The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says Dolly Parton is still on the nomination ballot for induction into its 2022 class despite her refusal to be considered for the honor. “I really do not want votes split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” the country music icon said on social media…… Read More
Eli Young Band’s new album, Love Talking, will be released on June 3 through The Valory Music Co. Fans will get a brand new song “Break Up In A Bar” when they pre-order the album at https://eyb.lnk.to/Love_Talking Lead singer Mike Eli co-wrote seven songs in the album. “We really wanted to find the positivity in…… Read More
Michael Ray has shared a music video for “Holy Water” filmed at his hometown church. “Holy Water” is a song from his 2021 album, Higher Education. The lyrics were co-written by Nashville songwriters – Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps and Hardy. Speaking about the inspiration behind shooting the music’s visuals at an old church…… Read More
The Recording Academy has announced a star-studded lineup of artists to perform at the 31st annual MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Joni Mitchell on April 1. Grammy Award-winning artists Sara Bareilles, Beck, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Lauren Daigle, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Stephen Stills, and…… Read More
Garth Brooks has announced a concert in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of his massive ongoing Stadium Tour. Brooks and his band will perform at Bank of America Stadium beginning at 7 pm on July 16. This will be the country superstar’s first performance at the home of the Panthers and his first time in…… Read More
Rising country music star Parker McCollum has earned his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “To Be Loved By You.” “To Be Loved By You” rose from the 2nd spot to No. 1 position in its 56th week on the chart. The singer told Billboard, “I had always wondered if country radio…… Read More
Kane Brown lead the newly announced nominations for the 2022 CMT Music Awards with four nods. Brown’s “One Mississippi” is nominated in the Video Of The Year and Male Video Of The Year categories. Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, BRELAND and Cody Johnson are just behind Brown with three nominations each. Carrie Underwood is again nominated…… Read More
Amazon Music has announced that a new documentary film on Black country artists will be released on April 7 on Amazon Music and Prime Video globally. Directed by Joshua Kissi, For Love & Country examines country music through the personal stories of a new generation of Black artists claiming space in Nashville – and helping…… Read More
Maren Morris has released a new single, “Nervous,” from her upcoming 11-track third album, Humble Quest, due out on March 25 via Sony Music Nashville. Morris co-wrote the song with Jimmy Robbin and the Highwoman bandmate Natalie Hemby. “You make me out of control / Out of our clothes / Motion in slow, yeah /…… Read More
Country superstar Kenny Chesney recently shared a music video for his latest single, “Everyone She Knows.” The music video echoes the notion of the song by following the story of a young woman with an independent streak. “I have been surrounded by strong women who lead these lives on their own terms my whole life,”…… Read More
