Midland frontman Mark Wystrach and fiancée Ty Haney are expecting their first child—a baby girl due in November. Ty, who is the CEO of active-wear apparel company Outdoor Voices, shared the news on Instagram on July 19 with a topless photo and two strategically positioned flowers. “I am beyond thrilled to be welcoming a girl,…… MORE
Alabama Cancels Two Shows as Randy Owen Deals With Illness
Alabama was forced to cancel two dates on their 50th Anniversary Tour as frontman Randy Owen deals with vertigo and migraines. The Hall of Fame group of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook cancelled their shows at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON, on July 19 and at the Big Sky Music Festival in…… MORE
Listen to Billy Currington’s Easygoing New Single, “Details”
Billy Currington will return to country radio on Aug. 5 with the release of his new single, “Details.” The easygoing jam revolves around a man who is focused on the little “details” that make his girlfriend special. Penned by Mark Trussell, Nicolle Galyon and Stephen Lee Olsen, “Details” will most likely be featured on Billy’s…… MORE
Kane Brown & Marshmello Drop Runaway Video for “One Thing Right” [Watch]
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
The Highwomen Release Debut Single & Video for “Redesigning Women” [Watch]
The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—released their first single, “Redesigning Women,” from their upcoming self-titled album, which is slated to drop on Sept. 6. The new track, which was penned by Natalie and Rodney Clawson, was produced by Dave Cobb. “‘Redesigning Women’ is the life most women are living today,” says…… MORE
Gibson Guitar Jam with Jason Isbell, Lee Roy Parnell, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Cassadee Pope, Chris Isaak, Parmalee & More [Photo Gallery]
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) summer trade show (July 18–20) kicked off in Nashville at the Wildhorse Saloon on July 18 with the Gibson Summer NAMM Jam. The showcase featured a lineup of legends, stars and emerging acts—all strumming Gibson guitars—including Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff, Chris Isaak, Lee Roy Parnell, Ray Wylie Hubbard,…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Brett Young – “Mercy”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Brett Young’s “Mercy.”… MORE
Hero of the Week: Patti Blevins
One woman found a life-saving kidney donation for her husband after turning to her church family. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Watch Luke Combs & His Fiancée Get Some “Practice” Cutting Their Wedding Cake
After Luke Combs was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on July 16, he and fiancée Nicole Hocking got some “practice” for their upcoming wedding reception. The couple was tasked with cutting Luke’s celebratory cake at the Opry’s post-show party. “We’ve got to practice,” said Luke, before he and Nicole cut the first slice…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Drops High-Speed Bonus Track, “Locomotive” [Listen]
In addition to releasing the lead single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” from her upcoming seventh studio album on July 18, Miranda Lambert dropped a driving new bonus track, “Locomotive.” Miranda co-penned the new track, which she describes as “total country punk-rock,” with Ashley Monroe and K.S. Rhodes. Miranda debuted the high-speed song…… MORE