Luke Combs is inching closer to one of country music’s most impressive records. Once again this week, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 48 weeks at No. 1.…
Luke Combs is inching closer to one of country music’s most impressive records. Once again this week, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 47 weeks at No. 1.…
Shania Twain will return to Las Vegas for a new 23-date residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Shania’s Let’s Go! residency opens in December with a cluster of shows to close out 2019, followed by additional bunches in March, May and June 2020. Shania will serve as the creative director for…
On March 18, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a non-performer will be elected). Reba McEntire will host the announcement at the Hall of Fame’s rotunda on…
Shania Twain, Travis Tritt and Jake Owen will join forces in an effort to mentor new country talent for the upcoming television series, Real Country, which debuts on USA on Nov. 13. The eight-part series, which was filmed in Nashville over the summer, will feature 21 artists vying for the chance to win $100,000 and…
Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild shared some sweet mommy moments in honor of Mother’s Day on May 13. Karen Fairchild, mother of Elijah Dylan Westbrook, 8 “There isn’t anything that means more to me than sitting on the bench and eating a grilled cheese sandwich with this little guy who…
Shania Twain and Jake Owen will join forces in an effort to discover new country talent for the upcoming television series, Real Country. Premiering this fall on USA, the eight-part series will be filmed in Nashville this summer. During each hour-long episode, Shania and Jake will hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform…
On March 27, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a musician will be elected). Let’s take a look at the Modern Era candidates, who are eligible for…
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary of honoring music’s best through its Gold and Platinum Awards Program. The RIAA trademarked the Gold record (500,000 units) and formalized the industry practice of presenting awards to artists for music sales achievements, including the Platinum Award (1 million), Multi-Platinum Award (2 million+)…
Shania Twain will be the latest celebrity to get the docudrama treatment on The Price of Fame, a program on the Reelz Channel. Shania’s hour-long episode, which will air on Feb. 18 at 9 p.m. ET, features aspiring country singer/songwriter Ashla Taylor in the starring role. “I do hope that Shania gets to see the…
