Luke Combs will release a new five-song EP, The Prequel, on June 7. Buoyed by the album’s lead single, “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” which is currently No. 15 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after two weeks, The Prequel features four additional songs that Luke co-wrote, inclduing “Refrigerator Door,” “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Lovin’……
Listen to Brett Young’s Catchy New Single, “Catch”
Brett Young will try to score his sixth consecutive No. 1 single with the release of “Catch” on June 3. The new tune, which was co-penned by Brett, Ashley Gorley and Ross Copperman, will be the second single released from Brett’s 2018 sophomore album, Ticket to L.A. “‘Catch’ is a song that I wrote with……
Country Music Hall of Fame Announces Colorful New Kacey Musgraves Exhibit
Kacey Musgraves will be the subject of a new exhibit at the the Country Music Hall of Fame titled Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors. Opening on July 2 and running through June 7, 2020, the new exhibit will explore the musical and personal journey of the six-time Grammy winner, from her upbringing in Texas……
Brooks & Dunn to Headline Free “CMT Crossroads” With Luke Combs, Brett Young, Midland, Jon Pardi & More
CMT Crossroads is crossing up its playbook for an event in downtown Nashville on June 4 that will feature headliner Brooks & Dunn teaming with a number of country artists. Instead of collaborating with a cross-genre artist—as is the norm on CMT Crossroads—Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks will join forces with a number of stars……
Eli Young Band Scores First No. 1 Single in More Than 5 Years With “Love Ain’t”
Eli Young Band scored its fourth No. 1 single as “Love Ain’t” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. The emotionally charged tune, which was penned by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, and Shane McAnally, is the band’s first No. 1 single since “Drunk Last Night” topped……
Jon Pardi Announces New “Heartache Medication” Album, Single & Tour [Listen to New Single]
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Garth Brooks Performs for 75,000 Fans in Biggest Ticketed Show in Pittsburgh History
Garth Brooks continues to achieve feats of Garthonian proportion with his current Stadium Tour. On May 18, Garth performed in front of more than 75,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field, making it the biggest ticketed show in the history of the Steel City, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The previous record was set during the……
3 Nashville Sites Sweep ACM Awards in “Venue of the Year” Category
If the Academy of Country Music’s Industry Awards are any indication, Nashville is living up to its Music City moniker. The Academy revealed the winners of the ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards on May 20, and Nashville sites swept the three Venue of the Year categories: Ryman Auditorium (small capacity), Ascend Amphitheater (medium capacity)……
Travis Tritt Uninjured After Tour Bus Sideswiped in Auto Accident That Killed 2 People
Travis Tritt was aboard his tour bus on May 18 when it was sideswiped during an auto accident that killed two people on Veterans Highway in Myrtle Beach, S.C. After Travis performed a Friday evening (May 17) show in North Myrtle Beach, his bus was slightly damaged as it tried to avoid a crash caused……
Watch Carrie Underwood Sparkle During Performance of “Southbound” on Season Finale of “American Idol”
Carrie Underwood knows a thing or two about winning over the crowd—and judges—on American Idol. After winning Season 4 of the reality competition in 2004, Carrie returned to the show during the Season 17 finale on May 19 to perform her new single, “Southbound.” Decked out in a colorful sequined dress, Carrie delivered a rousing……
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