11, I was a sophomore in high school; I was in the choir. […]
September 10, 2014
Just because you’re married to one of the best-selling recording artists in music history doesn’t mean that you don’t still have occasion to be blown away by meeting another artist, and Trisha Yearwood recently had an experience just like that. Trisha filled-in on a show for friend Emmylou Harris last month, and she didn’t know […]
September 9, 2014
Last week, Garth Brooks kicked off the first of his 11 shows in Chicago — and with the Windy City marking the launch of his new world tour, we asked Garth about what he’d been doing to get himself in “show shape” for Chicago and all the cities to come. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Garth has […]
September 9, 2014
Tyler Farr is following his back-to-back number-one hits with his new single called “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” and as Tyler shoots the song’s music video this week, he recently gave us a hint of what to expect from the new video. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Available now on iTunes, “A Guy Walks into a […]
September 9, 2014
In addition to his own tour dates, Chris Young has been on the road this summer with Dierks Bentley. And with Dierks and Chris celebrating summertime number-one hits within a few weeks of each other — Dierks with “Drunk on a Plane” and Chris with “Who I Am with You” — Chris recently told reporters […]
September 8, 2014
We loved this cool-as-it-gets Instagram post from Jake Owen, capturing a moment at the first concert attended by Jake’s dad since he beat cancer…
September 8, 2014
This morning, Kenny Chesney is taking questions for an iTunes Twitter chat with fans! Follow along beginning at 11am, CT, on @kennychesney or @iTunesMusic! #AskKennyChesney
September 4, 2014
Kenny Chesney’s decision to take 2014 off the road was one that he took very seriously as he focused on making his upcoming album, The Big Revival. And Kenny recently said that the album’s smash first single, “American Kids,” is a song that really reaffirmed to him that while he’d miss the touring, he’d made the […]
September 4, 2014
Carrie Underwood is back for a second football season, as NBC’s Sunday Night Football kicks off this Sunday with Carrie returning as the voice behind primetime television’s number-one program, singing the theme song, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.” And as football-fan Carrie tells us, doing the opening theme is all the more fun for […]
September 4, 2014
This coming Sunday, September 7th, is Grandparents Day, and in honor of the occasion, we’re celebrating Grandma and Grandpa with these stories. Did you know…? In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the legislation enacting National Grandparents Day, recognized each year as the first Sunday after Labor Day. Miranda Lambert is happy to see her future self in her mom and […]
September 4, 2014
Today, Garth Brooks announced the beta launch of GhostTunes, founded by Garth as an innovative new full-service digital music store, which marks the digital distribution debut of Garth’s catalog of music, including his upcoming albums, as well as millions of songs and products, and featuring music from some of the world’s biggest record labels. The […]
September 3, 2014
ABC’s Good Morning America is tweeting that Garth Brooks will be on Thursday’s GMA! Moments ago, a tweet from @GMA included a photo of the art for Garth’s “People Loving People” single and a note that read: Country star Garth Brooks is on @GMA tomorrow! What should we ask him? #GarthGoesGMA
September 3, 2014
These are exciting days for Garth Brooks fans, as Garth’s new single, “People Loving People,” arrives at country radio today and Garth launches his world tour this Thursday in Chicago. And if you’re excited, rest assured, it’s all a pretty incredible feeling for Garth, too, who talks with us about going back in the studio […]
September 3, 2014
A big tip of the hat to Miranda Lambert, who walked away from this morning’s CMA Awards nominations as the most-nominated artist with a whopping nine nods! Miranda ties her 2010 record for CMA nominations, which was already the most for any female artist in CMA history. This year, Miranda’s nominations include Entertainer of the Year; […]
September 3, 2014
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood continue to climb the charts with their red-hot duet, “Somethin’ Bad,” which earned a pair of CMA Awards nominations this morning for Music Video and Musical Event of the Year! And Carrie recalls that when Miranda first reached out to her about recording it, she could immediately envision them having […]
September 2, 2014
The new single from Garth Brooks will release to country radio tomorrow! Titled “People Loving People,” the song — written by busbee, Lee Thomas Miller, and Chris Wallin — arrives at radio on Wednesday, September 3rd, officially impacting airplay on September 8th. “People Loving People” is the first single from Garth’s upcoming Pearl/RCA Nashville album. […]
September 2, 2014
Here are a few of the well wishes circulating in response to Carrie Underwood’s Monday tweet that she’s expecting! From @mirandalambert: Big congrats to my friend @carrieunderwood (aka Louise) on her big news!!!! So happy for her and Mike! From @TheSwonBrothers: Guess who’s gonna be a mom and dad? @mikefisher1212 @carrieunderwood love y’all From @BradPaisley: Fantastic!!! Congrats!! […]
September 2, 2014
Warmest congratulations to Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher, who are expecting their first child! On Monday, Carrie tweeted from @carrieunderwood: In honor of “Labor” Day…Ace & Penny would like to make an announcement. Their parents couldn’t be happier!
August 29, 2014
If you missed Brad Paisley’s appearance on this morning’s Good Morning America Summer Concert Series, you can check out performances of two songs, as well as an interview about his new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, at the links below! And be sure to catch one more song from Brad on the Labor Day Monday […]
August 28, 2014
Brad Paisley is out this week with his new album, Moonshine in the Trunk — it’s a project that was recorded in Brad’s home studio, and Brad says that the studio has turned out to be a really great thing for him and his family, especially when he’s in trouble with his wife, Kim! (AUDIO […]
August 28, 2014
Kenny Chesney was part of the star-studded line-up playing George Strait’s final tour date this past June, and this Friday, CMT will premiere an exclusive two-hour TV special, George Strait: The Cowboy Rides Away, allowing the more than 100,000 fans who saw it live — and everyone who didn’t — a chance to revisit an amazing […]
August 26, 2014
As Brad Paisley celebrates yesterday’s release of his very cool new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, there’s a flurry of news, reviews, tidbits, and more…here’s some of what’s happening! Brad had great fun leaking songs from Moonshine in the Trunk via Twitter and enlisting some of his celebrity friends to help him do it, and […]
August 26, 2014
Happy birthday wishes to Jake Owen, who’ll celebrate his birthday this Thursday, August 28th! And Jake is evidently looking forward to (or already enjoying!) some time on the water this week, as he tweeted Monday from @jakeowen: Thanks @malibuboats for an awesome way to spend my birthday week off the road! On the lake! @discoverboating […]
August 22, 2014
Kicked off by the smash single “River Bank,” Brad Paisley’s new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, will be released this Monday, August 25th! Brad co-produced the album and had a hand in writing most every song, and it’s a collection that Brad thinks will really resonate with his fans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Moonshine in the […]
August 22, 2014
Labor Day is coming up on September 1st, and we’re gearing up for the holiday weekend with a collection of all-star liners, along with work-and-career-inspired stories from Garth Brooks, Kix Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Tyler Farr, Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, and Brad Paisley. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Garth Brooks talks about walking away from his career — and coming back. (1:08) “The hardest […]
August 21, 2014
If you’ve been following Brad Paisley on Twitter (@BradPaisley), you know that he’s been “going rogue,” enlisting the help of celebrity friends and tweeting links to the music from his new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, which, incidentally, doesn’t come out until next Monday. Along the way, Brad’s been confounding his record label and poking […]
August 21, 2014
Coming up on the Monday release of his new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, look for Brad Paisley to step out of the expert panel on this Sunday’s episode of ABC’s Rising Star to perform the album title track with the show’s contestants. Be sure to catch the Rising Star season finale this Sunday night at 9pm […]
August 21, 2014
Chris Young is poised to hit the airwaves with the newest single from his A.M. album, a song called “Lonely Eyes.” As Chris tells us, he first heard the song by accident, but he knew right away that he wanted to record it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Lonely Eyes” is the follow-up to Chris’ recent number-one […]
August 21, 2014
Tyler Farr is out now with his brand-new single, “A Guy Walks into a Bar” — and as Tyler is rolling out the first taste of his upcoming album, he says that, for him, country music may stretch its wings, but when it comes to the music that Tyler makes, the roots will always be […]
August 21, 2014
Miranda Lambert is showing off a new ‘do these days…check out her cool new look in this Instagram shot from Miranda earlier this week…
August 14, 2014
Kenny Chesney is gearing up for his free Flora-Bama-Jama concert on August 16th at the Flora-Bama Lounge, a bar with a beach on Perdido Key, where Orange Beach and Gulf Shores meet on the border of Alabama and Florida. Kenny says that the venue has quite a history — in fact, it inspired the song “Flora-Bama” on […]
August 14, 2014
Chris Young is no slouch when it comes to a great love song, like his recent number-one smash, “Who I Am with You,” and as grounded in country music as Chris may be, he says that when it comes to picking a really solid love song, he looks back on the standard set by a […]
August 8, 2014
Jake Owen is following up his recent number-one smash “Beachin’” with the newest single from his Days of Gold album, a song called “What We Ain’t Got.” Jake says that audiences tend to pay special attention to it in concert — and in the message of the lyrics, it’s a track that Jake considers a […]
August 8, 2014
While Brad Paisley may have a pretty nice life these days, he definitely remembers the time when he was just trying to get his career off the ground and make ends meet — and he says that memories of those days are part of what inspired him to write his latest hit, “River Bank.” (AUDIO […]
August 8, 2014
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood are definitely something good on the radio these days with their big hit single, “Somethin’ Bad.” The song is from Miranda’s new album, titled Platinum, and Miranda says that there was a lot of nervous excitement in the studio the day that she sang with Carrie, and she remembers the […]
July 17, 2014
Kenny Chesney is rocketing up the charts with his new smash single, “American Kids,” the first music from Kenny’s upcoming album, The Big Revival, set for release on September 23rd. And while Kenny’s excited about getting his new album out to the fans, he says that another thing he’s really looking forward to is getting […]
July 17, 2014
Chris Young has a massive hit on his hands with his song, “Who I Am with You,” and this week, Chris and “Who I Am with You” top the list of Rolling Stone Country’s readers’ poll of “The 10 Best Country Songs of 2014 So Far”! Chris was looking for a particular type of love song when he […]
July 17, 2014
Summertime is a great time for fun on the water, and self-proclaimed “river rat” Brad Paisley says that’s just the kind of fun that inspired him to write his latest hit, “River Bank.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “River Bank” is the first single from Brad’s new album, Moonshine in the Trunk, set for release on August 25th! You can […]
July 10, 2014
Huge music news out of Nashville today as Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris welcomed Garth Brooks to the stage at a press conference where it was announced that Garth has signed a record deal with Sony and will be releasing an all-new solo album later this year! While a specific date wasn’t announced, it […]
June 27, 2014
Kenny Chesney’s hot new single, “American Kids,” makes its video premiere this coming Monday, June 30th, as the clip debuts online on VEVO and on the air on CMT and GAC! Earlier today, Kenny tweeted a link to a video teaser that you can see online here! About the song and the video, Kenny says, […]
June 25, 2014
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood just debuted the way-cool music video for their hot new duet, “Somethin’ Bad” — and while the song and video are both a rockin’ good time, Miranda told reporters not long ago that her original vision for a Carrie duet took on a new light after a little input from hubby […]
June 25, 2014
Tyler Farr is working his way to the upper reaches of the charts these days with his latest smash single, “Whiskey in My Water,” but Tyler admits that there’s a different level of pressure that comes with following the massive success of his last single, the Platinum-certified chart-topper, “Redneck Crazy.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Whiskey is […]
June 25, 2014
Kenny Chesney’s new single, “American Kids,” has exploded across the airwaves since it shipped last Friday, becoming the hottest new song at country radio and shooting to the top of the iTunes Country Songs chart earlier this week with little more than two days of airplay! Kenny’s time off the road has obviously been well […]
June 20, 2014
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert, who has the number-one country album in the nation for a second straight week with her new collection, Platinum. The album includes Miranda’s chart-topping single, “Automatic,” as well as her hot new duet with Carrie Underwood on the song, “Somethin’ Bad.” Carrie and Miranda have already had great fun performing the […]
June 20, 2014
As Kelly Clarkson enjoys the new blush of motherhood following the June 14th arrival of her first child, she tweeted today from @kelly_clarkson, “Here is our beautiful baby girl River Rose; 6lbs 6oz, 18 inches, and the greatest thing on the planet :)” River Rose is the first child from Kelly’s marriage to Brandon Blackstock.
June 16, 2014
Congratulations to Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock on the birth of Kelly’s first child — and their first together — a girl they’ve named River Rose Blackstock. In a June 14th tweet from @kelly_clarkson, Kelly shared, “Our baby girl River Rose Blackstock arrived on June 12th! Thank you everyone for all of your well […]
June 13, 2014
Brad Paisley helps to celebrate our nation’s firefighters, performing two new songs for the upcoming Disney big-screen animated adventure-comedy, Planes: Fire & Rescue. In a great USA Today feature, Brad shares the backstory of his involvement in the film, something all the more dear to his heart since his father, Doug, was the assistant chief of the […]
June 13, 2014
Kenny Chesney was recently ranked as the number-one country artist — and number nine overall — on Billboard magazine’s list of the top 25 live performance artists since 1990. It’s quite an accomplishment, placing Kenny in some esteemed company, but Kenny says that the most important thing is that the music he’s made has made […]
June 13, 2014
Being able to relate to a song is often a big deal for an artist, and that’s also true for Chris Young, who says that choosing to record a straightforward love song like his current smash, “Who I Am with You,” is a lot about the power of that song to be able take him […]
June 11, 2014
Miranda Lambert is sending out a big thank-you to all the fans who came out in force for the release of her new album, Platinum, which debuted today as the number-one album in the nation! With the album counters at Nielsen SoundScan tallying a whopping 180,000 albums sold, Miranda not only tops the all-genre Billboard […]
June 11, 2014
It’s always exciting for a new artist to see their career really starting to take off, and as Tyler Farr builds on the success of his big number-one hit, “Redneck Crazy,” with his new single, “Whiskey in My Water,” now climbing the Top 10, Tyler says that it feels mighty good to be feeling that momentum […]
June 11, 2014
Happy birthday wishes to Chris Young, who celebrates his big day this Thursday, June 12th! Anniversary wishes go out to Sara Evans and hubby Jay Barker, who’ll toast their sixth wedding anniversary this Saturday, June 14th!
June 10, 2014
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert, who hit number-one this week, earning the seventh chart-topper of her career with her smash single, “Automatic.” And fittingly enough, with Father’s Day coming up this weekend, Miranda said awhile back that the song’s lyrics were inspired in part by memories of time spent with her dad. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You’ll […]
June 3, 2014
This Saturday, June 7th, 2014, marks a momentous day for country music fans as the final date of what George Strait has announced as his farewell to the road: The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. Taking place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the event will feature an all-star roster of guest artists, including Kenny Chesney, […]
June 3, 2014
It’s a big week for Miranda Lambert fans with this week’s release of her new album, Platinum, on top of which, it’s the week of the annual CMA Music Festival, where Miranda will perform on Friday, as well as the CMT Music Awards, where she’s not only performing “Somethin’ Bad” — her new duet with […]
June 3, 2014
Following his Country Nation World Tour stop outside Chicago this past Saturday, Brad Paisley and his tour guests headed to the Windy City’s Joe’s Bar for an impromptu, inaugural “Hangafter” show, where Brad and company kicked back for a two-and-a-half hour set that played until closing time. Randy Houser, Leah Turner, Charlie Worsham, and Dee […]
June 3, 2014
Carrie Underwood was announced today among the presenters for Wednesday’s CMT Music Awards, where she’s also a nominee and a performer, slated to duet with Miranda Lambert on their new song, “Somethin’ Bad,” from Miranda’s just-released album, Platinum. Carrie also performed a private concert for her fan club members today at the Grand Ole Opry […]
June 3, 2014
The CMA Music Festival is this week, and as artists and fans gear-up for parties, performances, autographs, and photos, we’ve rounded up some all-star audio, all about getting crazy, having fun, and being a fan! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Visit CMAFest.com to learn all about this year’s event! Miranda Lambert recalls the time she lost her cool […]
May 30, 2014
Miranda Lambert’s new album is out on Tuesday! Titled Platinum, the 16-song collection features two songs you may already know, with Miranda’s current smash, “Automatic,” and the Carrie Underwood duet, “Somethin’ Bad,” that Carrie and Miranda recently debuted on the Billboard Music Awards. But when asked to describe the whole of the new album, Miranda […]
May 30, 2014
In an interview with Parade magazine earlier this month, Brad Paisley talked about music, family, and more, including technology and how living in the Internet and social media age has helped him be closer to his fans. And while Brad would have loved being a kid and getting a re-tweet from someone like Buck Owens, Brad says […]
May 30, 2014
Jake Owen is among the additional performers announced this week for the 2014 CMT Music Awards, coming up on June 4th, and where Jake is among the nominees for CMT Performance of the Year. He’s also been busy headlining his Days of Gold Tour, and as Jake said at an event earlier this year, it’s […]
May 28, 2014
If you have HBO, this Saturday’s a great night to tune in, with the premiere of the 29th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Filmed last month at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the event paid tribute to this year’s honorees, including Linda Ronstadt, who was celebrated in song by Carrie Underwood, […]
May 27, 2014
Brad Paisley’s music video for his new hit, “River Bank,” made its debut over the weekend on PerezHilton.com, and the video is a big blast of summertime fun. In fact, along with Brad and a cast of waterside partiers, the video — shot in Alabama on a 150-acre body of water — features a prominent […]
May 27, 2014
Carrie Underwood got quite the gift from Miranda Lambert this weekend: it’s a motorcycle! Carrie tweeted the photo below on Sunday with the message, “Well, it’s not every day @mirandalambert buys you a motorcycle! Next stop, motorcycle driving lessons!!! #RansTheBest”. Carrie and Miranda recently took the stage on the Billboard Music Awards to sing their new duet, a […]
May 27, 2014
Brad Paisley joined President Barack Obama and a small group of advisers this weekend for an unannounced visit to Bagram Airfield, the main U.S. base in Afghanistan, where Brad performed an hour-long acoustic show for approximately 3,000 U.S. troops. The Memorial Day weekend trip began when Brad joined the President and his staff on Air […]
May 22, 2014
Everybody wants to find the love of their life, and on Chris Young’s new hit, “Who I Am with You,” Chris says that one of the great things about the song is that it celebrates that feeling of finding that person — and how it affects you when you do. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for […]
May 22, 2014
Earlier this week, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood were announced to perform together on the upcoming CMT Music Awards, where they’ll sing their duet, “Somethin’ Bad,” from Miranda’s June 3rd album release, titled Platinum. And with the awards being a fan-voted honor, Miranda — who is this year’s top nominee with six nominations — recently […]
May 22, 2014
We recently told you about The Swon Brothers — Zach and Colton — tweeting a note encouraging fans to digitally sign a flag thanking our troops as part of Military Appreciation Month. With Memorial Day coming up, it’s a great time to sign the Every Moment Counts flag, online at USOMoments.org, and help the USO break a […]
May 19, 2014
Carrie Underwood will be among the performers on Tuesday night’s Academy of Country Music military tribute special, ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS. Carrie will make the television debut of a new song called “Keep Us Safe,” which she co-wrote specifically for the show. Coinciding with the performance, the song will be available for […]
May 19, 2014
Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood delivered the television debut of their new duet, a song called “Somethin’ Bad,” on Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, but if you missed that performance, you’ll have another chance to see two of country’s favorite ladies cut loose with when they perform the song on the 2014 CMT Music Awards! The […]
May 19, 2014
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who walked away as the fan-voted winner of the Milestone Award at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards! “Given to an innovative artist who has achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year,” Carrie won this year’s award over fellow finalists OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding. Way to go, Carrie! In a tweet following […]
May 15, 2014
Miranda Lambert is being celebrated in a very special way beginning this Friday, May 16th, with the opening of the Miranda Lambert: Backstage Access exhibit at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The all-new exhibit takes a snapshot of Miranda’s career in 2013, including stage costumes, awards, and much more, with Miranda’s own […]
May 13, 2014
Miranda Lambert is getting ready to hit the road on her Crystal Light Presents Platinum Tour, set to launch on July 10th and play 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping September 20th in Honolulu. Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett will join Miranda as her special guests beginning August 8th and continuing through September […]
May 12, 2014
Miranda Lambert is climbing the country Top 10 with her latest smash, a song called “Automatic,” and Miranda says that this first single from her upcoming Platinum album is one that’s very much a part of her — in a lot of ways. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can pre-order Miranda’s new album, Platinum — featuring “Automatic” — […]
May 12, 2014
Tyler Farr’s career is going strong these days, touring with Jason Aldean and following up his Platinum-certified number-one smash, “Redneck Crazy,” with his latest hit, “Whiskey in My Water.” And this Tuesday night, Tyler makes a return appearance on the Grand Ole Opry as we flash back to this story that Tyler shared at the […]
May 9, 2014
Here’s a cool thing: Miranda Lambert is sending her new album on tour! That’s right, Miranda’s new album, Platinum, won’t be released until June 3rd, but her vintage 1954 Flying Cloud Airstream trailer, dubbed “Wanda the Wanderer,” will be hitting the road on the “Platinum Across America” Tour, offering listening sessions in each destination for lucky […]
May 9, 2014
Busy mom Sara Evans sat down to lunch recently with Epicurious for a new feature as Sara talks about how she likes to keep her family fed, and she says that part of it is how she was raised: “I cook at home because I grew up with that mindset. We were farmers and my mother […]
May 8, 2014
Brad Paisley has announced the release date for his new album, and it’s coming out August 26th! There’s no album title yet, but we know that the collection will feature Brad’s hot new single, “River Bank,” and we also know that he’ll be celebrating his album-release week with a visit to ABC’s Good Morning America […]
May 7, 2014
It’s must-see TV of a musical variety as Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood have just been announced to perform together live on the 2014 Billboard Music Awards! They’ll make the television debut of their new duet, a song called “Somethin’ Bad,” which will be featured on Miranda’s upcoming June 3rd album release, titled Platinum. Be […]
May 5, 2014
Congratulations to Tyler Farr, who earned the first CMT Music Awards nomination of his career this morning when his video for “Redneck Crazy” took home a nod for Breakthrough Video of the Year! The single and video have both been huge successes, with the single hitting number-one and certified Platinum while the star-studded music video […]
May 2, 2014
Kenny Chesney may be taking time off the road to focus on his upcoming album, but The Tennessean reported this morning that he’ll be headed to the Big Easy on May 17th to play a special, one-hour acoustic show at the House of Blues in New Orleans, with all proceeds to benefit the charities of […]
May 1, 2014
Look for Miranda Lambert in a four-page spread in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, as the mag goes “3 Rounds with” Miranda at L.A.’s Good Luck Bar in a Q&A that spans everything from Carrie Underwood to deer steak! Asked whether she gets nervous in the days leading up to a new album release […]
April 30, 2014
Carrie Underwood enjoyed an amazing night to remember on Tuesday, as one of the honorees at the TIME 100 Gala, celebrating the 2014 TIME magazine list of The 100 Most Influential People in the World. Carrie also earned a standing ovation as she headlined the event, held at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. Carrie […]
April 30, 2014
Tyler Farr has made a lot of friends in the music world, including Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line. Tyler hit the road with the duo when they were headlining their Here’s to the Good Times tour last year, and Tyler and the guys are sharing the bill once again as they’re […]
April 30, 2014
It’s season-finale time in TV land these days, and next week’s ABC season closer for Nashville pulls in a big guest cameo from no less than First Lady Michelle Obama — but one country artist who made a guest appearance on the show last season is Chris Young. And while Chris had a good time doing […]
April 30, 2014
Jake Owen may be packing the houses headlining his Days of Gold tour, but one house he’s especially proud of is the one he has at home, as papa Jake couldn’t help but tweet this photo of daughter Pearl earlier this week with the hashtag #imwrappedaroundherfinger. Jake and his wife Lacey also have a special […]
April 24, 2014
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who is the only country artist featured in TIME magazine’s 2014 list of The 100 Most Influential People in the World! The full list is in the May 5th issue of TIME, available on Friday, and online now at time.com/time100. TIME also chose guest contributors to offer tributes to the honorees, with Carrie’s […]
April 23, 2014
Hilarious: With his hit, “Whiskey in My Water,” Top 20 and climbing the charts, Tyler Farr tells Nashville’s The Tennessean that he and his co-writers were looking for a different kind of way to say “I love you” in a lyric, as the paper quotes Tyler describing the song: “It’s about women because the world revolves […]
April 23, 2014
The current issue of Country Weekly includes this year’s reader-voted poll of country’s Hottest Bachelors, and past winner Chris Young returns to the number-one spot on the poll again this year! Good guy Chris is also on the radio now with his new hit, “Who I Am with You,” and Chris says that if you’ve […]
April 22, 2014
Congratulations to this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, including the late songwriting giant Hank Cochran; bluegrass titan, industry executive, and a founding member of the Country Music Association Board, Mac Wiseman; and one of country’s towering artist success stories, the great Ronnie Milsap. A member of the RCA Records family for 20 years, […]
April 21, 2014
Congratulations go out today to Carrie Underwood, who is the only country artist among the three fan-voted finalists for the second annual Milestone Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The original list of six artists was narrowed down to just Carrie, OneRepublic, and Ellie Goulding, with the winner determined by a final round of […]
April 17, 2014
Finding a great song to record can be easier when you’re one of the people writing it, but even after years of songwriting, Tyler Farr still considers himself a new kid and admits that it’s like any craft: there are days when it seems to fall from the sky, days when you just can’t get an idea off […]
April 17, 2014
Miranda Lambert has another big hit on her hands right now with her song, “Automatic,” and the song’s nostalgic theme rings true for a lot of people, including Miranda, who says that appreciating where you are in life, and where you’ve been, can be as important as where you’re going. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) If you […]
April 7, 2014
Big congratulations to Miranda Lambert, who made Academy of Country Music history at Sunday’s awards, becoming the first artist ever to be named Female Vocalist of the Year five times in a row! The evening also included two additional wins for Miranda, who took home Single Record of the Year for “Mama’s Broken Heart,” as […]
April 3, 2014
Brad Paisley is ready to roll out the first single from his upcoming album! It’s called “River Bank,” and you can see Brad give the song its national TV debut this weekend when he performs it from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Talent Pool (what a great name!) in a special segment as part of […]
April 1, 2014
ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Miranda Lambert’s busy life is certainly filled with its share of cool new memories being made all the time, but when it comes to feeling nostalgic, as she does in her new hit, “Automatic,” Miranda says that it helps to have a few years behind you! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) With […]
April 1, 2014
If you’ve had a big wedding, you were probably involved in picking the songs that got played that day, and Chris Young takes it as a compliment anytime someone tells him that one of his songs found its way into their wedding day. But of all the things he’s recorded, Chris says that his latest […]
April 1, 2014
With the ACM Awards coming up this weekend, we look back on a couple of soundbites as Miranda Lambert talks about “Mama’s Broken Heart,” her ACM-nominated Video, Song, and Single Record contender, and Carrie Underwood remembers sharing her ACM Video of the Year nominee “Two Black Cadillacs” with perhaps the biggest Stephen King fan she […]
April 1, 2014
Be sure to tune in this Thursday to see Brad Paisley on the hit comedy series, The Crazy Ones, starring Robin Williams. You can whet your appetite with this clip, and catch the full episode Thursday night at 9:30pm, ET, on CBS. Carrie Underwood is part of the star-studded line-up of female artists, including Stevie Nicks, […]
March 10, 2014
“Who I Am with You” is the title of Chris Young’s new hit, and when we caught up with Chris not long ago, he said that when it comes to his concert performances, he’ll give his all, but when it comes to wardrobe, “who he is with you” stays pretty consistent throughout the show! (AUDIO INFO […]
March 10, 2014
They say that life inspires art, but with Brad Paisley’s latest hit, “The Mona Lisa,” it was actually a case of art inspiring art when Brad had a chance to see the classic painting. But even then, Brad’s focus wasn’t so much on the painting, but on the frame! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “The Mona Lisa” is […]
March 10, 2014
Miranda Lambert has revealed the title, cover art, and release date for her new album! Coming out on June 3rd, the album is titled Platinum. The 16-song collection, half of which Miranda wrote, includes her current smash single, “Automatic.” In an announcement today, Miranda shared that the title isn’t about any music business threshold of […]
February 13, 2014
Miranda Lambert has the hottest new song on the airwaves and a career-high airplay chart debut this week with “Automatic,” the first single from her upcoming album. It’s a song that Miranda co-wrote, and she says it’s about appreciating life, past and present — or past into present. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Get the digital single […]
February 3, 2014
Tyler Farr had a terrific 2013 with the release of his Redneck Crazy album, his first number-one hit with the Platinum-certified title track, and a whole lot more, all of which earned him a place among the semi-finalists for this year’s Academy of Country Music New Artist of the Year award. When we caught up […]
January 30, 2014
Jake Owen is poised to hit the airwaves with the new single from his Days of Gold album, a song called “Beachin’.” And while it’s not a song that Jake wrote, it’s definitely a lyric that connects to how he’s lived. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Jake’s music video […]
January 23, 2014
ACM New Artist of the Year semi-finalist Tyler Farr is climbing the charts with his new hit, a song called “Whiskey in My Water.” It’s one that Tyler had a hand in writing, and he remembers having a good feeling about it, right off the bat. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler is among the eight semi-finalists in […]
January 23, 2014
Chris Young has one of the hottest new records at country radio this week with “Who I Am with You” — it’s the second single from his A.M. album, and Chris says that he didn’t need to hear it more than once to know that this was something that he definitely wanted to record. (AUDIO INFO […]
December 23, 2013
Tyler Farr has had a terrific 2013 with the release of his Redneck Crazy album, as well as a number-one smash and a Platinum digital single with the hit title track. And while those were a few of the highlights of Tyler’s year, we’re holding good thoughts that he’ll have a happy New Year heading […]
December 23, 2013
With 2014 around the corner, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of the year gone by… In January… Carrie Underwood debuts the spooky, Stephen King-inspired music video for her song, “Two Black Cadillacs.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris Young is among the honorees at the Country Music Association’s annual CMA Songwriters Luncheon and the CMA […]
December 17, 2013
Chris Young will perform his new single, “Who I Am with You,” when he appears on Wednesday night’s CBS special, A Home for the Holidays with Celine Dion. The 15th annual TV special features inspirational stories about children adopted from foster care, and Chris says that he’s really thrilled to have been invited to participate in the […]
December 2, 2013
Jake Owen’s new album, Days of Gold, releases tomorrow, December 3rd! It’s the follow-up to Jake’s big breakthrough album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, which launched four consecutive number-one hits, and Jake tells us that even though he became a dad for the first time since the release of his last album, fatherhood hasn’t changed his approach […]
November 26, 2013
The excitement continues to build toward Carrie Underwood’s starring role in NBC’s December 5th holiday event, The Sound of Music Live!, and you can be watching for Carrie on TV later this week, including the November 27th premiere of an hourlong special about the making of the three-hour musical and its companion soundtrack. And playing […]
November 26, 2013
Black Friday shopping is a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for a great many people — and Chris Young and his family have certainly enjoyed it in years past, but Chris says that it doesn’t seem like as much fun when Black Friday doesn’t start on Friday! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris says that football is definitely on […]
November 26, 2013
With his new album, Days of Gold, just days away from its December 3rd release, American Country Awards nominee Jake Owen has just been added to the list of performers for the big show when it airs live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 10th, at 8pm, ET (tape-delayed PT) on FOX. And speaking […]
November 15, 2013
Carrie Underwood is hard at work gearing up for her December 5th performance as Maria in NBC’s three-hour live event broadcast of The Sound of Music, based on the original musical, and today EW.com is offering an exclusive first listen of a clip of Carrie and Sound of Music co-star Audra McDonald singing “My Favorite […]
November 14, 2013
Being a singer, Chris Young is naturally a concert night owl, but he says that taking advantage of his late-night body rhythms backfired a bit when it came to making the video for his latest smash, “Aw Naw.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can see Chris’ video for “Aw Naw,” right here, on VEVO! Chris admits […]
November 14, 2013
It was Thanksgiving Day of 2012 when Jake Owen and his wife Lacey celebrated the birth of their daughter, Pearl. This year, she’ll beat the Thanksgiving holiday with her birthday coming up next Friday, November 22nd, but whatever the day, Jake is as proud a papa as he can be, and he shared a few […]
November 14, 2013
One of the hottest songs out right now is Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert‘s duet of “We Were Us,” and this Friday evening, Keith will deliver the video world premiere alongside an exclusive chat on his Facebook page! Head over and check it out — it all happens at 7:30pm, ET, this Friday, November 15th, […]
November 7, 2013
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert on winning her fourth consecutive CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophy at last night’s CMA Awards! Miranda is now tied with Reba McEntire as the only women in country history to win that title four times in a row! Way to go, Miranda!
November 5, 2013
After hitting number-one on the radio and last week earning an American Country Awards nomination for Single of the Year: New Artist, Tyler Farr is following his smash “Redneck Crazy” with a single that he co-wrote called “Whiskey in My Water.” And coming off “Redneck Crazy,” it’s a song that Tyler says will definitely show […]
November 5, 2013
With the CMA Awards coming up tomorrow, we’re taking a quick look back at these soundbites about nominated projects from Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Don’t miss all the excitement as Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley return as CMA co-hosts for the sixth consecutive year when The 47th Annual CMA Awards airs live […]
November 5, 2013
Enjoying good food when you’re on tour can sometimes be a challenge, but for an experienced road warrior like Chris Young, he’s learned that when it comes to cooking his own meals, that’s a practice best left for being at home. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris is currently Top-5-and-smokin’-hot on the airwaves with his song, “Aw Naw,” the first […]
November 5, 2013
In addition to co-hosting and performing on this week’s CMA Awards, Brad Paisley has a film project in the works inspired by his new hit song, “I Can’t Change the World.” Brad wrote the script for the film, and he says that there’s a very natural kind of flow from writing a song to writing a […]
November 5, 2013
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who’s among the final nominees announced this morning for The 40th Annual People’s Choice Awards! Carrie’s up for Favorite Country Artist, just one of the whopping 58 categories spanning music, TV, and movies. You can vote as often as you like, with fan voting underway now through 11:59 pm, ET, on December 5th. […]
October 25, 2013
Kelly Clarkson is enjoying her new newlywed status — she even shared some wedding video this week! — and another thing she’s thrilled to share with her fans is her very first Christmas album, Wrapped in Red, which comes out on Tuesday! Kelly is a self-proclaimed “nerd about Christmas music,” and for her, the project […]
October 25, 2013
Warmest congratulations to Pistol Annies‘ very own Ashley Monroe, who married Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks in a Thursday evening ceremony at Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm, the same site of Kelly Clarkson‘s wedding just a few days earlier. People.com broke the wedding news, with Blake Shelton officiating the ceremony and fellow Annie Miranda Lambert as […]
October 25, 2013
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood grace the cover of the new issue of Country Weekly, as the hosts with the most gear up for their sixth consecutive year hosting the CMA Awards! Check out the full feature in the November 4th issue, on stands now! Chris Young is calling the tunes on Maxim.com’s new Rockstar […]
October 21, 2013
Kelly Clarkson is a married woman! Rumors began to swirl that the date was close at hand after Kelly and her now-hubby Brandon Blackstock secured their marriage license last week, and in a tweet today from @kelly_clarkson, Kelly shared: “I’m officially Mrs. Blackstock : ) We got married yesterday at Blackberry Farms in TN, the […]
October 21, 2013
Chris Young is currently enjoying some time in Canada as part of a run of dates on Brad Paisley’s Beat This Summer Tour. The shows kicked off last week and continue with four more dates beginning this Wednesday in Winnipeg and concluding Saturday in Edmonton, and Chris says that he always enjoys the chance to make […]
October 10, 2013
2013 has been a seemingly non-stop year for Carrie Underwood, and one of her projects was joining a star-studded list of illustrious female artists who teamed with Willie Nelson for the October 15th release of his new album, To All the Girls. Carrie got to sing Willie’s classic “Always on My Mind” for the album, […]
October 10, 2013
A big congratulations to Tyler Farr, who scored the very first number-one hit of his career this week with his smash single, “Redneck Crazy”! And there’s reason for celebration on another front since Tyler’s Redneck Crazy album has now earned him the biggest country debut of the year by a new male artist! And while his […]
October 10, 2013
Chris Young recently released his new album, titled A.M. — and now that he’s becoming a studio veteran with three previous albums under his belt, we asked Chris if the process of making album number four was harder or easier than his first three records. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris is currently Top 10 and climbing on […]
October 10, 2013
Jake Owen’s newest hit is the song “Days of Gold,” and several years ago, Jake received a gift of gold from his dad — and it was all the more special because Jake grew up seeing his dad wearing it. In a tweet and Facebook post today, Jake mentioned the gift as he shared a cool […]
October 10, 2013
Brad Paisley’s newest hit is a song called “I Can’t Change the World,” but one way that every parent does their part to shape the world is by doing their best to raise their children around great influences, and Brad feels very fortunate to know that if he and his wife Kim are working, his mom and […]
October 4, 2013
Tyler Farr is red-hot and blowin’ up in more ways than one! His smash single, “Redneck Crazy,” is all over the radio, his new album — also titled Redneck Crazy — just released this week, and now, Tyler’s gone and blown up a car! His four-part “Redneck Ranch” video series wrapped up this week with […]
October 4, 2013
Carrie Underwood is currently gearing-up for her starring role as Maria in NBC’s three-hour live staging of The Sound of Music — and while the December 5th broadcast is based on the original musical and not the classic Julie Andrews film, Julie recently offered her vote of approval for Carrie as Maria, and Carrie said […]
October 4, 2013
Chris Young’s new album is titled A.M., and Chris says that the inspiration for the title actually came not just from the title track itself, but from a number of songs on the album, some of which talk about the assortment of life events that can take place in the wee hours. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris’ […]
October 4, 2013
Brad Paisley has another big hit with his new song, “I Can’t Change the World,” and Brad says that there’s a mix of real life and fantasy, as well as what you can do and what you can’t, that are at the heart of his latest single. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “I Can’t Change the World” […]
September 26, 2013
Tyler Farr has a Gold-certified smash single on his hands with “Redneck Crazy,” and there’s more great music where that came from with the release of Tyler’s full-length debut album, also titled Redneck Crazy, this coming Monday! Tyler co-wrote six of the 11 songs on Redneck Crazy, but whether it’s one he wrote or a […]
September 26, 2013
Jake Owen’s newest hit is “Days of Gold,” the song that’s also the title track to his upcoming album, set for release on December 3rd! Jake revealed the album cover art today on his Facebook page, and Jake recently told us that he’s thrilled to be able to launch his new record with a single like […]
September 26, 2013
Chris Young continues to climb the radio charts, breaking into the Top 10 this week with his current smash single, “Aw Naw.” And while Chris says that his days may not be chock full of “Aw Naw” kind of moments, he’s definitely been there! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tune-in!!! Don’t miss Chris as he returns to […]
September 26, 2013
Kelly Clarkson is on the airwaves these days with her great new single, “Tie It Up,” and she’s also out on tour, so we asked Kelly not long ago to give us the lowdown on some of her favorite movies to pass the time while she’s bussing from city to city. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Earlier […]
September 18, 2013
It was announced today that Carrie Underwood will deliver a special performance this weekend as part of Sunday’s airing of The 65th Emmy® Awards! The show will honor the 50th anniversary of key television milestones, with actor Don Cheadle presenting a tribute to television’s role in the coverage of the assassination of President John F. […]
September 18, 2013
Chris Young‘s new album, A.M., is out this week, featuring his latest hit single, “Aw Naw.” Chris recently talked about some of his goals for the album, and he said that he thinks you’ll hear the fun that went into the making of A.M. — a project that he would love to see become his […]
September 18, 2013
On Tuesday, Brad Paisley tweeted a photo and a note that last week he’d begun filming on location in Haiti for his recently announced film, inspired by his current hit single, “I Can’t Change the World.” And Brad says that Haiti not only figures prominently in the upcoming movie, it’s also a place — and […]
September 18, 2013
Trisha Yearwood celebrates her 49th birthday this Thursday, September 19th, and one person who we’re sure would love to wish Trisha a happy birthday is Kelly Clarkson, who not only enlisted Trisha to sing on her upcoming Christmas album, but also happens to be one of the all-time Trisha Yearwood fans! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) A […]
September 18, 2013
Jerrod Niemann recently shared a video teaser of his cool new single, “Drink to That All Night.” The song, available to fans as a digital single beginning October 1st, is the first new music from Jerrod’s upcoming album. Check out the teaser, and get an advance listen to some of “Drink to That All Night,” […]
September 14, 2013
Come this Tuesday morning, September 17th, Chris Young fans can wake up to the release of his new album, titled A.M. — it’s Chris’ fourth album and home to his latest hit single, “Aw Naw,” and Chris says he’s in a really good place these days, not only because of his ever-growing list of hits […]
September 11, 2013
Brad Paisley recently revealed that he has an upcoming film project in the works, inspired by his beautiful new single, “I Can’t Change the World.” Brad says that there was something about the song that called out to be a movie, but what really surprised Brad was how he felt during the process of writing […]
September 11, 2013
Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves are among this year’s top CMA Awards nominees, and one of Kacey’s nominations is Song of the Year for co-writing Miranda’s big hit, “Mama’s Broken Heart,” which is also up for Single of the Year, as well as Music Video of the Year. And at the time it came out, […]
September 11, 2013
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who earned three nominations this week for the upcoming CMA Awards! Carrie’s up for Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year — for her hit-filled Blown Away album — and Music Video of the Year for the song, “Blown Away.” And as Carrie told us awhile back, award nominations […]
September 11, 2013
Pistol Annies‘ very own Ashley Monroe enjoyed a cool birthday present on September 10th, as she and her fellow Annies, Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley, picked up a pair of CMA Awards nominations as the featured guests on Miranda-hubby — and reigning CMA Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year — Blake Shelton‘s song “Boys ‘Round Here.” And […]
September 11, 2013
Kelly Clarkson picked up a pair of CMA Awards nominations this week, including Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as Musical Event of the Year for her collaboration with Vince Gill on her song, “Don’t Rush.” Kelly enlisted noted producer Dann Huff to work with her on the project, and she told Dann that “Don’t […]
September 5, 2013
This weekend marks the first official Sunday of Carrie Underwood‘s new role as the voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Football, singing “Waiting All Week for Sunday Night.” And for Carrie, it’s a thrill just to be associated with a sport that she’s always loved. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie is picking up the Sunday Night Football […]
September 5, 2013
Tyler Farr continues to climb the charts with his Gold-certified smash single, “Redneck Crazy,” and when it came to naming his upcoming full-length album debut — set for release on September 30th — there wasn’t much doubt in Tyler’s mind about what to call it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can pre-order your copy of Tyler’s […]
September 5, 2013
In any kind of creative work, sometimes it helps to have another perspective on a project, and Kenny Chesney looked to his buddy, artist and songwriter Keith Gattis, to help him find just the right feel for the lyrics Kenny wrote for his latest single, “When I See This Bar.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “When I […]
August 22, 2013
Kelly Clarkson may be wrapped in white in the video for her fun, new country single, “Tie It Up,” but she’s wrapped in red for the upcoming release of her first Christmas album, also titled Wrapped in Red. Set for release on October 29th, the album’s cover art and pre-order info hit Kelly’s website this […]
August 22, 2013
Carrie Underwood is red-hot on the airwaves with her smash single, “See You Again” — and as one of the writers on the song, Carrie says that she loves when songs can lend themselves to the listener’s own interpretation. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie’s music video for “See You Again” continues its run atop GAC’s fan-voted […]
August 22, 2013
You just never know how a song might affect someone emotionally, and “Redneck Crazy” singer Tyler Farr admits that he’s been surprised by at least one reaction he’s gotten to his first Gold-certified smash. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler’s full-length debut album, titled Redneck Crazy, comes out on September 30th!! You can pre-order yours, right here, on Amazon! […]
August 22, 2013
Brad Paisley has Chris Young out among his special guests on his Beat This Summer Tour this year, and at a number-one party on Tuesday celebrating the success of his recent single, “Beat This Summer,” Brad told reporters that he’s relieved that Chris is on the mend following his recent health scare…and Brad being Brad, he couldn’t […]
August 14, 2013
Chris Young is climbing the charts with his new hit, his song “Aw Naw,” and as Chris told us about writing the song, it was clear to see that part of the inspiration was actually from those occasions when your lips may say, “Aw naw,” but your actions say, “Aw yeah!” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Get […]
August 14, 2013
When you think of songwriting as poetry set to music, you get an appreciation for the challenge of balancing what you want to say with presenting it in a way that’s pleasing to hear, and Carrie Underwood — who’s co-written eight of her 17 number-one singles — knows that it can be a juggling act […]
August 14, 2013
Achieving a Gold record is always a cool milestone for any recording artist, but especially when it’s your first one, like Tyler Farr is enjoying with his first Top-10-and-climbing single, “Redneck Crazy.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler says that he’s gotten messages of congratulations from friends and family, including his mom and dad…and Larry the Cable […]
August 14, 2013
Kelly Clarkson just debuted the music video for her new country single, “Tie It Up,” and when you see it, you’ll get a sense of why Kelly says that the video was such a blast to make. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Check out Kelly’s video for “Tie It Up,” online here, on VEVO! The digital single […]
August 14, 2013
Congratulations to Jake Owen, who pulls in this week’s most-added new song on country radio, with 71 stations on board for the first official week of Jake’s new single, “Days of Gold”! It’s the best first week of Jake’s career so far! The digital single for “Days of Gold” is available now, here on iTunes. And in other […]
August 13, 2013
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are back at it! Brad and Carrie have just been officially announced by the Country Music Association as the hosts once again for the CMA Awards! This will be the sixth consecutive year that they’ve emceed the big event, and you can tune-in for all the excitement and glamour when The […]
August 9, 2013
During his Thursday night appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jake Owen not only performed his new single, “Days of Gold,” but also shared new information about his next album! Jake announced that Days of Gold will be the album title, with a release date set for December 3rd! If you missed the show, […]
August 8, 2013
Brad Paisley is poised to hit the airwaves with his brand-new single, a song that he co-wrote called “I Can’t Change the World.” And Brad says that the song reminds him of his philosophy when he was first dating the woman who would become his wife. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “I Can’t Change the World” is […]
August 8, 2013
Kelly Clarkson is climbing the country charts these days with her new song, “Tie It Up,” and Kelly says that part of what makes the song so special to her is that it’s a reflection of her real-life love story with her fiancé, Brandon Blackstock. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The digital single for “Tie It Up” […]
August 8, 2013
Carrie Underwood is set to release her first-ever concert DVD this coming Tuesday, August 13th! The Blown Away Tour: LIVE was filmed earlier this year and features more than 100 minutes of performance footage with live versions of hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Blown Away,” as well as Carrie’s current smash, “See You Again.” But whether […]
August 8, 2013
Don’t miss Kenny Chesney tomorrow, August 9th, when he heads for New York City’s Central Park to play Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series! Catch the AM fun on ABC! Kenny is currently on the radio with his hit, “When I See This Bar,” the newest favorite from his album, Life on a Rock. Tune-in […]
August 1, 2013
Kenny Chesney has a gift for writing songs that are very personal, but also very universal at times — and with his latest hit, “When I See This Bar,” Kenny was inspired by a time and a place and a group of people that played an important role in his life — and past or […]
August 1, 2013
If you watch Tyler Farr‘s comic video for his big hit, “Redneck Crazy,” you’ll see that Tyler’s dressed in camouflage in some of the scenes, and he tells us that he’s feeling pretty hip these days, now that camouflage has been declared “the new black”! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler laughs that he may look to […]
August 1, 2013
The life of a touring musician often comes with a lot of long bus rides, and with Chris Young out on tour now with Brad Paisley, we asked Chris what he does to pass some of that traveling time out on the road. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris is currently climbing the charts with his latest […]
August 1, 2013
While Carrie Underwood recently managed a holiday getaway with hubby Mike Fisher — actually their first vacation since their honeymoon! — Carrie says that even though she’s not officially on tour, that’s not to say she isn’t still super busy! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Among Carrie’s upcoming show dates are August 3rd at WE Fest in […]
August 1, 2013
Brad Paisley delivered the broadcast network debut of his new single, “I Can’t Change the World,” on Wednesday’s edition of NBC’s hit series, America’s Got Talent, and if you missed it, you can see it online here! “I Can’t Change the World” is the third single from Brad’s acclaimed Wheelhouse album, which has already launched […]
July 30, 2013
It was just announced today that Brad Paisley will make the broadcast network debut of his new single, “I Can’t Change the World,” on NBC’s hit series, America’s Got Talent, this Wednesday, July 31st, at 9pm, ET. Co-written by Brad, “I Can’t Change the World” is the third single from his acclaimed Wheelhouse album, which […]
July 25, 2013
Singing along at a concert can be great fun, but if you get close enough to make eye contact with your favorite artist, Chris Young knows from experience that sometimes the words to your favorite song just don’t seem to come out quite right! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) We asked Chris Young if he’s ever had the […]
July 25, 2013
Carrie Underwood has another fan-favorite with the music video for her current smash, “See You Again,” and Carrie says that she’s not only gotten a great response to the video, but it’s also one that she’s really proud of in terms of capturing the range of emotions that she’d hoped to portray. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
July 25, 2013
Tyler Farr recently rolled out a contest on his website — it’s a chance to submit your own wacky video moment in keeping with the spirit of Tyler’s smash single, “Redneck Crazy.” As for Tyler himself, he says that doing funny, redneck kinds of things just seems to come naturally for him…but don’t take the […]
July 25, 2013
Kelly Clarkson may be happily engaged to her own super man, entertainment manager Brandon Blackstock, but she admits that she has quite an admiration for another kind of Superman: Man of Steel star, actor Henry Cavill. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kelly’s out now with her new country single called “Tie It Up”! Look for it right here, […]
July 25, 2013
Brad Paisley recently hit number-one on the radio with his song, “Beat This Summer,” and Brad says that the song’s cool-sounding musical “loop” was an idea that one of his co-writers came in with — and it fit right in with the feel of something that Brad already had in mind. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) After […]
July 19, 2013
Motherhood may not be anywhere in Carrie Underwood‘s immediate future, but with the upcoming August 13th release of her first concert DVD, titled The Blown Away Tour: LIVE, Carrie says that somewhere down the road, it’ll be a fun keepsake to share with her children. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) You can pre-order your copy of Carrie’s […]
July 19, 2013
Jake Owen has been on the road this summer with Jason Aldean, who headlined the first-ever country concert at Boston’s Fenway Park last weekend, with Friday and Saturday shows that broke the single-night attendance record set by Paul McCartney, as well as the two-night record held by Dave Matthews. And after playing his share of […]
July 18, 2013
On Tuesday, Kelly Clarkson sent a tweet from the recording studio with the hashtag #bestdayever, and a photo of a studio sound board with the labels, “Reba,” “Trisha,” and “Kelly,” which would certainly seem to suggest that Kelly was having the time of her life making music with two of her idols, Trisha Yearwood and […]
July 18, 2013
Tyler Farr has his first big hit with his song, “Redneck Crazy,” now a Top-15-and-climbing smash, so it’s safe to say that with a hit single, an album release later this year, and tour dates coming up with Florida Georgia Line, it’s getting harder and harder for Tyler to carve out some free time from […]
July 18, 2013
When you’re a professional singer, you need to be able to sing on pitch, but Chris Young got a bit of curve ball one day as he recalls meeting a fan who mistook him for someone else who also makes a living being “on pitch.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Baseball Been Berry Berry Good to Me: […]
July 18, 2013
Earlier today, USAToday.com premiered Kenny Chesney‘s video for his latest hit, “When I See This Bar.” Check it out, right here! “When I See This Bar” is the second single from Kenny’s album, Life on a Rock — and be sure to tune in as Kenny performs the song on the Monday (July 22nd) edition of […]
July 11, 2013
Chris Young has had a string of big hits with songs like “The Man I Want to Be” and “Tomorrow,” and while a lot of fans have gotten to know him for his ballads, Chris says that his concerts are loaded with tempo — and that’s one big reason why he wanted to kick up […]
July 11, 2013
Carrie Underwood‘s recent hits have included songs like “Blown Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs,” both of which had darker themes that dealt with death, but with her new song, “See You Again,” Carrie feels pretty good about not killing anyone off in this one! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “See You Again” is the newest smash from […]
July 11, 2013
Jake Owen is healing nicely after a good-time go-kart race with NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer sent him to the hospital this past weekend, but after that and last year’s broken collarbone from a snowboarding accident, we can only hope that Jake’s daughter Pearl will keep her dad’s habitual spirit of fun and adventure, […]
July 11, 2013
Tyler Farr has his first big hit with his song, “Redneck Crazy” — and the all-star fun of the song’s music video, which includes Tyler’s buddies Lee Brice, Colt Ford, and Duck Dynasty‘s Willie Robertson, has helped inspire a new video contest inviting you to show off your own crazy, redneck moments! Details are on […]
July 11, 2013
Kenny Chesney‘s newest hit is a song called “When I See This Bar,” and Kenny says that while the song found its inspiration from his real life and memories of old friends and days gone by, it’s also the kind of experience that most people understand — and share. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “When I See […]
July 3, 2013
This week, Carrie Underwood revealed additional details about her upcoming concert DVD, titled The Blown Away Tour: LIVE. Filmed earlier this year during her Blown Away Tour, the DVD features more than 100 minutes of performance footage with live versions of a dozen of her number-one hits, including favorites like “Before He Cheats” and “Good […]
July 3, 2013
And along with this week’s new holiday audio, don’t forget our star-studded round-up of Fourth of July stories and greetings! You’ll find it here: http://prep.hearsomethingcountry.com/2013/06/25/4th-of-july-independence-day-stories-and-greetings/. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!
July 2, 2013
The number four is a very feelgood number for Jake Owen lately, and after having recently scored his fourth consecutive number-one hit with his song, “Anywhere with You,” Jake is looking ahead to another great fourth as his family comes together for a very special Fourth of July. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for Jake’s “Anywhere […]
July 2, 2013
Tyler Farr has been making a lot of new fans these days singing about getting “Redneck Crazy,” and Tyler admits that the redneck in him has traditionally made an appearance on the Fourth of July — but it’s all been in good fun, especially when it was Tyler holding the match to the fireworks. (AUDIO […]
July 2, 2013
It was a year ago July 3rd when the world lost an entertainment legend with the passing of Andy Griffith — and for Brad Paisley, who grew up watching Andy on TV and later had the privilege of meeting and working with him in Brad’s “Waitin’ on a Woman” video, one of the enduring testaments […]
June 26, 2013
This week, Jake Owen is celebrating his fourth consecutive number-one hit from his Barefoot Blue Jean Night album — the song “Anywhere with You” — and when we caught up with Jake, he told us a story about a very cool prediction he received awhile back — from his auto mechanic! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Even […]
June 26, 2013
Brad Paisley has been making great albums for years now, and when he’s close to finished and it comes time to give albums like his new Wheelhouse collection a test spin to see how they sound, Brad loves to listen in his car — and that’s also his favorite place to let people around him […]
June 26, 2013
Chris Young‘s new hit, “Aw Naw,” comes to video this week when VEVO premieres the clip this Thursday, June 27th, at noon, ET. In an announcement today, Chris said, “With a song like ‘Aw Naw,’ you have to have a fun music video. The night we shot the video we didn’t wrap until 4am but we […]
June 25, 2013
Jake Owen‘s red-hot career continues to sizzle as he hits number-one on the charts this week with his smash single, “Anywhere with You,” which becomes not only Jake’s fourth consecutive number-one hit, but also the fourth straight chart-topper from Jake’s incredible Barefoot Blue Jean Night album. And Jake says that part of the recipe to […]
June 25, 2013
Tyler Farr is feeling mighty good these days with the success of his hot new single, “Redneck Crazy,” which has become his very first Top 20 hit, perched this week at number 19 on the country airplay charts! And thanks to all the incredible support from fans and country radio, Tyler says that he now […]
June 20, 2013
Miranda Lambert‘s brand-new single is a song called “All Kinds of Kinds.” It’s the latest single from her award-winning Four the Record album, and it’s a song that Miranda says just seemed to hit home with her, right off the bat. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda’s hit-filled Four the Record collection not only features her new […]
June 20, 2013
Jake Owen is red-hot all over the radio with his latest smash single, “Anywhere with You,” and Jake says that one of the reasons he loves the song so much is that it just seems to have “summertime” written all over it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for “Anywhere with You” on Jake’s Barefoot Blue Jean […]
June 20, 2013
Tyler Farr not only has a hit song with his first Top-20-and-climbing single, “Redneck Crazy,” he also has a hit music video, which has already surpassed 1.3 million views on VEVO — and Tyler says that he’s been knocked out to see that kind of incredible response from the fans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) If you […]
June 20, 2013
Brad Paisley took a new approach with his latest album, Wheelhouse, by opting to record it in a converted farmhouse studio on his property in Tennessee. And while it’s kind of like Brad has a home studio, he says that he still needed a little bit of space between home and studio…if only to avoid […]
June 20, 2013
Carrie Underwood is out now with the music video for her new hit single, “See You Again,” and Carrie says that she loves the feedback she’s been hearing from fans because one of the objectives that Carrie and her co-writers had in mind for the song was to let people have their own personal interpretations […]
June 20, 2013
If you missed this week’s premiere of GAC’s all-new, hour-long special, Kenny Chesney: No Shoes Nation, don’t miss additional airings coming up on June 27th at 9pm, ET, as well as June 28th, at 1am, 11am, and 7pm, ET. Kenny is currently headlining his No Shoes Nation Tour and on the airwaves with “When I […]
June 11, 2013
Kenny Chesney is brand new on the radio with his song, “When I See This Bar” — it’s the second single from his new Life on a Rock album. It’s a song that Kenny co-wrote, and it’s one that Kenny feels will probably have people thinking about a time and a place like this from […]
June 11, 2013
Papas just don’t come much prouder than Jake Owen, who’ll be enjoying his first Father’s Day since his wife Lacey gave birth to their daughter, Pearl, last Thanksgiving. It wasn’t so long ago that Jake might not have believed that his life would be where it is today, but with a smartphone full of photos […]
June 11, 2013
When you have about a million views of your music video, you’ve hit on something pretty cool, and that’s definitely the case with Tyler Farr and his hit single and video for “Redneck Crazy.” In fact, the star-studded clip, with guests Lee Brice, Colt Ford, and Duck Dynasty‘s Willie Robertson — looked like such a […]
June 11, 2013
Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are the proud parents to their two boys, four-year-old Jasper and six-year-old Huck, and with Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, Brad says that he appreciates being able to raise the boys in a way that will help them grow up with a well-rounded perspective on life. (AUDIO […]
June 11, 2013
Happy birthday wishes to Chris Young, who’s celebrating his big day on Wednesday, June 12th! Chris is new on the radio with “Aw Naw,” the first new music from his upcoming album, A.M., set for release on September 17th! You can get yourself a gift on Chris’ birthday and pre-order his album right here, on Amazon! Happy […]
June 6, 2013
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert on her double wins at the 2013 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, where Miranda took home the honors for Female Video of the Year (for “Mama’s Broken Heart”), as well CMT Performance of the Year for “Over You” from the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year special. If you missed Miranda’s performance […]
June 6, 2013
People.com has a feature online now about the men in PEOPLE Country‘s new Hot Guys issue, with the website sporting a hot photo of Jake Owen, who talks about his fitness these days, saying, “I’ve really cracked down on what I put in my body and staying fit. I used to enjoy entertaining a cold […]
June 5, 2013
Carrie Underwood is among the artists enjoying a very busy week during this year’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville. Not only will Carrie be performing on Sunday night’s LP Field main stage at Music Fest, she’ll also be performing on tonight’s CMT Music Awards and celebrating a very special occasion this Friday: her fifth anniversary […]
June 5, 2013
A great song will sound good most anywhere, but Brad Paisley says that some just really lend themselves to being enjoyed on a car radio — especially songs about the passage of time — much like Brad’s current smash, “Beat This Summer.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Beat This Summer” is the second huge hit from Brad’s […]
June 4, 2013
Jake Owen‘s been busy on tour these days, including dates on Jason Aldean‘s Night Train Tour — and fans who get to see Jake in concert are not only treated to his growing catalog of big hits, like his latest smash, “Anywhere with You,” but Jake says that you may also get a sneak preview of […]
June 4, 2013
For the star-studded music video for his new hit, “Redneck Crazy,” Tyler Farr set out to make a video that was not only funny, but memorable — and Tyler says that he feels really good about how it all turned out. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler’s buddies Lee Brice, Colt Ford, and Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson all make guest appearances in […]
June 4, 2013
Pistol Annies — Angaleena Presley, Ashley Monroe, and Miranda Lambert — believe in calling it like they see it in the music that they make and songs like their latest single, “Hush Hush” — and Miranda and Angaleena say that being candid in a way that speaks to real life is a big part of what the Annies are all […]
June 4, 2013
After wrapping up her Blown Away Tour in Canada, Carrie Underwood recently had the thrill of a lifetime when she joined The Rolling Stones on tour in Toronto as a special guest to sing with the band on their classic, “It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll (But I Like It).” Like so many people, Carrie grew up […]
May 29, 2013
Last Thursday, Carrie Underwood wrapped up her Blown Away Tour, and as part of the tour’s conclusion, a $1,000,000 donation was made to benefit the American Red Cross disaster relief fund. Based on tour proceeds, the initiative first began when Carrie launched her tour in the spring of 2012 — and with all the work […]
May 29, 2013
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a great song just by its name — which is a good thing for Chris Young and his new hit single, “Aw Naw,” which Chris admits is just a little bit “name-challenged.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Following a string of hit singles from his […]
May 29, 2013
Pistol Annies — Angaleena Presley, Ashley Monroe, and Miranda Lambert — are out now with their new album’s first single, “Hush Hush,” and part of what makes the song so much fun is that it found its inspiration from the Annies’ own family experiences. But pretty much any family has its share of wacky or […]
May 29, 2013
This week, music icon John Fogerty released his new album, Wrote a Song for Everyone, which brings together new material and new versions of old favorites, with the former CCR front man teaming with a host of musical collaborators, from Bob Seger and Foo Fighters to such country favorites as Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Alan […]
May 16, 2013
Congratulations to Pistol Annies, whose new album, titled Annie Up, released on May 7th, and this week, it hits the charts with first-week sales nearly double those of the trio’s first album! That kind of fan response and the incredible reviews are a great feeling for all of the Annies, but especially Ashley Monroe and […]
May 16, 2013
Sometimes work is work, and sometimes work is fun, and Tyler Farr says that getting together with his celebrity buddies for the wackiness of his new video, “Redneck Crazy,” definitely fell into the fun department. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler’s video for “Redneck Crazy” has already amassed nearly a half-million views on VEVO! Check it out […]
May 16, 2013
Brad Paisley recently released his eighth studio album, his chart-topping Wheelhouse collection, which includes not only his current smash, “Beat This Summer,” but also his incredible 21st number-one hit, “Southern Comfort Zone.” And now, as Brad’s playing to packed houses on his new Beat This Summer Tour, he’s also joined by two other hot stars […]
May 8, 2013
Congratulations to Kenny Chesney, whose new album, Life on a Rock, debuted as the number-one album in the nation this week, topping Billboard‘s all-genre album sales chart, the Billboard 200, as well as the Top Country Albums chart, with first-week sales of 153,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Life on a Rock album — ironically, […]
May 8, 2013
Chris Young is looking forward to a really great summer, in more ways than one, as he not only has a new song called “Aw Naw” about to hit the airwaves — the first single from his upcoming album — but he’s also about to hit the road beginning this Thursday on Brad Paisley‘s Beat This […]
May 8, 2013
Brad Paisley is all set for this Thursday’s launch of his Beat This Summer Tour — and joining Brad on the road will be hitmakers Chris Young and Lee Brice, as well as hot new family group, “American Beautiful” singers The Henningsens…or something like that. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Check out a complete list of tour […]
May 8, 2013
Pistol Annies — Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley — are out this week with their brand-new album, Annie Up, racking up amazing reviews — and today, you can see the trio’s just-released music video for Annie Up‘s first single, “Hush Hush.” Check it out, here, on VEVO! And be sure to pick up […]
May 6, 2013
Pistol Annies are back! The trio, consisting of Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert, will release their sophomore album, titled Annie Up, on May 7th! Stocked with a dozen songs, all written by one or more of the Annies — including the album’s debut single, “Hush Hush” — Annie Up is a project that […]
April 30, 2013
Kenny Chesney‘s new album is out today! Titled Life on a Rock, it features Kenny’s current smash single, “Pirate Flag,” and as the album title suggests, the 10-song collection found its inspirations in the people and places that have meant so much to Kenny in his time in the islands. And when the songs were […]
April 30, 2013
Brad Paisley is gearing up for the launch of his Beat This Summer Tour on May 9th, and in addition to new trio The Henningsens, Brad will also be hitting the road with special guests Lee Brice and Chris Young — and Brad says that the fans will definitely be hearing their share of hits before […]
April 30, 2013
Today, Kenny Chesney announced the creation of Spread the Love: A Fund for Boston. Born from Kenny’s desire to help in the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Kenny established the Spread the Love Fund to work with Boston Medical Center and other Boston hospitals to fund prosthetics and post-acute care for victims […]
April 27, 2013
After three number-one hits from her Blown Away album, Carrie Underwood has one of the hottest new songs on the airwaves with her album’s fourth single, called “See You Again.” It’s a song that Carrie co-wrote several years ago, and as much as she loved it, she really didn’t think that it would end up […]
April 27, 2013
Tyler Farr is on the radio now with his new hit, “Redneck Crazy,” and for Tyler, the song was one that caught his ear the first time he heard it, in part because he felt like it offered something that he hadn’t heard before — at least, not from this perspective. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Have […]
April 27, 2013
Miranda Lambert may be red hot on the charts with her smash, “Mama’s Broken Heart,” but luckily, broken hearts aren’t a problem these days for Miranda and her fellow Pistol Annies. When Miranda, Angaleena Presley, and Ashley Monroe made their debut album, only Miranda was married. But since then, Angaleena tied the knot, and now, as […]
April 17, 2013
Kenny Chesney is rockin’ the radio these days with his current smash, “Pirate Flag,” and Kenny says that one of the cool things about the song is that it captures the essence of that bit of rebel spirit in all of us, however we choose to express it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kenny’s new album, Life on a […]
April 17, 2013
A clip from Tyler Farr‘s terrific music video for his new hit single, “Redneck Crazy,” was previewed today on Entertainment Weekly‘s EW.com. The video includes some of Tyler’s good buddies, including Lee Brice, Colt Ford, and Duck Dynasty‘s Willie Robertson, and Tyler says that for a video like “Redneck Crazy,” he couldn’t have looked to […]
April 17, 2013
In the wake of Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, and Joanna Smith are among the artists reflecting on the tragic event that claimed three lives and injured more than 100 others. Brad Paisley responds to Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon. (:22) “It’s horrifying, and I mean, it’s the […]
April 8, 2013
Brad Paisley‘s new album is almost here! Tomorrow, April 9th, marks the release date of Brad’s album, Wheelhouse. You already know some of the songs on Wheelhouse, including Brad’s recent number-one single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” as well as his new smash, “Beat This Summer.” With 14 songs in all, plus three interstitial tracks, Wheelhouse is […]
April 8, 2013
Congratulations to the always amazing Miranda Lambert, who helped light up Sunday night’s 48th Annual ACM Awards with a performance of her current smash, “Mama’s Broken Heart,” and walked away as the night’s top winner, taking home four ACM trophies! In all, her beautiful number-one single “Over You” was named Single Record of the Year […]
April 4, 2013
Long before Miranda Lambert became an 11-time ACM award winner and a five-time nominee this year — up for Entertainer of the Year, among other honors — Miranda was just like a lot of country fans across the nation: she’d tune-in for all the great music and fun of the award shows and make her […]
April 4, 2013
Chris Young scored his first number-one single a few years ago with his song, “Gettin’ You Home” — and while that song and Chris’ new smash, “I Can Take It from There,” both tell stories about happy couples with lovin’ on their minds, Chris says that unlike “Gettin’ You Home,” this time around, the couple’s […]
April 4, 2013
Carrie Underwood is a double-nominee at this weekend’s ACM Awards, where she’s up for Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as Album of the Year for her Blown Away collection. And in talking about award nominations, Carrie says that they always feel good, because even when she feels good about the work she’s doing, […]
April 4, 2013
Tyler Farr is heating up the airwaves and turning heads with his new single, “Redneck Crazy” — and besides being a great song with a great performance, Tyler says it’s the kind of song that people seem to relate to in a big way, and it’s something he sees whenever he performs the song in concert. […]
April 4, 2013
Pistol Annies are back! Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert are poised to hit the airwaves with their incredible new single, a song called “Hush Hush.” Ashley and Angaleena say it’s a song that seemed to flow pretty easily for the trio, who found a little truth in each of their own family experiences to […]
April 4, 2013
It’s a big week for Brad Paisley, with his new album, Wheelhouse, set for release on Tuesday, April 9th — and Brad will also be enjoying a big weekend, as he celebrates along with Sunday’s ACM Awards, headlining the 3rd Annual ACM Fan Jam and Post-Award Concert in Las Vegas. And holding the event at […]
March 22, 2013
Kenny Chesney‘s No Shoes Nation Tour is underway, and with “Pirate Flag” flying high on the airwaves as the first taste of Kenny’s upcoming Life on a Rock album, Kenny says that the song’s feeling of a little bit of rebellion and taking things to the limit fits really well with Kenny philosophy of being […]
March 22, 2013
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who hit number-one this week with her 17th chart-topping single, “Two Black Cadillacs”! And while the song has been a big hit, so too has the spooky music video for “Two Black Cadillacs,” which took its inspiration from Stephen King‘s thriller, Christine. But at first, Carrie says that her mom Carole […]
March 22, 2013
Whether he’s headlining his own sold-out shows or on the road as part of big concert treks like Jason Aldean‘s current Night Train Tour, Jake Owen is constantly looking for ways to deliver a cooler show for his fans — and that thought process is happening all the time, even in mid-concert! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
March 13, 2013
Carrie Underwood will bring her Blown Away Tour overseas this week with two nights of performances in Ireland, as well as headlining the second night of the inaugural C2C: Country to Country Music Festival in London — and Carrie says that she’s really looking forward to playing both countries. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) In addition to […]
March 13, 2013
Chris Young is currently climbing the charts with the great groove of his song, “I Can Take It from There” — the song is from Chris’ album NEON, a collection that’s already launched three other big singles with the title track, “Neon,” as well as the number-one hits “You” and “Tomorrow.” That’s a lot of […]
March 13, 2013
Miranda Lambert is up for five honors, including Entertainer of the Year, at the upcoming ACM Awards — and even as her career has exploded in recent years as one of the top women in country music, with awards, headlining concerts, critical acclaim, magazine covers, TV appearances — you name it — and of course, […]
March 13, 2013
Tyler Farr is new on the airwaves with his latest single, a song called “Redneck Crazy” — and while the lyrics address the feelings of a guy in the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong, Tyler’s discovered that it’s definitely a song that connects with the ladies, as well. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Get a little […]
March 13, 2013
For a longtime sci-fi fan like Brad Paisley, rumblings about big movie happenings always make for potentially exciting news, and with word in the media last week from Star Wars creator George Lucas fueling speculation that fans may see some of their favorite original cast members returning in the next film installment — the J.J. […]
March 13, 2013
Huge congratulations to ACM Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Love and Theft‘s Eric Gunderson and his wife Emily on the birth of their first child, Camden William Gunderson, born in Nashville this past Sunday, March 10th! The news broke online Tuesday via People, which quoted a representative for Eric as saying that the little […]
March 8, 2013
The lovely Carrie Underwood will celebrate her birthday this Sunday, March 10th, and she has some special plans on tap, but she says that she’s not actually regarding the occasion as a birthday, as much as…an anniversary! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie says that her birthday will include some good food and a date night with hubby […]
March 8, 2013
Kenny Chesney is just a few days away from the launch of his No Shoes Nation Tour, and one of the things that Kenny is really looking forward to about being back on the road is the chance to kick up some fun with his hot new single, “Pirate Flag.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kenny’s No […]
March 8, 2013
Brad Paisley is out now with this week’s hottest new single at country radio — it’s called “Beat This Summer.” It’s a song that Brad co-wrote, and he says that out of all the songs he’s done, “Beat This Summer” is one that he thinks really stands out. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Beat This Summer” is […]
February 28, 2013
With just a few weeks until the launch of Kenny Chesney‘s No Shoes Nation Tour on March 16th, Kenny is flying high on the airwaves with his smash single, “Pirate Flag,” and Kenny says that he feels like “Pirate Flag” is a song that could be a kind of anthem, not just for the No […]
February 28, 2013
Jake Owen is hot on the airwaves with his new song, “Anywhere with You,” and this Saturday, where you’ll find Jake will be in one of the nation’s most famous performance venues, Madison Square Garden, where Jake hits the Big Apple as part of Jason Aldean‘s Night Train Tour. It’s certainly not Jake’s first time […]
February 28, 2013
A romantic break-up can be messy business, and dealing with the aftermath is the focus of Tyler Farr‘s new single — because, as the song says, getting over a broken heart is something that can drive most anyone “Redneck Crazy.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Redneck Crazy” will be on Tyler’s upcoming album, but you can pick […]
February 28, 2013
Carrie Underwood fans have been loving her latest hit, “Two Black Cadillacs,” as well as the song’s spooky music video — but as much fun as fans have been having with it, Carrie says that writing the song offered her and her co-writers some dark fun, too, because as they created the story of the […]
February 11, 2013
Huge congratulations to Carrie Underwood on winning the sixth GRAMMY® award of her career as she took home the honor for Best Country Solo Performance for “Blown Away” at The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards! The song also won the night’s Best Country Song GRAMMY for writers Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, who crafted a song that […]
February 11, 2013
Congratulations to songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins for winning the Best Country Song GRAMMY® award for Carrie Underwood‘s chart-topping smash, “Blown Away”! Presented in the pre-tel ceremonies for The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, the honor marks Josh’s fourth GRAMMY win and the second for Chris. Together Josh and Chris also won the 2007 Best […]
February 10, 2013
Jake Owen is hitting the airwaves with his brand new single, “Anywhere with You” — it’s the fourth single following three consecutive chart-toppers from Jake’s terrific Barefoot Blue Jean Night album — and as Jake tells us, “Anywhere with You” is a song that he not only loved when he heard it, but he also felt […]
February 10, 2013
February 14th may be a day for celebrating and romancing your sweetheart, but like so many other parents, Brad Paisley says that he and his wife Kim have learned that when you introduce the wonderful dynamic of children, you develop a more practical philosophy of Valentine’s Day plans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Congrats to Brad and Kim, […]
February 1, 2013
Kenny Chesney‘s new single is here! Titled “Pirate Flag,” the single was delivered to country radio at midnight, ET, and it’s the exciting first taste of Kenny’s upcoming album, Life on a Rock, slated to release on April 30th! In talking about “Pirate Flag,” Kenny says it’s a song about freedom, about wanting to get […]
January 31, 2013
Chris Young became a first-time uncle last year, and while he’s been getting acclimated to what being an uncle is all about — including playful plans to spoil his niece and give his sister, Dot, a hard time in the process — one thing that Chris knows for sure: when enough time goes by that […]
January 21, 2013
This coming Wednesday, January 23rd, marks the debut of Carrie Underwood‘s music video for her new hit, “Two Black Cadillacs.” Judging by the teaser clip that’s been on Carrie’s website, the video looks to have a spooky, menacing vibe to it, and while the song and the video may have a dark theme, Carrie says […]
January 21, 2013
While Chris Young has been enjoying a lot of career success on the road and on the charts, five number-one singles, and so much more, it still blows his mind sometimes when he gets a compliment about his music, especially if it comes from a musical hero like Alan Jackson. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris’ newest […]
January 21, 2013
Miranda Lambert is among the GRAMMY® nominees for Best Country Album for her acclaimed collection, Four the Record — and the newest single from that hit-filled album is the song “Mama’s Broken Heart.” It’s a song that Miranda loves, but as she tells the story, it’s also a song that came to her accidentally, so […]
January 21, 2013
If you missed Brad Paisley‘s recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, you can tune-in for a re-airing this Monday, January 21st, at 11:35pm, ET, on ABC. Featuring his current hit single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” Brad’s April 9th album release, Wheelhouse — as well as Wheelhouse (Deluxe Version) — are both available for pre-order right now, here, […]
December 20, 2012
Christmastime traditionally brings thoughts of children and their presents, and with his first niece born earlier this year, Chris Young says he’s definitely looking forward to spoiling her as she gets older. In fact, Chris says that the spoiling he has in mind may not go over too well with her mom — his sister, […]
December 20, 2012
“Hello Goodbye” singer Tyler Farr may not have a wife and kids just yet, but having a family one day is something that Tyler is looking forward to…and with the holiday season upon us, Tyler admits that he’s kind of hoping that his future family may take a wacky page out of one of his […]
December 20, 2012
Newcomer Tyler Farr may be a great guy, but when it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve, Tyler admits that — while it may be an occasion for celebration — it usually just doesn’t end up being his night. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler says that he used to think that New Year’s Eve was a “hall […]
December 20, 2012
As we prepare to roll into 2013, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of the year gone by… In January… Miranda Lambert kicks-off her new “On Fire” Tour, with guests Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Casey James makes his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie Underwood is among the stars […]
December 12, 2012
Kenny Chesney recorded one of his favorite songs in recent memory when he stepped behind the microphone to sing his latest hit, “El Cerrito Place.” And Kenny says that even though it’s a song that he’s liked for quite some time, it took awhile for him to feel that he was at a point in […]
December 12, 2012
You can count “Hello Goodbye” singer Tyler Farr among the masses who aren’t taking stock in the idea of December 21st marking the end of the world — or at least the end of the Mayan calendar as an indication of some worldwide calamity. Tyler says it’s always good to have your house in order, so […]
December 12, 2012
Miranda Lambert was among the terrific talents honored on this past weekend’s 2012 CMT Artists of the Year special…and Miranda says that being recognized like this is always a really special feeling because it’s a kind of affirmation that all her work — whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes — is really being […]
December 12, 2012
Congratulations to Monday’s American Country Awards double-winner Carrie Underwood, whose two trophies keep her in the lead as the ACA’s most-awarded artist in the show’s three-year history, with Carrie now the grateful recipient of a whopping 11 ACA trophies! This year’s wins were for Artist of the Year: Female, as well as Single of the […]
December 5, 2012
Brad Paisley‘s new hit is called “Southern Comfort Zone,” and it’s a song that Brad says was inspired after he’d just returned from stepping out of his usual comfort zone with a trip overseas. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Stepping out of your personal comfort zone can help you appreciate where you’re from while it helps open […]
December 5, 2012
Kix Brooks enjoyed one of the great thrills of his career when longtime Eagles member Joe Walsh agreed to play on Kix’s song, “New to This Town” — and now that Kix and Joe are nominated at the American Country Awards for their collaboration, Kix says it just makes the whole experience that much more […]
December 5, 2012
As Jake Owen has been selling-out shows night after night headlining CMT on Tour, he says that while concerts can be great fun for both performers and fans, it’s serious business that takes a team effort to work well — and for Jake, touring with Kenny Chesney was a great example. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Be sure […]
December 5, 2012
Among the nominees for Monday’s American Country Awards is the always-terrific Miranda Lambert, who’s up for four honors, including Touring Artist of the Year — and if you missed it, Miranda talked with us about that nomination in this recent story. Don’t miss the 2012 American Country Awards, airing December 10th, at 8pm, ET, on […]
November 29, 2012
Jake Owen‘s life these days can only be measured in degrees of awesomeness, this week earning his third consecutive number-one single, continuing to sell-out night after night of his own headlining tour, and — the coolest Thanksgiving gift ever — celebrating his wife Lacey‘s November 22nd birth of their daughter, Olive Pearl Owen. At 6 […]
November 29, 2012
Jake Owen and his lovely wife Lacey celebrated the birth of their first child last week on Thanksgiving Day, and it brings to mind another holiday birth in the country music family when Kix Brooks received some unexpected Christmas Eve news from his wife, Barbara. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) It’s not quite Santa Claus Lane, but Kix is […]
November 29, 2012
Look for Miranda Lambert among the very special guests joining her husband Blake Shelton for the fun of Blake Shelton’s Not So Family Christmas TV special, premiering this coming Monday. And while Miranda was also happy to add her voice to Blake’s new holiday album, titled Cheers, It’s Christmas, Miranda says that there’s a very […]
November 29, 2012
Carrie Underwood has the hottest new song at country radio this week with “Two Black Cadillacs,” the latest single from Carrie’s million-selling Blown Away album. And appropriately enough, on Black Friday, Carrie unveiled a sneak peek of her upcoming video for “Two Black Cadillacs,” and if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s fun…and cool…and creepy! […]
November 19, 2012
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who not only delivered the television debut of her new single, “Two Black Cadillacs,” on Sunday’s American Music Awards, but also walked away with the award for Favorite Album – Country for her chart-topping collection, Blown Away. The album has already launched back-to-back number-one singles with “Good Girl” and “Blown Away” — […]
November 19, 2012
Jake Owen may be a chart-topping singer out headlining his own tour, but while his job may be pretty awesome, Jake says that one of the things he loves the most is having fans tell him how they relate to a song he’s written — because while being a performer may have it’s cool points, […]
November 19, 2012
This Thanksgiving weekend, on Saturday, November 24th, Kix Brooks returns to his native Louisiana to headline a benefit concert called Instruments a Comin’, with 100 percent of show proceeds going toward the purchase of musical instruments for outstanding school music programs and marching bands in the Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, area, through the Tipitina’s […]
November 19, 2012
Thanksgiving and football just seem to go hand in hand, and when it comes to a little backyard football in Tyler Farr‘s family, the “Hello Goodbye” singer says that his family usually looks to him as the one to be movin’ the ball, whether he’s passing or running. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Keep up with the […]
November 19, 2012
Few holidays in the U.S. evoke memories and feelings of home quite like Thanksgiving — and an appreciation of where you’re from, especially once you’ve visited outside your home turf, is a big part of the sentiment behind Brad Paisley‘s hot new single, “Southern Comfort Zone.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Southern Comfort Zone” is the debut […]
November 19, 2012
This Friday is normally known as Black Friday but will become Pink Friday in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, for the official grand opening of Miranda Lambert‘s new store, The Pink Pistol. According to the store’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/ThePinkPistol, “The store will carry a variety of merchandise selected by Miranda including handmade boots and belts from Corral, […]
November 14, 2012
Jake Owen is gearing-up for impending fatherhood, and among the blessings for which Jake is grateful as we approach this Thanksgiving is not only his lovely wife Lacey and their daughter-on-the-way — who’ll be called Pearl — but also his new extended family, including Lacey’s dad. Jake says that between his dad and Lacey’s, he […]
November 14, 2012
Kix Brooks has a brand-new single called “Moonshine Road,” and the song is one that Kix wrote with acclaimed singer/songwriter Leslie Satcher, and together, Kix says they captured some of that Louisiana mojo of Kix’s early days. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) And speaking of his native Louisiana, Kix will be in Shreveport this Thanksgiving weekend for […]
November 13, 2012
One of the biggest parts of many performers’ lives is touring, and Miranda Lambert had a big year in 2012 headlining her “On Fire” Tour and earning a nomination as Touring Artist of the Year among her four nominations for the upcoming American Country Awards. And while Miranda says that earning that kind of recognition […]
November 13, 2012
Congratulations to Love and Theft‘s Eric Gunderson, who revealed earlier this week that he and his wife Emily are expecting their first child in May! On the news, Eric shared, “Emily and I are so excited to announce that we will be having our first child on May 18th of next year. I am so thrilled […]
November 12, 2012
Looking back on 2012 so far, Chris Young says that he has a lot to be grateful for on Thanksgiving Day, with a year that’s been exciting and rewarding, both in terms of family and career. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris is currently on the radio with “I Can Take It from There,” the newest hit […]
November 9, 2012
Jake Owen is riding high in so many ways these days, both professionally and personally, with his lovely wife Lacey expecting their first child — a daughter they’re naming Olive Pearl Owen — due later this month. Jake couldn’t be more thrilled about the baby on the way, and he says that he can’t wait […]
November 9, 2012
Tyler Farr delivers an impressive performance on his real-life inspired single, “Hello Goodbye” — and the ballad is one where Tyler says that his vocal delivery — and his ability to hit the high and low notes and how to make it all work — owes a lot to his influences, his buddies, and his […]
November 9, 2012
Kenny Chesney unveiled big tour news on Thursday with the announcement of 17 stadium dates on his upcoming ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour, launching March 16th at Tampa, Florida’s Raymond James Stadium. Officially dubbed Corona Light Presents Kenny Chesney’s ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour, starring Kenny Chesney, the tour will feature special guest Eric Church, as well […]
November 6, 2012
Brad Paisley has become quite an ambassador of country music over the years, not only co-hosting the CMA Awards for the past five years in a row, but also touring internationally as well as stateside. Later this week, Brad will be making another overseas trek, playing shows in Sweden on Thursday and Friday before playing […]
November 6, 2012
It was a big night for Miranda Lambert at last week’s CMA Awards, including an amazing performance of her red-hot single, “Fastest Girl in Town,” but this coming Saturday, November 10th, Miranda will be the birthday girl in town as she plans to celebrate her big day in Oklahoma prepping for a very cool, upcoming […]
November 6, 2012
Look for Chris Young as the hunk in the spotlight as People magazine’s “Sexy Man of the Week” in the November 12th issue, on sale now! As part of the spotlight, Chris says that he gets a little grief from some of his family over still being a bachelor, but he tells People, “I’m in […]
October 29, 2012
Jake Owen and his lovely wife Lacey are expecting their first child — a baby girl — later this month, and when we caught up with Jake recently, he said that there’s a whole lot of anticipation and excitement in the family — and it’s not just Jake and Lacey! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake is […]
October 29, 2012
Miranda Lambert is the lovely face smiling back from the cover of the November issue of Good Housekeeping, as the magazine chatted with her about life, home, marriage, and career — and as part of the feature, Miranda shares that one of the things she feels she learned from her dad is how to be […]
October 29, 2012
Kenny Chesney will usher in an enduring holiday tradition on Thanksgiving Day with a live halftime performance from Cowboys Stadium to mark the official kick-off of The Salvation Army‘s 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign. Watch for Kenny’s halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys/Washington Redskins game, November 22nd, at 3:15pm, CT, on FOX. Also, now through November […]
October 28, 2012
“Hello Goodbye” singer Tyler Farr was big on Halloween as a kid, and he’d usually dress up as one of his sports heroes — like longtime Dallas Cowboys running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith — and that was probably a good thing, because Tyler remembers his Donatello the Ninja Turtle year […]
October 18, 2012
One thing about Kenny Chesney is that fans always know they can expect some cool songs, but Kenny says that giving fans what they don’t expect can be part of the fun of making music. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kenny’s among the stars already announced to perform on the upcoming 46th Annual CMA Awards, where he’s a triple-nominee, […]
October 18, 2012
The always fabulous Miranda Lambert is among this year’s CMA Awards nominees, where she’s up for four honors, including Female Vocalist of the Year — an award she’s now won twice consecutively from the CMA — as well as Song of the Year and Video of the Year, both for the beautiful “Over You” from her […]
October 18, 2012
Four-time American Country Awards nominee Chris Young is brand-new on the radio this week with a song called “I Can Take It From There,” and Chris says that this is one tune where everything just felt really good, right from the start. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “I Can Take It from There” is on Chris Young’s hit-filled […]
October 18, 2012
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who’s number-one on the country radio charts this week with her song, “Blown Away” — and for Carrie, this may be her 16th song to top the charts, but her love for music and her love for the radio have been a part of her DNA ever since she was a child. […]
October 18, 2012
The 46th Annual CMA Awards are coming up November 1st, and with the big night around the corner, we’re taking an audio look back at nominated projects from this year’s triple-nominee and Entertainer of the Year contender Kenny Chesney and the reigning, two-time Female Vocalist winner, with four nominations this year, including Female Vocalist, Miranda Lambert. (AUDIO […]
October 10, 2012
With her latest smash single, “Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood says there’s a lot that she loves about the song, including the fact that it inspired her to cut loose and show another side of herself. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Congratulations to Carrie, who picked up four nominations today for the American Country Awards! Carrie’s up for […]
October 10, 2012
“Hello Goodbye” singer Tyler Farr is about to wave goodbye for a week as he gets on board with a long list of country artists and friends joining Blake Shelton beginning this Sunday on the Blake Shelton Cruise. They’ll set sail from Miami, with exotic stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau — […]
October 9, 2012
This Wednesday will be an especially exciting day in Jake Owen‘s career, as he heads to New York City for the sold-out opening night of Jake’s first-ever headlining tour! Officially titled CMT ON TOUR JAKE OWEN: THE SUMMER NEVER ENDS 2012, the big tour also welcomes special guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line, […]
October 5, 2012
Congratulations to Jake Owen, whose new, four-song Endless Summer EP scored this week’s highest debut on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums sales chart, debuting at number-two and scoring big with online fans, becoming the number-one digital country album of the week! The EP was a project that Jake envisioned as something fun and cool to offer […]
October 5, 2012
Carrie Underwood continues to have one of the nation’s hottest songs on the radio and video airwaves with her smash, “Blown Away,” and Carrie says that there are touches throughout the video that draw from a film that was one of her childhood favorites, The Wizard of Oz. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Blown Away” is the […]
September 29, 2012
Kenny Chesney is one artist who clearly knows a thing or two about making great music, and Kenny says that one of the most amazing compliments he ever receives from a fan is when someone tells him that a song he recorded has touched their life in a meaningful way. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Kenny is […]
September 29, 2012
This past Tuesday, Jake Owen released his new Endless Summer EP — a four-song collection filled with songs that Jake chose to help keep the musical spirit of summer rolling right into the fall. Making the EP was Jake’s idea, and he says that he took a relaxed approach to the project, making it just […]
September 29, 2012
Not only did Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann get to tour together with Miranda Lambert earlier this year, the guys are also great friends — and as Jerrod prepares to release his new album, Free the Music, next Tuesday, Chris recalls the first time he heard the song on Jerrod’s last album that became his […]
September 29, 2012
Carrie Underwood may be singing about a make-believe tornado and a fictional home and family in her latest single, “Blown Away,” but having grown up in the area of the U.S. known as Tornado Alley, in real life, Carrie learned that you don’t take chances when it comes to that kind of severe weather. (AUDIO INFO […]
September 21, 2012
Brad Paisley is “in the zone” as his new single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” is being delivered to country radio TONIGHT, reaching stations digitally at 11pm, CT, on Thursday! Written by Brad and two of his longtime friends and co-writers, Chris DuBois and Kelley Lovelace — the team behind such Brad chart-toppers as “Water,” “Online,” and […]
September 21, 2012
It’s always cool to hear artists talk about one another and get a little insight into relationships and how people see each other, and with Kix Brooks out with his new solo album, New to This Town, longtime friend Kenny Chesney talked with us about Kix and said that he thinks the world of him, on […]
September 21, 2012
Newcomer Tyler Farr has been turning heads with his hot new single, a song called “Hello Goodbye” that Tyler wrote with some buddies after discovering that his then-girlfriend was cheating on him. And of course, being a country singer, Tyler knew that pouring all that real-life emotion into a heartbreak song would be the most […]
September 21, 2012
Jake Owen is rolling out some new music for his fans this coming Tuesday, September 25th, with the release of his four-song, Endless Summer EP! On the homepage of Jake’s website at JakeOwen.net, you can see a video capturing the spirit and previewing some of the music from the EP — and after announcing the EP at […]
September 21, 2012
Well before he started making a name for himself as a recording artist, Kix Brooks was earning acclaim as a songwriter, and Kix says that his approach to songwriting — like he’s taken on his new solo album, New to This Town — is that of following whatever feels right, and telling stories and playing […]
September 11, 2012
Kenny Chesney has this week’s hottest new single at country radio with a song called “El Cerrito Place” — it’s the latest track from Kenny’s Welcome to the Fishbowl album — and Kenny says that the song beautifully captures that little bit of craziness that’s very familiar to a lot of people. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
September 11, 2012
This week marks the release of New to This Town, the first solo album for Kix Brooks since Brooks & Dunn wrapped their run as the most successful duo in country music history — and with all those years of playing for packed stadiums, there were more than a few aspiring artists out watching their show, […]
September 8, 2012
In a manner of speaking, it’s been 20 years in the making, but it was well worth the wait, as Kix Brooks delivers his first post-Brooks & Dunn solo album, titled New to This Town, set for release this coming Tuesday, September 11th! Kix co-wrote nine of the album’s dozen songs and also stepped behind […]
September 8, 2012
Jake Owen may be an easygoing kind of guy, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t try to make the most of every day, and Jake says that looking for opportunities to learn and grow is something that he always tries to do. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake’s latest single is called “The One That Got Away” […]
September 8, 2012
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, whose Blown Away album officially became a million-seller this week, certified Platinum, as the album shot back to number-one on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums sales chart! Seeing fans embrace her new music is obviously a very rewarding feeling for Carrie, who says she worked really hard to make an album filled […]
August 30, 2012
When you’re living the life of an entertainer on tour, great fans and great tour partners make all the difference — and Chris Young told us recently that he felt blessed with both of those things when he spent the first part of the year out with good buddy Jerrod Niemann as special guests on […]
August 30, 2012
Newcomer Tyler Farr scored the number-one most-added new song on the country radio Mediabase chart this week with his new single, a ballad called “Hello Goodbye” — and Tyler tells us that there’s real emotion in the song because the story is one that came right out of his own life. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Pick […]
August 30, 2012
Kix Brooks is poised to hit the airwaves with the terrific groove of his new single, “Bring It on Home,” but that’s just one of a dozen very cool songs on Kix’s upcoming solo album, titled New to This Town, out September 11th. And while Ronnie Dunn may have been the main voice that fans came […]
August 30, 2012
As we roll into the Labor Day holiday weekend, don’t forget to take advantage of our star-filled collection of Labor Day liners and stories from last week! Check ’em out here: http://prep.hearsomethingcountry.com/2012/08/23/labor-day-thoughts-greetings/. And as part of your Labor Day weekend, be sure to tune-in for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s three-hour prime-time weekend special, MDA SHOW of […]
August 24, 2012
When hockey season rolls around, Carrie Underwood is always ready to cheer for her husband, Nashville Predators player Mike Fisher. And with news this week that Mike has just re-upped for another two years with the Preds, that’s all cool with Carrie, who knows that while hockey can be a punishing sport, Mike is always […]
August 24, 2012
Jake Owen‘s life has changed a lot this year, from marrying the love of his life, Lacey Buchanan, to the happy couple setting up their home together and preparing for the arrival of their first child. And with Jake’s red-hot career and a super-busy tour schedule that’s included a summer on the road with Kenny Chesney […]
August 24, 2012
Kix Brooks is poised to hit the airwaves with his new single, a terrific song called “Bring It on Home” — it’s the newest taste of music from his way-cool solo album, titled New to This Town, set for release in just a few weeks, on September 11th. And Kix tells us that the lyrics […]
August 17, 2012
We recently told you about a contest underway now to win a chance to see Chris Young in concert and join him for a backstage game of Golden Tee, a video golfing game that Chris loves. So when we heard about the contest, we decided we needed to get the lowdown on Chris’ passion for […]
August 17, 2012
Long before Kix Brooks first made his mark as a songwriter and later with Brooks & Dunn, he was an aspiring artist and a young guy who had a business idea: he wanted to buy a bar and be his own house band — at least, until his dad stepped in with a few choice […]
August 10, 2012
Carrie Underwood has another smash on her hands with her hot new single, “Blown Away,” and at the music video’s recent Private World Premiere event, won by listeners of San Antonio’s KAJA (KJ97), Carrie told the station that the first time she heard the song, she knew it was special, and she knew that she […]
August 10, 2012
Whoever you are and wherever you may be, how you feel about life has a lot to do with how you approach life, and we really liked what Jake Owen told us recently because there’s some wisdom to be found in Jake’s easy-going philosophy of how he tries to tackle every day. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
August 3, 2012
People may have expected nothing less, but the Country Music Association has officially let the word out that Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be returning for the fifth consecutive year as hosts of the annual CMA Awards! CMA put the good word in writing on Facebook, posting a behind-the-scenes photo of the hosts-with-the-most and some […]
August 3, 2012
Congratulations to Kix Brooks and his wife Barbara who celebrated 31 years of marriage with a special dinner Wednesday night in downtown Nashville. On Thursday afternoon, Kix tweeted in part (with a link to a longer message on WhoSay): “yesterday was a long one with the passing of two animal friends, but last night a […]
July 30, 2012
Jake Owen‘s newest song is called “The One That Got Away” — it’s a song that Jake co-wrote based on a real-life experience years ago, and Jake tells us that it feels kind of wild sometimes when a personal story from his life turns out to be something that a lot of people relate to. […]
July 30, 2012
Miranda Lambert welcomes NASCAR’s Danica Patrick as her co-star in her music video for “Fastest Girl in Town,” which just hit the airwaves today! Amid some high-speed driving action, the video finds Miranda and Danica causing a little trouble around town, and Danica says that she and Miranda had a great time together — and […]
July 28, 2012
Carrie Underwood knew it would take something special to create the music video for her new single, “Blown Away.” The song’s dramatic lyric about a tornado and its effect on a troubled family is a natural fit for a great video, but Carrie says that the writers of “Blown Away” did such an amazing job […]
July 28, 2012
Navigating relationships can be tough — there’s no doubt about it — and Kenny Chesney plugs into that universal truth in a very sexy way on his smash single, “Come Over,” a song that Kenny says is about the closest thing to a “booty-call song” he’s ever had. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Come Over” is the blockbuster […]
July 28, 2012
Chris Young is giving fans a chance to have a little fun with him with a special Golden Tee flyaway contest, online now. You can check out the sweepstakes page here () for a chance to win show tickets, air, hotel, and a backstage game of Golden Tee golf with Chris! It’s a cool opportunity, but be […]
July 20, 2012
Kenny Chesney has one of the summer’s hottest hits with his latest smash, “Come Over,” and while Kenny knew that a lot of fans would be able to relate to the lyrics, Kenny also says he was drawn to the song because it stands out, musically, and it packs a punch on multiple levels. (AUDIO […]
July 20, 2012
If you’ve heard Jake Owen‘s great new single, called “The One That Got Away,” you’ll understand why Jake says that his lovely new bride Lacey may have her own ideas about what to do with some of the merchandise that Jake’s selling on tour. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Saw the Show, Bought the T-Shirt: Catch Jake […]
July 20, 2012
Today’s horrific news of the deaths and injuries brought on by the shooting at the movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado, inspired a wave of sentiments from country artists, and some of their thoughts, shared via Twitter, appear below. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those touched by this tragedy. Brad Paisley @BradPaisley: “There […]
July 17, 2012
It’s a sad day for country music with the death of the legendary Queen of Country Music, Kitty Wells, at the age of 92. She passed away peacefully at her home from complications due to a stroke. One of the format’s pioneering female vocalists, the Nashville, Tennessee, native — born Ellen Muriel Deason on August […]
July 12, 2012
Like most successful singers who are also songwriters, Jake Owen‘s had hits with songs he’s written, as well ones he didn’t write. But when it comes to songwriting, Jake says that witnessing the life of a song — from the day it’s written, to the times when people are enjoying it the most — is one […]
July 12, 2012
Pistol Annies — the acclaimed trio featuring Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley — light-up some video fun as they drive around Nashville as part of the tongue-in-cheek new clip for their song, “Takin’ Pills.” Online now, including at PistolAnnies.com, the storyline’s celebration of assorted vices, from truck-stop food to drinkin’, smokin’, and takin’ […]
July 12, 2012
Carrie Underwood is brand-new on the radio with her latest single — it’s the title track to her chart-topping album, Blown Away. You may have heard Carrie sing “Blown Away” during appearances earlier this year on American Idol and the Billboard Music Awards, and Carrie tells us that she was blown away, figuratively speaking, the very […]
July 12, 2012
On Tuesday, it was announced that Miranda Lambert will remain on vocal rest for another week, under doctor’s orders, resulting in the postponement of her shows this weekend. For any singer, especially a tour headliner who’s as active and dynamic as Miranda, being on vocal rest can be a real challenge, but she tells us […]
July 12, 2012
Kenny Chesney holds the number-one spot on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart for the third consecutive week with his new album, Welcome to the Fishbowl, featuring Kenny’s current smash, “Come Over.” Tonight, fans can tune-in for a look into Kenny’s life and career on Backstory: Kenny Chesney, premiering at 10pm, ET, on GAC, with additional […]
July 3, 2012
For a man who became an icon across multiple entertainment mediums, it’s a day of fond remembrance with today’s news of the passing of Andy Griffith at the age of 86. Perhaps best known for his iconic and enduringly popular The Andy Griffith Show and later for his long-running TV series Matlock, Andy was acclaimed […]
July 3, 2012
Among the other artists commenting on today’s passing of Andy Griffith are Kix Brooks, Jerrod Niemann, and Chris Young, who took to Twitter, offering these thoughts… Chris Young @ChrisYoungMusic: “Andy Griffith made so many memories for multiple generations… R.I.P.” Jerrod Niemann @jrodfromoz: “Ahhh So bummed about Andy Griffith. No one will forget his talent & […]
July 2, 2012
All good wishes to Jake Owen and his wife Lacey Buchanan Owen on the news today that the couple will be welcoming their first child, a baby girl, in November! Jake says they learned of Lacey’s pregnancy after Jake asked her father for permission to marry his daughter. In the story reported today on People.com, […]
July 2, 2012
We’re glad everyone’s safe and sound after Chris Young‘s tour bus nearly caught fire Friday while Chris was in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a tour date. Late Friday, Chris tweeted about the incident, and he talked about it while he was in Kentucky for a show the following day. He says it was a close […]
July 2, 2012
Carrie Underwood has co-written a bunch of her own hits, but for the first time, a song that Carrie had a hand in writing is becoming a single for someone else! Fellow American Idol alum Lauren Alaina revealed last week that her new single is called “Eighteen Inches,” which Carrie wrote with hit tunesmiths Kelley […]
July 2, 2012
This Fourth of July, President Obama and the USO will honor our armed forces and their families with the fourth annual “Salute to the Military” USO concert, featuring Brad Paisley. With more than 1200 of our troops and their families expected to attend, the event will take place on the White House South Lawn and […]
June 28, 2012
Kenny Chesney‘s new album, Welcome to the Fishbowl, came out last week, and fans turned out in big numbers to pick up Kenny’s latest, which debuted at number-one among Billboard‘s Top Country Albums, becoming his 11th consecutive album to debut at the top of the chart! Clocking in at number-two on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, […]
June 28, 2012
Jake Owen is new on the airwaves with his cool single, “The One That Got Away,” but now that newlywed Jake is busy on the road as part of Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s ‘Brothers of the Sun’ stadium tour, Jake is very happy to report that his lovely bride Lacey is now the one […]
June 28, 2012
Miranda Lambert is brand new on the radio with “Fastest Girl in Town” — the latest single from her ACM Album of the Year winner, Four the Record. It’s a song that Miranda wrote with fellow Pistol Annies member Angaleena Presley, and Miranda tells us that you definitely hear both of their influences in the songwriting […]
June 19, 2012
It’s almost here! Tuesday marks the release of Kenny Chesney‘s new album, Welcome to the Fishbowl, featuring a dozen tracks including Kenny’s sizzling new song, “Come Over,” as well as the album’s first hit single, “Feel Like a Rock Star” with Tim McGraw. Co-produced by Kenny, Welcome to the Fishbowl is a collection that Kenny […]
June 19, 2012
The sun is up and shinin’ bright on Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour, which launched on June 2nd. Joining them on the road as special guests are Grace Potter & The Nocturals and Jake Owen, who says he’s been having an incredible time on the tour. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake’s […]
June 19, 2012
Before he was making records, Kix Brooks was making a living as a songwriter in Nashville — and after more than 20 years of writing and performing, including co-writing his new single, “New to This Town,” Kix tells us that finding inspiration is a lot about observation…and being real. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “New to This […]
June 19, 2012
Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann may have just wrapped a few months on the road with Miranda Lambert‘s “On Fire” Tour, but Jerrod and Chris have known each other for a long time, and when we caught up with Chris, he said that one of the things he really respects about Jerrod is the inventiveness […]
June 19, 2012
On Monday, Carrie Underwood tweeted that she’s “loving London,” the first stop on her international “Blown Away Tour” that will see Carrie play a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday the 21st, followed by five dates in Australia, hitting Melbourne on June 26th, Tamworth on June 29th, and Brisbane on June 30th, […]
June 12, 2012
If you saw last week’s CMT Music Awards, there was a great moment when Carrie Underwood was seated next to her husband Mike Fisher, who was seated next to Brad Paisley. And when Brad and Carrie won the award for Collaborative Video of the Year for “Remind Me,” Mike and Brad played it for laughs when Mike turned […]
June 11, 2012
Congratulations to Brad Paisley, who was surprised on Thursday evening at the CMA Music Festival when he was presented with the CMA International Artist Achievement Award, prior to his performance at LP Field. The honor recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist in contributing to the awareness and development of country music outside the States. […]
June 7, 2012
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who’s scored her fifth consecutive week at number-one on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart with her Blown Away album! And it’s been quite a week for Carrie, who also hit number-one on the country radio airplay charts with the album’s first single, “Good Girl.” Amid the excitement of all the events […]
June 7, 2012
Sometimes the weather’s hot (though we’re catching a break this year!), but regardless of the outside temperature, the CMA Music Festival is always one of the coolest times of the year for country artists and fans — and Carrie Underwood says that it’s the connection with the fans that makes the CMA’s annual event, and […]
June 1, 2012
This Saturday marks the kick-off for Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s much-anticipated ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour — and along with all the excited fans awaiting the tour, one of the people who’s been feeling the anticipation in a big way is Jake Owen, who’ll be playing the tour as a special guest along with […]
June 1, 2012
Chris Young may not be able to take credit for writing his new single, “Neon,” but he tells us that the song’s clever lyrics are a big part of what he loves most about it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Neon” is the title track to Chris’ terrific current album, which is also home to back-to-back number-one […]
June 1, 2012
Kix Brooks is one amazingly busy guy…between promoting his cool new single, “New to This Town” — the first from his upcoming solo album that he produced — he’s got his own radio show, he’s got a winery in Tennessee, he’s playing tour dates, and in some ways, that’s just the tip of the iceberg! […]
June 1, 2012
Happy birthday wishes to Ronnie Dunn, who’s blowing out candles this Friday, June 1st! Amid the excitement surrounding the launch of Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour, you can get a peek into Kenny’s world of music and touring with the GAC premiere this weekend of Conversations from the Road: Kenny […]
May 24, 2012
All good wishes to Pistol Annies‘ very own “Holler Annie” Angaleena Presley on news today that Angaleena is a newlywed as of Tuesday! In a tweet from @PistolAnnies, the word was “Holler got hitched, y’all! Congrats @guitarleena we love you! say.ly/Hlv3ogU” The tweet includes a link to the wedding photo below, and you can visit PistolAnnies.com […]
May 23, 2012
Jake Owen may now be very happily married, but Jake was kicking up a little sand on some summertime memories when he co-wrote his new single “The One That Got Away.” Growing up in Florida, Jake met a lot of people who would come to town for a few months of summer vacation, but there […]
May 23, 2012
Making music that’s believable — and being believable as an artist — is very important to Kelly Clarkson. Kelly told us recently that she’s long been inspired by the women of music whose careers resonate with honesty and passion. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) And you can bet that believability is one quality that Kelly will be watching for when she chooses […]
May 23, 2012
When it comes to choosing which songs to record for an album, Carrie Underwood says that now that she’s on her fourth album — her chart-topping Blown Away collection — it’s gotten easier over time for her to recognize the songs that truly feel as if they’re just right — or just written — for her. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) If you […]
May 23, 2012
This week marked the release of Ronnie Dunn — Special Edition, a 14-song collection available exclusively at Cracker Barrel stores and online at CrackerBarrel.com as part of their Old Country Store music program. The collection features 12 songs from Ronnie’s debut solo album, together with two previously unreleased bonus tracks, with a portion of the […]
May 16, 2012
Kenny Chesney hit the airwaves this week with new music! The song “Come Over” is from Kenny’s June 19th album release, Welcome to the Fishbowl, and it’s a song that Kenny says is really sexy, but it also speaks to how very hard it can be to let go of a relationship. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Following “Feel […]
May 16, 2012
Kix Brooks had a really good feeling about his song, “New to This Town.” It was a last-minute addition to his upcoming solo album — an album that Kix thought was finished, until “New to This Town” came along. But when Kix thought the song was finished, that’s when he got the word that it sounded like […]
May 16, 2012
When it comes to the music that Carrie Underwood grew up around, she says there was a wide variety — and she’s grateful for having that kind of musical perspective. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie is all over the radio with her latest smash, “Good Girl,” the rockin’ first single from her new album, Blown Away — […]
May 9, 2012
When Kenny Chesney decided to record “Feel Like a Rock Star” — his smash duet with Tim McGraw — the song had already connected with Kenny on several levels. He knew it had terrific energy and would sound great in concert, but it also hit home because he says that the song fits right into […]
May 9, 2012
Film and superhero fans assembled in force this weekend as The Avengers raked-in a record-setting 207.4 million dollars, the highest grossing opening weekend in movie history. And while fans may be headed out to see favorite heroes like the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and others, Carrie Underwood says that she has her own favorite […]
May 9, 2012
“Hot Mess” singer Tyler Farr says that he’s just like a lots of guys when it comes to shopping for Mother’s Day gifts — or presents on any occasion for the women in their lives: if you don’t have a clue, stick with the tried and true. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Tyler knows of a gift […]
May 3, 2012
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are rockin’ the radio these days with their blockbuster duet, “Feel Like a Rock Star” — and Kenny tells us that the song is already on track to be a staple of his live shows, which is going to work out very nicely when Kenny and Tim hit the road […]
May 3, 2012
Miranda Lambert may live her life very much in the public eye these days — both with her own red-hot career and as part of one of country’s favorite couples with hubby Blake Shelton — but when it comes to meeting Miranda, she tells us that having a cool job hasn’t changed who she is inside […]
May 3, 2012
“Hot Mess” singer Tyler Farr has a restaurateur in the family! It’s his dad, who’s been running a Mexican restaurant for 20 years now, so the food and the margaritas must be good! And with Cinco de Mayo coming up on Saturday, Tyler tells us it’s always a fun day, and he’s been known to […]
May 3, 2012
Carrie Underwood‘s exciting new album, Blown Away, is in stores now, and with eight of the album’s 14 songs co-written by Carrie — including the smash first single, “Good Girl” — Carrie talks with us about her approach to songwriting and the fun of creating any kind of a mood in a song — even […]
April 27, 2012
Carrie Underwood‘s hotly anticipated fourth album, Blown Away, is only days away from its May 1st release, and fans aren’t the only ones excited about the big day — so is Carrie! Talking with us about her new album, Carrie says she loves to keep her fans guessing about what to expect from her, musically […]
April 27, 2012
Kix Brooks may have enlisted the support of the great Joe Walsh for his single, “New to This Town,” but Kix kept it a little more in-house for the song’s new music video. Turns out that Kix was chatting with his son about coming up with an idea for the concept of the video, and an […]
April 20, 2012
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have proven that they make a great couple in their personal life, but when it comes to what they do professionally — like co-writing Miranda’s beautiful single “Over You” or singing together on “Better in the Long Run,” another song from Miranda’s Four the Record album — Miranda says that […]
April 20, 2012
“Hot Mess” singer and hot newcomer Tyler Farr is a rarity among country artists for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that he cut his vocal chops singing, of all things, classical music! It’s what helped send him to college, but Tyler tells us that by that time, his […]
April 19, 2012
So, how many different outfits does Carrie Underwood wear in her music video for “Good Girl”? Offhand, even Carrie’s not sure, but she says that the dazzling array of wardrobe is all part of the fun of the “Good Girl” video, both in the watching and the making. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Good Girl” is the […]
April 12, 2012
Kix Brooks is new and hot on the radio with his first post-Brooks & Dunn solo single, a song called “New to This Town.” The song’s been getting a great reaction, and after his 20 years as part of the most successful duo in country music history, we couldn’t resist asking Kix how it feels […]
April 12, 2012
Chris Young is following his five consecutive number-one hits with the irresistible feel of his newest single, “Neon.” It’s a song that Chris loves for a lot of reasons — and with its undeniably country sound, Chris feels like it’s an escaped hit from a George Strait recording session! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Country Trivia: Being […]
April 12, 2012
Newcomer Tyler Farr is having fun with a familiar expression these days as he celebrates the ladies with his single, “Hot Mess.” And while just being called a mess wouldn’t normally be considered a compliment, Tyler says it’s something else all together to earn the cool title of “hot mess.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Hey, ladies, […]
April 12, 2012
With the May 1st release of her fourth album, Blown Away, coming up fast, Carrie Underwood spoke with us recently looking back on the past seven years, and she feels very blessed to have enjoyed the incredible support she’s received from her fans, ever since her days on American Idol. And the fact that so many […]
April 5, 2012
Miranda Lambert has clearly been touching the hearts of fans with her beautiful single, “Over You.” The song was inspired by her husband Blake Shelton‘s feelings following the tragic death of his brother years ago, and Miranda reveals that writing the song with Blake became a very special moment of sharing between the two of […]
April 5, 2012
Newcomer and “Hot Mess” singer Tyler Farr gained some of his early exposure to country music thanks to his stepdad playing guitar for country legend George Jones, and while Tyler ultimately built his own path to a country career in Music City, he’s actually from a little place called Garden City. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Hot […]
April 5, 2012
Huge congratulations to Jake Owen on back-to-back weeks at number-one with his smash, “Alone with You”! It’s Jake’s second consecutive multi-week chart-topper, following in the footsteps of his album title track, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” Way to go, Jake! Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw unveiled their blockbuster duet, “Feel Like a Rock Star,” on last […]
March 29, 2012
Today, Kenny Chesney revealed the cover art and title of his upcoming album! Releasing June 19th, Kenny’s latest will be called Welcome to the Fishbowl. Check it out below! And in other cool Kenny news, it was also disclosed today that for his ACM Awards performance this Sunday, Kenny will be joined by Tim McGraw! […]
March 28, 2012
Huge congratulations to Jake Owen, who hit the top of the Billboard country airplay chart this week with his second consecutive number-one single, “Alone with You.” But besides the great music, one reason that people love Jake is that he’s genuinely a people-person, whether it was when he was calling fans on the phone to […]
March 28, 2012
Chris Young is among the incredible talents helping bring Nashville to Las Vegas for all the music and excitement of Sunday’s ACM Awards. He’ll be performing on the show, and he’s nominated for Single Record of the Year for his number-one smash, “Tomorrow,” as well as earning his first ACM nomination for Male Vocalist of […]
March 28, 2012
Carrie Underwood is a total pro when it comes to performing on any kind of television, including big award shows like this Sunday’s ACM Awards — but she admits, she’ll still be nervous. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie is a performer and a double nominee for the ACM Awards, where she’s up for Female Vocalist of […]
March 28, 2012
Today, Brad Paisley was among the newest artists announced as ACM Awards show performers! Brad has already earned his place in ACM history, with a record-setting five consecutive wins as Male Vocalist, and Brad’s up for the award again this year, as well as Entertainer of the Year and a pair of nominations in the Vocal Event […]
March 24, 2012
Among Carrie Underwood‘s many accomplishments, she’s a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry — and as she prepares for a return visit next Tuesday (March 27th), Carrie says that playing the Opry feels as comfortable and natural to her as singing in her own living room. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie is all over the […]
March 24, 2012
After five consecutive number-one hits in a row, red-hot Chris Young is ready to light up the airwaves with his great new single, “Neon.” It’s from his album of the same name, and Chris tells us that as soon as he knew he was recording the song, he knew what he wanted to call the […]
March 24, 2012
A big “Happy Birthday!” to Kenny Chesney, who celebrates his big day on Monday, March 26th! Tune-in Alert! Don’t miss Jake Owen this coming Monday night, March 26th, as he heads to L.A. to sing his blockbuster single, “Alone with You,” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! The single is the second huge hit from […]
March 24, 2012
With the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards coming up on April 1st, we’re taking a look back at some of this year’s ACM-nominated projects with comments from Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Young. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Catch all the excitement of the 47th Annual ACM Awards when the show airs […]
March 15, 2012
There’s no doubt about it: Jake Owen‘s career is on fire these days. In the past month, you’ve seen him on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Chelsea Lately…he’s hitting the road this summer as part of the Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour…and he’s rockin’ the charts in a […]
March 15, 2012
Newcomer and “Hot Mess” singer Tyler Farr has a special connection to true country royalty: the great George Jones. It turns out that Tyler used to look after George’s grandchildren from time to time, but it was watching The Possum perform that really inspired Tyler to get into country music. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Check out […]
March 15, 2012
The Houston Chronicle cheered Miranda Lambert‘s Tuesday performance at RodeoHouston, declaring, “The Lindale [Texas] native continues to prove why she’s hair and heels above her country competition. … Pay attention, wannabes. This is how it’s done.” Check out photos and more, here. Miranda brings her “On Fire” Tour, with special guests Chris Young and Jerrod […]
March 9, 2012
Jake Owen is smokin’ hot on the charts with his latest smash, “Alone with You,” and Jake says that part of why the song is so relatable is that a lot of people have experienced that relationship moment of realizing that what you want really isn’t good for you. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Alone with You” […]
March 9, 2012
Word arrived Thursday evening that Carrie Underwood‘s music video for her new smash, “Good Girl,” will debut on Monday! The video will debut with an exclusive broadcast and online world premiere on March 12th on Entertainment Tonight, with an extended ET Online posting following the show, and on VEVO, including a 24-hour exclusive on VEVO.com […]
February 28, 2012
Carrie Underwood has clearly undergone a bit of a transformation being married to professional hockey player Mike Fisher — at least when it comes to her leisure-time sports-watching. While she’s conflict-free at the moment, Carrie says that when football season and hockey season overlap, she finds her heart being pulled in a new direction these […]
February 28, 2012
While your favorite country stars make their living making music, that doesn’t mean they aren’t just everyday, cool folks to hang out with off-stage, and that’s certainly true for Jake Owen. Jake’s been known to call fans and chat, to tweet invitations to join him on the lake or at a restaurant, and that’s just […]
February 28, 2012
Check out Jerrod Niemann‘s website at JerrodNiemannOfficial.com to hear his new single — it’s called “Shinin’ on Me.” Co-written and co-produced by Jerrod, it’s the debut single from his upcoming album, the follow-up to his chart-topping Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury collection. Check it out, and watch for Jerrod on tour with Miranda Lambert! […]
February 23, 2012
Jake Owen is red-hot on the radio with his latest smash, “Alone with You,” and there’s definitely a sexy quality about the song. But Jake says there’s also a part of the song that’s saying “don’t mess with my mind,” and when it comes to that kind of relationship, he’s been there. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
February 23, 2012
Miranda Lambert‘s song, “Over You,” is one that she wrote with her husband, Blake Shelton — and hearing Miranda tell the story of how the song came about, very naturally — in memory of Blake’s brother, Richie, who died in an auto accident in 1990 — is in many ways as touching as the song itself. […]
February 23, 2012
Good guy Chris Young, who recently topped the charts with “You” — incidentally, his fifth number-one single in a row! — enjoyed a very cool Nashville honor this afternoon with his own caricature in Music City’s The Palm restaurant! You can see it in this video tweet from Chris, and be sure to follow him […]
February 13, 2012
Newcomer Tyler Farr has a hot new single on his hands with the fun of “Hot Mess,” a song that celebrates a woman who’s the lyrical light of his life, even if she is a bit of a mess! The song’s energy and personality offer a great introduction to Tyler’s style, and — as the Missouri native tells us — part […]
February 13, 2012
It’ll be a lucky lady who one day wins the heart of all-around good guy and ACM Male Vocalist of the Year nominee, Chris Young. Chris has certainly been making the ladies swoon with chart-toppers like “You” and “Gettin’ You Home,” but one of our favorite Valentine’s Day stories is one that Chris told us […]
February 13, 2012
Hey, ladies, Jake Owen can be “Alone with You” on Valentine’s Day! Well, in a manner of speaking, as Jake performs his sexy new hit on Tuesday’s episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Catch the show tomorrow at 11:35pm, CT — still Valentine’s Day! — and 12:35am, ET, on NBC. “Alone with You” is the […]
February 2, 2012
After news last week that Carrie Underwood‘s new single, “Good Girl,” will ship to country radio on February 23rd comes more exciting news today with word that a release date has been set for Carrie’s new album! While a title has yet to be announced, we now know that Carrie’s fourth album will be released on […]
February 2, 2012
Two of the hottest artists in country music these days have to be the wife and hubby couple of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. And while Miranda’s career has skyrocketed, she tells us that with Blake as one of the star coaches on the hit series, The Voice, his visibility from the show has made it tough for them to go out unnoticed, […]
February 2, 2012
Big congratulations go out to Chris Young this week as his latest single, “You,” tops the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart to become his fifth consecutive number-one hit in a row! It’s an impressive accomplishment, placing Chris alongside Blake Shelton as the only two solo artists in country music to reach number-one with their five most […]
February 2, 2012
Congratulations to first-time ACM Award nominees Love and Theft, nominated last week for Duo of the Year! The guys are on the radio now with “Angel Eyes,” the first single from their upcoming album — and there’s a video on the way, too! Watch for behind-the-scenes footage at the “Angel Eyes” video shoot in a segment on […]
January 25, 2012
Carrie Underwood has a new single! Officially announced today, the song “Good Girl” will be released to country radio on February 23rd as the first single from Carrie’s upcoming fourth album, set for release this spring. Carrie co-wrote “Good Girl” with writers Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, and for those of you who are avid readers of […]
January 25, 2012
So how do things work “behind the scenes” in the music business? You might imagine people at record companies and deejays and booking agents and attorneys and managers and…well, sometimes things just happen a little less formally. And the less-formal approach is exactly how Chris Young says he got the invitation to go on tour with Miranda Lambert. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda’s “On […]
January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012
Kellie Pickler is well known for her love of animals, and as part of a special initiative in honor of February as Cat Appreciation Month, Kellie and Fresh Step litter are raising money for the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Fresh Step partnered with Kellie and fashion designer Geren Ford to create a limited-edition “Kitty Crooner” sweater with […]
January 23, 2012
Jake Owen is steaming-up the airwaves these days with his incredibly cool and sexy single, “Alone with You,” and Jake tells us that the song’s storyline is one that probably rings true for a lot of people, including him. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake is currently on the mend following surgery for a broken collarbone that […]
January 23, 2012
Casey James has announced a release date for his debut album! Titled Casey James, the album will hit stores on March 20th! Co-produced by Casey, the collection features 11 songs — nine that Casey co-wrote — including his current single, “Let’s Don’t Call It a Night.” Check out Casey online on his official website, CaseyJamesOfficial.com. […]
January 10, 2012
With his smash single, “You,” all over the airwaves, Chris Young is ready to take “You” on the road this week as he and Jerrod Niemann join Miranda Lambert for her “On Fire” Tour, beginning Thursday! Chris tells us he’s really thrilled that Miranda invited him on tour — and since he already has great relationships with Miranda […]
January 4, 2012
Miranda Lambert offers one of the most heartfelt recordings of her career with her new song, “Over You.” Written with husband Blake Shelton, “Over You” is about Blake’s feelings following the tragic death of his brother Richie in 1990. Miranda talks with us today about “Over You” and shares some of what the song means to her. (AUDIO INFO […]
January 4, 2012
Two of country music’s favorite young hunks these days have to be Chris Young and Jake Owen, who coincidentally both record for the same record label, RCA, and they both have big hits on the radio singing about a woman called “you.” So when we caught up with Chris, we thought we’d ask what was up with him and Jake and this “you” […]
January 4, 2012
Brad Paisley‘s latest hit, “Camouflage,” marks his musical salute to the outdoor fashion that he declares will make guys “invisible to a whitetail and irresistible to a redneck girl.” And Brad tells us that wearing the colors also seems to have become a friendly “way to show your southern pride.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Camouflage” isn’t always that hard to find! Look for it on Brad’s album, This Is Country […]
December 21, 2011
As we do each year around this time, we’d like to extend a special thanks to all of you reading this message for your year-round support of the artists and music that we love. The stories below will be our final full postings before we return in early January, and we hope that with these stories […]
December 21, 2011
The year was 1980 when eight-year-old Brad Paisley knew that his grandfather would be giving him a guitar for Christmas. And while it became a life-changing gift, young Brad really had his heart set on other things under the tree that year. You might say he was a little more focused on flying the Millennium Falcon than playing in […]
December 21, 2011
While we always want to remember the true spirit of the season, there’s no denying the Christmas-morning excitement of children to find what Santa has left under the tree — and that was certainly true for Chris Young. For Chris and his sister Dot, it was that mix of anxious, happy agony that defined those moments before […]
December 21, 2011
As we prepare to roll into 2012, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of the year gone by… In January… Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs celebrate a New Year’s Day wedding in the Caribbean. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Country Strong, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw, opens in theatres nationwide. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Brooks […]
December 14, 2011
Looking back, Miranda Lambert says that she pretty well managed to stay on Santa‘s “nice” list in her younger days, but it was when that nice side of her started playing music in bars that Miranda says she didn’t stop being nice, but she was out to earn respect — and there was some toughness that needed to come through. […]
December 14, 2011
It’s Christmastime, and one of the things that Chris Young loves about this time of year is the music. When the Thanksgiving turkey is done and gone, Chris is ready to crank the holiday tunes — and he told us about two albums that always mean Christmas to him. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Chris released his third […]
December 14, 2011
The wonderful Kellie Pickler has long been a huge supporter of our armed forces and the USO, and Kellie recently tweeted, “Hello Loves, the BEST Christmas gift you could give me this year is to please help with this-> http://t.co/TXuN3l32.” Last week, Kellie kicked-off the USO’s You Make the Call initiative, with the goal of providing 10 million […]
December 10, 2011
Among the guitar heroes Brad Paisley celebrates in his book, Diary of a Player, there’s one hero who stands out as the most important: his grandfather, Warren Jarvis. He loved to play the guitar, and he not only tried to instill that passion in his grandson, he also gave Brad his first guitar on Christmas Day, 1980. It was a gift that changed […]
December 10, 2011
Tune-in this Sunday, December 11th, as ABC re-airs CMA Country Christmas at 4pm, ET, with one additional airing next Saturday, December 17th, at 9pm, ET. Hosted by Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles, the star-studded two-hour gala also welcomes Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Kellie Pickler, Brian Setzer with special guest Brad Paisley, and many more. On Monday, be sure to catch the debut […]
December 10, 2011
***COUNTRY RADIO ALERT*** Sony Music Nashville has inventory-free 30-minute specials available for airing now through the end of the year from Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Jerrod Niemann, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, and Chris Young. All except the Kenny and Miranda specials also feature one holiday song. For more information, contact Sony’s Joe Wills […]
December 8, 2011
Jake Owen returns to his hometown of Vero Beach, Florida, this weekend to headline his sixth annual benefit concert on Saturday, December 10th. Jake stages the two-day Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s Music Fest each year with his longtime buddy, number-one ranked U.S. tennis pro and fellow Vero Beach hometown boy, Mardy Fish. Last year, Jake welcomed Little Big Town for […]
December 8, 2011
With more than a quarter-million tickets sold in its first on-sale weekend, the Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour is quickly approaching sell-outs on multiple dates, and Kenny’s hungry to get back on the road in front of the fans. True to his latest hit, “Reality,” Kenny loves the escape of being on stage, and lucky for him, […]
December 8, 2011
Be sure to tune-in this weekend as CBS Sunday Morning profiles Brad Paisley in an interview with Brad’s friend, venerable newsman and Face the Nation host (and country singer) Bob Schieffer! Click here for the CBS channel and airtime in your area!
December 2, 2011
Red-hot Chris Young is a triple-nominee for Monday’s American Country Awards, where he’s up for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, as well as Single of the Year and Single of the Year: Male, both for his chart-topping smash, “Voices.” Chris is headed to Las Vegas to sing “Voices” on the ACAs, and he tells us that he’s really begun […]
December 2, 2011
Carrie Underwood is looking lovely on the cover of the December 12th issue of Country Weekly as the readers’ choice for Country’s Most Beautiful Woman of 2011! See all the ladies who made the list when the new issue hits stores on Monday! Love and Theft‘s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson have just been announced as presenters for Monday’s American […]
December 1, 2011
Brad Paisley recently opened his diary, in a manner of speaking, with his best-selling book, Diary of a Player, which he co-wrote with David Wild. But before you try to get Brad’s attention by yelling, “author, author,” you should know that Brad doesn’t really see himself with that title. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) And when it comes to being a player, you can hear […]
December 1, 2011
Pistol Annies — the acclaimed trio of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley — are headed for the West Coast this week as they embark on a trio of headlining concert dates, as well as perform on Monday’s FOX-televised American Country Awards. On the heels of their chart-topping debut album, Hell on Heels, the Annies are also in […]
December 1, 2011
When you think of Christmas music, it’s a natural to think of Bing Crosby‘s “White Christmas,” but not everyone remembers that Der Bingle actually sang about both sides of the holiday weather spectrum. He teamed with The Andrews Sisters to help popularize a Hawaiian-themed Christmas song called “Mele Kalikimaka.” So what does all this have to do with country music? Well, for snowless Florida […]
December 1, 2011
Sara Evans‘ third novel, titled Love Lifted Me, is set for release on January 3rd! Once again teaming with co-writer Rachel Hauck, Sara continues the uplifting journey of character Jade Benson. Sara’s most recent novel, Softly and Tenderly, was recognized earlier this month by the American Library Association’s Booklist among the year’s Top 10 titles of inspirational fiction. […]
November 23, 2011
In a fun, pre-Turkey Day tweet, Brad Paisley shares a photo of an actual Eagle that got into his home…see it here! And in a TV note, Brad’s recent visit to Sean Hannity‘s Hannity show has been confirmed to air on Thanksgiving Day, as Brad chats about his best-selling book, Diary of a Player. Catch the episode at 9pm, ET, […]
November 21, 2011
With her new album, Four the Record, at number-one on the country albums chart for two weeks running, and with the smash first single, “Baggage Claim,” closing in on the top of the charts, Miranda Lambert tells us that the kind of music that she enjoyed growing up and that really caught her ear over the years has […]
November 21, 2011
Brad Paisley‘s newest hit is a song called “Camouflage” — and Brad tells us that sporting the colors is a very natural thing in the country lifestyle — a bit of a redneck badge of honor, at times — and one that he’s been known to wear. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Camouflage” is from Brad’s This Is Country Music album, home to […]
November 21, 2011
As you’re thawing the Thanksgiving turkey, you may want to tune-in this Wednesday night as VH1 airs the TV world premiere of highlights from the superstar iHeartRadio Music Festival, which took place in September. The two-and-a-half-hour special will feature performances by Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Jennifer Lopez, and many more. Catch the premiere Wednesday, November […]
November 17, 2011
It’s a true superstar pairing as Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw hit the road for the first time in a decade for their 2012 ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour. Featuring special guests Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Jake Owen, the 19-date summer stadium tour is set to kick off next June 2nd, but as Kenny tells us, he’d […]
November 17, 2011
Congratulations to Miranda Lambert, whose smokin’-hot Four the Record album continues to fly out of the stores — digital and otherwise! She’s number-one for the second week in a row on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums sales chart after scoring an all-time record last week, becoming the first artist in the chart’s 47-year history to have each of her […]
November 7, 2011
Before country music gave us the likes of Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban — all hit recording artists and incredible guitarists — there was Glen Campbell. Earlier this year, the 75-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame legend revealed that he’s suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and would be launching his farewell tour, underway now. Brad […]
November 7, 2011
Miranda Lambert is all over the radio with her red-hot smash, “Baggage Claim,” a rockin’ kiss-off to a relationship that’s run its course — and Miranda says that being married and happily in love with hubby Blake Shelton hasn’t changed her love for songs about love gone wrong, but it is changing her thinking about her music in general…at […]
November 7, 2011
As the excitement continues to ramp-up for Wednesday’s 45th Annual CMA Awards, be sure to tune-in to ABC’s Good Morning America tomorrow, November 8th, for a performance by Brad Paisley, live from outside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. GMA will also host a special appearance by Kenny Chesney — and according to Kenny’s No Shoes Radio, you’ll have to watch the […]
November 3, 2011
She’s the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and her career is hotter than ever, but Miranda Lambert has had her years as an award-show bridesmaid — and whether or not you walk away with a trophy, Miranda says there’s a sense of camaraderie and family in the country community that make it a great place to be […]
November 3, 2011
CMA New Artist of the Year nominee and CMA-show performer Chris Young is now the proud owner of something very special to him: a guitar once owned by one of his heroes, the late Keith Whitley, himself a three-time CMA honoree. Chris played the guitar in a show for the first time on the stage of […]
November 3, 2011
Brad Paisley is keeping an extra-busy TV schedule with the release of his new book, Diary of a Player…earlier this week, he was featured on ABC’s Nightline in a profile here that also includes a cameo from “Amy’s Song” singer, newcomer Brent Anderson. Following an appearance on tonight’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (11:30pm, […]
October 27, 2011
It’s almost here! Miranda Lambert‘s hotly awaited fourth album, Four the Record, releases this Tuesday, 11-1-11! Miranda kicks-off her album release week with a performance on NBC’s Today show on Tuesday, followed by an interview and performance on Wednesday’s edition of Live! with Regis and Kelly. She’ll be singing Four the Record‘s first smash single, “Baggage Claim,” on both shows, […]
October 27, 2011
Brad Paisley‘s newest single from his CMA Award-nominated This Is Country Music album is the song “Camouflage,” and true to the album’s title, Brad feels that the theme of “Camouflage” is something that is very much a part of the country lifestyle. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) And speaking of Brad’s song “Camouflage,” last week Brad looked to […]
October 27, 2011
Chris Young has really seen his career take flight, now with four number-one hits in a row, another smash with his new song, “You,” plus he’s up for CMA New Artist of the Year and a triple-nominee for the upcoming American Country Awards. With all that and so many other exciting things these days, Chris still […]
October 27, 2011
There’s been a lot of award news and fan-voting lately, but one fan vote that’s coming down to the wire is the run-up to determine the final nominees for the People’s Choice Awards 2012! Right now, fans can choose up to five favorites from the inital 12 nominees in each category, spanning movies, TV, and music, with Kenny […]
October 20, 2011
The 45th Annual CMA Awards show is less than three weeks away, and we’re getting a running start with this round-up of audio on some of this year’s nominated projects! Catch the big show, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, on November 9th, at 8pm, ET, on ABC! This Is Country Music – Brad […]
October 13, 2011
Jake Owen has a blockbuster in the making with his hot new single, “Alone with You.” Even before the song has hit radio in a big way, the sexy lyrics and amazing groove have already made “Alone with You” a big favorite among the tracks on Jake’s Barefoot Blue Jean Night album. And Jake thinks that one reason he’s been getting such an amazing response to […]
October 13, 2011
The fall leaves are falling, so the holiday season can’t be too far away, and this week marked the release of the CD, A Very Country Christmas, available exclusively at Target. Among the album’s eight tracks are a half-dozen previously unreleased recordings, including Kellie Pickler‘s version of the classic “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,” originally made famous by Brenda […]
October 13, 2011
Award Central: It’s been a big week for award nominations! After the American Music Awards announced their nominees earlier this week, today comes word of the final nominees for the second annual American Country Awards! Once again this year, the ACAs are fan voted, and you have your chance to make your picks across 19 categories filled with […]
October 6, 2011
The countdown is underway and the excitement is building for the release of Miranda Lambert‘s new album, Four the Record, arriving November 1st! Featuring her current smash, “Baggage Claim,” Four the Record is an album that Miranda says she wanted to keep kind of “loose” in the recording studio, so that the end result could capture that […]
October 6, 2011
Sometimes songwriting is tough, and some days the ideas just flow, and Chris Young tells us that with his new hit song called “You,” this was one where things came together quickly, and the result was a gem. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) In case you were wondering, Chris wrote “You” with hit tunesmith Luke Laird, who’s co-written a bunch of […]
October 6, 2011
Kenny Chesney‘s brand-new single is a song called “Reality” — and believe it or not, it was inspired by a visit to Kenny’s dentist! Kenny says that “Reality” — the song — is about finding your own ways to escape the stresses of real life, and for Kenny, a visit to the dentist can do him a world of good. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
October 6, 2011
One of the hottest new records on the country airwaves this week is “Amy’s Song,” the debut single from newcomer Brent Anderson. And you can get your own copy of “Amy’s Song,” available right , on iTunes! Learn more about Brent, and hear “Amy’s Song” on Brent’s official website at BrentAndersonMusic.com! Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams […]
September 22, 2011
Jake Owen is ready for some donuts! Well, metaphorically speaking, that is…Jake was the guest of honor earlier this week as his record label presented him with plaques commemorating the success of Barefoot Blue Jean Night — the album and the single — with the album debuting at number-one on the Billboard country album sales chart while the single became a two-week […]
September 22, 2011
Chris Young is new on the radio with “You” — well, not you, you, but, well, with you, but the song is called “You” — anyway, you get the idea, and Chris is ready to laugh at the fact that he wasn’t thinking about you…I mean, he was thinking about you, but he wasn’t thinking […]
September 22, 2011
They continue to have one of the hottest-selling country albums in the nation, but when Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe first called Angaleena Presley about their idea of putting together a band, Miranda never envisioned the way that fans would ultimately embrace Pistol Annies and their chart-topping debut album, Hell on Heels. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Visit PistolAnnies.com to […]
September 22, 2011
Look for Miranda Lambert on the cover of the October issue of Texas Monthly, on sale now! The 11-page feature looks at Miranda’s life and career, with quotes from fans and family, including hubby Blake Shelton, who praised, “She’s her own girl, and she always will be. But if you ask me, that’s what sets Miranda apart […]
September 15, 2011
CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Chris Young is nothing if not country to the core, but Chris tells us he was flashing back to The Staple Singers‘ classic ’70s hit “I’ll Take You There” when he was recording his new single called “You.” The marriage of Chris’ style with some of that R&B […]
September 15, 2011
The great George Jones once sang the lyric “hotter than a two-dollar pistol,” and certainly one of the hottest sounds to arrive recently is Hell on Heels, the chart-topping country album debut from Pistol Annies — the amazing trio featuring Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, and Miranda Lambert. Ashley and Angaleena have already been performing with Miranda at […]
September 15, 2011
Kenny Chesney‘s latest hit is “You and Tequila” with Grace Potter — and the song recently earned a trio of CMA Award nominations, with two for Kenny and Grace for Musical Event of the Year and Video of the Year, as well as a Song of the Year nomination for songwriters Matraca (m?-tray-s?) Berg and […]
September 15, 2011
Jake Owen is number-one on the radio for a second straight week with “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” the title track to his chart-topping new album, and you can see Jake on People.com in a recent interview as he talks about the album, as well as the generosity of the man he’s on tour with right […]
September 8, 2011
In an update to the information shared yesterday, Kenny Chesney‘s appearance on NBC’s Today show will air this FRIDAY, September 9th, with a fourth-hour performance of his chart-topping single, “The Boys of Fall.” The performance follows the recent Blu-ray release of Boys of Fall, Kenny’s documentary on high school football, available now, exclusively at Best Buy.
September 8, 2011
“Baggage Claim” is the first hit single and first taste of new music from Miranda Lambert‘s upcoming album, Four the Record, and Miranda tells us that keeping her music and artistry fresh from album to album is all about evolving and reinventing herself. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda’s Four the Record album will be available on November 1st — 11-1-11 — […]
September 7, 2011
HUGE congratulations go out this week to red-hot Jake Owen, who not only tops the country airplay charts with his first-ever number-one smash, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” but Jake also scores his first number-one debut on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart with his just-released third album, also titled Barefoot Blue Jean Night! And the success in part may be a natural […]
September 7, 2011
Wake up with Kenny Chesney! And you don’t even have to get up too early when Kenny performs “The Boys of Fall” in the fourth hour of tomorrow’s (September 8th) NBC Today show. The performance — especially timely falling on the opening day of the NFL regular season — is also appropriate with the recent […]
September 7, 2011
We recently shared a collection of memories of September 11th, 2001, and its effects on our lives — and as we approach the tenth anniversary of that sad day this Sunday, we offer these stories once again, in remembrance. And from the Prep Site archives, we also share this story — published two years ago — as […]
August 31, 2011
Jake Owen‘s new album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, is in stores and online now, and with the hit title track smokin’ hot and climbing to number-two on the airplay charts this week, it’s a great feeling for Jake to see the incredible response to the song — and he’s thrilled to finally have his fans hear all the new music he’s worked so hard […]
August 31, 2011
There’s no doubt about it: it’s a really cool time to be Chris Young — and Chris is very appreciative. He’s already earned a number-one single and a Gold record for “Tomorrow,” from his recently released NEON album…the song is his fourth number-one hit in a row…his previous album, The Man I Want to Be, was certified Gold […]
August 31, 2011
Congratulations to Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood who score this week’s number-one country airplay single with their Gold-certified smash, “Remind Me.” You can revisit some of their comments about the song in bites from the Prep Site archives, right here: http://prep.hearsomethingcountry.com/2011/07/07/brad-carrie-a-big-thumbs-up-from-mankind/, http://prep.hearsomethingcountry.com/2011/08/10/brad-carrie-kanyetwitty/. “Remind Me” is the latest favorite from Brad’s current album, This Is Country Music, […]
August 26, 2011
Jake Owen‘s third album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, comes out on Monday!! The album already has one blockbuster radio smash with the title track certified Gold and closing in on the top of the charts — and for Jake, the first single is just the tip of the iceberg on an album that he’s truly proud of. Jake tells us […]
August 26, 2011
With their debut album, Hell on Heels, just released this week and available NOW, Pistol Annies — Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley — have delivered an album that’s drawing amazing reviews, with some critics already cheering the project as one of the year’s best country releases. And recently, the Annies gave us some insight into how they came […]
August 25, 2011
With Hurricane Irene moving toward the U.S. and threatening the East Coast later this week, Jake Owen‘s native Florida looks to be mostly spared the brunt of the storm, but Jake knows what it’s like to live with that ongoing risk of dangerous weather, and he’s holding good thoughts for everyone in the path of the […]
August 19, 2011
Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley are Pistol Annies, and the August 23rd release of the trio’s 10-song debut album, Hell on Heels, found its beginnings one night on Miranda’s couch, and it now stands to become one of this summer’s top, not-to-be-missed, way-cool album experiences. As we look ahead toward the Tuesday release, the Annies talked with us, […]
August 19, 2011
Jake Owen is just days away from the August 29th release of his third album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, and while Jake co-wrote almost all the songs on his first two records, he did a one-eighty this time around, co-writing one track and letting other people bring amazing songs to him — and he’s thrilled he did. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Jake […]
August 11, 2011
After a wellspring of hits from her ACM and CMA Album of the Year winner, Revolution, Miranda Lambert has this week’s hottest new song at country radio with “Baggage Claim,” the first single from her upcoming fourth album, playfully titled like the number four — Four the Record. Miranda tells us that she’s not only […]
August 11, 2011
Jake Owen continues to have one of country’s hottest-selling singles with his Gold-certified smash, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” — and with the single all over the airwaves and climbing the charts, Jake says that everything about this summertime favorite really has him feeling great. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” is the first single and title track to […]
August 11, 2011
Just like fans have fallen in love with Kenny Chesney‘s latest smash, “You and Tequila,” Kenny says that he had first fallen in love with the voice and music of Grace Potter — the woman who sings with him on “You and Tequila.” And while Kenny didn’t know Grace personally, he says that when he reached out about the […]
August 11, 2011
One of the hippest projects to hit the scene these days has to be the upcoming debut album from Pistol Annies, the trio featuring Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley. “Hell on Heels” is the title track, and the song and video are available digitally now, with the full album releasing digitally everywhere on August 23rd and the physical CD […]
August 11, 2011
Their single, “Remind Me,” is Top 5 and climbing the charts, and Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have clearly struck a chord with the song, which has already been certified Gold! Carrie and Brad shared some thoughts with us about the song, which Brad says found its inspiration in the way that some artists create […]
July 25, 2011
You can write “Congratulations” in big, bright neon lights for Chris Young, who tops the country airplay charts this week with his song, “Tomorrow”! It’s the first smash from Chris’ brand-new album, NEON, and it also marks his fourth number-one hit in a row, following “Voices,” “The Man I Want to Be,” and “Gettin’ You Home,” […]
July 25, 2011
With his white-hot “Goin’ Coastal” Tour goin’ strong and already well past the million-ticket mark, Kenny Chesney is rocking the year’s hottest country tour. And having sold nearly 10 million tickets since 2002, there’s no denying that the fans can’t wait to see Kenny on tour — a mutual relationship that Kenny says amounts to “a […]
July 14, 2011
Chris Young‘s new album, NEON, is in stores and online NOW, but that’s far from the only exciting thing going on with Chris these days, who kicked off his first dates last week on Jason Aldean‘s My Kinda Party tour. Chris told us recently that he’s thrilled to be on the tour, and he has […]
July 14, 2011
Summertime couldn’t come fast enough this year for Jake Owen, who not only sang the feel of summer right into his latest hit, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” but also had his sights set on hitting the road on the U.S. leg of Keith Urban‘s Get Closer 2011 World Tour. The tour kicked off last month and continues through mid-October, and […]
July 8, 2011
Chris Young‘s new album, NEON, is coming your way this Tuesday, July 12th! It’s Chris’ third album, and he’ll celebrate the release date with his first-ever appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America, where he’ll perform his current smash single, “Tomorrow.” Actually, “Tomorrow” was one of the first songs that Chris recorded for his NEON album, […]
July 8, 2011
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have a blockbuster hit on their hands with their smash single, “Remind Me,” but like many fine ideas through the years, Carrie and Brad tell us that the initial concept for the song just needed a little work to ensure that it wouldn’t be “the worst idea in the history of mankind.” (AUDIO INFO […]
June 27, 2011
After word last week that Miranda Lambert would perform on the June 29th season finale of NBC’s hit series The Voice — which features hubby Blake Shelton as one of the show’s musician coaches — news arrives today that Brad Paisley will be on the show tomorrow! Brad and Blake will sing “Don’t Drink the Water,” […]
June 24, 2011
As the new animated film, Cars 2, roars into theatres today, Brad Paisley is back behind the musical wheel, contributing two new songs to the film and its multi-artist soundtrack. Brad teamed with British singer/songwriter Robbie Williams to write and record the end-credit song, “Collision of Worlds,” and Brad tells us that he and Robbie […]
June 24, 2011
Chris Young‘s new album, Neon, is coming soon — with a release set for July 12th! — and one of the great songs on the album is Chris’ big hit, “Tomorrow.” It’s been red-hot on the radio and on the small screen, where the steamy music video recently topped CMT’s Top 20 Countdown. Chris really enjoyed […]
June 14, 2011
As Jake Owen‘s career has flourished — with a growing list of hits that includes his hot new single, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” — Jake’s relationship with his father has grown, too. Seeing his son display the kind of character and values that he’d hoped to instill in him, together with a respect for Jake’s career accomplishments, have helped […]
June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 14th, marks another amazing coming-together of the country music community with the star-packed fundraising event, BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Relief. Spearheaded by iconic supergroup Alabama, more than a dozen artists will take the stage, including Birmingham resident Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen, Martina McBride, Darius Rucker, and […]
June 7, 2011
There always seems to be a massive party in town when Chris Young has a birthday, and that’s in part because Chris’ big day falls during the annual CMA Music Festival in Nashville. The excitement is already building for this week, and Chris will enjoy a huge birthday present this Saturday, when he plays the Music Fest main […]
June 7, 2011
It’s a good thing that Chris Young is good-natured about his age. Chris says that people always think he’s older than he really is — and maybe it’s that amazing voice — but whatever the reason, when Chris turns 26 years old this Sunday, June 12th, he smiles that he’ll still be easygoing about that “older” […]
June 7, 2011
Brad Paisley had a lot to celebrate last week with a number-one country debut with his new album, This Is Country Music, a number-one single for the second week with “Old Alabama,” and the launch of his H2O 2: Wetter & Wilder World Tour, which kicked off on Friday! And one of the artists joining Brad on tour again […]
June 7, 2011
With the 2011 CMT Music Awards taking place this Wednesday, June 8th, we’re taking a look at some of this year’s nominees with this audio round-up! Catch the show at 8pm, ET, on CMT and CMT.com! In conjunction with the awards, the fan-voted Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award recognizes the Best New Live Act, and Josh […]
May 27, 2011
It’s been a big week for Brad Paisley! Brad’s new album, This Is Country Music, released on Monday, the same day that he hit number-one on the radio with his 19th chart-topper, “Old Alabama,” featuring supergroup Alabama. Along with the title track, “Old Alabama” is now the second huge hit from Brad’s new album, and there are still […]
May 27, 2011
Kenny Chesney has the hottest new song at country radio this week with “You and Tequila” already inside the Top 30 — and if you’ve been enjoying the song, you may know that the voice joining Kenny on “You and Tequila” belongs to singer Grace Potter. Kenny and Grace had never even met until the day they […]
May 20, 2011
CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley is releasing his new album this Monday! May 23rd marks the release of Brad’s 15-song This Is Country Music collection — an album that Brad says he wanted to keep true to the sentiment of the title. Brad had a hand in writing a dozen of the album’s […]
May 20, 2011
“Old Alabama” featuring Alabama is the second big hit from Brad Paisley‘s brand-new This Is Country Music album, which releases this coming Monday, May 23rd. The album includes a bunch of special guests — Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, and Don Henley, to name a few — and having Alabama on the album was both an honor for Brad and […]
May 20, 2011
Chris Young has been on one heck of a roll, with three back-to-back number-one singles. But when it came to making the music for his new album, NEON — releasing July 12th — Chris wasn’t about to rest on his laurels. Chris says that he was ready to stretch his vocal talents, pushing himself on songs like his current […]
May 20, 2011
Gi-normous congratulations to the incomparable Miranda Lambert, who not only hit number-one this week with her latest chartbuster, “Heart Like Mine,” but also became Mrs. Blake Shelton at a Saturday ceremony at the Don Strange Ranch outside San Antonio, Texas. US Weekly has the scoop on photos and more — online now at www.usmagazine.com — and the […]
May 18, 2011
***COUNTRY RADIO ALERT*** Every day for five days (beginning today!) Arista Nashville is unveiling versions of Brad Paisley‘s “Old Alabama” featuring Alabama, with special audio soundbites to accompany the full song. Look for these via Play MPE, or if you don’t directly receive Play MPE, radio stations may send a request for the audio to Rusty Sherrill on the Arista Nashville […]
May 12, 2011
One of country music’s most fabulous ladies, Miranda Lambert, gets married to Blake Shelton this weekend! And as she prepares to walk down the aisle, Miranda is red-hot on the radio with “Heart Like Mine,” a song that definitely captures some of Miranda’s life and heart. The bride-to-be told us not long ago that as she looks […]
May 12, 2011
Kenny Chesney brings his red-hot “Goin’ Coastal” Tour to Florida, South Carolina, and Kentucky, this week, but wherever Kenny is on stage is kind of like home for him. “It’s where I feel the most comfortable and the most settled in my skin,” Kenny tells us. It’s all about that connection with the fans and […]
May 12, 2011
With warmer weather taking hold, Florida native Jake Owen is more than ready for the sun and fun of summertime, and he’s heating up the airwaves with his hot new hit, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” For Jake, it’s a song that brings to mind the great feelings of summer, and he’s hoping to musically kick the season into high gear. (AUDIO […]
May 12, 2011
Brad Paisley was all of seven years old when supergroup Alabama charted the first of their 32 Billboard number-one hits — “Tennessee River” — back in 1980. And growing up through so many years of great Alabama music on the radio, Brad says it’s an incredibly cool feeling to now be enjoying a hit with the guys on the song “Old Alabama.” (AUDIO […]
May 12, 2011
The date has been set for Chris Young‘s new album! NEON, featuring the incredible first single, “Tomorrow,” will be released on July 12th! As part of the excitement surrounding the album, Chris’ website — ChrisYoungCountry.com — now has a new look and cool additional features. Check out the site, and you can also pre-order an autographed […]
May 4, 2011
Good guy Brad Paisley will be donating all artist royalties from U.S. sales of the digital single for his current smash, “Old Alabama,” for tornado relief via the American Red Cross. The song is the second big hit from Brad’s upcoming May 23rd album release, titled This Is Country Music. If you’re looking for a last-minute […]
May 3, 2011
As Music City and the middle Tennessee area look back on the devastating, record floods that struck the area this time last year, the full extent of the situation may have been slow to hit the national news at the time, but Brad Paisley remembers what it was like in Nashville. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) On Tuesday, May 3rd, Brad […]
May 3, 2011
Chris Young has a new album called NEON coming this summer, and as much as Chris loves the songs on his previous album, The Man I Want to Be, he says it’s been such a great feeling for him to be playing some of his new music in concert and offering fans a sneak preview of good things to come. […]
May 3, 2011
Jake Owen may have tapped into a summer anthem with his hot new single, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” but for Jake, it’s not just a song, it’s a lifestyle. As much as Jake enjoys living in Nashville, he’s Florida born and bred, so when he hit the studio to record “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” summer […]
May 3, 2011
One of the great things about music is what an amazing stressbuster it can be, and Kenny Chesney says that’s one of the things that he has in common with a lot of people who come to see him perform. And whether it’s Kenny himself or his band and crew, the experience of putting on a show and sharing the joy […]
April 13, 2011
Kenny Chesney‘s red-hot “Goin’ Coastal” Tour is in full swing — and as thrilled as Kenny is to be back on the road, he’s every bit as humbled by the dedication of the fans who come out to see him. Looking back to when he first dreamed about being an entertainer, Kenny says that he never […]
April 13, 2011
After three back-to-back number-one singles, Chris Young is out with his gorgeous new hit called “Tomorrow,” but Chris tells us that having a song with a title like “Tomorrow” has led to an abundance of good-natured kidding from his friends. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Tomorrow” is the first single from Chris’ third album, NEON, set to release this summer. […]
April 13, 2011
A cool film about music deserves an amazing soundtrack, and Gwyneth Paltrow says that’s exactly how it came together for the original soundtrack and feature film Country Strong. With the release this week of Country Strong on DVD and Blu-ray, Gwyneth tells us that — from the songs to the production to the recording artists and […]
April 1, 2011
It’s “Country Music’s Party of the Year,” and it’s almost here! The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards airs live from Las Vegas this Sunday, and anyone who loves great music should be glued to their TV set for all the glamour and a who’s who of amazing performances from Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Miranda […]
April 1, 2011
She may be this year’s most-nominated artist at the ACM Awards — with an amazing seven nominations — but Miranda Lambert tells us that she certainly wasn’t expecting that kind of recognition, especially her first-time appearance in the ACM Entertainer of the Year category. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Dateless” with fiancé Blake Shelton co-hosting the ACM […]
April 1, 2011
Country Strong co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw are on the radio now with their very cool duet, “Me and Tennessee,” and the film that gave us that song has been honored this week as part of the excitement leading up to Sunday’s ACM Awards. Among the off-camera ACM honors announced on Tuesday was the Tex Ritter Award, which is given […]
March 15, 2011
Kenny Chesney is “Goin’ Coastal”! His new tour kicks off this Thursday, joined by openers Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker — with Zac Brown Band on board co-headlining this year’s 11 big stadium dates. Kenny’s really looking forward to getting back on the road, because when he’s not on tour, he misses “that moment of the first note of […]
March 11, 2011
After a year off from touring, Kenny Chesney hits the road in a big way next Thursday! The “Goin’ Coastal” Tour kicks off March 17th in West Palm Beach, Florida — the same place where Kenny launched his first headlining tour a decade ago. Kenny’s bringing opening acts Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker out with him on the tour […]
March 11, 2011
Chris Young had no sooner hit number-one with his third straight chart-topping single, “Voices,” than his hot new single, “Tomorrow,” was landing in the hands of radio stations everywhere — and Chris tells us that’s exactly what he wanted. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Tomorrow” is the amazing first single from Chris’ upcoming third album, NEON. Look […]
March 8, 2011
Kenny Chesney is a little more than a week away from kicking off his 2011 “Goin’ Coastal” Tour, and he already knows that his latest hit, “Live a Little,” will fit right in with the other songs on his concert set list. As soon as he’d finished writing it, Kenny felt that “Live a Little” had all the makings of the kind of […]
March 8, 2011
Superstar Carrie Underwood received a bit of an early birthday present this past Thursday night, when the March 10th birthday girl was presented with a double-Platinum plaque in honor of two million sales for her smash album, Play On. The album launched four blockbuster hits, including “Cowboy Casanova,” “Undo It,” “Temporary Home,” and “Mama’s Song.” […]
March 8, 2011
Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow not only shared the screen in the movie Country Strong, but they also share a song on the soundtrack. “Me and Tennessee” can be heard running over the film’s closing credits, which made a lot of sense to Tim, who portrayed the husband and non-singing manager to Gwyneth’s country star character, Kelly Canter. Tim says […]
February 25, 2011
This Sunday, Gwyneth Paltrow will be taking the stage at The 83rd Academy Awards® to perform “Coming Home,” one of the songs featured in her movie, Country Strong, which co-stars Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund, and Leighton Meester. The song, written by Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey, and Troy Verges, is nominated for Original Song. This […]
February 25, 2011
Brad Paisley had a dream come true last weekend. On Sunday, Brad not only performed at the Daytona International Speedway as part of the pre-race events for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500, but Brad also got to set the pace for the race. It was actually Brad behind the wheel of the pace car, and he […]
February 18, 2011
Wednesday night in Knoxville, Tennessee, Kenny Chesney rolled out the orange carpet for the premiere of his new football documentary, The Color Orange: The Condredge Holloway Story. Kenny, who also serves as executive producer, narrates the film that documents the life and career of the University of Tennessee’s Condredge Holloway, the first starting African-American quarterback in the Southeastern Conference. […]
February 16, 2011
Miranda Lambert‘s career is soaring, with a GRAMMY® Awards performance this past weekend, her first-ever GRAMMY win, and a growing list of hits, including “Heart Like Mine” — the latest smash from her million-selling ACM and CMA Album of the Year winner, Revolution. All of this is enough to have anyone’s head spinning, but fortunately […]
February 16, 2011
Brad Paisley hit the country radio Top 5 this week, as he climbs the charts with his latest smash, “This Is Country Music.” So far, Brad has racked up an incredible 18 number-one hits, including the last 14 in a row. But with all those chart-toppers in addition to his other hits, Brad still looks back at […]
February 10, 2011
It’s been an amazing week for Chris Young…and it’s not over yet! Chris made music history this week when his smash “Voices” hit number-one, becoming not only his third chart-topper in a row, but also the first time in 25 years — and only the second time in the history of the modern Billboard country chart — that […]
February 3, 2011
Chris Young is red-hot and smokin’ the radio airwaves with his smash, “Voices” — and every play is bringing our hero one step closer into the record books! Chris could join Randy Travis as only the second artist in Billboard country chart history ever to release the same single twice — the same recording of the same […]
February 3, 2011
Super Bowl weekend is almost here! And when it comes to football, Kenny Chesney‘s love for the game is well known, from his smash single “The Boys of Fall” to his Boys of Fall documentary on high school football, and producing the February 20th ESPN special The Color Orange: The Condredge Holloway Story, all about the UT quarterback who was one of Kenny’s […]
February 3, 2011
Miranda Lambert has every reason to be a happy girl these days, with an industry-leading seven ACM Award nominations this week, a growing collection of awards and hits, and an upcoming GRAMMY® performance to go along with her trio of GRAMMY nominations. With all the great things that have been happening in her career, we thought it’d […]
February 2, 2011
Miranda Lambert was not only delivering the news, but also became the big story as she co-hosted Tuesday morning’s final nominations for The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Miranda is the ACM’s most-nominated artist this year, with seven total nods, including Entertainer of the Year! Landing in that category was the one that caught Miranda the […]
January 25, 2011
Congratulations to Kenny Chesney, who tops the charts for a second consecutive week with his smash single, “Somewhere with You.” Beyond the distinct melody, Kenny says that the song’s great lyrics were part of what sold him on recording “Somewhere with You.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Somewhere with You” is from Kenny’s Hemingway’s Whiskey album, also home to another number-one hit, […]
January 25, 2011
Chris Young is a grateful man. Chris is in a position where his song, “Voices,” has a shot at tying a 25-year-old chart record! Here’s the story: “Voices” was the first single from Chris’ most recent album, and when “Voices” was first on the radio, it just squeaked into the Top 40. Well, after Chris had back-to-back number-one singles with “Gettin’ You Home” […]
January 25, 2011
Brad Paisley has been hard at work on his upcoming album, This Is Country Music, but in the meantime, the title track first single, which he debuted a few months ago on the CMA Awards, has become a huge hit. True to its title, “This Is Country Music” is a song that Brad says was written to be […]
January 25, 2011
Miranda Lambert co-wrote her latest single, “Heart Like Mine,” and she says that some of her life and upbringing can definitely be found in the song’s lyrics. For Miranda, the core message of “Heart Like Mine” is really about accepting yourself and knowing that you’re loved. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Heart Like Mine” is the newest favorite from Miranda’s […]
January 25, 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s performance as singer Kelly Canter in the movie Country Strong has been wowing fans — on film, as well as on the title track single and the hit soundtrack that’s been one of the nation’s best-selling albums two weeks running. And while audiences are continuing to discover the range of Gwyneth’s talents as a singer, Gwyneth talked […]
January 25, 2011
Award time is coming! Ronnie Dunn and Miranda Lambert will be in Nashville on February 1st to announce the final nominees for The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards! This year’s award telecast will air Sunday, April 3rd, on CBS. Jake Owen is the first of the special guests announced to join Keith Urban on […]
January 7, 2011
After opening in Nashville and Los Angeles just before Christmas, the much-anticipated new Gwyneth Paltrow film, Country Strong, opens nationwide this Friday, January 7th! Together with Gwyneth — portraying a troubled country star named Kelly Canter — the film also stars Tim McGraw as Kelly’s husband and manager and Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester as aspiring stars […]
January 7, 2011
Carrie Underwood is closing in on the top of the charts with her latest single, the gorgeous “Mama’s Song.” It’s one of seven tracks that Carrie co-wrote for her Play On album, and Carrie says that she has developed the utmost respect for songwriters. As challenging as writing can be, Carrie says it’s been so […]
January 7, 2011
First-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris Young is off to a great start in 2011…his latest smash, “Voices,” is one of the hottest songs on the charts — and getting hotter — and with the New Year upon us, Chris says that if he has a personal resolution for 2011, it’s about staying fit and applying a little moderation to one […]
January 7, 2011
With his newest blockbuster single, “Somewhere with You,” Kenny Chesney believes that part of the song’s appeal is in its different kind of melody, but also that the idea behind the lyrics — moving on from an old love, but still having that person in your thoughts — rings true for a lot of people. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for “Somewhere with You” […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN JANUARY… • Miranda Lambert hit number-one with her song “White Liar,” from her Revolution CD. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Kellie Pickler entertained the troops, as she took part in her third USO tour. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Danny Gokey […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN FEBRUARY… • Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis won the GRAMMY for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for their duet version of “I Told You So.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Brad Paisley‘s digital […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN MARCH… • Carrie Underwood hit the small screen as she guest starred on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Miranda Lambert‘s digital single “White Liar” is […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN APRIL… • Brooks & Dunn‘s digital single, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” is certified Gold. • Brad Paisley‘s digital single “She’s Everything” is certified Platinum. • Kenny Chesney‘s digital single “Out Last Night” is certified Gold. • Kenny Chesney‘s […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN MAY… • Chris Young hit number-one with “The Man I Want to Be,” from his album of the same name. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Brad Paisley‘s digital single “Then” is certified Platinum. • Miranda Lambert hit number-one with […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN JUNE… • Brad Paisley hit number-one with “Water,” from his album, American Saturday Night. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Carrie Underwood’s digital single “Temporary Home” is certified Gold. • Kellie Pickler‘s digital single “Best Days of Your Life” is […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN JULY… • Craig Morgan provided a front-row seat on the behind-the-scenes fun in his life with his new TV show, Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Carrie Underwood hit number-one with “Undo […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN AUGUST… • Kenny Chesney‘s video for “The Boys of Fall” made its world premiere on ESPN’s SportsCenter. • Brad Paisley played the first stadium show of his career, playing to a sold-out […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN SEPTEMBER… • Kenny Chesney hit number-one with “The Boys of Fall,” from his album Hemingway’s Whiskey. • Brooks & Dunn play their final show as a duo as they wrap up The Last […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN OCTOBER… • Brad Paisley’s digital single, featuring Alison Krauss, “Whiskey Lullaby,” is certified Platinum. • Kenny Chesney’s digital single “You Save Me” is certified Gold. • Miranda Lambert released the DVD, Revolution: Live […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN NOVEMBER… • Alan Jackson and the Zac Brown Band hit number-one with Zac’s song “As She’s Walking Away.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Brad Paisley hit number-one with “Anything Like Me,” from his […]
December 23, 2010
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2011, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2010. IN DECEMBER… • Kenny Chesney‘s digital single “The Boys of Fall” is certified Gold. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opens in theaters and features the […]
December 13, 2010
Last week, Brad Paisley delivered the exciting news that not only will he have a new album, called This Is Country Music, set for release on April 19th, but that beginning TODAY, December 13th, and for one week through December 20th, he’s giving away a free digital download of the title track, his new hit […]
December 12, 2010
Chris Young‘s latest hit, “Voices,” celebrates the wonderful people who shape our lives, and Chris is looking forward to a holiday break to be home and spend time with some of the people who mean the most to him. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Voices” is the latest smash from Chris’ The Man I Want to Be album, which also […]
December 6, 2010
With his newest smash, “Somewhere with You,” Kenny Chesney feels he’s touched a nerve that connects with most every man or woman who’s ever ended up out of a relationship with someone they still love. Kenny says it’s the kind of bittersweet situation where you may have moved on, but the feelings haven’t. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Somewhere […]
December 6, 2010
Gwyneth Paltrow hit a homerun with her CMA Awards performance of “Country Strong,” but being on stage that night with Vince Gill — who also sang background on the single — was a far cry from the moment when her producer first suggested asking Vince to sing on the track. At the time, Gwyneth recalls, […]
December 6, 2010
There’s no denying that great things are happening for Chris Young…from back-to-back number-one singles, to his CMA New Artist of the Year nomination, another huge hit climbing the charts with “Voices,” and last week, his first GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for his first chart-topper, “Gettin’ You Home”! All this on […]
December 6, 2010
If you’ve heard the single, watched the video, or saw Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, and Miranda Lambert singing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” together on the CMA Awards, that’s just one of the terrific songs on the acclaimed new album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. For fans of classic country or any true music lover, the album marks […]
December 6, 2010
Look for Carrie Underwood on the cover of the December issue of InStyle magazine, as Carrie chats about life, career, fashion, and her marriage to hubby Mike Fisher. Among the things Carrie shares in the feature: her New Year’s resolution is already lined up, as she tells the magazine that fortunately she doesn’t have to […]
November 19, 2010
With his latest smash, “Anything Like Me,” perched near the top of the charts, Brad Paisley says that one reason the song probably connects so well is that the lyrics are very true to the way that many of us grew up, including Brad. And it’s that truth that makes him a little nervous, and kind of hopeful, that […]
November 12, 2010
Loretta Lynn is a true icon of country music and American culture, and this week marks the release of the all-star album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn — part of the celebration of Loretta’s incredible 50th anniversary in music. The title track and first single, at radio now, features Loretta together with Sheryl […]
November 12, 2010
Miranda Lambert has set the bar high for celebration plans for her 28th birthday, considering it’ll be very hard to beat the way she spent her birthday this year! Miranda was given three lovely presents Wednesday night at The 44th Annual CMA Awards. She walked home with CMA Female Vocalist, Album, and Video of the Year! These […]
November 12, 2010
Brad Paisley will remember the 2010 CMA Awards for many reasons, but probably the number-one reason is that he walked home, for the very first time, with the Entertainer of the Year trophy. With the last award of the night, Brad ended as the biggest winner. Overwhelmed by the moment, a tearful Brad recounted how […]
November 12, 2010
Nothing like releasing your first greatest hits collection one week, and then following it up the next week with an Entertainer of the Year trophy! Brad Paisley did exactly that. Just over a week after Hits Alive hit stores, Brad took home top honors at the CMAs. Of course, anyone who’s seen Brad in concert […]
November 4, 2010
Next Wednesday, November the 10th, The 44th Annual CMA Awards will be coming to you, live from Music City, and you can catch all the action on ABC. The 2010 awards look to be the year of Miranda Lambert — in fact, CMA show co-host Brad Paisley predicts “The House That Built Me” singer will walk […]
November 4, 2010
Gwyneth Paltrow will be there! The star of the upcoming movie, Country Strong, will be at The 44th Annual CMA Awards, Wednesday, November 10th! Not only will she be there, she’s singing the title track, “Country Strong,” on stage with Vince Gill. This marks Gwyneth’s first appearance and performance on the award show. When asked how […]
November 4, 2010
Brad Paisley will be wearing many hats at next week’s CMA Awards, and not just the one on his head. He’s co-hosting the show with Carrie Underwood, he’ll be performing a song on the show, and last but not least, he’s up for three awards! Brad is a nominee for Video (for “Water”), Male Vocalist, and Entertainer […]
November 4, 2010
Next Wednesday will be a memorable night for Miranda Lambert, no matter what! November 10th is Miranda’s 27th birthday, and she might have the best birthday ever with her nine nominations at The 44th Annual CMA Awards. Miranda is the first woman in CMA history to rack up nine nominations in the same year — she’s […]
November 4, 2010
Chris Young is on the radio with his latest hit, “Voices” — and next Wednesday he’s hoping to hear a voice call his name at The 44th Annual CMA Awards. In addition to being a show presenter, Chris is a nominee for New Artist of the Year, and it’s Chris’ first-ever CMA nomination! (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
November 4, 2010
The countdown is on to Wednesday’s 44th Annual CMA Awards, and we’ve compiled audio on some of this year’s top nominated projects! Tune-in to ABC, Wednesday, November 10th at 8pm, ET, to root for all your favorites and enjoy the star-studded glamour and great performances of Country Music’s Biggest Night, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood! (AUDIO INFO […]
October 11, 2010
Kenny Chesney has the number-one album in the nation with Hemingway’s Whiskey — and seeing that kind of fan response is really a great feeling for Kenny. In today’s world, where it’s a lot easier for people to pick and choose individual songs to purchase and download digitally, Kenny says that he does that, too, but as an artist, it’s his hope that […]
October 11, 2010
This Tuesday marks the release date for a very special DVD from Miranda Lambert, who brings us up-close for an intimate performance of six songs on Revolution: Live by Candlelight. Miranda and two of her bandmembers got together in a small studio to record the DVD, which includes five songs from her Revolution album and one […]
October 11, 2010
As part of her role as country singer Kelly Canter in the upcoming feature film, Country Strong, Gwyneth Paltrow took the part very seriously, not only delivering great vocal performances — like on the album’s title track first single, “Country Strong” — but even going so far as to learn how to play the guitar. And while learning the guitar may have begun as part of […]
October 11, 2010
Chris Young is one of the many talented artists performing on the upcoming soundtrack to the feature film, Country Strong, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. In fact, the album is being released on Chris’ record label, RCA, which is also promoting the soundtrack’s first single — Gwyneth’s terrific recording of the title song, “Country Strong.” So with Gwyneth singing and acting, we thought […]
September 26, 2010
Autumn has officially arrived, and right on cue, Kenny Chesney‘s new album, Hemingway’s Whiskey — featuring his blockbuster hit, “The Boys of Fall” — is set for release Tuesday, September 28th! Available in an 11-track version, as well as a deluxe, limited-edition 13-song package that comes with a bonus DVD, the album is one that Kenny says […]
September 26, 2010
This Wednesday, September 29th, Miranda Lambert will be in New York CIty to launch the first date headlining her fall concert outing, CMT on Tour: Miranda Lambert Revolution. Also featuring special guest Eric Church and introducing Josh Kelley, the tour will span more than two dozen dates. And when it’s time to hit the road, Miranda says she couldn’t ask […]
September 26, 2010
Chris Young is on the radio now with his current single, “Voices” — and with the song’s great message celebrating those important people who’ve influenced our lives through the years, fans have been telling Chris how much “Voices” hits home with them. He says it reminds some fans of special people who’ve passed on, and that hearing the song brings back happy memories. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
September 21, 2010
Just yesterday, we were telling you about Carrie Underwood‘s latest single, the beautiful “Mama’s Song,” and beginning this Friday, September 24th, you’ll be able to see it brought to life as a new music video, making a 48-hour exclusive world premiere online on VEVO.com (and sister properties VEVO Mobile and VEVO on YouTube, as well as VEVO-powered destinations […]
September 21, 2010
Kenny Chesney had his eye on 2010 as a bit of a break…kind of a year off, when he wasn’t going to be touring hot and heavy like he has in years past…but when you look at what Kenny’s been doing — from the making of his new album to his Summer in 3D and the work that he put […]
September 21, 2010
Carrie Underwood‘s newest single is the beautiful “Mama’s Song” — it’s the fourth hit from her Play On album, and it’s also a song that Carrie co-wrote. The song’s storyline of the warm relationship between a daughter and her mother is true to what Carrie and her mom, Carole, share, and Carrie hopes that a lot of other moms and daughters will […]
September 14, 2010
Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, and Miranda Lambert are the three amazing ladies singing the first single and title track to the upcoming album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn — and now the complete list of songs and artists has just been announced! The album — part of the celebration of Loretta’s 50-year career […]
September 12, 2010
Today, September 12th, is Grandparents Day, and in honor of the occasion, we were reminded of this great bite from the Prep Site archives about Brad Paisley and his grandfather. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Brad is on the radio now with a song that talks about the next generation of Paisleys: “Anything Like Me.” It’s one […]
September 12, 2010
After 50 years of making music, Loretta Lynn is still a joy to hear, and she’s joined by Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow on a new version of Loretta’s classic, “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the debut single from the all-star album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. The song, which will be available to radio […]
September 12, 2010
There’s no doubt about it: Chris Young is one busy guy, and as the CMA New Artist of the Year nominee continues his all-summer tour with Rascal Flatts, dates were officially announced on Friday for Chris to join Alan Jackson on tour in November! You’ll also have a chance to see Chris on TV on Monday evening — September 13th — […]
September 12, 2010
When you love your country music like we know you do, you don’t want to miss a moment of the latest news and fun. So one of country music’s coolest record companies, Sony Music Nashville, has launched its very own Twitter account. Whoever your favorite acts may be, chances are they’re on one of Sony’s record […]
September 12, 2010
Congratulations to Alan Jackson, who this Tuesday, September 14th, will be honored with the ASCAP Founders Award as part of the 48th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. It’s among the most prestigious honors offered by ASCAP, recognizing pioneering artists whose music has influenced generations to follow. Other honorees have included such talents as Paul McCartney, […]
September 9, 2010
Kenny Chesney is skyrocketing up the charts with his latest smash, “The Boys of Fall” — and one reason for the song’s success may come back to Kenny’s desire to keep his music true to who he is. Kenny says that he didn’t share as much of himself in his early songs, but when he made the choice to open […]
September 9, 2010
The feature film Country Strong may be a few months away, but star Gwyneth Paltrow, who portrays country singer Kelly Canter, is already wowing fans with her terrific performance on the film’s title track single — one of several songs that Gwyneth recorded for the movie and upcoming soundtrack. Gwyneth says she immediately loved the song, “Country Strong,” in part because […]
September 1, 2010
Today (September 1st) turned out to be a big day for Miranda Lambert. Following her five CMA award nominations announced in Nashville on Tuesday (August 31st), Miranda earned an additional four nods as she joined Dierks Bentley to reveal the remaining CMA award nominees on Good Morning America in New York. Miranda is the first woman in CMA history to rack […]
September 1, 2010
Chris Young is on the radio with his new hit, “Voices” — and one voice that he was thrilled to hear this morning was that of buddy Justin Moore, Chris’ co-host at the press conference announcing seven of the 12 categories of final nominees for the 44th Annual CMA Awards. One of the categories Justin announced […]
August 26, 2010
Brad Paisley is moving up the charts fast with his new hit, “Anything Like Me,” and in talking about the song, Brad says that the lyrics are very true to how he grew up — and he’s a little nervous, and kind of hopeful, that it’ll be the same way his children grow up, too. (AUDIO INFO […]
August 22, 2010
Saturday night Brad Paisley played the first stadium show of his career, playing to a sold-out crowd at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, home of the NFL’s New England Patriots. The country superstar has performed his music in many different kinds of venues over the years, but being at Gillette Stadium took it to a whole new […]
August 19, 2010
It turned plenty of heads when the news broke that Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow has a country single, but when the heads turned and the ears tuned, people have been cheering Gwyneth’s song, “Country Strong,” as a winner. It’s the first single from the soundtrack to her upcoming film, also called Country Strong, about a country singer named Kelly Canter, […]
August 19, 2010
Kenny Chesney fans are already excited about his new album — Hemingway’s Whiskey, releasing September 28th — and now they have one more thing to be jazzed about with the news today that Kenny has put together a deluxe version of Hemingway’s Whiskey. Also available September 28th, but in limited quantities, the special package will […]
August 19, 2010
Kellie Pickler and Chris Young have been enjoying a great tour this summer with Rascal Flatts — and with Chris being the only act on the show who typically performs in a hat, it seems there’s been a little playful banter about who among Kellie and the guys actually uses the most hair product. Kellie and Chris both chime-in on this one. […]
August 17, 2010
Miranda Lambert is having great fun with her new song, “Only Prettier,” and part of the reason is because she says that the spirit of the song is so true to who she is — and she also loves that fact that it’s a whole new spin on the “getting even” theme, but this time, she’ll kill […]
August 17, 2010
There may be plenty of summertime left, but Kenny Chesney has fall arriving early, and in a big way, with his smash single, “The Boys of Fall.” First-week sales of the digital single broke Kenny’s own record for the highest number of opening-week downloads by a male country artist, as sales hit the 82,000 mark […]
August 12, 2010
Chris Young played his first-ever live streaming performance this past Tuesday, and the acoustic show — direct from an intimate stage inside his record company’s Nashville headquarters — was a lot of fun for Chris. He says he’s wanted to do an event like this for a long time, and he loves that it’s such an easy way for fans to […]
August 9, 2010
If you’ve seen the cool music video for Chris Young‘s newest single, “Voices,” what you may not know is that it features a whole bunch of Chris’ real-life family. The storyline of the video has Chris coming “home” for a special family occasion, so the casting couldn’t have been better. But Chris tells us that his camera-shy mom was a […]
August 9, 2010
Miranda Lambert feels like she’s found an anthem in her new hit, “Only Prettier.” She’s hoping that a lot of girls will connect with the song in just the way that she was sold on the fun, yet honestly gutsy lyrics suggested by her co-writer, Natalie Hemby. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Only Prettier” is one more great song from Miranda’s ACM Album of the […]
August 4, 2010
The New York Daily News writes of last week’s passing of 90-year-old Morrie Yohai, a man who had a variety of roles in life, but may well best be remembered as the creator of the classic snack, the Cheez Doodle…which happens to be a sentimental favorite for Chris Young. Chris tells us he’s a Doodler from way […]
August 4, 2010
Brad Paisley has just announced his upcoming album, and it’s a lot cooler than your everyday greatest hits collection. Called Hits Alive, the two-disc set will include one disc chock-full of a whole passel of the Brad favorites you know and love, together with a second disc, packed with previously unreleased live recordings of Brad hits. A […]
July 23, 2010
Kenny Chesney‘s hot new single, “The Boys of Fall,” is rocketing up the radio charts — and while Kenny certainly deserves credit for a terrific performance, he would be quick to give a tip of the hat to songwriters Casey Beathard (beth-ard) and Dave Turnbull for crafting an amazing song. Kenny says that — the first time he […]
July 23, 2010
Carrie Underwood has graced cover after cover of countless magazines, and whether she’s on the cover of People or she’s on TV or in concert, she always seems to look sensational. So we asked her whether she has any beauty pointers to share, and for Carrie, trying to look her best starts with a basic, day-to-day approach to staying […]
July 16, 2010
Things have really been going well for Chris Young, and with his new single, “Voices,” poised to hit the airwaves, Chris recently told us that he’s breathing a little easier these days after having achieved back-to-back number-one hits with “Gettin’ You Home” and “The Man I Want to Be.” For Chris, those singles were important milestones because, no matter […]
July 12, 2010
Kenny Chesney has new music hitting radio stations today! The song is “The Boys of Fall,” and it’s the first single from his upcoming album, Hemingway’s Whiskey. Kenny describes it as a song about football, but much more than that, it’s also about the relationships you form on the field, what you learn from the game — and how […]
July 9, 2010
Miranda Lambert recently spent four weeks at number-one on the radio with her gorgeous hit, “The House That Built Me,” but when it comes to Miranda’s “house,” she admits that her love for animals has left her maxed out on the amount of quality time that she can give to her very special extended family. But Miranda says that’s […]
July 8, 2010
Kenny Chesney and The Steve Miller Band take the stage for Friday night’s premiere of the newest installment of CMT’s hit series, Crossroads. For Kenny — who was grooving to the band’s classic Greatest Hits all through high school and beyond — having his career bring him to the point where he’s been able to get to […]
July 6, 2010
Brad Paisley is number-one for a second week with his splashy smash, “Water,” and this weekend Brad will bring “Water” to the water, literally, when he headlines the AquaPalooza 2010 Signature Event this Saturday, July 10th, at The Reserve at Lake Travis, near Austin, Texas. The big show will also feature “Lover, Lover” hitmaker Jerrod […]
July 2, 2010
Ji-normous congratulations to Brad Paisley, who this week charted his 17th number-one single — and his 13th in a row!! As it turns out, lucky 13 is Brad’s newest hit, “Water,” which he told us a while back is right on the money when it comes to Brad’s memories of summertime fun. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
June 25, 2010
Brad Paisley‘s latest smash, “Water,” is all about the good times to be found with good old H2O, one part of which, Brad sings, is the childhood fun of splashing around in an “inflatable pool full of Dad’s hot air.” So we took the lyrics to heart and decided to ask Dad Brad whether he’s been […]
June 25, 2010
Miranda Lambert is ready for a busy summer of touring, but she says that one of the challenges of being on the road is choosing healthy meals. She’s making the effort…but there are times when the lure of cheesy goodness wins out. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Huge congratulations to Miranda on four incredible weeks at number-one with her blockbuster single, “The House That Built Me”! It’s the latest […]
June 25, 2010
When it comes to summertime, Carrie Underwood is thinking about the great outdoors. To her, it’s the summer memories and traditions — from barbecues to holidays — that make this the time of year when you just can’t wait to get outside and do something. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Carrie is all over the radio these days with […]
June 18, 2010
Miranda Lambert embarked on her first-ever headlining tour this year, with her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour…and while Miranda confesses that she was feeling the pressure of being a headliner, she’s thrilled that the tour has been great and that this year overall has already become “more than a dream come true.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda logs […]
June 18, 2010
Jake Owen has one of the coolest new songs on the radio with his latest single, “Tell Me” — there’s a great vibe about the record, and Jake has talked about how he always wants to be able to feel what he’s singing, but he doesn’t limit that to just his songs. Jake says he thinks […]
June 10, 2010
It’s time for the 2010 CMA Music Festival! The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade got things rolling on Wednesday, and fans in Nashville are ready to catch up with their favorite stars for a packed schedule of concerts, autograph signings, and much, much more, as special events and artist fan club parties add to the […]
June 4, 2010
Miranda Lambert hit number-one on the radio charts this week with “The House That Built Me,” and while the song has been another big homerun for Miranda, she says that the song has been inspiring a number of people to want to make a “home run” of another kind. Miranda says, “I think it’s gonna start its own […]
June 4, 2010
Chris Young is an artist with a healthy respect for traditional country music, and he’s often talked about Keith Whitley as one of his big heroes. So when Chris recorded his just-released digital Voices EP, one of the songs had to be a Keith Whitley favorite, and Chris chose one called “I’m Over You.” Chris says it was […]
June 4, 2010
Carrie Underwood may be at a very happy point in her love life, with her engagement to fiancé Mike Fisher, but Carrie’s latest hit single, “Undo It,” doesn’t take quite such a happy perspective on love. When Carrie talked with us about the song, she admitted that it’s a little harsh in its portrayal of love […]
May 28, 2010
Miranda Lambert has been number-one for the past two weeks on CMT’s Top 20 Countdown with the video for her latest hit, “The House That Built Me.” Miranda loves the song, and she very much wanted to make a video that was authentic to her. So she asked her mom to dig out the Lambert family home movies, but the only […]
May 28, 2010
Chris Young tells us it was exciting, but a little scary when he decided to record the classic songs for his just-released acoustic Voices EP project. The three-song digital album came out exclusively on the iTunes Store this week, and it features Chris’ take on hits from a trio of artists who helped shape his career: Keith Whitley, Vern Gosdin, and John Anderson. For Chris, […]
May 28, 2010
Jake Owen is new on the radio with his latest single, “Tell Me,” and it’s a song that Jake tells us is one of his favorites. Lyrically, it’s about a guy who wonders why he keeps holding onto a bad relationship, but musically, it’s the kind of song that Jake says has a great “feel.” “It’s […]
May 28, 2010
Happy birthday to Ronnie Dunn, who’ll be celebrating his birthday on June 1st! Brooks & Dunn will be back on the road mid-week as they continue their historic Last Rodeo Tour…visit brooks-dunn.com for all the upcoming dates. Tune-in this Sunday, May 30th, as Brad Paisley joins Lionel Richie, actor Dennis Haysbert, singer Yolanda Adams, and others, […]
May 25, 2010
There’s no shortage of excitement in Chris Young‘s world these days as he earns his third week in a row at number-one on the Billboard country radio chart with his smash single, “The Man I Want to Be.” But even as Chris continues to make his own mark on chart history, he’s offering a tip […]
May 21, 2010
Alan Jackson‘s Freight Train Tour rolls into its final three concert stops this weekend, and for Chris Young, who’s been opening the two-month run of shows, it’s been a great experience. Chris says the crowds have been amazing, and he’s loved having the chance to see Alan’s show throughout the tour. In fact, Chris would have probably tried […]
May 14, 2010
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have been a couple for five years, and they brought a smile to the faces of so many fans, family, and friends this week with word of their engagement this past Sunday, May 9th. Miranda talked with us about the big news, and she says that the happy surprise proposal is a beautiful beginning […]
May 14, 2010
It’s number-one number two for one happy guy from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as Chris Young scores his second consecutive number-one single, hitting the chart summit this week with “The Man I Want to Be.” It was only last October when Chris had his first chart-topper with “Gettin’ You Home,” and Chris says it’s just an amazing feeling […]
May 14, 2010
After more than 30 shows on Carrie Underwood‘s Play On Tour, Carrie and tourmate Craig Morgan have had nothing but nice things to say about one another and the whole tour experience. Craig told us recently that he’s been having a great time, and Carrie and Craig had a little fun in this conversation where avid motorcycle guy Craig meets the woman who […]
May 5, 2010
This weekend on Mother’s Day, Miranda Lambert will get a chance to appear on one of her favorite shows on TV! The ACM Top Female Vocalist will be featured in a special Mother’s Day episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as a “Get on the Bus” volunteer. Miranda is a big fan of the show, and admits […]
May 5, 2010
Chris Young is living a dream — he’s on tour with Alan Jackson! Alan is a musical hero of Chris’, and Chris jokes that even if he could go back in time to tell a younger version of himself that one day he’d open for Alan on tour, “I probably wouldn’t believe myself.” Chris has had a great […]
May 5, 2010
Summer is gone! Not the season, but the movie. Kenny Chesney‘s Summer in 3D has wrapped its theatrical run, and now Kenny’s ready to focus back on his music. The song featured in the Summer in 3D, “Ain’t Back Yet,” is just one of the many songs on Kenny’s second Greatest Hits that echoes a moment from his […]
May 3, 2010
Miranda Lambert has been the “it” girl in country music for a few weeks now. She hit it big at the ACM Awards, her latest single, “The House That Built Me,” just jumped inside the Top 10, and this upcoming weekend she appears on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Add to all that, Miranda and her mom, […]
April 30, 2010
It happens to all of us — sooner or later, we turn into our parents! For some of us that might not be a pleasing future, but for Miranda Lambert, the future looks bright! The ACM Top Female Vocalist has a great relationship with her mom and is totally cool with finding that she’s developing the […]
April 30, 2010
Chris Young wants to say thanks to his mom. Looking back, he realizes the dedication that his mom, like so many other moms, had to have in raising him and his sister. There was a time while he was growing up that Chris basically only had his mom, and even during those years, he never felt […]
April 29, 2010
If you haven’t headed out to the movie theater yet to see Kenny Chesney‘s concert film, Summer in 3D, your time is winding down. This weekend marks the final days to experience the superstar on the big screen! Kenny’s movie has had an impressive showing at the box office, drawing in over one million dollars — […]
April 29, 2010
Miranda Lambert is still recovering from the ACM Awards! The newly crowned ACM Female Vocalist says the fact that she won is just starting to hit her now! Miranda is overwhelmed and humbled when she thinks about all the fantastic things that have happened to her so far this year — but she knows where […]
April 29, 2010
Chris Young is nominated for a CMT Music Award — and the country singer is making sure that he lets his fans know how much he appreciates their vote. Chris has made a promise that, if his fans vote “Gettin’ You Home” as the Breakthrough Video of the Year, he’ll perform a special live online concert! During the live event, Chris says he’ll take questions, […]
April 29, 2010
Brad Paisley capped off his 2010 ACM performance a couple of weeks ago by falling backwards into a pool — now it looks like he’s taken things to a whole new level. The video for Brad’s new Top 20 single, “Water,” was released this week and can be viewed almost everywhere — bradpaisley.com, YouTube, CMT, and GAC. The video features […]
April 22, 2010
The time for The Last Rodeo has arrived — Brooks & Dunn kick off their farewell tour this Friday in California. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn announced last year that they would be ending one of the most successful duos in country music history in 2010, but not before they have one last chance to party […]
April 22, 2010
Chris Young is up for a CMT Music Award, and you can help him win! Voting is going on now at CMT.com to narrow down the nominees that will appear in the categories on the show. Chris Young’s first number-one hit, “Gettin’ You Home,” is up for Breakthrough Video of the Year. The deadline for […]
April 21, 2010
Carrie Underwood continued her reign as ACM Entertainer of the Year when she walked home with the trophy for the second year in a row on Sunday night in Las Vegas. Carrie is the first female to take the award home twice — this is only the eighth time in the ACM’s 40-year history that […]
April 21, 2010
This past Sunday, Brad Paisley got dunked in a pool and then slam-dunked his fourth ACM Top Male Vocalist win. Brad capped-off his fun-filled ACM performance of his new single, “Water,” by falling into a pool. What Brad didn’t realize was that the Male Vocalist award was to be announced next…and he’d have to go up and […]
April 21, 2010
Miranda Lambert had a big night on Sunday at the ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Miranda walked home with three awards, including Video, Female Vocalist, and Album of the Year — but she admitted that the Album trophy, for Revolution, was the one she was really hoping to win. This is Miranda’s second win for ACM […]
April 20, 2010
Kenny Chesney is hitting the big screen with Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D! The concert film is Kenny’s first, and it’s only in theaters for a limited run for the next two weeks. The footage was shot over six nights in five cities — Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, and Indianapolis — and it was captured with 22 […]
April 18, 2010
Kenny Chesney hosted a star-studded premiere for his new movie, Summer in 3D, Saturday night (April 17) in Las Vegas, on the eve of the ACM Awards. Kenny walked the red carpet, as did friends and guests like Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, actors Morgan Freeman and Matthew McConaughey, TV personality Hannah Storm, and members of […]
April 13, 2010
The ACM Awards are almost here! Ramping up to the show, we’ve amassed soundbites from Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood as they chat about their award-nominated projects. Be sure to tune-in for all the excitement when CBS airs The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, live from Las Vegas, this Sunday, April 18th, […]
April 9, 2010
New This Week: You can add to your music video library this week with great, new-release videos available online now, including Kenny Chesney‘s “Ain’t Back Yet,” Craig Morgan‘s “This Ain’t Nothin’,” Miranda Lambert‘s “The House That Built Me,” and Josh Thompson‘s video for his cool album track, “Blame It on Waylon.” Chris Young will be among the celebs stepping […]
April 6, 2010
Miranda Lambert was a writer on 11 of the songs on her latest album, Revolution, including her first number-one hit, “White Liar,” so when someone like Miranda wants to sing your song, and sing your praises as a songwriter, that really says something about how great a song you’ve written. So it stands to reason […]
April 6, 2010
The Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D movie is coming soon, but you could be one of three all-out Kenny fans who win their way to a private advance screening of the film for you and 50 people! Check out the Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Movie Tour Bus Game on Facebook, where the object is […]
April 6, 2010
Things have been rockin’ on all cylinders these days for Chris Young — with his first number-one single with “Gettin’ You Home” and another huge hit climbing the Top 10 with “The Man I Want to Be” — and Chris is really thrilled that he’s about to hit the road opening for Alan Jackson‘s Freight Train Tour. The […]
April 6, 2010
When Carrie Underwood scored her 12th number-one single last week with “Temporary Home,” it also became the fifth chart-topper that she’s had a hand in writing. Carrie loves the songwriting aspect of her career, but she admits that when she’s on the road — as she is right now with her Play On Tour — the touring […]
March 31, 2010
(THIS IS AN APRIL FOOLS’ STORY) Chris Young had an awesome 2009 — he released his album The Man I Want to Be, and hit the top of the charts for the very first time with his blockbuster hit “Gettin’ You Home.” But that has not satisfied young Chris! With the success he’s had, Chris […]
March 26, 2010
Brad Paisley has this week’s hottest new song at country radio with his latest single, “Water.” It’s from his American Saturday Night album — and from inflatable pools to spring breaks and rope swings, Brad says there’s a lot of him in the song’s all-American snapshot of everyone’s love for a little watery fun. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “Water” follows three […]
March 26, 2010
Happy birthday to Kenny Chesney, who celebrates his big day this Friday, March 26th! Kenny’s birthday smash this year is “Ain’t Back Yet,” the latest chart-climber from his second Greatest Hits collection, available everywhere cool music is sold! Look for Carrie Underwood on the cover of the new issue of Allure magazine, on sale now. And […]
March 23, 2010
Miranda Lambert earned a whopping six ACM Award nominations earlier this month, and while she got to hear the announcements in person, it wasn’t because she had any particular ACM expectations. Miranda tells us she was actually just there to be a “supportive girlfriend” to Blake Shelton, who was revealing the nominees along with Reba McEntire. So, when Miranda heard […]
March 23, 2010
Chris Young has another big hit with “The Man I Want to Be,” a song about a guy in a troubled relationship where things can still turn around for the better, but not without one more chance from the lady in his life. So the guy decides to earn that chance by working harder to be the best man he can be […]
March 11, 2010
Carrie Underwood‘s Play On Tour is hitting the road this week! The tour kicks off in Reading, PA, on Thursday the 11th, then travels to Albany, NY, for Friday and caps-off the weekend on Saturday in Providence, RI. While Carrie realizes a lot of people insist their tours are the best ever, she truly believes […]
March 11, 2010
Time is running out to cast your votes for the “Top New” categories for the upcoming ACM Awards! You’ve got until Friday, March 12th, at 5pm, ET, to speak your mind at VoteACM.com, and with hot talents like The Lost Trailers in the running for Top New Vocal Group and Chris Young vying for Top New […]
February 26, 2010
Carrie Underwood will be making her sitcom debut on the CBS show How I Met Your Mother this Monday, March 1st. Carrie will guest star as a new character, “Tiffany” — an enigmatic pharmaceutical sales rep and love interest for one of the show’s stars,”Ted,” played by Josh Radnor. Look for Carrie’s guest spot this Monday […]
February 26, 2010
Chris Young had a pretty great 2009. He released his latest album, The Man I Want to Be and had the first number-one song of his career with “Gettin’ You Home.” But now Chris thinks his 2010 might be even better. His new single, “The Man I Want to Be,” is climbing the chart, he’ll be […]
February 25, 2010
Superstar duo Brooks & Dunn made a special appearance today during the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville to announce that the final show on their upcoming concert trek, The Last Rodeo Tour, will be Brooks & Dunn and Friends, a benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Set to take place […]
February 19, 2010
Chris Young may stand over six feet tall, but it was four-foot-eleven Grand Ole Opry titan Little Jimmy Dickens who made Chris feel like a big man recently, not so much from a height perspective, but more in the sense of appreciation and acknowledgement that Chris felt from the country legend. Chris says he always loves getting to perform on the Opry, though […]
February 19, 2010
A big congrats to Brad Paisley on his latest number-one hit with “American Saturday Night,” but there’s one thing sci-fi fan Brad would enjoy adding to the average American Saturday night, and it might just give new meaning to telling your sweetie, “I’ll pick you up at 8.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for “American Saturday Night” as well as […]
February 9, 2010
He may be Country Weekly‘s reigning fan-voted Hottest Bachelor, but hunky good-guy Chris Young says he’s living with a bit of a “hunk-to-punk” Valentine’s Day curse. When it comes to doing something special and romantic on February 14th, he’s come to terms with the notion that he’s never going to have a better Valentine’s Day story than his stepdad. […]
February 2, 2010
Carrie Underwood has a new music video — it’s for her latest hit, “Temporary Home,” and it’s available now! You can own your own copy of the video as it debuts for sale on iTunes, with a two-day exclusive today and tomorrow. We caught up with Carrie during the filming of “Temporary Home,” and she tells us she loves when videos offer a different slant on a […]
January 30, 2010
Everybody has heroes, and for Miranda Lambert, the great Merle Haggard has been a biggie, so when she finally had a chance to meet him, she did what a lot of hero-meeting people tend to do: talk fast, and worry a bit that your long-admired guy or gal won’t live up to your expectations. Well, Miranda says Merle was […]
January 30, 2010
Brad Paisley is soaring toward the top of the charts with the high-energy weekend celebration of “American Saturday Night,” but with Valentine’s Day closing fast [message to guys, plan ahead NOW], we’ve got Brad talking about romance in the form of another of his big hits, the song “Then.” He says that the fans let him know how much […]
January 30, 2010
Huge congratulations to The Lost Trailers and Chris Young, who both scored ACM Award nominations earlier this week! The Lost Trailers are vying for Top New Vocal Group, while Chris is up for Top New Solo Vocalist. Fans will have a chance to have their say on who wins when online voting kicks-off February 26th at […]
January 25, 2010
Miranda Lambert had another first in her music career over the weekend — she reached number one! “White Liar,” the second single off of Miranda’s album, Revolution, is officially a country radio chart-topper! Miranda was very excited about getting the news, because not only is she the singer of “White Liar” but she co-wrote the song […]
January 22, 2010
There’s an old showbiz saying…it warns never to perform after kids or animals — and Chris Young got reminded of this the hard way at a show when a little boy said he knew how to sing Chris’ big hit, “Gettin’ You Home.” So when the young Young fan got a chance to show his stuff with an invitation on stage, Chris said it […]
January 22, 2010
You never know where inspiration will strike when it comes to songwriting, and with Miranda Lambert‘s Revolution album, she’s talked about how Christmas lights and an aging flower bouquet helped inspire her song “Dead Flowers,” but she says it was a bluegrassy frame of mind that set the musical tone for her latest smash, “White Liar.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda delivers an […]
January 22, 2010
There’s a sweet new opportunity available for Brad Paisley fans with the “Walk a Mile in Brad’s Boots” contest on bradpaisley.com. Check out the rules online for all the details, but one lucky winner could walk away with an autographed pair of boots — Brad assures us they’re new and odor-free — along with a pair of […]
January 22, 2010
Carrie Underwood‘s latest hit is a beautiful ballad called “Temporary Home,” and when you listen to the lyrics, there’s some sad stuff going on, but Carrie talked to us about writing the song, and for her, it’s really a message of hope. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Look for “Temporary Home” on Carrie’s new Play On album, which […]
January 15, 2010
If you’re like most people — workin’ for the weekend — Brad Paisley‘s got your number, and that’s what he was thinking about with his latest hit, “American Saturday Night,” because when it comes to really cutting loose and gettin’ your groove on, Friday’s good, but Saturday’s the day. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) “American Saturday Night” just feels like […]
January 15, 2010
The word spread fast when Carrie Underwood got engaged to boyfriend — and now fiancé — Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher. And Carrie recently said that Mike wasn’t about to be skating on thin ice when it came to her engagement ring, so he engaged in a little stealth design reconnaissance to make sure he was able to get Carrie a ring […]
January 15, 2010
Hey, when you’ve sold more then 50 million albums, you must be doing something right, and Alan Jackson is about to get it right again with a new album, Freight Train, rolling your way on March 30th! The album’s first single — “It’s Just That Way” — is climbing the charts fast, and it’s just […]
January 8, 2010
Miranda Lambert‘s terrific Revolution album ended 2009 on a bunch of album-of-the-year lists — including being named Entertainment Weekly‘s Best Country Album — and it’s no surprise with a record that includes great songs like Miranda’s latest smash, “White Liar.” It’s a song that Miranda loves for a number of reasons, one of which is the twist ending, where a lyrical […]
January 8, 2010
Celebrities are accustomed to autographing the occasional unusual item for a fan, and Jake Owen tells us he’s been getting plenty of requests lately from guys asking him to sign…spit cans! Now, when you consider that Jake’s smash single, “Eight Second Ride,” makes reference to having a spit cup for chewing tobacco inside a truck, well, the requests start to […]
January 8, 2010
Carrie Underwood‘s latest album, Play On, is hot on the charts…and as fans have been enjoying hits like the chart-topping “Cowboy Casanova” and her gorgeous new single, “Temporary Home,” they’re not only hearing more of Carrie’s songwriting — with Carrie co-writing seven of the 13 songs on Play On — but they’re also witnessing Carrie’s growth as a person and an artist. She was 22 […]
December 23, 2009
Double congrats goes out to Carrie Underwood! First, for her recent engagement to her hockey player boyfriend Mike Fisher, and second, for her debut album, Some Hearts, being named Billboard magazine’s Top Country Album of the Decade. Also included in Billboard’s year-end special double issue is the acknowledgement that her feisty smash, “Before He Cheats” (#8), […]
December 16, 2009
Danny Gokey has one of the most exciting new songs hitting the radio airwaves with his debut single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me.” You can hear it right now at dannygokey.com, and you’ll be able to purchase the digital single at your favorite online music store this Monday, December 21st…one day earlier than previously […]
December 11, 2009
Be sure to tune-in tonight, December 11th, as Brad Paisley joins Jay Leno for a just-confirmed Ten @ Ten segment on NBC’s The Jay Leno Show. Brad will join in via satellite for 10 fun questions with Jay, appropriately enough, at 10pm…Eastern, that is!
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN JANUARY… • Brad Paisley and Keith Urban hit number-one with their song “Start a Band,” from his Play CD. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Alan Jackson hit number-one with his song, “Country Boy,” from his Good Time CD. (AUDIO […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN FEBRUARY… • The Lost Trailers’ special customized Super Bowl version of their hit, “Holler Back,” kicked-off Westwood One’s exclusive radio coverage of the big game airing on more than 600 U-S stations and […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN MARCH… • Chuck Wicks kicked up his heals as he is became one of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Martina McBride performed at the White […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN APRIL… • Carrie Underwood was the cover girl for the April issue of People Style Watch. • Kellie Pickler returned to where her star started to rise — she performed “Best Days of Your Life” […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN MAY… • Brad Paisley attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as the guest of CBS chief Washington correspondent and Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Carrie Underwood‘s […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN JUNE… • Kenny Chesney hit number-one with “Out Last Night,” a new song included on his Greatest Hits 2 album. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Alan Jackson celebrates his 20th year in the music biz […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN JULY… • Sara Evans was in her home state of Missouri at Busch Stadium in St Louis when she performed “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch of the 80th Major League Baseball […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN AUGUST… • Brooks & Dunn call it a day. The most successful duo in country music history announce they will be parting ways after a 20-year career that saw them win […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN SEPTEMBER… • Chris Young released his sophomore CD, The Man I Want to Be, featuring the number-one hit “Gettin’ You Home” and his current single, which also happens to be the title track. (AUDIO INFO […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN OCTOBER… • Montgomery Gentry made the papers in 2009. The duo found themselves immortalized in the classic comic strip Nancy, in a cartoon that celebrated the duo’s induction earlier this year into […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN NOVEMBER… • Carrie Underwood released her third CD, Play On, featuring the hit song, “Cowboy Casanova.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Speaking of Carrie Underwood and her hit song, “Cowboy Casanova,” it went to number-one. […]
December 10, 2009
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2010, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2009. IN DECEMBER… • Carrie Underwood starred in her first TV special — Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special. The FOX telecast was a music and fun-filled two-hour variety event, with an array of special guests including Brad Paisley, […]
December 5, 2009
Brooks & Dunn have just announced the dates for their final tour together, and they’ll be hitting the road beginning April 23rd of next year for the concert trek they’re calling The Last Rodeo. The guys will be celebrating 20 great years with their fans as they kick it up for 47 shows in the […]
December 5, 2009
As we’re all once again enjoying our favorite songs of the season, don’t forget about these new musical goodies to put a twinkle in the eye of even the Scroogiest among us! — Available online now is Sara Evans‘ four-song digital E-P, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, which features the title track, as well as “Go Tell It on […]
December 4, 2009
Carrie Underwood fans are excited about this coming Monday, when FOX will air Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special, a music and fun-filled two-hour variety event, with an array of special guests including Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, David Cook, Christina Applegate, Kristin Chenoweth, Sons of Sylvia, and more. Carrie says she’s really happy with how the show turned out, and while […]
December 4, 2009
Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews have been all over the airwaves with their smash single, “I’m Alive,” and beyond their mutual connection as songwriters, here they also talk about Kenny’s Atlanta concert two years ago, when they realized they not only shared a lot of fans, but they could also make some really cool music together. (AUDIO INFO […]
November 23, 2009
At a time when so many of us are reflecting on the blessings for which we’re grateful, Miranda Lambert shares that she appreciates all the things that have happened in her life, however happy or difficult, for the simple reason that they’ve helped her to become the person she is today. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) Miranda is currently on the […]
November 23, 2009
Jake Owen is enjoying a very successful career — including recent hits like “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” and his current single, “Eight Second Ride” — but there were some lean days when he first moved to Nashville and he was caddying and commuting to Florida to earn some money. He’s grateful to be past […]
November 23, 2009
With Thanksgiving and the busy holiday travel season almost here, Chris Young takes a practical and characteristically good-natured approach to air travel. He tells us he’s definitely a “carry-on” kind of guy, and when it comes to downtime in the airport, you can be watching the snack bars for our hero, who’s likely to be chilling with some […]
November 9, 2009
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be co-hosting the CMA Awards this year for the second year in a row, and Wednesday is the big night! So it’s the perfect time to visit with Brad and Carrie as they talk about hosting “Country Music’s Biggest Night” together and share a little of what it means to your favorite stars […]
October 31, 2009
One of the year’s most anticipated albums is just days away with the Tuesday, November 3rd arrival of Play On, the new album from Carrie Underwood! And with Play On‘s first single, “Cowboy Casanova,” already a blockbuster hit, fans are even more excited to scoop up Carrie’s first new record since 2007’s Carnival Ride. Of the 13 songs on Play On, seven […]
October 31, 2009
Miranda Lambert has said that one of the things she loves about her latest hit, “White Liar,” is that it’s very “old school,” and that’s part of why she feels the song is a “huge staple” in her Revolution album. With its tale of an unfaithful romance, “White Liar” touches on some of the core things that Miranda says make country music, well…country. (AUDIO INFO […]
October 31, 2009
Well, it’s not really something out of The Sixth Sense, but Brad Paisley says there’s a little cemetery on his property, and he finds that passing the memorials of two long-ago residents evokes a sense of history for him — past, present, and future — of how things change, and what will things be like long after […]
October 31, 2009
We just saw the ever-fabulous Martina McBride performing on The Oprah Winfrey Show this past Monday, and she’ll be back on Oprah this Tuesday, November 3rd! Oprah invited her to be part of a special “first jobs” episode, which will find Martina once again dishing the goodness from behind the counter of a Kansas Dairy Queen! Tune-in for a […]
October 23, 2009
Happy birthday to Brad Paisley, whose big day rolls around on October 28th! Now, we’re not sure that Brad is looking for rocks for his birthday, but we do know that one leisure activity Brad has really enjoyed — besides family time and fishing, of course — is working on the pond on his property, complete […]
October 23, 2009
Most people don’t think of big-star entertainers like Brooks & Dunn as shy people, but Ronnie Dunn was incredibly shy in his younger years, so much that you might never have expected to see him on a stage. “I was almost paralyzed with shyness and couldn’t really finish a sentence,” he recalls. Ronnie’s certainly come a long way […]
October 23, 2009
Jake Owen has gotten plenty of attention for his dark good looks as well as his musical gifts, and Jake tells a story about a particular photograph that seemed to underscore his popularity with the ladies. It was a concert photo, and there was quite a show of support — of the cross-your-heart variety — […]
October 23, 2009
This Tuesday marks the arrival of another iTunes exclusive pre-release track from Carrie Underwood‘s upcoming album, Play On, and the new song is called “Undo It.” Lyrically, Carrie says that the song is pretty candid — and maybe a little mean — in its hindsight on a failed romance. She says, “We’ve all had stupid relationships,” and “Undo It” owns […]
October 17, 2009
Be sure to head for iTunes this Tuesday when another exclusive pre-release track from Carrie Underwood‘s upcoming album, Play On, becomes available for sale as part of iTunes’ three-week Countdown to Carrie’s November 3rd album release. “Mama’s Song” made its debut last Tuesday, and this coming week will mark the arrival of another song Carrie co-wrote, called “Temporary Home.” […]
October 17, 2009
Jake Owen has fast become accustomed to playing for huge crowds — and he loves it — but as sociable as Jake is in person, and as much as he’s in the public eye, he appreciates devoting some of his free time to just being by himself and having time to reflect. He also admits that he’s […]
October 17, 2009
It was truly an occasion to savor this past Monday, when Chris Young saw his smash, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” officially become his first number-one single. We shared some of Chris’ feelings about the big day earlier this week, and here’s more of what he had to say…including a heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make […]
October 17, 2009
Happy birthday to Alan Jackson, who celebrates his big day this Saturday, October 17th! Kenny Chesney performs this Saturday on Austin City Limits! Look for it on your local PBS station! And check out Kenny’s interview with ACL online now at austincitylimits.org. Craig Morgan and Chris Young head overseas later this month as part of a Stars for […]
October 13, 2009
When you’re a singer and your song goes to number-one, that’s a big deal anytime, but all the more so when it’s your first chart-topper, and this week Chris Young celebrates his “number-one number-one” as “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” officially becomes the hottest country single in the nation. We caught up with […]
October 9, 2009
Chris Young is perched between two multi-million-selling hitmakers this week as his fun and sexy smash single, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” sits at number-two on the radio charts…and he could make it to the top next week! It’s his biggest hit ever, and part of what makes the success so much fun goes back to a […]
October 9, 2009
Okay, so you’re out for the evening with some friends, and you go somewhere to sing karaoke…you pick a hit song from a favorite artist — like Miranda Lambert‘s “Gunpowder & Lead” — what are the odds that Miranda is actually going to be there to hear you? Well, Miranda tells us there’s a woman who really […]
October 9, 2009
The anticipation is building toward the November 3rd release of Carrie Underwood‘s new album, Play On, and one of the things fueling the excitement is the energy of the knockout first single, “Cowboy Casanova.” Carrie says that she and her co-writers were thrilled with how the record turned out. “Everything about this song is so much fun, and it’s […]
October 9, 2009
Ho, Ho, Holy cow — that’s a lot of music! New in stores now is the double-disc, 29-song NOW That’s What I Call a Country Christmas collection, featuring holiday favorites from more stars than you can shake a candy cane at! Alongside true Christmas classics from Brenda Lee, Gene Autry, and Burl Ives, you’ll be welcoming […]
October 6, 2009
Miranda Lambert is an artist who can write incredible songs that do it all, from the tender vulnerability of “More Like Her” to the ferocious “Gunpowder & Lead” or the playful energy of “Famous in a Small Town.” But with Miranda feeling happy in her life, she wondered whether she’d still be able to tap into […]
October 6, 2009
Chris Young‘s blockbuster, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” moves up to number-two on the country charts this week! It’s from his new album, The Man I Want to Be, and with the album in stores and “Gettin’ You Home” all over the radio, we decided to ask Chris whether he’s being recognized in public a lot more these days. He says […]
October 6, 2009
With more than enough hits to pack their double-disc #1s … and then some collection, Brooks & Dunn have always had a terrific instinct for what makes a hit song, like their latest chart-climber, “Honky Tonk Stomp.” But Kix Brooks says that when it comes to writing a great song, there are times when there’s a special “something” […]
October 6, 2009
The CMA Awards are right around the corner! The first performers were just announced this week, and it’s already a superstar line-up with co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood set to perform, along with Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, and more! Don’t miss the show when it airs November 11th at 8pm, […]
September 25, 2009
The incredible Miranda Lambert is ready to unleash a new album! It’s the exciting follow-up to her ACM Album of the Year winner, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and the anticipation is sky-high for Tuesday’s release of Revolution. It’s packed with 15 songs — and Miranda had a hand in writing 11 of them — so one thing fans can count on hearing is more of what Miranda is all about. “I don’t […]
September 25, 2009
Chris Young is soaring on the radio charts with his irresistible smash, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and with his new album, The Man I Want to Be, in stores, we couldn’t help but ask Country Weekly‘s fan-voted Hottest Bachelor, “Are you the man you want to be?” And in typically humble and […]
September 25, 2009
Kenny Chesney recently talked with us about meeting Dave Matthews back at Farm Aid in 2005, and today he shares more of the story about how they came to record their smash single, “I’m Alive.” Kenny thinks it’s a great testament to the universal quality of music that two artists with different styles and from completely different parts of […]
September 14, 2009
When Kenny Chesney first met his “I’m Alive” duet partner, Dave Matthews, back in 2005, it set the stage for both a friendship and a realization that while each of them have their own core audience of fans, there’s a lot of overlap, too. With that in mind, Kenny says they figured they’d team up musically at […]
September 14, 2009
Jake Owen has the energy in high gear on his latest hit, “Eight Second Ride,” and if you’ve seen the music video — filmed in Jake’s native Florida — you know that the steamy feel of the video comes from more than just the southern locale. Jake admits that the beautiful young woman who plays his romantic interest […]
September 14, 2009
Miranda Lambert‘s Revolution is coming September 29th! It’s Miranda’s third album, and among the great new songs on Revolution will be her cool current single, “White Liar.” It’s a song that Miranda wrote, and it’s one of her favorites from the new album because, to her, it has an awesome, “old school” kind of vibe to it. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) […]
September 14, 2009
The Tennessee Titans may have been edged out of their Thursday night season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but proud Murfreesboro, Tennessee native Chris Young recently told us he sees a great season ahead for the Titans. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) The Titans were a powerhouse in 2008, with a record of 13 and three in the […]
September 11, 2009
Brooks & Dunn‘s “Only in America” has become one of country music’s great anthems celebrating this nation and its people, but following the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 — eight years ago tomorrow — Kix and Ronnie had their concerns about the song and a scheduled performance in Pennsylvania, just two days after nine-eleven. […]
September 3, 2009
With two brand new hits, plus a third never before on CD, Brooks & Dunn‘s 30-song, double-disc #1s … and then some will be in stores this Tuesday! Packed with a whopping 23 number-one singles, and then some, the September 8th release is the biggest collection ever for B&D fans, reaching back to such early classics as […]
September 3, 2009
Chris Young‘s hot new album, The Man I Want to Be, is available now, and one of the songs from the album is his smash single, the fun and sexy “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).” Chris also has a new and appropriately sultry music video for the song, which helps bring to life the lyric about “seein’ your […]
September 3, 2009
For anyone who didn’t get to see the live webcast of Brad Paisley, along with Alison Krauss and Union Station and the great Charley Pride when they performed at the White House this past July, the GAC special, Country at the White House, has been a great treat, and not just for the fans. Even though Brad was there on stage and living the moment, […]
September 3, 2009
Carrie Underwood has announced the title for her upcoming third album…look for Carrie’s Play On when it releases on November 3rd! Martina McBride is featured on the “Last Word” page in the September 7th issue of OK! Magazine, and one of the questions OK! asked Martina was about the last time she “slept in.” She said, “A week ago, […]
August 30, 2009
Chris Young has one of the hottest singles on the airwaves with his smash, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and all the fans hungry for more great music from Chris will get their wish this Tuesday, with the September 1st release of The Man I Want to Be. Chris’ second album not only features “Gettin’ You Home,” but […]
August 30, 2009
Chris Young‘s new album, The Man I Want to Be, is in stores on Tuesday, September 1st, and while he may be understandably excited or a little nervous about the release of his second album, Chris says it’s really more about wanting people to hear these songs. He tells us, “I can’t wait for people […]
August 30, 2009
Brooks & Dunn‘s newest single, “Honky Tonk Stomp,” also features the talents of Billy Gibbons, which only seems appropriate since Ronnie Dunn says that the song found inspiration in the time that the guys spent on the road with Billy and ZZ Top last year. But the real brainteaser for B&D fans, Ronnie wonders, is just how […]
August 30, 2009
Jake Owen is riding high with his current single, “Eight Second Ride,” and beginning Tuesday, you can own a copy of the song’s music video when it’s released digitally! And if you haven’t latched onto Jake’s new album, Easy Does It, what’s holding you back? You’ll find great music like “Eight Second Ride” and much more, including Jake’s […]
August 26, 2009
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been tapped to return as hosts of the CMA Awards — the reigning Male and Female Vocalists of the Year did the honors for the first time last year. This year’s event — the 43rd annual CMA Awards — will take place on November 11. The ceremony will air live […]
August 21, 2009
Everybody loves a good deal, and a successful career hasn’t stopped Carrie Underwood from being practical. Carrie still keeps an eye out for coupons, and she’s very well-intentioned about it, but she’s discovered a recurring glitch in her coupon system. She says, “I clip them, and I save them, but I forget to take them, which […]
August 21, 2009
Fans looking for a really great deal on music can scoop up a beauty with next Tuesday’s release of the hit-packed and star-studded NOW That’s What I Call Country Volume 2 collection, rocking with 20 songs from stars like Kenny Chesney (“Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven”), Keith Urban (“Kiss a Girl”), Taylor Swift (“Love […]
August 21, 2009
Chris Young‘s new album is just days away, when The Man I Want to Be hits your favorite music store on September 1st…and to say that Chris is jazzed about the release would have to an understatement. “It’s kind of surreal,” he tells us, in part because he’s wanted to share these songs with fans for a long time. But one song […]
August 21, 2009
When it comes to his latest hit, “Eight Second Ride,” Jake Owen wrote the song with one thing in mind: to create a record that would be an energy-packed, feel-good record…and based on what people keep telling him, he’s hit a homerun. Jake envisioned it as something that would sound amazing cranked up loud in his truck, and from adults […]
August 21, 2009
The always sensational Miranda Lambert is gearing up for the September 29th release of her third album, Revolution, and amid all the work and excitement, we recently asked Miranda about her career and whether she experiences something many people probably feel from time to time: Does it ever feel like a job? And Miranda admitted that she has […]
August 14, 2009
Kenny Chesney is rocketing up the charts with his new single, “I’m Alive,” and while the single may be moving fast, the song found its inspiration in someone who wasn’t moving too fast: Kenny’s boat captain. Turns out that a songwriting session on the water became a late-night, wee-hours excursion around the island where they were relaxing, and a […]
August 14, 2009
With his hot new single, “Welcome to the Future,” Brad Paisley celebrates — and marvels at — not just the speed with which things can change these days, but also the fun factor that goes along with it. What Pac-Man player, at an arcade or at home with a joystick, would have thought that one day […]
August 14, 2009
Concert tours have been a great launch point for artist relationships…Brad Paisley tours were actually the catalysts for the relationship between Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough as well as the friendship between Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift. Now it’s a Kenny Chesney tour that’s nurtured a friendship between Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott. Miranda didn’t initially […]
August 14, 2009
Chris Young got a big case of the willies when he was making his new album…and by “willies,” in this case, we mean Willie Nelson. Chris is a major Willie fan, and the two of them sing a duet on the song “Rose in Paradise,” but even when Chris knew that Willie was on board to sing on the […]
August 14, 2009
With more than enough hits to pack their 30-song, double-disc #1s … and then some collection to overflowing, Brooks & Dunn have certainly come to know a little something about how to pick a great song during their years together. With Kix laughing in agreement, Ronnie says it’s a lot like choosing the clothes you wear: “If it feels good to you, […]
August 13, 2009
Today marks the passing of music legend and guitar great Les Paul, and as the world reflects and honors his life and music, Brad Paisley offered this statement: “Let us celebrate the era of Les Paul today, and the world of sound we get to experience thanks to him. What a legacy, what a life.” […]
August 13, 2009
Brooks and Dunn, who are preparing for the release of their upcoming 30-song #1s … and then some collection on September 8th, commented publicly for the first time last night on their Monday annoucement of plans to end their professional partnership. “We’ve exhausted this thing musically,” they told the audience that gathered in Nashville for the taping […]
August 8, 2009
Brad Paisley‘s new album, American Saturday Night, is packed with great music — including his recent number-one smash, “Then” — and it also features his current hit and the song Brad considers his finest moment: “Welcome to the Future.” With its look at the pace of change, and how dramatically the world can shift — from how […]
August 8, 2009
Even when you’re a professional entertainer and a hit recording artist — and Country Weekly‘s Hottest Bachelor — there are always going to be those moments that keep you humble, and Chris Young says he’s certainly no exception. Chris tells us he’s been relatively free of concert mishaps of the “wardrobe malfunction” variety, but there […]
August 8, 2009
When you’ve got a list of hits as long as Brooks & Dunn, it’s an amazing accomplishment without a doubt, and the guys will celebrate a whopping 23 number-ones, with even more hits piled on, when their double-CD collection, #1s … and then some, releases on September 8th. But when it comes to singing some of those really […]
July 31, 2009
It’s funny how easy it is to take things for granted when they’re close at hand. We’ve probably all felt that way at one time or another, and Jake Owen made that observation recently when he was talking about the fact that even though he grew up in Florida, he only visited Disney World one time. […]
July 31, 2009
Don’t miss Brad Paisley this Monday night, August 3rd, as CMT debuts the hourlong special, Invitation Only: Brad Paisley. Featuring favorite hits and songs from his new album, American Saturday Night, the special blends exclusive performance footage along with a Brad Q&A with the studio audience. Be sure to tune-in this Monday at 9pm, ET, on CMT! Look for […]
July 23, 2009
Chris Young is ready to release his second album in just a few weeks, and although it hasn’t been all that long that he’s been making records, his music has definitely been making a connection with the fans. Chris says it always blows his mind whenever someone tells him how one of his songs has stirred a memory […]
July 23, 2009
Summertime often brings thoughts of vacations and family time, and for Brad Paisley, his childhood getaways usually seemed to involve a body of water…and not surprisingly, a little fishing. Growing up in West Virginia, Brad was within walking distance of the Ohio River and says, “My favorite memories of my dad and grandpa are fishing together on that […]
July 23, 2009
Martina McBride‘s beautiful current single, “I Just Call You Mine,” returns to the ABC hit series The Bachelorette this coming Monday, July 27th, for the show’s two-hour season finale. After Martina performed the song on an episode earlier this year as part of a dream-date private concert, “I Just Call You Mine” will be back as the soundtrack to a video montage highlighting special […]
July 22, 2009
Brad Paisley brought his music to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue last night — he played for an audience that included President Barack Obama at the White House as part of a special evening of country music…the latest installment in a “White House Music Series” spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama. Brad’s set consisted mainly of music from […]
July 17, 2009
Along with making great country music, golf has been one of the passions in Jake Owen‘s life, and with the 2009 British Open underway today, we thought we’d have a little fun with Jake and ask him who he’d rather hang out with: Alan Jackson or golf titan Tiger Woods. Tiger got the nod, but only […]
July 17, 2009
Brad Paisley is headed for the White House! The man with the number-one country album in the nation for the second consecutive week — American Saturday Night (get one, it’s great!) — has been invited to the White House on July 21st to participate in the Country Music Celebration, part of the ongoing White House Music […]
July 17, 2009
Chris Young may be Country Weekly‘s fan-voted Hottest Bachelor, but there are times when the “hottest” part of that title could be taken literally…as in outdoor concerts during sweltering temperatures. Chris recalls at least one occasion when the mercury topped the 100 mark, but he says it’s gone the other way, too, with freezing temps during a “seein’-your-breath, it-might-start-snowing-at-any-moment kind of show.” But given […]
July 17, 2009
Brooks & Dunn have an amazing double-CD on the way — it’s called #1s … and then some — packed with 23 number-one singles, and 30 songs in all, from throughout the duo’s career. But Kix and Ronnie say that things have changed a lot since the guys first started having hits with B&D classics like “Neon Moon” and “Hard […]
July 10, 2009
Brad Paisley has the nation’s number-one country album this week with his incredible new record, American Saturday Night…and while Brad has said that he feels this is the most personal album he’s ever made, he also tells us that the album’s new single, “Welcome to the Future,” is a particular source of pride for him. As a […]
July 10, 2009
Jake Owen is on the road and on the radio now with the undeniable summertime energy of “Eight Second Ride” — and with fair and festival season also in full summertime groove, we thought we’d ask festival-pro Jake for ideas on edibles that go down as easy as his music. He’s got his favorites, and a few pointers — in […]
July 10, 2009
It may be summertime, but when a lot of people are contemplating vacation destinations, Miranda Lambert says she’s just thinking about home. “I love to just go home,” she says, “’cause I travel for a living.” But for Miranda, home is more than just going to a house because, for this outdoorsy girl, enjoying the […]
July 2, 2009
Brad Paisley is new in stores with his knockout eighth album, American Saturday Night, out just in time for a true celebration of America with the Fourth of July coming this Saturday! Lots of folks will be spending quality time with their families, and Brad enjoyed a little family time in the making of his album when he […]
July 2, 2009
Brooks & Dunn are all over the radio now with their great new hit single, “Indian Summer,” and the guys will be rolling out the chart-toppers in a big way on September 8th with the release of a two-disc album titled #1s … and then some. With an incredible 30 songs, the collection spans early […]
July 2, 2009
Chris Young has a new album coming! Just announced this week, Chris’ next record is called The Man I Want to Be, and it’ll be in stores on September 1st! The album already has one of the coolest singles on the radio with the sexy “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and country legend […]
July 2, 2009
Have you ever gotten nervous when you had to make a presentation or speak in front of a group of people? Most folks probably have, and when you think about entertainers like Kenny Chesney — who routinely plays for tens of thousands of people at one time — you have to wonder how he feels with crowds […]
June 25, 2009
The weekend arrives on Tuesday this week with the June 30th release of Brad Paisley‘s new album, American Saturday Night! It hasn’t even hit stores, but already it’s delivered one of Brad’s biggest hits with his huge number-one smash, “Then.” The song became the 14th chart-topper of Brad’s career — and his 10th in a row! — and as Brad unveils […]
June 25, 2009
Chris Young is absolutely smokin’ the airwaves with his groove-filled smash single, the playfully sexy “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” — and between the sultry song…and Chris’ tall good looks…and his status as Country Weekly‘s reader-voted “Hottest Bachelor,” it’s not surprising that Chris is attracting more attention than ever from his female fans. In fact, there […]
June 19, 2009
This week, Kenny Chesney scored his 19th number-one hit with his smash, “Out Last Night.” Now, when you have that kind of success — in fact, the song is from Kenny’s second Greatest Hits album — it might be easy to get a little full of yourself. Not so with Kenny, who thinks it’s just rude when people try to […]
June 19, 2009
Fresh off the monster success of his smash, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You,” Jake Owen is new on the radio with the energy and fun of a song his fans have wanted to hear on the airwaves for a long time: “Eight Second Ride.” It’s been a concert favorite for ages, and it’s just right […]
June 19, 2009
For songwriters, you never know when inspiration will strike, and Miranda Lambert‘s great new single, “Dead Flowers,” is a prime example. Miranda says that the stems in question were originally a wonderful gift, but seeing them at one particular moment — admittedly a bit on their last legs — led her to write a sad song. She laughs at […]
June 19, 2009
SHAPE-ly Martina: Can we just say, “WOW!!!“? Okay, we knew she was gorgeous and an amazing vocalist, but the fabulous Martina McBride is simply bikini-sensational for the cover feature of the new issue of SHAPE magazine! Martina is stunning alongside LeAnn Rimes and Julianne Hough, as the three talk about health, nutrition, and how they tread the waters […]
June 18, 2009
Brad Paisley fans, rejoice! We’re on the march to the June 30th release of his new album, American Saturday Night, and we’re in the second week of iTunes’ song-a-week countdown! Last week, fans got to pick up the first of three new songs exclusively available at iTunes prior to the album release…the first was “Water,” and this week, […]
June 12, 2009
Brad Paisley‘s new album, American Saturday Night, hits stores on June 30th, and this week, iTunes has kicked off a three-week countdown to the album by exclusively offering one new track from the album every Tuesday as a digital single! “Water” is the first song, available now, with the album title track available on June 16th, and “Everybody’s Here” coming on […]
June 12, 2009
The fabulous Miranda Lambert is new on the radio with her upcoming album’s first single, “Dead Flowers,” and if you’ve heard it, you know there’s a line in the song about Christmas lights on a house, and sure enough, they were Miranda’s, and yep, it’s June, and those buggers are still strung around her house! In fact, she […]
June 11, 2009
Perhaps at no other time in the year does Nashville live up to its name as Music City more than right now, during the annual CMA Music Festival, and Carrie Underwood didn’t just start attending after she became a star — she was here before, being a fan like so many others. Carrie says it’s a great time all […]
June 4, 2009
When the temperatures start warming up in Nashville, you know the excitement level is also rising as fans and stars pour into Music City for the CMA Music Festival! This year’s music and fun-filled four-day extravaganza (formerly known as Fan Fair) officially begins Thursday morning, June 11th, with a performance by Gretchen Wilson. With the big day right around the corner, we thought this […]
June 4, 2009
He’s the fans’ choice as Country Weekly‘s Hottest Bachelor, so we decided to ask Chris Young for some pointers on how he does it. We often see him wearing black…could he be adding to his natural appeal with a little black mystique? He’s not dismissing the possibility, and he gives some credit to the sometimes mysterious look of the […]
June 4, 2009
Look for the always amazing Miranda Lambert on the cover of the June 15th issue of Country Weekly, on sale Monday, June 8th. One of the things Miranda talks about in the feature is the two sides to her life, as she says, “At home, I am very domestic. I have a farm, I cook, […]
June 1, 2009
In 1991, a then-unknown musical talent named Brad Paisley went to see the movie Father of the Bride, starring Steve Martin. Little did Brad know then what a role the then-unknown actress playing Martin’s daughter would have in his life. The film launched Kimberly Williams‘ career…and — as you no doubt know — several years later she became Brad’s real-life […]
May 28, 2009
Brooks & Dunn are poised to hit the road a week from Saturday with the June 6th North American kick-off of their 2009 Cowboy Town Tour. And as they look ahead to the tour, Ronnie Dunn tells us that while their concerts may include favorite ballads like “Believe,” their approach to performing is “more about creating a party atmosphere […]
May 28, 2009
Jake Owen may be an easygoing kind of guy, but one thing he certainly takes seriously is working to make sure his fans feel that they’re getting plenty of entertainment bang for the buck. Jake says that “for someone to go out and buy one of your records is not only a compliment to what you do, but it’s validation […]
May 28, 2009
Brad Paisley‘s smash single, “Then,” became his record-setting 10th consecutive chart-topper this week, and it’s easy to understand why it became such a big hit so fast when you hear the kinds of reactions Brad has gotten to the song. He tells us that probably more than any other record he’s ever done (except for “Alcohol,” he says with […]
May 25, 2009
Brad Paisley has the number-one country hit in the nation this week with his song, “Then,” which becomes his tenth consecutive chart-topper! Brad’s the only artist in nearly twenty years to rack up that many number-ones in a row on Billboard‘s country airplay chart! Brad had already set a record when he earned his ninth […]
May 22, 2009
Little Jasper Paisley is just over a month old now, and proud papa Brad — now a veteran parent with wife Kim and their two-year-old boy Huck — says that a new baby is definitely less stressful the second time around. Brad says that part of it is the experience from the first child, and part is about having your hands that much […]
May 22, 2009
Miranda Lambert‘s amazing new single is called “Dead Flowers,” and it’s a song that Miranda was inspired to write after her own experience with some slightly wilted stems. She was just about to leave home for a trip and had tossed some aging flowers into her yard, and she recalls, “I looked over, and there […]
May 22, 2009
With this past Tuesday’s release of his Greatest Hits 2, Kenny Chesney delivers an incredible retrospective of the past seven years, with 15 amazing tracks, including his latest crowd-pleaser, “Out Last Night.” Kenny says he really has two goals for the album: one is to give listeners a taste of the fun from his concerts, and the other is to […]
May 15, 2009
Kenny Chesney fans — and, well, who isn’t?! — are stoked for this coming Tuesday because May 19th marks the release of Kenny’s Greatest Hits 2! The disc is wall-to-wall with blockbuster hit singles, including his current smash, “Out Last Night.” Kenny says that all 15 songs on the album have a special meaning to him for different reasons, but […]
May 15, 2009
Jake Owen says he’s the kind of guy who’s all about being grateful for what he has in his life — whatever it might be at any given moment — and that “appreciate every moment” philosophy also seems to come with a real sense of family history because Jake tells us he’s a big shutterbug. […]
May 15, 2009
Brad Paisley‘s latest big hit is a song called “Then,” and he says that when he and his co-writers sat down to write it, they had a specific focus in mind…and Brad’s really happy with how it turned out. The idea, he says, “was to capture the feelings that you have early in a relationship, and then to sort of take what is a […]
May 14, 2009
Summertime is prime time for countless fairs and festivals across the country, and Chris Young is thinking that, in today’s economy, the value for the entertainment dollar may mean that those kinds of events do especially well this year. For entertainers, Chris says it’s a cool gig because the fairs and festivals are great fun, and you […]
May 11, 2009
Carrie Underwood recently made her second journey to Africa, where she visited orphanages and health centers near Luanda, Angola, participating in the area’s battle against malaria. Carrie’s trip was all part of American Idol‘s continuing “Idol Gives Back” charity initiative, with a video from her latest journey airing on this Tuesday’s Idol episode. Carrie says that her first trip was very much about depicting […]
May 8, 2009
Carrie Underwood says she takes a fairly straightforward approach to choosing the songs she wants to record. And the bottom line barometer — it’s her! Carrie tells us she tries to pick songs — like her current smash, “I Told You So” — that she’d enjoy hearing if they were playing on her car radio. She’s had a […]
May 8, 2009
He’s the fans’ choice as Country Weekly‘s Hottest Bachelor, and so we couldn’t resist asking Chris Young about whether he has any smooth dialogue he might occasionally use to impress the ladies. What came to mind, though, wasn’t anything that he’s said, but he ranks it up there as the funniest pick-up line he’s ever heard…and it actually worked. Chris laughs as he […]
May 8, 2009
It’s tough to attend a fair or festival without partaking of some of the concession foods, and if you ask Miranda Lambert about her favorites, she admits that she loves anything fried, but confesses a special weakness for funnel cakes. In fact, she once mentioned it during a show and had a wave of funnel cakes turn up on stage, courtesy of […]
May 7, 2009
With the new Star Trek movie in theatres now, longtime sci-fi and Trek fan Brad Paisley is fired-up to see it! Brad is friends with actor Zach Quinto, who plays Spock in the film, and between Zach and a few other friends in-the-know, Brad says he’s heard “that it’s one of the coolest movies you’re ever […]
May 1, 2009
Kenny Chesney has a massive hit on his hands with his hot new single, “Out Last Night” — a song that he co-wrote. And Kenny says that when it comes to songwriting, what works for him is to grab a couple of songwriting buddies, hightail-it out of Nashville, and go somewhere to just focus on the music. He tells us it’s a great way […]
May 1, 2009
Carrie Underwood is nearing the top of the charts with her smash, “I Told You So,” and if it hits number-one, “I Told You So” will join an elite group of incredible country hits to actually make it to number-one twice. Carrie hand-picked the Randy Travis classic to include on her Carnival Ride album, and while she certainly deserves credit for choosing the […]
April 29, 2009
There’s no doubt about it…Chris Young is hot stuff, and the new issue of Country Weekly proves it once again, as more than 160,000 fans cast their ballots online for Country’s Hottest Bachelor. Chris ranks number-one for the second time, re-claiming the top spot he first won back in 2006. “A big thank you to all the fans that did […]
April 29, 2009
Chris Young may be Country Weekly‘s Hottest Bachelor, but he’s also a very cool guy, and Chris is stepping up to help his hometown area this Friday, May 1st, with the Chris Young & Friends Tornado Relief Benefit Presented by MTSU and The Big 98 WSIX. Hosted by Newman from Nashville’s WSIX, the benefit will include a […]
April 24, 2009
Being a hit singer and songwriter means that your music has the potential to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives, and Brad Paisley thinks that’s a really cool thing. As an artist, Brad always wants to find or write great songs that fans will enjoy, and he admits that sometimes it’s easy to […]
April 24, 2009
There’s nothing like a song that paints a vivid picture that you can visualize as you listen — that’s always a hallmark of cool songwriting — and Kenny Chesney definitely had that in mind when he wrote his new hit, “Out Last Night,” with buddy and fellow big-time songwriter Brett James. With lyrics like “two karaoke girls drunk on a […]
April 15, 2009
Kenny Chesney rolls out his Sun City Carnival tour this Friday, and if anyone knows how to hit the road and do it right, it’s Kenny, who’s been making million-fan summers an annual party of good times and great music for the last seven years! Kenny tells us his fans are a constant source of inspiration, with their passionate sense of fun […]
April 15, 2009
Chris Young‘s sensational new single, the sexy and fun “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” is still new on the radio airwaves, but there’s a reason this irresistible song has picked up nearly 400,000 plays on Chris’ MySpace page. Beyond the great groove and the instantly relatable lyrics, Chris says he really pours his heart and focus into the music he makes, though […]
April 15, 2009
When Jake Owen decided to call his new album Easy Does It, it was more than just the name of the title track, it was also a great reflection of Jake’s laidback personality. And while he may be an easygoing, contemporary kind of guy, Jake also maintains a kind of old-fashioned perspective on life…one that means always remembering to be grateful for what […]
April 15, 2009
Carrie Underwood brought back one of country’s great songs of love and heartbreak when she recorded her gorgeous version of the Randy Travis classic, “I Told You So,” but she recalls being less than heartbroken over her first dating experience, which — to this day — still ranks as her worst. Carrie believes that part of a great […]
April 10, 2009
Carrie Underwood was the belle of the ball this past Sunday, not only performing on the ACM Awards, but also winning Top Female Vocalist for the third consecutive time and becoming the first solo female in nine years to win Entertainer of the Year! It’s an award that Carrie truly didn’t expect, and she says […]
April 10, 2009
Jake Owen has his biggest hit yet with his latest smash, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You,” but there was a time when the ACM Top New Male Vocalist saw his future not on a concert stage, but on a golf course. Although we were lucky enough to get Jake into music, he still loves golf, and he hopes that one day he’ll get to […]
April 10, 2009
Last year, Miranda Lambert won the ACM Album of the Year award for her second record, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, so it only seemed fitting that this year’s ACM show featured Miranda making the TV debut of her new song, “Dead Flowers” — the first single from her upcoming third album. Miranda was thrilled to perform it on the show, and she […]
April 10, 2009
Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood are among the guests joining Oprah Winfrey for a special country episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, set for this Tuesday, April 14th! Check local listings or visit the Oprah site to find the time and station in your area at oprah.com/locallistings. Sara Evans recently got a cool shout-out from Josh Turner […]
April 3, 2009
Chris Young is new on the radio with his sexy and way-cool new single, “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and as more and more fans are hearing it, Chris says he’s seeing more and more black dresses show up at his concerts. Happily, he smiles, none have been on guys — yet — and no provocative moments with black dresses […]
April 3, 2009
Carrie Underwood recently earned a fourth certified-Gold Digital Single from her smash Carnival Ride album! “So Small” was the first from the album, followed by the recent certifications of both “Just a Dream” and “Last Name,” and now “All-American Girl” has become number four! A Gold Digital Single represents sales of at least 500,000 copies! Each single also […]
April 3, 2009
The ACM Awards aren’t until this Sunday, but Brad Paisley has already been announced as the winner of TWO! Huge congratulations to Brad on winning Video of the Year (for “Waitin’ on a Woman,” his terrific video with Andy Griffith) and Vocal Event of the Year with Keith Urban for the number-one smash, “Start a […]
March 26, 2009
Sunday, April 5th, will mark another incredible celebration of country music as CBS airs The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. And with the show right around the corner, we’ve pulled together audio from some of this year’s top nominees. Be sure to tune-in for the performances, the excitement, and to root for your favorites when […]
March 20, 2009
As his career has continued to flourish, with hit singles and albums, awards and tours, Jake Owen says that folks in his Florida hometown of Vero Beach haven’t really changed in the way they treat him…if anything, he says, “they’re really proud for me.” And Jake feels the same way toward them, taking pride in his hometown […]
March 20, 2009
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood, who just earned RIAA Gold Digital Single certifications for her number-one hits “Last Name” and “Just a Dream”! The certifications each represent sales of 500,000 singles! They join “So Small” as the second and third Gold Digital Singles from Carrie’s ACM Album of the Year nominee, Carnival Ride, which also includes the […]
March 13, 2009
Carrie Underwood recently spoke with us about how much she enjoys doing “cover songs,” or singing songs that have been hits for other artists — and while she talked about it in the context of her concerts and how she came to record the Randy Travis classic, “I Told You So,” Carrie has now recorded Mötley Crüe‘s “Home […]
March 13, 2009
Chris Young is new on the radio with the great groove of “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” and it’s a fun, sexy song that was sparked by a conversation he was having with his co-writers about relationships and dating. When they came upon the idea that on some dates you’re anxious for the dinner to […]
March 13, 2009
A “greatest hits” album is always a cool milestone for any artist, and when it’s time for a second one, you must be a talent as big as Kenny Chesney, who’s racked up enough crowd-pleasers that May 19th will mark the release date for his Greatest Hits 2! In addition to smash singles like “Summertime,” “Anything but […]
March 6, 2009
Jake Owen made a big splash with the release of his second album, Easy Does It, which debuted this week at number-two on the country sales chart! That’s a mighty nice feeling for Jake, who certainly wants to entertain with his songs, but he also makes a goal of writing and finding music that connects on a deeper level, […]
March 6, 2009
Miranda Lambert is an amazing entertainer — whether you’re enjoying the music from one of her albums or seeing her on TV or in concert — and being able to help people escape their worries for a little while is what Miranda sees as the heart of her job. “That’s what entertainment is for,” she says. “You don’t go to a movie because you […]
February 27, 2009
Even though Carrie Underwood has racked up a big string of number-one hits from her albums, she loves to sing “cover” songs — songs that were hits for other artists. “I jump at the opportunity to do other people’s great songs…and wish that they were mine,” Carrie laughs, and it’s her fondness for singing some of these favorites […]
February 27, 2009
Kids always have a way of getting on their parents’ nerves — whether they mean to or not — and Chris Young tells us that when he was little, he managed to drive his parent nuts, of all things, by singing! One of the first country songs he knew start-to-finish was Randy Travis‘ second chart-topper, “Diggin’ Up Bones.” […]
February 27, 2009
Jake Owen is brand new in stores with his second album, Easy Does It, and looking at the nearly three years since the release of his first record, Jake feels that the time has served him well. “I’ve grown up a lot,” he says, “I’ve learned how to do things and not be the young boy of yesterday […]
February 27, 2009
There’s a lot to appreciate about Miranda Lambert, and one thing about her: she’s real. So when she meets fans at her shows, and moms with their daughters tell her, “We just appreciate you bein’ a good example,” Miranda thinks she knows what they mean. Now, she’s the first to admit that some things she does might not seem […]
February 20, 2009
Jake Owen fans, get ready, because his new album, Easy Does It, hits your favorite music store this Tuesday, February 24th! Jake’s all over the radio right now with the album’s first single, the Top-10-and-climbing smash, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You.” It’s a song that Jake co-wrote a couple of years ago, and he knew it was a […]
February 18, 2009
With The 81st Annual Academy Awards airing this Sunday, February 22nd (8pm, ET, on ABC), we thought it was a perfect time to celebrate the silver screen with acting and movie-related thoughts from some of your favorite country stars. In addition to the new bites below, we’ve included links to a few past movie favorites! …And […]
February 13, 2009
“Drinkin’ Me Lonely” was the big hit that put Chris Young on the map, and with the release of his first album, fans really got to know his warm, rich voice…and you knew that this was a guy who had the goods to deliver a seriously sexy song. And Chris has got another huge hit in the making with […]
February 13, 2009
Jake Owen‘s new album, Easy Does It, comes out a week from Tuesday, and even though his mom and her friends are dying to hear it, Jake had to put mom on the restricted list after his first album. He appreciates the excitement — “I think they’re already probably camped out outside the Best Buys and Targets and […]
February 13, 2009
Brooks & Dunn and their pal and “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” singing partner Reba McEntire have all known one other for years, and there’s a lot of shared history and common ground among them, but when Brooks & Dunn hit the road and really travel the country, Kix Brooks says it’s fascinating to see how our differences and similarities as people […]
February 5, 2009
With the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series kicking off its first race of the season on February 15th in Daytona, we thought we’d ask Brooks & Dunn about some of their favorite drivers. Kix Brooks throws in a vote for Jimmie Johnson, and he enjoys the more animated side of Tony Stewart. Ronnie Dunn takes a light-hearted […]
January 31, 2009
Jake Owen‘s upcoming album is titled Easy Does It, and he feels that way about winter weather, too. Jake sympathizes with all the folks who’ve been enduring recent wintry blasts and power outages. Being a Florida boy, snow was new to Jake the first time he saw it a few years back, but the novelty […]
January 31, 2009
Just because a person attains celebrity status doesn’t mean that they feel any differently than anybody else…or that they don’t want the same things or go through the same ups and downs and moods as anyone else…which is why Miranda Lambert marvels at tabloid magazine features with names like “Stars Are People, Too.” She smiles, “It’s like, what did […]
January 31, 2009
Kenny Chesney may have played to more than a million fans every year for the past seven summers, but don’t think that the thrill of stepping on stage has diminished one bit for Kenny. “There’s still a lot of me that is that kid from East Tennessee that’s really got wide eyes,” he says. “I love […]
January 23, 2009
Carrie Underwood is always on the go these days, but the hectic nature of traveling and touring is always a little nicer when you’ve got a friend to keep you company. And for Carrie, she’s found a buddy in her little rat terrier, Ace. “I always say I know that doesn’t very pretty: ‘rat terrier.’ Anything with […]
January 23, 2009
Brooks & Dunn have another huge hit on their hands with “Cowgirls Don’t Cry,” and the guys set a record this week when the song became their 41st Top 10 hit! Brooks & Dunn now move past the legendary Alabama to become the duo or group with the most Top 10 country hits in the modern era of chart recordkeeping! And with all those […]
January 15, 2009
If you’re used to seeing Jake Owen with a longer-looking hairstyle — like on his debut album, Startin’ with Me, or on his website at jakeowen.net — you might have to look twice if you passed him on the street today since he’s sporting a somewhat shorter do. But don’t worry, the hair will return! “I had to look […]
January 15, 2009
You don’t get to be Entertainer of the Year without a lot of hard work, so when it comes to his leisure time, Kenny Chesney likes to put the emphasis on “leisure,” which is one reason he says he’s not a sailboat kind of guy. Kenny admits, “I don’t like to work that much when I’m on a boat.” He […]
January 9, 2009
Miranda Lambert has recorded one of her most personal and beautiful songs with her latest hit, the gorgeous “More Like Her” — and while the song may be about a relationship left behind, one thing Miranda knows is that when it comes to real-life relationship advice, her mom is tops. “She lives it every day,” Miranda says. “My […]
January 9, 2009
Brad Paisley is one of those artists who always puts on a terrific concert — and as he prepares to kick off the 2009 leg of his Paisley Party tour on January 15th, Brad looks back on past tours with a real sense of pride in the artists he’s chosen to open for him…and he loves seeing them do well. Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Chuck […]
December 19, 2008
The Sony Nashville Prep will be taking a holiday break, with the stories below representing our final full posting of 2008 before we return to our usual schedule the week of January 5th. As we celebrate the joys and blessings of the season and look ahead to 2009, we’d like to take a moment to […]
December 19, 2008
Brad Paisley is offering fans the chance to put themselves in a video with him in the new “Start a Band” Green Screen Challenge! Brad’s known for his video creativity, and he’s letting the fun roll out to everyone at www.bradpaisley.com/green, where fans can access video of Brad performing his portions of “Start a Band,” […]
December 19, 2008
Like so many of us who sang Christmas carols in our childhood, Carrie Underwood recalls knowing the words to certain songs, but didn’t really understand the significance of the lyrics. One of those songs — included on the double-disc, holiday edition of her Carnival Ride album — is “The First Noel.” Looking back, it didn’t take much for a child to […]
December 19, 2008
Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride are just two of the amazing voices paired with Elvis‘ classic Christmas recordings on the red-hot holiday album, Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. Now YOU have a chance to share some of that same musical magic by creating an e-card recording of “Blue Christmas” pairing your voice with Elvis! Hear music, […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN JANUARY… • Brad Paisley hit number-one with his song, “Letter to Me,” from his 5th Gear CD. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Pat Green released his book, Dance Halls & Dreamers, sharing stories and personal […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN FEBRUARY… • Sara Evans joined Willie Nelson on FOX’s Super Bowl 42 pre-game show to sing “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Carrie […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN MARCH… • Craig Morgan joins BNA Records (where his labelmates include Kenny Chesney and Kellie Pickler). By year’s end, he would release his first album on the label, a CD called That’s Why […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN APRIL… • Brad Paisley celebrated three big milestones — 10 years of making records, 10 million records sold, and 10 number-one hits — as he was honored as a party in Nashville. (AUDIO […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN MAY… • Carrie Underwood joined a list of elite artists when she officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Sara Evans appeared on the CMT show, […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN JUNE… • Montgomery Gentry released Back When I Knew It All, featuring their pair of number-one hits, “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll with Me.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN JULY… • Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn fulfilled a longtime dream: he took part in the “running of the bulls” that is part of the annual Festival of San Fermin […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN AUGUST… • Brooks & Dunn received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Keith Anderson released his sophomore CD, C’MON! –– which features his smash, “I Still Miss You.” […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN SEPTEMBER… • Jessica Simpson released her debut country CD, Do You Know, featuring 11 songs, eight of which were co-written by Jessica, including the hit first single, “Come on Over.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN OCTOBER… •Elvis Presley Christmas Duets was released, featuring classic Elvis Christmas performances, newly paired with vocals from Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, and many others. (AUDIO INFO […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN NOVEMBER… • Brad Paisley released his guitar-based CD, Play, featuring the hit duet, “Start a Band,” with Keith Urban. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley co-hosted The 42nd Annual CMA […]
December 19, 2008
It’s been another great year in country music…and as we get ready for 2009, we’re looking back at some of the highlights of 2008. IN DECEMBER… • Montgomery Gentry hit number-one with “Roll with Me,” from their Back When I Knew It All CD. (AUDIO INFO BELOW) • Billboard named Kenny Chesney‘s Poets & Pirates tour […]
December 11, 2008
The recently released Elvis Presley Christmas Duets album is becoming one of the best-selling holiday discs of the season, and it’s no surprise that it sits among the Top 5 country albums this week, with the King’s classic Christmas recordings, now duets with such amazing talents as Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, LeAnn […]
December 11, 2008
Holiday caroling was a tradition in Carrie Underwood‘s family, and it’s a time she remembers fondly, singing for residents of a local nursing home. “It’s really easy to forget about people during that time of year,” Carrie says, “’cause there’s so much going on, and it was a really cool thing that we did. We’d go to […]
December 11, 2008
Congratulations to the always fabulous Martina McBride, who will be honored this Saturday, December 13th, as the 2008 recipient of the Harmony Award, presented annually by the Nashville Symphony in recognition of individuals whose work has contributed to the development and appreciation of Nashville’s musical culture. She joins a distinguished list that includes such past recipients as Dolly […]
December 5, 2008
Carrie Underwood has a Christmas present for her fans — a new five-song Christmas CD packaged inside a special edition of her Carnival Ride album! The two-disc set — available now, exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores — includes Carrie’s recordings of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “The First Noel,” “O Holy Night,” “What Child Is This,” and her holiday […]
December 5, 2008
Brad Paisley‘s latest CD, Play, features plenty of amazing players — Keith Urban, Vince Gill and Steve Wariner just to name a few. But no name may be more revered and well-known than that of the legendary B.B. King, who joins Brad on the classic “Let the Good Times Roll.” “I had a good time,” the bluesman says of […]
November 27, 2008
More than 50 celebrities — including such stars as Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood, racing hero Dale Earnhardt, Jr., pop stars Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson, and many, many more — are helping make the holidays and the days ahead brighter for the young patients of Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. This Friday, November 28th, […]
November 27, 2008
Kenny Chesney spends his summers performing in front of thousands and thousands of people, so you’d think he must have crafted his stage presence at an early age. Not so. Kenny says that it was his buddies who were on center stage during his school’s Christmas productions, while he was back working the props. Which prop? The star, of […]
November 21, 2008
When you put together two stars on the level of Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, you’re in for something great, and Brad and Keith delivered in a big way with their smash duet, “Start a Band.” Brad has continued to sing Keith’s praises for the inventiveness he brought to the record, and at the filming […]
November 21, 2008
Carrie Underwood has a brand new holiday single — it’s the traditional Christmas carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear.” And for Carrie, it’s the classic hymns and carols that always put her in the holiday mood. “I’m a very traditional person,” she says, “I love traditional Christmas songs…it’s what makes me think of Christmas.” This year, […]
November 15, 2008
When Brooks & Dunn recorded their latest single, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry,” for their Cowboy Town album, they knew there was another artist who wanted to record it: their buddy, Reba McEntire. And the reasons were simple…she loved it, and it was inspired by her. Well, Reba is genuinely a part of the song now in a special new studio […]
November 15, 2008
Jake Owen has another hit on his hands with his new single, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You,” fast approaching the Top 20…but he’s had a heads-up for a while now that he was onto something good. “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” was a song Jake co-wrote right after he made his first album. Along the way, he’s been playing […]
November 15, 2008
Kenny Chesney may be one heck of a songwriter, but one of his personal favorites is Mac McAnally, who he considers among the best out there. Mac wrote Kenny’s smash, “Back Where I Come From” — and Kenny still thinks Mac’s version is the best — and Mac not only wrote but also duets on Kenny’s new single, […]
November 15, 2008
Be watching for Brad Paisley‘s video with Keith Urban for their hit duet, “Start a Band.” The video will debut on GAC this coming Tuesday, November 18th, at 6:45am, ET! Nominees were announced this past week for The 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards, and country music made an impressive showing, with two of the three […]
November 6, 2008
The 42nd Annual CMA Awards are next week, November 12th, and with Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley as first-time co-hosts for Country Music’s Biggest Night, they want to do a great job…or at the very least, be better than…well, nobody! Chatting about their new duties, Brad and Carrie recall an occasion when the show didn’t have a […]
November 6, 2008
With The 42nd Annual CMA Awards only days away, we thought we’d take this opportunity to offer soundbites from key nominees in the Album, Single, Song, and Musical Event of the Year categories… Album of the Year Brooks & Dunn talk about the meaning of “cowboy” in their CMA Album of the Year nominated […]
November 6, 2008
Jake Owen is gearing up for a great 2009, and his fall is off to a pretty good start, as well. So far, he’s up for his first CMA Award — for Musical Event of the Year for “Life in a Northern Town” with Sugarland and Little Big Town — and he’s hot on the charts with his […]
November 6, 2008
With his new album, Play, in stores now, Brad Paisley is treating fans to an album that showcases what Brad considers his second voice — and for listeners, that means they’re in for some all-out instrumental wizardry. “I have two voices,” Brad says, “One is as a singer and lyricist and somebody who conveys the lyric of […]
November 6, 2008
This Friday is the final day of fan voting for the 2008 American Music Awards! Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood are among the country favorites up for awards. Don’t miss the chance to pick your favorites at amavote.com. Voting ends at 11:59pm, PT, on November 7th! CMA Awards fever is in the air, and […]
October 30, 2008
Whatever your party affiliation, Brad Paisley is ready to either console you or help you celebrate on Election Day, November 4th, when he releases his new album, Play! Packed with 16 songs — including the smash single, “Start a Band,” Brad’s duet with Keith Urban — the album also features vocal and instrumental collaborations with B.B. King, Steve […]
October 30, 2008
Brad Paisley has made a bunch of cool records with other stars — think about “Whiskey Lullaby” with Alison Krauss…or “When I Get Where I’m Going” with Dolly Parton…”Oh Love” with Carrie Underwood…or fun songs from his albums with the all-star Kung Pao Buckaroos that at times have included Dolly and Bill Anderson, George Jones, and Little Jimmy Dickens. And now, […]
October 30, 2008
Miranda Lambert‘s career has continued to soar with hits and touring and awards, but that doesn’t mean she’s any less grounded. In fact, she sounds like a lot of us, when she says, “I’m not afraid to admit that I’m wrong. I mean, I hate it,” she laughs, but Miranda feels that staying open to […]
October 30, 2008
This week, Carrie Underwood‘s album, Carnival Ride, picked up a whopping fourth number-one hit when “Just a Dream” topped the charts! While Carrie co-wrote the album’s first three number-ones — “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” and “Last Name” — “Just a Dream” is one that Carrie didn’t have a hand in writing…and that’s absolutely okay with her. […]
October 30, 2008
If you love country music and you love singing with country music, we’ve got the game for you with this week’s release of SingStar Country. Developed for the Sony PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, SingStar Country brings together a galaxy of your favorite artists with 30 hit songs. Packaged as a single disc — or with two, […]
October 30, 2008
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are looking forward to their hosting duties for the upcoming CMA Awards…and with an array of hosts through the years, but with Vince Gill and Brooks & Dunn handling the duties for most occasions in recent memory, Carrie speculates that perhaps there was a reason why the hosts have so often […]
October 30, 2008
Kenny Chesney tops the country album charts again this week as his new album, Lucky Old Sun, remains perched at number-one! The album features Kenny’s most recent smash, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven.” In other Kenny Chesney news, the man who is already North America’s top ticket-seller of the 21st Century — WOW! — is […]
October 23, 2008
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are not only the reigning CMA Female and Male Vocalist of the Year, respectively, but they’re also the co-hosts of this year’s CMA Awards show. It’s the first time hosting for both of them…and they feel like this will give fans a chance to see them — and get to know them — in […]
October 23, 2008
Kenny Chesney debuts at number-one on the country and pop charts this week with his new album, Lucky Old Sun! Every success is a great feeling for Kenny, but this one is all the more meaningful because this record is more personally “Kenny” than any other he’s done…and it’s very much who he is right now. Kenny just topped the country radio charts […]
October 23, 2008
Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, welcomed their first child, Huck, into the world in February of last year, and the Paisleys have recently announced the pending arrival of their second child next April. And while the world got the news in the usual way, what was very sweet was the story Brad shared at a recent […]
October 16, 2008
Looking back on the creation of his new album, Lucky Old Sun, Kenny Chesney recalls finding inspiration for the album in the song that also inspired the title…and the peacefulness of the song was something that Kenny found particularly soothing. Recorded with Willie Nelson, “That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day),” became almost […]
October 16, 2008
With the deluxe edition of his new album, Lucky Old Sun, in stores now — and the straight-ahead, 11-song version available this coming Tuesday — Kenny Chesney has delivered one of his most personal albums…and he hopes that in these songs, fans will find the same kind of connection that’s happened in other music he’s recorded. Kenny says he’s always blown away to […]
October 16, 2008
Brooks & Dunn are new on the radio this week with their latest single, a song co-written by Ronnie Dunn, called “Cowgirls Don’t Cry.” But Ronnie says it doesn’t apply strictly to cowgirls in its tale of a father who taught his daughter to hold her head high through the tough times. In fact, Ronnie notes, […]
October 16, 2008
Fans have certainly become accustomed to seeing Carrie Underwood looking beautiful — from videos to concerts, TV appearances, red carpets, and an array of magazine covers and so much more — so we were curious if she might be entertaining any ideas of pursuing her own line of fashion clothing. For now, Carrie says, there’s nothing like that on the horizon, as she […]
October 16, 2008
Warmest wishes to Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley on the news that they are expecting their second child! The Paisleys, who are already proud parents to their son, Huck — born in February of last year — are anticipating their new arrival in April. The nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards were announced this […]
October 9, 2008
This Tuesday, October 14th, marks a huge day for Kenny Chesney fans with the release of the deluxe version of his new album, Lucky Old Sun. The album already has a number-one hit on it with Kenny’s smash, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” — recorded with Bob Marley‘s legendary Wailers — as well as […]
October 9, 2008
Kenny Chesney has new music on the streets this Tuesday, October 14th, with the release of the deluxe version of his album, Lucky Old Sun. Kicked off by this week’s number-one single, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven,” the disc is one that found Kenny in a reflective mood. In a way, Kenny says that the personal […]
October 9, 2008
For Miranda Lambert, truth and believability seem to draw her to the music that she loves, and both qualities are on abundant display in her beautiful new single, “More Like Her.” The song is her favorite from her Crazy Ex-Girlfriend album, and certainly one of the things she loves about it — and hopes that others will, too — is the honesty in the […]
October 9, 2008
Anxious to get a jump on new music from Brad Paisley? Beginning October 14th, iTunes will begin offering the hit, “Start a Band” — Brad’s duet with Keith Urban — as an immediate download for anyone pre-ordering Brad’s upcoming album, Play! The new disc also features collaborations with B.B. King, Steve Wariner, the late Buck Owens, […]
October 2, 2008
Kenny Chesney fans got a special treat last year when Dave Matthews came out to Kenny’s show in Atlanta, but surprisingly enough, Kenny says Dave wasn’t too sure about making a guest appearance. “He wanted to get up and sing something with me, but he didn’t really know how he was gonna be received…I said, ‘Just trust me […]
October 2, 2008
The French Association of Country Music has announced the winners of the 6th Annual French Country Music Awards, with Brad Paisley named Best Entertainer of the Year and also winning Best Song for “Online.” Among other winners, Sara Evans took home Best Female Vocalist of the Year honors, while Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire won […]
October 2, 2008
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been tapped as hosts of this year’s CMA Awards! “I don’t think I ever dreamed of hosting,” Carrie admits. “This was a totally awesome surprise.” “It’s a big deal to me, too,” Brad says. “I can’t believe we’re doing this.” (AUDIO INFO BELOW) This is the first time in 16 years that […]
September 25, 2008
Brad Paisley‘s new single is “Start a Band,” a duet with Keith Urban, and it’s not only the most popular new song on country radio this week, but also the first taste of Brad’s upcoming album, Play, which releases on — easy to remember — Election Day, November 4th! Anticipation is already building, with the album set to include Brad’s collaborations […]
September 25, 2008
Miranda Lambert just enjoyed the biggest chart hit of her career so far with her song, “Gunpowder & Lead” — and she’s on the radio now with the gorgeous new single, “More Like Her” — but when it comes to defining what she considers a “hit,” it’s not about where the song ends up on a […]
September 25, 2008
Kenny Chesney certainly has an ear for a great song, and with his latest smash, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven,” closing in on the top of the charts, he points out that this single — the first from his upcoming Lucky Old Sun album — is pretty special. There are always two sides to […]
September 25, 2008
Be sure to tune-in this coming Tuesday, September 30th, when Jessica Simpson will be the musical guest on ABC’s mega-hit, Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ET). Her performance will include “Come on Over,” the first hit from her chart-topping debut country album, Do You Know. Carrie Underwood is number-one this week on the video countdowns for both CMT and […]
September 18, 2008
Kenny Chesney is closing in on the top of the charts with his newest smash, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven,” and the success of the song is certainly a great feeling, though for Kenny, what he describes as “really, really a big thrill” was the time he spent visiting and recording with The Wailers. […]
September 11, 2008
Brad Paisley made chart history this week when he hit number-one with his latest smash, “Waitin’ on a Woman,” which becomes his eighth consecutive chart-topper — more than any other country artist in the past 18 years! It’s a huge accomplishment, but there’s another one that may top it: surviving really bad tour food. Brad remembers the days on […]
September 11, 2008
Carrie Underwood has another big hit on her hands with her newest song, “Just a Dream,” and while that kind of news would give any singer plenty of reason to smile, the video shoot for the song was another story all together. The beautifully sad storyline of a young bride whose husband was tragically killed meant that Carrie — in […]
September 5, 2008
Miranda Lambert just had the biggest hit of her career so far with the rockin’, take-no-prisoners energy of “Gunpowder & Lead,” but her new single really lets fans hear her more vulnerable side on the gorgeous ballad, “More Like Her.” It’s a song that Miranda wrote…and one that she questioned whether to include on her album. Her first thought was “I don’t know […]
September 5, 2008
Kenny Chesney is rocketing up the charts with his new smash, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” — and besides the great groove of the song, part of the reason for its success may just come down to how easy it is to relate to the lyrics. Kenny says, “Everybody wants to go to Heaven; they […]
August 28, 2008
Jake Owen kicked off his career with a string of hits from his debut album, Startin’ with Me…and fans are clearly getting excited about Jake’s new album in the works and its first single, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You.” It’s the most popular new record on country radio this week, and you better believe that’s exciting for […]
August 28, 2008
Brad Paisley has made no secret about how excited he is that Andy Griffith agreed to guest star in the video for his latest smash, “Waitin’ on a Woman.” As a lifelong fan, there’s a personal admiration that Brad has for Andy, but beyond that, he just couldn’t imagine anyone better to play the part of […]
August 28, 2008
Tune-in this Saturday, August 30, for an encore episode of GAC’s Opry Live (9pm, ET), featuring Montgomery Gentry and the Grand Ole Opry’s newest member, Carrie Underwood! Look for a “7 Questions” feature with Carrie in the September 8 issue of Country Weekly, on sale now! …And be watching for “Roll with Me,” the brand […]
August 21, 2008
Jake Owen is brand new on the radio with his single, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” — it’s the first song from his next album — and along with the excitement of new music on the air, Jake is also enjoying a busy summer traveling and touring. In a recent issue of Country Weekly, Jake talked […]
August 21, 2008
The video for Carrie Underwood‘s beautiful new single, “Just a Dream,” really called on Carrie to deliver an emotional performance to convey the power and sadness in the storyline…and it was a challenge. Admitting that she’s never experienced that kind of love and loss, she looked for ways to make herself sad and have a reserve of […]
August 21, 2008
Jessica Simpson visits with host Suzanne Alexander for GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown — tune-in on Friday (8pm, ET), with airings throughout the weekend! Jessica’s debut country album, Do You Know, will be out September 9, with the first single, “Come on Over,” on the radio now! Catch Martina McBride as she performs on this […]
August 14, 2008
Brad Paisley is red-hot on the road and on the charts…and as his latest fan-favorite, “Waitin’ on a Woman,” sprints up the country radio Top 10, word arrived this week that Brad will be releasing a new album in November called Play. The project continues some Brad album traditions — like funny business with Little Jimmy Dickens, and the inclusion […]
August 7, 2008
When your concerts involve performing for tens of thousands of fans, it’s a challenge for an artist to really connect and engage an audience that size…but it’s a challenge that Kenny Chesney takes very seriously. He’s done everything from extending his stage way out into the audience to walking to the furthest seat before a concert…just to see […]
August 7, 2008
Like so many artists, summertime is a big tour time for Miranda Lambert, and while she’s busy on the road, she always knows that when it’s time to relax and get away from the pressures of traveling and career, there’ll be someone special at home, waiting just for her…well, actually, quite a few “someones.” “I go to […]
August 7, 2008
Nashville is blessed with a great many amazing songwriters — many of them who are recording artists, too, like Carrie Underwood — and so if you’re writing for an artist who writes, you need to be at the top of your game and have a good sense of what will work for that artist. So Carrie […]
August 5, 2008
Brooks and Dunn cemented their stardom on Monday (August 4) as they became the latest celebrities to be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The bronze marker celebrating the 17-year chart career of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn was unveiled during a midday ceremony on the walk itself, with family and friends (including Dr. […]
July 31, 2008
Brooks & Dunn are red-hot right now with their latest Top 5 hit, “Put a Girl in It” — and the new video for the song is all over the airwaves this week at CMT and GAC — but the excitement doesn’t stop there as the duo has more big doings on tap over the next few days. On […]
July 31, 2008
Kenny Chesney adds to his list of accomplishments this week with news that his hits, “Don’t Blink” and “Summertime,” have both been certified as Gold Digital Singles! And two other Kenny songs — “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” and, appropriately enough, “You Had Me from Hello” — have been certified as Gold Ringtones! …Be listening soon for […]
July 24, 2008
Carrie Underwood has been turning out one number-one hit right after another…and even though she’s already topped the charts three times with songs from her Carnival Ride album, it’s her new single, “Just a Dream,” that was the first song she loved for the record. It’s a powerful ballad about a young love tragically lost […]
July 24, 2008
Miranda Lambert is smokin’ the charts again this week, as she continues climbing the Top 10 with her smash, “Gunpowder & Lead.” And to enjoy the kind of success she’s having — and the kind of support she feels from her fans — is something she truly, truly appreciates. Even though her first album, Kerosene, became a […]
July 24, 2008
Brad Paisley soars into the Top 15 on the country radio charts this week with his newest smash, “Waitin’ on a Woman,” even as the music video — with special guest star Andy Griffith — vaults a huge ten positions to number-five on CMT’s Top 20 Countdown. And when you think about the fact that […]
July 24, 2008
Alan Jackson continues going strong this week, with his blockbuster hit, “Good Time,” holding down the number-one spot at country radio for a second week! The song is the title track and second chart-topper from his latest album, which also features the smash, “Small Town Southern Man.” Tune-in this Saturday, July 26, as GAC premieres the […]
July 17, 2008
Jake Owen hit the country scene in a big way with hits like “Something about a Woman” and “Startin’ with Me” — as well as major tours with Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson — and Jake talks about doing things in a big way in “Go Big or Go Home!” a feature in the new […]
July 17, 2008
As Chris Young continues up the charts with the great groove of his new hit single, “Voices” — an inspiring tribute to the special people and positive influences in our lives — Chris is celebrating a lot of things, from the early success of the single to the upcoming release of his second album and his current […]
July 10, 2008
Kenny Chesney will be heading to New York next week for an appearance on Monday’s edition of Late Night with Conan O’Brien, where he’ll perform his recent number-one smash, “Better as a Memory.” Catch it on NBC (12:35am, ET). Kenny is currently on the road with his blockbuster, not-to-be-missed Poets & Pirates Tour, which — after his New York trip […]
July 10, 2008
Chris Young‘s personable style and rich baritone had been winning fans even before the release of his debut album — with songs like “Drinkin’ Me Lonely” — and now that Chris is gearing up for his second album, he’ll be reaching more new fans than ever as he opens the first stretch of Martina McBride‘s Waking Up Laughing Tour, beginning this Friday, July 11. He’ll […]
July 10, 2008
Brooks & Dunn climb into the country radio Top 5 this week with the fun of “Put a Girl in It” — and while it’s sure to be a concert favorite as Kix and Ronnie tour this year — the guys tell us there’s always a nervous balance of when they should add a new song to their […]
July 9, 2008
On Tuesday (July 8), Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn fulfilled a longtime dream — he took part in the “running of the bulls” that is part of the annual Fesitval of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain! “I’ve been wanting to do it for years,” he said afterward. He tried to convince his wife, Barbara, […]
July 2, 2008
Season 7 American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville, with her first single — the playful “15 Minutes of Shame” — hitting country radio on August 11! Between dates on the American Idols Live! Tour, Kristy Lee will be working on an album to be released this fall! Jason Michael […]
June 27, 2008
Miranda Lambert is accustomed to the sound of cheers from her fans thanks to an arsenal of songs like her oh-so-close-to-the-Top-10 hit “Gunpowder & Lead”…but there was a time when it was Miranda who wanted to do the cheering. It was during her sophomore year in high school when — like a lot of young women — she dreamt of becoming a cheerleader. And — like a […]
June 27, 2008
This summer they’re playing to fans coast-to-coast on their Cowboy Town Tour…but you don’t get to that stage and you don’t get to be the most-awarded act in ACM and CMA history without crankin’ out the hits and putting on an incredible show — and Brooks & Dunn have proven time and again that they know how to do […]
June 27, 2008
Brad Paisley has the most popular new song at country radio this week with his single, “Waitin’ on a Woman” — and even though Brad didn’t write it, it’s a song that’s filled with things that are important to him. “I am a big, big, big believer in just respecting your elders and learning from them, and this […]
June 20, 2008
Kenny Chesney hits number-one this week on Billboard‘s country chart with his latest smash, “Better As a Memory,” but there’s an irony to be found in the song — and it speaks to the sacrifices Kenny’s made over the years. The song sometimes reminds him of the old Mac Davis hit, “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” about a woman drawn […]
June 20, 2008
Chris Young is gearing up for the release of his second album (expected to be in stores later this year), and he’s giving fans their first taste of what’s to come with his new single, “Voices.” Chris is thrilled about the song and the upcoming CD — as he explains, “Every album is kind of like a snapshot […]
June 20, 2008
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are the only country artists who’ve had two number-one singles this year! Brad did it with “I’m Still a Guy” and “Letter to Me,” while Carrie has topped the charts with “Last Name” and “All-American Girl.” Tune-in this Saturday, June 21, as NBC re-airs Carrie Underwood‘s Saturday Night Live appearance from earlier this year! Performances include […]
June 13, 2008
Brad Paisley has released a new single — “Waitin’ On a Woman,” originally recorded for his Time Well Wasted CD, has been re-recorded and released to radio…and this new version will be added to future pressings of his current CD, 5th Gear. What’s more — Brad has shot a video for the song, with veteran actor […]
June 13, 2008
Watching Miranda Lambert perform — whether you see her on television or in concert, as thousands did at last week’s CMA Music Festival in Nashville — you really experience the energy and passion she pours into making every moment of a show the best it can be…and Miranda had extra reason to be fired-up for her […]
June 13, 2008
Don’t miss Kenny Chesney this Friday, June 13, as he performs on NBC’s Today show Summer Concert Series! Kenny is currently closing in on the top of the charts with his smash, “Better as a Memory” — the fourth big single from his Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates collection that also includes “Don’t […]
June 4, 2008
The 2008 CMA Music Festival gets underway today (Wednesday, June 4), with all sorts of events and activities on tap in Nashville as the city gears up for four solid days of concert performances and autograph signings by some of the biggest names in country music. The first “official” event of the festival is an afternoon parade through the streets […]
May 30, 2008
As much as people may have seen or read about Carrie Underwood over the past three years — like her cover story in the recent May issue of InStyle magazine — Carrie says there’s still plenty about her that fans have yet to discover. “I think a lot of people do put me in this ‘sweet little girl’ mode,” she says…and, […]
May 30, 2008
Chris Young fans are celebrating! Their favorite artist is back with new music! “Voices” is the first single from Chris’ upcoming second album — the follow-up to his 2006 self-titled debut CD. Chris’ new song — like “Drinkin’ Me Lonely” and others from his first album — showcases what Chris is all about musically. This guy has a unique […]
May 23, 2008
Brooks and Dunn added another Academy of Country Music Award to their mantel this past weekend when they were named the ACM Top Vocal Duo. The award is their 25th ACM trophy – that’s more than any other act in ACM history! On the show that night, the guys performed their new hit, “Put a Girl In It” with an assist from […]
May 23, 2008
Miranda Lambert just won one of the top prizes in country music this past weekend – walking away from the Academy of Country Music Awards with the Album of the Year trophy for her latest disc, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – the CD that gave us the hit single “Famous in a Small Town,” as well as her current Top-20 song, “Gunpowder & Lead.” With […]
May 23, 2008
Country radio stations across the nation joined together with RCA Records in Nashville this past week to offer a remarkable tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and music legend, Eddy Arnold. RCA had set in motion a plan to ask radio stations to play Eddy’s song, “To Life” – from his 2005 album, After All […]
May 15, 2008
As you know, country music legend Eddy Arnold passed away one week ago (May 8th) at the age of 89. The Country Music Hall of Famer was laid to rest Wednesday (May 14th), following a funeral tribute at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium where friends, fans and family gathered to remember the man once known as […]
May 15, 2008
Excitement is building for Sunday’s 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards! Airing live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the star-filled event will offer a blockbuster line-up of performers and presenters, including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Brooks and Dunn, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Kellie Pickler, and Kenny Chesney – who performs […]
May 11, 2008
Carrie Underwood became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night (May 10), during a performance in front of a sold-out, standing-room-only audience at the Opry House in Nashville. As is tradition, another Opry member officially handles the induction – Carrie’s honor was bestowed on her by Garth Brooks. Presenting Carrie with the […]
May 10, 2008
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May 10, 2008
Carrie Underwood will add her name to an elite list of artists and entertainers on Saturday (May 10) when she formally becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It was an incredibly emotional moment for her just a few weeks ago (March 15th) when Opry member Randy Travis – one of her musical heroes – […]
May 9, 2008
Kenny Chesney’s concerts aren’t just shows – they’ve become events. And Kenny loves that. The reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year tells us it may be tough to his shows any bigger than they are, but he always looking for ways to make things more fun for his fans. “I spend a lot […]
