Jessie James Decker had so much fun recording songs at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio in May that she has decided to release a new five-song EP, Blackbird Sessions, on June 9. The new EP features live versions of some of Jessie’s favorite songs, including covers of Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Rihanna’s “Love on the……
Kelsea Ballerini Releases the First Single, “Legends,” From Upcoming Album [Listen]
Today (June 7), Kelsea Ballerini released the first single, “Legends,” from her upcoming sophomore album. Co-penned by Kelsea, Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey, “Legends” follows a string of hits from Kelsea’s debut album, The First Time, including “Love Me Like You Mean It” (No. 1), “Dibs” (No. 1), “Peter Pan” (No. 1) and “Yeah Boy”……
Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Reveal They Are Expecting a Baby Boy
Leave it to Brantley Gilbert to incorporate a high-powered rifle into the gender reveal of his upcoming newborn. Brantley and his wife, Amber, revealed they are expecting a baby boy yesterday (June 6) by shooting a rifle at a target filled with blue powder. As the bullet struck the canister, blue smoke filled the air……
Watch Brent Cobb Perform “Diggin’ Holes” on “Conan”
Brent Cobb made his network television debut last night (June 6) on Conan. The Georgia native performed “Diggin’ Holes,” a tune from his major label debut album, Shine On Rainy Day. Brent, who is nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2017 Americana Awards, will hit the road for a string of tour……
Watch Hoda Kotb Cover “Boys ’Round Here” at Blake Shelton’s Karaoke Party
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Remember the “alligator and the gar” mentioned in John Anderson’s 1992 hit, “Seminole Wind”? So blow, blow Seminole wind Blow like you’re never gonna blow again I’m callin’ to you like a long-lost friend But I know who you are And blow, blow from the Okeechobee All the way up to Micanopy Blow across the……
“Darius Rucker & Friends Benefit Concert” Surpasses $1 Million Raised for St. Jude + Watch Brooks & Dunn’s Surprise Performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”
With his eighth annual Darius & Friends Benefit Concert on Monday night (June 5) at the Ryman Auditorium, Darius Rucker surpassed $1 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The sold-out concert and auction, in conjunction with the golf tournament today (June 6), raised more than $400,000, breaking all previous records and bringing the……
“Music City Gives Back” Concert Featuring Kip Moore, Brett Young, Granger Smith & “Nash Nights Live” Is a Smash for Smashville [Photo Gallery]
Rodney Atkins’ seventh annual Music City Gives Back charity concert was a smash in Smashville yesterday (June 5) as Kip Moore, Brett Young and Granger Smith fired up the downtown crowd before the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hosted by Nash Nights Live’s Shawn Parr……
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Release Tender New Video for “Speak to a Girl” [Watch]
Today (June 6), Tim McGraw and Faith Hill released a tender new video for their single, “Speak to a Girl,” which is currently No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The husband-and-wife tandem shows off their romantic side in the video that features the couple caressing and kissing throughout. Written by Shy Carter, Dave Gibson……
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