Luke Combs’ current single, “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” continued its reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay for a second week. With his latest No. 1 single, Luke is first country artist in history whose first six singles have reached No. 1, following previous chart-toppers “Hurricane,” “When It Rains It Pours,” “One Number……
Americana Association Reveals 2019 Lifetime Achievement Honorees, Including Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton & More
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Lady Antebellum Drops Intimate Video for New Song, “Pictures” [Watch]
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ACM Honors Ceremony to Feature Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Midland, Lauren Alaina, Billy Joe Shaver & More
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Blake Shelton Announces New Single, “Hell Right,” Featuring Trace Adkins
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Tyler Childers’ “Country Squire” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
Tyler Childers’ new album, Country Squire, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. Produced by Sturgill Simpson and Dave Ferguson, Country Squire moved 32,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music. The nine-song offering marks the Kentucky native’s first No. 1 album. Tyler’s sophomore album, Purgatory, peaked at No.……
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Kip Moore Drops Rowdy Lead Single, “She’s Mine,” From Upcoming 4th Studio Album [Listen]
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