Over the last couple of years, Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, has earned a rep as one of Nashville’s hottest songwriters. The Mississippi native has co-penned recent No. 1 singles “God’s Country” (Blake Shelton), “Simple” (Florida Georgia Line) and “Up Down” (Morgan Wallen). Hardy also had a hand in writing FGL’s “Talk You Out…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Announces Release Date for New Album, “Wildcard” [+Listen to New Song “Bluebird”]
Miranda Lambert announced she will release her seventh studio album, Wildcard, on Nov. 1. The upcoming album marks Miranda’s first collaboration with producer Jay Joyce and features lead single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” as well as previously released tracks “Locomotive” and “Mess With My Head.” “When people listen to this record, I…… MORE
Maren Morris Drops Trippy New Video for “The Bones” [Watch]
Maren Morris released a “trippy” new video for her song “The Bones.” Directed by Alex Ferrari, the video features footage of Maren vacationing on the beach with husband Ryan Hurd. The lovebirds share plenty of hugs and kisses in the clip as Maren croons the chorus: “When the bones are good, the rest don’t matter…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Trace Adkins & More Walk the Red Carpet at L.A. Premiere of “Bennett’s War” [Photo Gallery]
Trace Adkins will co-star in the upcoming film, Bennett’s War, which hits theaters nationwide on Aug. 30. During the flick’s L.A. premiere on Aug. 13, Trace walked the red carpet with his co-stars—Michael Roark, Ali Afshar, Allison Paige and more—as well as his longtime friend Blake Shelton, who was joined by girlfriend Gwen Stefani. For…… MORE
Lil Nas X on “Time” Cover, While Tim McGraw & Jon Meacham Pen Article on Country Music’s Role in Politics & Diversity
Lil Nas X, the man behind No. 1 hit “Old Town Road,” is featured on the cover of Time magazine (Aug. 26), while Tim McGraw and Jon Meacham teamed up to write an article that discusses country music’s role in politics and diversity. Lil Nas X continues to break chart-topping records with his viral song…… MORE
AUGUST 15, 2019
This is probably the opposite of what you’ve been thinking, but it may have actually been LIAM HEMSWORTH’s partying that drove him and MILEY CYRUS apart. A source says, “Everyone always thinks Miley is problematic and immature and a hardcore partier while he’s this chill surfer dude . . .”[But] Liam parties with his friends,…… MORE
Hunter Hayes Announces New Album, “Wild Blue,” and Performs New Single, “Heartbreak” [Watch]
Hunter Hayes stopped by the Today show on Aug. 14 to perform his new single, “Heartbreak.” In a surprise turn, Hunter revealed that his new album, Wild Blue (Part I), will be released via digital platforms on Aug. 16, two months before the scheduled release date. “So, we initially planned to perform on Today and…… MORE
Josh Turner Scores Multiple Gospel Music Awards Nominations
The Gospel Music Association announced its nominees for the 50th annual GMA Dove Awards. A number of gospel music staples earned multiple nominations in the Dove Awards categories, including Lauren Daigle (6), For King & Country (5) and Kirk Franklin (5). Josh Turner, who has scored a number of Top 10 hits on the country…… MORE
“Opry Salute to Ray Charles” TV Special With Darius Rucker, Chris Young, Trisha Yearwood & More to Premiere on PBS on Aug. 15
The Grand Ole Opry paid homage to icon Ray Charles in October 2018 with a special showcase that was hosted by Darius Rucker and featured performances by Darius, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Leela James, Trisha Yearwood, Jessie Key, Chris Young and Boyz II Men. The…… MORE
AUGUST 14, 2019
Financial documents from BRITNEY SPEARS’ conservatorship case reveal that she shopped at Target more than 80 times last year. She also hit Home Depot, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, 7-Eleven, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Pier 1 Imports, and spent more than $66,000 on household supplies. If you think HUGH GRANT took a part in “Paddington…… MORE
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