ABC/Larry McCormackMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alum HARDY got candid about life in his commencement speech at the college’s recent graduation ceremony.Addressing over 2,400 students as a keynote speaker, HARDY reminisced about his MTSU days and shared an anecdote about how a chance songwriting opportunity in 2016 with then-newcomer Morgan Wallen catapulted his career and earned him several #1 hits.”The point that I’m trying…… read more »
Disney/Randy HolmesToday’s 2024 Citi Concert Series lineup has been revealed.Among those on the multigenre bill are country stars Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town and Sugarland.Here’s when the artists will be performing on the show:Lainey – June 24Little Big Town and Sugarland – August 11Thomas – August 22Chris – September 26To win fan…… read more »
ABCDustin Lynch isn’t turning off his “Party Mode” just yet.The singer has announced the return of his pool party, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE.Slated for June 7 during CMA Fest, the free and open-to-public event will take place at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville’s rooftop pool.”Riding that high is inspiring me to explore not just how well…… read more »
Disney/Scott KirklandBottoms up, or should we say “Bell Bottoms Up?”: Lainey Wilson’s opening a bar in Nashville.Lainey’s teaming with TC Restaurant Group to open her Bell Bottoms Up bar and restaurant on 120 3rd Ave. South, the previous home to the now-defunct FGL House. It’s slated to open this summer.According to Billboard, the 27,000-square-foot venue will “feature two…… read more »
Courtesy of Big Machine Records/The Valory Music Co.Dierks Bentley appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform Tom Petty’s “American Girl.”The performance was part of the Live Nation-sponsored On Tour On GMA series. Fellow country artist Mickey Guyton will perform next on Wednesday, May 8.Live Nation’s Concert Week runs from May 8-14, offering fans…… read more »
Cece Dawson / Courtesy of BBR Music GroupLainey Wilson’s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” has officially galloped to the top of the country charts.The track, which Lainey wrote with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is her seventh consecutive career #1.”It’s such an honor to have ‘Wildflowers and Wild Horses,’ no.1 at Country Radio. This song has…… read more »
Courtesy of EMI Records NashvilleEver wondered what recording “Back Then Right Now” was like for Tyler Hubbard? Well, you’re in luck because Tyler’s offering a glimpse of what went on in the studio that day.”I just sort of told the players to really take creative freedom and see where this song led,” Tyler shares in a…… read more »
Randy Travis, his wife Mary, and longtime producer Kyle Lehning were featured on CBS News Sunday Morning to discuss the genesis of Randy’s AI-created track, “Where That Came From.” The romantic ode is Randy’s first new song released since his 2013 stroke. In case you missed the interview, you can watch it now on YouTube.Maddie & Tae are…… read more »
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesSaddle up Cowboys and Dreamers, a new George Strait album is coming.That’s right, Cowboys and Dreamers is the title of George’s forthcoming 31st record with his longtime label home, MCA Nashville.George revealed the news to fans at his show in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, May 4, in front of a sold-out crowd of 51,132. “We got…… read more »
ABCGet ready for the 15th run of Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour.The trek kicks off September 21 in Marshville, North Carolina, with stops in Shelbyville, Kentucky; Millersport, Ohio; and Smithton, Pennsylvania, on September 26, 27 and 28, respectively. Two additional concerts will be announced soon.Conner Smith, Tucker Wetmore, The Peach Pickers (comprising songwriters Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip)…… read more »
