Blake Shelton has dropped the fiery new single “Come Back as a Country Boy” from his upcoming Body Language deluxe album. “I think this song is an anthem for everyday hardworking country people out there,” Shelton said. “We have so much pride in who we are and what we do that, if we ever died…… Read More
Scotty McCreery has earned his fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart thanks to “You Time.” “You Time” topped the chart after recording 27.7 million audience impressions, up 8%, according to MRC Data. “You Time” is the lead single from McCreery’s new studio album Same Truck, which debuted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Top…… Read More
A special edition of Carrie Underwood’s holiday album My Gift is available worldwide now digitally and on CD. The vinyl format will be released on November 5, with pre-orders available now. The special edition features three new tracks in addition to the 11 songs included in the original My Gift album, released in September, 2020.…… Read More
Jason Aldean will release a new double album Macon, Georgia over the course of this year and next. Aldean is looking back home with his upcoming 10th studio album, which reflects both where he is from and how far he has taken his signature sound. “Where you were raised has such a big influence on…… Read More
Country music superstar Alan Jackson recently released a music video for “Where Have You Gone,” the title track from his new album. The video, directed by Peter Zavadil, opens with Jackson onstage of Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. The black-and-white clip honors “real country music,” as Jackson is surrounded by several instruments, including steel guitar, banjo,…… Read More
Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Nettles has joined the cast of Broadway musical “Waitress.” Nettles, who will take on the lead role of Jenna, will perform in the musical from October 19 through November 24. Sara Bareilles is currently in the role of Jenna through October 17. “Waitress” is produced by Barry and Fran Weissler and Norton…… Read More
Country crooner Brett Young has announced his first-ever Christmas album featuring a host of his friends from the music industry. Titled Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics, the collection features all-new spins on classic Christmas songs, including “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Silent Night,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” to name…… Read More
Country superstar Garth Brooks has divulged the reason for restarting his “Dive Bar Tour.” According to the Country Music Hall of Famer, playing at smaller club venues, instead of his planned stadium concerts, are safer for fans during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on his Facebook series “Inside Studio G,” Brooks reminded his fans that…… Read More
Rising country star Mickey Guyton will be honored as the 2021 CMT Breakout Artist of the Year at the CMT Artists of the Year event to be held at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 13. The ceremony will air LIVE from 9p/8c on CMT. “We are thrilled to honor the immensely talented Mickey Guyton…… Read More
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile and country music singer Sturgill Simpson were among the big winners at the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards show. Carlile won the artist of the year award, while Simpson took home the album of the year award for Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 – The Butcher Shoppe Sessions. “To be artist of…… Read More
