The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced the nominees for its Class of 2019. This year’s nominees include eight songwriters and four songwriter/artists: Songwriter Shawn Camp Ed Hill Marcus Hummon Archie Jordan Kostas Rivers Rutherford Ronnie Rogers Jerry Salley Songwriter/Artist Toby Keith Brad Paisley Eddy Raven Dwight Yoakam Two songwriters and one songwriter/artist, elected by…… MORE
JUNE 25, 2019
Today is the 10th anniversary of MICHAEL JACKSON’s death. A poll found out how we’re feeling about Michael these days. Do people believe the molestation accusations? 39% do. But an even larger number, 41%, say they DON’T KNOW. And 21% say they don’t believe he’s guilty. The poll also asked people what Michael’s best song…… MORE
Listen to Cody Johnson’s New Motown-Inspired Single, “Nothin’ On You”
After scoring his most successful single on the country charts with “On My Way to You” (No. 11), Cody Johnson will ship “Nothin’ On You” to country radio on July 22. Penned by Barrett Baber and Trent Willmon, the new tune is featured on Cody’s 2019 album, Ain’t Nothin’ to It, which debuted at No.…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Scores 13th No. 1 Single With “Look What God Gave Her”
One week after his new album, Center Point Road, debuted at No. 1 on both the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and Billboard Top Country Albums chart, Thomas Rhett has scored his 13th No. 1 single with “Look What God Gave Her,” which is No. 1 on both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart.…… MORE
Tim McGraw’s Creative Process? “I’m Always Watching People Trying to Figure Out Their Story”
After topping the country charts with more than 30 No. 1 singles, Tim McGraw is climbing a new chart—the New York Times Best-Sellers List—with his co-authored book, Songs of America, which debuted at No. 2 in the Hardcover Nonfiction category. In addition to his work in the aforementioned genres of music and writing, Tim has…… MORE
Watch Luke Bryan Complete a Pass to Super Bowl Champ Rob Gronkowski During “Sunset Repeat Tour” in Boston
Luke Bryan kicked off the summer season with his Sunset Repeat Tour at Boston’s Gillette Stadium on June 21. In addition to playing his hits for the sold-out crowd, Luke created a halftime experience of his own by inviting recently retired All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots to join him onstage.…… MORE
JUNE 24, 2019
A 59-year-old guy named Ronald Eugene Griffin tried to steal HALLE BERRY’s house – the WHOLE THING! He first showed up at Halle’s house in L.A. back in January. He was messing around with the locks, but was chased off by the gardener. In March, he came back, with a LOCKSMITH. Halle’s employees caught them…… MORE
Kane Brown Teams With Marshmello for New Single, “One Thing Right” [Listen]
Kane Brown joined forces with electronic music producer/DJ Marshmello for a new single, “One Thing Right.” Penned by Kane, Marshmello, Jesse Frasure, Josh Hoge and Matthew McGinn, “One Thing Right” is Marshmello’s first collaboration with a country artist. The tune was initially slated for Kane’s 2018 sophomore album, Experiment, but Kane decided to send it…… MORE
Listen to “Drinkin’ Hours” From Cole Swindell’s Upcoming EP, “Down Home Sessions V”
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of his recording deal with Warner Music Nashville, Cole Swindell will release a new EP, Down Home Sessions V. Beginning with the release of “Drinkin’ Hours” on June 21, Cole will drop a new song every month for the next five months. “I can’t believe I am about to release…… MORE
Hungry for More Brett Young? He’s Releasing a New 5-Song EP, “The Acoustic Sessions” [Listen to “Catch”]
Brett Young announced plans for the release of a new five-song EP, The Acoustic Sessions, which will feature stripped-down versions of songs from his 2018 sophomore album, Ticket to L.A. New tracks and accompanying videos will be unveiled monthly, culminating with the EP’s release on Sept. 13. The first new track/video, which was released in…… MORE
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George Strait has won the most solo male artist ACM awards ever. But did you know he has the most Entertainer of the Year LOSSES, too? In 39 years, he’s been nominated for Entertainer of the Year 14 times . . . and only won TWICE. So, the moral of the story is: Don’t hold…
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