Carly Pearce is following up her 2020 No. 1 single, “I Hope Your Happy Now,” with the release of “Next Girl.” Penned by Carly, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Next Girl” will impact country radio on Sept. 28. The single represent Carly’s first new music without producer busbee—who passed away in September 2019—by her side.…… MORE
Alabama With Martina McBride
The third time is the charm . . . hopefully. Alabama is rolling on with two newly announced stops in Nashville in 2021 as part of their delayed 50th Anniversary Tour. The trio is set to perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 2 and July 3 with special guest Martina McBride. After postponing more…… MORE
Scotty McCreery to Release New Wife-Inspired Single, “You Time,” From Upcoming 5th Studio Album
Scotty McCreery will try to score his fourth consecutive No. 1 single with the release of “You Time” on Sept. 23. The new track will serve as the lead single to Scotty’s upcoming fifth studio album, which will be announced soon. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, “You Time” serves as a love…… MORE
Blanco Brown in the ICU After Suffering “Significant Injuries” From Head-On Collision
“The Git Up” singer Blanco Brown was involved in a head-on collision near his home in Atlanta on Aug. 31. Blanco suffered “significant injures” from the crash. He has already undergone a 12-hour surgery, and is currently in the ICU. Additional surgeries are expected. Blanco’s label, BBR Music Group, released a statement on his behalf…… MORE
Dan + Shay “Super Stoked” About New Music They’ve Written and Recorded
With the released of “I Should Probably Go to Bed” on July 31, Dan + Shay shared their first new music since “10,000 Hours” dropped in October 2019. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the duo to cancel more than 30 dates on their 2020 Arena Tour, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney decided to use their…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini to Release Stripped-Back Companion Album, “Ballerini” [Listen to “Club”]
After teasing an announcement with a few choice Easter eggs, Kelsea Ballerini revealed she will release a new album, Ballerini, on Sept. 11. The new project is the companion piece to her third studio album, Kelsea, which dropped in March 2020. Ballerini will feature reimagined versions of the 13 songs featured on Kelsea. “Different keys,…… MORE
“The Voice” Returns to NBC on Oct. 19 With Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson & John Legend
Season 19 of The Voice will return to NBC on Oct. 19. Blake Shelton—who has served as a coach on every season—will be joined by girlfriend Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend in the red chairs when the show returns this fall. Gwen served as a coach during Seasons 7, 9, 12 and 17.…… MORE
Thomas Rhett & Big Machine Surprise MusiCares With $100,000 Donation for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Thomas Rhett teamed with Reba McEntire, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban to record the bright new tune, “Be A Light,” which was released in March. Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. TR and the song’s collaborators are donating all proceeds from “Be A Light”…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Is Dropping Easter Eggs About New Project She’s “Never Been More Proud Of”
Kelsea Ballerini is once again dropping “Easter eggs.” In the lead-up to the release of her 2020 studio album, kelsea, the East Tennessee native often sported a gold “kelsea” necklace in photos/videos on social media. On Sept. 1, Kelsea posted a new video clip on Twitter and Instagram showing off a gold “ballerini” necklace with…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Surpasses Reba McEntire as Most Nominated Female Artist in CMA Awards History
Since dropping her debut album, Kerosene, in March 2005, Miranda Lambert has served as one of the de facto “voices” in country music. With a résumé that includes 34 ACM Awards (most all time), 13 CMA Awards and two Grammy Awards over the last 15 years, Miranda has built herself into one of the most…… MORE
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