Jim Casey talks with Hunter Hayes about: life-living and self-discovery as a 27-year-old releasing his first single in three years to country radio, “Heartbreak” the genesis of “Heartbreak,” which set the tone for his upcoming album trying to stay optimistic in the face of negativity releasing his self-titled debut album in 2011 growing up in…
Reverb is hosting an online auction that features items donated by Loretta Lynn, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Wynonna, Faith Hill, Cassadee Pope, Margo Price, Lindsay Ell and more. Proceeds will benefit 10 Girls Rock camps in the U.S. and Europe, with the goal of fostering music education for…
Cam teamed with DJ/producer/writer Diplo for a new song, “So Long,” which Diplo released in April as part of a planned series of collaborations with country artists. The two artists dropped a new acoustic video for the track they co-penned with Benjamin Mathis, Diana Gordon, Henry Agincourt Allen, Michael Wilson Hardy, Sasha Sloan and Tyler…
Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties on The Voice on May 14 to perform a fiery rendition of his new single, “God’s Country.” The gritty performance elicited a standing ovation from his fellow judges Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. The new tune is the first sample of music from Blake’s…
Clare Bowen was a fixture on CMT’s Nashville as Scarlett O’Connor for six seasons from 2012–2018. In addition to her acting duties, Clare toured with the Nashville troupe between seasons and sang a number of songs on the 22 soundtracks the show inspired. The 35-year-old Australian native revealed she is planning to release her self-titled…
You can never have too much of a good thing . . . especially in Vegas. On that note, dig this: Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn have extended their Sin City residency—Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas—with eight new dates at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to close out 2019. In addition to…
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Abby Anderson has a new song, “Fearless,” featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming pooch picture, A Dog’s Journey, which opens in theaters on May 17. The new flick is the sequel to 2017’s A Dog’s Purpose, starring Dennis Quaid and Marg Helgenberger. Abby’s version of “Fearless,” which was penned by Jayson DeZuzio and Jillian…
CMT announced its first slate of artists scheduled to perform at the CMT Awards on June 5: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett. More performers will be announced in the coming days in what CMT is calling a “record-breaking number of performances.” Hosted by Little…
The nominees for the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards were announced on May 14. Artists with multiple nominations include Dave Cobb, Lori McKenna, Yola and John Prine. The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards show will be held September 11 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest (Sept. 10–15), which features more…
Brinley Addington Born: Kingsport, Tenn. Lives: Nashville Age: 30 EP: Songs From a Bar Single: “Come Back” Twitter: @brinley_ Instagram: @brinleyaddington Facebook: @brinleyaddington Since making his way to Music City more than 10 years ago, Tennessee native Brinley Addington has been pounding the musical pavement. The traditionally-steeped troubadour co-penned Tyler Farr’s recent single, “I Should…
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…