Dolly Parton reportedly indicated in a recent press conference in London that she is not interested in living on as an AI hologram after death. The Independent quotes Parton as saying, “I think I’ve left a great body of work behind. I have to decide how much of that high-tech stuff I want to be…… Read More
Josh Turner will release a collection of his top tracks and fan favorites, Greatest Hits, on September 8. The album features 11 of Turner’s biggest songs from seven of his studio albums. The project includes his five No. 1 hits – “Your Man,” certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA; “Would You Go With Me,” certified…… Read More
Taylor Swift has extended her record for the most weeks as the top musical act in the United States to 71, as she topped the Billboard Artist 100 chart dated July 8. The success of her latest album Midnights helped Swift continue her dominance on the chart. Midnights, released in 2022, is ranked at No.…… Read More
Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman has become the first Black woman in history to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as sole writer. Chapman made history after Luke Combs’ version of her 1988 song “Fast Car” reached No. 1 on the chart dated July 8. The song also became the first remake of…… Read More
Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time track “Last Night” has earned its 13th week atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, joining just 14 hits that have topped the Hot 100 for as many weeks. According to Luminate, Wallen’s “Last Night” drew 72.9 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 1%) and 29.6 million streams (down…… Read More
Kelly Clarkson’s Chemistry has debuted in the top spot on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, earning the singer her fourth No. 1 on the tally. Chemistry sold 43,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending June 29, according to Luminate. Of Chemistry’s 43,000 copies sold in its first week, physical sales comprise 25,500 (18,000…… Read More
Lauren Alaina debuted her new song “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me” during Monday’s (July 3) episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” The country singer performed the song during the special one-on-on date between the newest Bachelorette Charity Lawson and her suitor Aaron Bryant. Joey Moi produced “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me,” which…… Read More
Mason Ramsey recently released “Reasons to Come Home,” his first new song since 2019. “Reasons to Come Home” is an ode to Ramsey’s grandparents, who raised the 16 year-old country music prodigy. “Reasons to Come Home’ is a very special song to me. It’s all about my amazing grandparents, who raised me and are my…… Read More
Thirteen exemplary tunesmiths have been selected as the 2023 class of nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Keith Urban, Steven Curtis Chapman, Martie Maguire, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have been nominated in the Contemporary Songwriter/Artists category. Casey Beathard, Shawn Camp, Jim Collins, Don Henry, David Lee Murphy, Leslie Satcher, Darrell Scott…… Read More
Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time topped the Billboard 200 albums chart dated July 8. Since making its debut at No. 1 on the chart dated March 18, One Thing At A Time has now topped the chart for 15th week overall. This marks the most weeks at No. 1 for any album in…… Read More
