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T.G. Sheppard Returns With First New Solo Country Album in 22 Years, “Midnight in Memphis”
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“Opry Salute to Ray Charles” With Chris Young, Travis Tritt, Darius Rucker, Trisha Yearwood & More to Premiere Nationwide on Sept. 5
The Grand Ole Opry paid homage to icon Ray Charles in October 2018 with a special showcase that was hosted by Darius Rucker and featured performances by Darius, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Leela James, Trisha Yearwood, Jessie Key, Chris Young and Boyz II Men.……
Garth Brooks Announces 10th City on Stadium Tour
After the University of Tennessee’s football team suffered an epically embarrassing defeat courtesy of Georgia State on Aug. 31, Garth Brooks is giving Knoxvillians a reason to rejoice. Garth is bringing his Stadium Tour to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 16. The G-man’s gig marks the first concert at Neyland Stadium in 16……
Midland Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart With “Let It Roll”
Midland—the trio comprised of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson—debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with their sophomore set, Let It Roll. The 14-song offering moved 22,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music. Like their 2017 debut album, On the Rocks, the new LP was co-produced by Dann Huff, Shane……
Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye and Josh Kerr Get Engaged
Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye got engaged to singer/songwriter Josh Kerr on Sept. 2. Tae revealed the news via Instagram, stating, in part: “can’t wait to love you forever Joshua Peter Kerr ❤️ WE’RE ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!” Josh also shared the news via Instagram, saying: “bought the house. got the ring. asked her dad. got the girl.……
Ashley McBryde Drops First Single, “One Night Standards,” From Upcoming Sophomore Album [Listen]
After breaking out in 2018 with her Grammy-nominated debut album, Girl Going Nowhere, Ashley McBryde is readying her sophomore album for 2020. The Arkansas native is sharing her first sample of new music since her debut project with new single, “One Night Standards.” Penned by Ashley, Nicolette Hayford and Shane McAnally, the new tune was……
Justin Moore Scores 8th No. 1 Single With “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home”
Justin Moore scored his eighth career No. 1 single as “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Co-penned by Justin, Jeremy Stover, Paul Digiovanni and Chase McGill, the new tune is the lead single from Justin’s fifth……
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Dolly Parton Teams With for King & Country on New Remix of “God Only Knows” [Watch Video]
Dolly Parton has teamed with Christian pop duo for King & Country—comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone—for a remix of their hit song, “God Only Knows.” The duo’s original version of the song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart in 2019. “I feel really blessed for ‘God Only Knows’ to have landed……
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