Listen to Brett Young’s New Stripped-Down Single, “Mercy”

Following back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You” from his 2017 self-titled debut album, Brett Young will try to make it four in a row by releasing “Mercy” to country radio on Feb. 20. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned by Brett and Sean McConnell,…

Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton & More Feel the Grammy Sales Boost

Many performers and winners at the 60th Grammy Awards on Jan. 28 got a coveted “Grammy Sales Boost,” including Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton. According to Nielsen Music, songs performed (and original versions of songs performed) sold 74,000 downloads on Jan. 28, an increase of 58,000 downloads from the previous day. Check out some…

Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott & Husband Chris Tyrell Welcome Twin Girls

Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrell welcomed twins girls to their family on Jan. 29. Although Hillary did not reveal the names of the twins, she shared a photo of two baby hats on Instagram, saying: “Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls. They were…

Kenny Chesney Adds 21 Amphitheater Shows to His “Trip Around the Sun Tour”

From sold-out stadiums to intimate amphitheaters, Kenny Chesney will be mixing it up on his upcoming Trip Around the Sun Tour. After announcing the stadium tour in October, Kenny has added 21 dates to the trek—all amphitheater shows. Kenny’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour will kick off in April and visit 18 major stadiums…

Margo Price Adds 14 Dates to Her “Nowhere Fast Tour”

Margo Price extended her Nowhere Fast Tour by adding 14 dates in April. New stops include Chicago, Milwaukee, Toronto, Detroit, Boston and more. Margo’s tour, which kicked off on Jan. 20, runs through July with openers Paul Cauthen, Particle Kid, Blank Range, Blackfoot Gypsies and Aaron Lee Tasjan on select dates. Nowhere Fast Tour Jan.…

Watch Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson Perform Together on “Saturday Night Live”

Saturday Night Live viewers got a double dose of Kentucky badassery on Jan. 27 as scheduled musical performer Chris Stapleton invited surprise guest Sturgill Simpson to join him onstage for two songs. The Kentucky natives teamed up to sing “Midnight Train to Memphis” and “Hard Livin’,” two songs that appear Chris’ new album, From A…

Trace Adkins Announces “How Did We Get Here Tour”

Trace Adkins is hitting the road this spring for his 30-plus-date How Did We Get Here Tour. The tour kicks off on April 5 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes stops in Oklahoma City, Winnipeg, Sacramento, Albuquerque and more. Ticket pre-sale for select dates begins at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 30. Use the pre-sale…

Chris Stapleton Announces 36-Date “All-American Road Show Tour”

Chris Stapleton will hit the road this summer for his 2018 All-American Road Show Tour. The 36-date tour kicks off on June 16 in Brandon, Miss., and makes stops in Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and more. Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb will serve as support on the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the Stapleton…

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James Taylor May 21st

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