After Kenny Chesney’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour hit more than a dozen major stadiums and more than 20 amphitheaters, the Tennessee native is scaling back his 2019 tour, which he has dubbed the Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour. “I wanted to change it up,” says Kenny. “Last year was so intense, and…… MORE
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
17 years after Shrek came to theaters, Universal Pictures has decided a reboot is in the works. IDRIS ELBA’s fiancée is excited to be marrying Billboard’s Sexiest Man Alive. ARIANA GRANDE has been named “Billboard’s” Woman of the Year for 2018, joining previous winners that include Selena Gomez, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.…… MORE
Chris Young Has Been Hanging On to Hit Single, “Hangin’ On,” for More Than 3 Years
Chris Young’s current single, “Hangin’ On,” has been hanging on to the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the last two weeks as Luke Combs’ “She Got the Best of Me” continues its three-week run atop the chart. But don’t count “Hangin’ On” out just yet. It’s been hanging on for a…… MORE
Charles Esten, Chris Janson, Kellie Pickler & More Help Raise Funds for Leukemia Research
More than 5,000 patrons attended the sixth annual Light the Night Walk and Light the Late Night Concert in Nashville on Nov. 2 to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. After the two-mile walk at Nissan Stadium, Charles Esten hosted the Light the Late Night Concert that featured performances by Chris Janson, Kellie Pickler, Taylor…… MORE
Justin Moore Announces 2019 Tour Dates With Cody Johnson, Eric Paslay & Riley Green
Justin Moore announced a handful of new tour dates for 2019, including multiple stops in the Midwest. Cody Johnson, Eric Paslay and Riley Green will serve as the openers during various stops. Tickets are on sale now. Justin recently released the lead single, “The One’s That Didn’t Make it,” from his upcoming 2019 album. Justin…… MORE
Luke Combs Gets Comfortable at No. 1 for the Third Straight Week
Luke Combs found a spot he likes: the top. Luke’s current single, “She Got the Best of Me,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the third consecutive week. Only two other songs have accomplished that feat in 2018: Brett Young’s “Like I Loved You” and Luke Bryan’s “Most People Are Good.” “She…… MORE
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
A house that served as a set on Season 3 of Star Trek: The Next Generation is for sale. The four-bedroom house has 3.5 bathrooms, a “chef-inspired” kitchen, an ocean-view terrace, a lavender and rose garden, a “spa-like” bath in the master suite and emerald stone counter tops. The house was featured in the episode…… MORE
Take a Mystic Journey in Tim McGraw’s New Video for “Neon Church” [Watch]
Tim McGraw released a new video for his single, “Neon Church,” which is currently No. 25 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after four weeks. The new clip, which was directed by Shane Drake (“Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” and “Southern Girl”), follows a lone traveler who makes his way to a local bar for a spiritual…… MORE
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Maren Morris
As of today, there is only one woman in the Top 30 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: Maren Morris, whose single “Rich” is currently No. 5. Maren stopped by Women Want to Hear Women this week and delivered an open and honest dialogue about the current state of women in the country industry, differences…… MORE
Listen to Cole Swindell’s Guilt-Ridden New Single, “Love You Too Late”
Cole Swindell will try to score the ninth No. 1 hit of his singing career with the release of his new single, “Love You Too Late.” Penned by Cole, Michael Carter and Brandon Kinney, “Love You Too Late” follows No. 1 lead single, “Break Up in the End,” from Cole’s third album, All of It,…… MORE
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Lainey Wilson was performing recently in Wildwood, New Jersey, when she saw a young woman with a special sign. It said, “I leave for the U.S. Army next month.” So, Lainey paused the show and got the fan onstage so she could be properly honored. Lainey said, “Thank you so much for your service. Because…
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