Chris Lane’s new single, “I Don’t Know About You,” has been climbing the charts since it was released in October 2018. Currently, the tune is No. 2 on both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart, where it looks to make a push for No. 1 next week. As Chris told Kix Brooks of…… MORE
Josh Turner Makes First Public Statement After Crew’s Bus Crash: “Please Keep Praying”
Josh Turner shared a heartfelt statement via Facebook on Sept. 24, six days after a bus crash killed one member of his road crew, David Turner (no relation) and injured seven others. “As I try to write this I don’t know what to say,” said Josh via Facebook. “It’s a struggle to put into words…… MORE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Math teacher JASON ZUFFRANIERI won his 18th game last night, and he also brought his total winnings to $502,096. He’s only the third contestant to earn more than half a million, not counting tournament play. He has a LONG way to go to catch the other two: Ken Jennings made $2,520,700 and James Holzhauer was…… MORE
Luke Combs Is 2 Weeks Shy of Shania Twain’s All-Time Billboard Chart Record
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.…… MORE
Carly Pearce Shares Upcoming Wedding Details: “We Wrote Our Own Vows—I Didn’t Expect to Be So Emotional”
Carly Pearce stopped by the Ty Bentli Show on Sept. 24 to talk about her new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” being nominated for her first CMA Award and dish about her upcoming wedding to fellow country artist Michael Ray. “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which features Lee Brice, will impact country radio on…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Announces “Chillaxification 2020 Tour” With Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion & More
Kenny Chesney announced he will hit the road in 2020 for the Chillaxification Tour. The tour, which kicks off on April 18 in Arlington, Texas, will visit 20 stadiums across the U.S., including stops in Atlanta, Houston, Nashville, Chicago and more. Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead will serve as support.…… MORE
2019 AmericanaFest: By the Numbers
2019 AmericanaFest took over Nashville during the week of Sept. 10–15, with the Honors & Awards ceremony on Sept. 11 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium serving as the week’s centerpiece. The Honors and Awards ceremony was taped for broadcast and is scheduled to premiere on Nov. 23 in a special episode of Austin City Limits on…… MORE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
A recent survey asked people to identify the best on-screen friendships of all time in TV and movies . . . Here’s the Top 10: Joey and Chandler from “Friends” Monica and Rachel from “Friends” Harry and Ron from the “Harry Potter” movies Woody and Buzz from the “Toy Story” movies Carrie and the girls…… MORE
Chris Young Makes Directorial Debut in Emotional New Video for “Drowning” [Watch]
Chris Young is following up his Top 5 hit “Raised on Country” with the release of a touching new single, “Drowning,” on Sept. 23. Co-penned by Chris, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge, “Drowning” was partly inspired by the death of Chris’ close friend, Adam Carnes, and features lyrics: “So tonight I’m gonna pull out pictures,…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Scores 19th No. 1 Single With “Living”
Dierks Bentley scored the 19th No. 1 single of his career as “Living” ascended to the top spot on both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. “Living” follows back-to-back No. 1 singles, “Burning Man” and “Woman, Amen,” from Dierks’ 2018 album, The Mountain. The anthemic track, which was penned by Dierks,…… MORE
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