After signing his record deal with Big Machine Label Group in February 2018, Alabama native Riley Green dropped his major-label debut EP, In a Truck Right Now, in June. Every track on the four-song EP, which Dan Huff produced, was co-penned by Riley, including lead single, “There Was This Girl.” After 37 weeks on the…… MORE
Keith Whitley Tribute Concert to Feature Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie & Many More
More than a dozen artists will take part in the Keith Whitley 30th Anniversary Memorial Concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater on May 9. Artists performing include Caleb Daugherty, Carl Jackson, Corey Farlow, Cory Keefe, Darryl Worley, Dustin Keefe, Dylan Scott, Garth Brooks, Jesse Whitley, Joe Diffie, Kevin Denney, Larry Cordle,…… MORE
Luke Combs Goes Where No Artist Has Gone Before as “Crazy” Streak Continues
For the second time this month, Luke Combs is simultaneously topping all five of Billboard’s country charts (Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, Country Streaming Songs, Country Digital Song Sales and Top Country Albums). Luke’s “Beautiful Crazy” is No. 1 on four charts, while his album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on the Top…… MORE
Hunter Hayes Drops New Single & Will Hit the Road for “Closer to You” Tour
Hunter Hayes shipped a new single, “Heartbreak,” to country radio on March 25. “Heartbreak” marks Hunter’s first single since 2016’s “Yesterday’s Song.” The new tune is the lead single from Hunter’s upcoming third studio album, which is expected later this year. “It’s a song about freedom,” says Hunter. “It’s a song about true honest happiness…… MORE
Blake Shelton Teases New Single, “God’s Country” [Listen]
Blake Shelton will release a new single, “God’s Country,” on March 29. The new tune will be the first sample of music from Blake’s upcoming 12th studio album. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” follows Blake’s previous Top 10 single, “Turnin’ Me On,” which was featured on his 2017 album,…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood Surprise Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde & Lanco With ACM Awards
The ACM Awards may be two weeks away, but the Academy is already handing out hardware. Over the weekend, Carrie Underwood phoned Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde and Lanco to let them know they had won ACM Awards for New Artist of the Year in their respective categories. Watch Carrie surprise Luke, Ashley and Lanco with…… MORE
Maddie & Tae to Release New 5-Song EP on April 26
Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae will release a new EP, One Heart to Another, on April 26. The five-song offering features lead single, “Friends Don’t,” which was released in 2018 and peaked at No. 33 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Maddie & Tae co-penned four of the five tracks on the…… MORE
Morgan Evans Announces Six-Date European Tour
Australia native Morgan Evans will spend some time in Europe this summer. Morgan will headline five dates in Ireland, Scotland, England and Germany, as well as a festival appearance in Lutterworth, U.K. Tickets will be available on March 29. Morgan Evans World Tour Sept. 3 – Dublin, Ireland – Green Room at The Academy Sept.…… MORE
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of March 25, 2019
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of March 25, 2019, based on the official Billboard Country Airplay Chart powered by Nielsen.… MORE
George Strait Curates New “Strait Country” Playlist
George Strait has curated his own “Strait Country” playlist on Spotify. George will continually deliver fans a playlist full of traditional country sounds from icons such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson and more, as well as some of his own tracks. The first iteration of more than 30 songs includes tunes…… MORE