Zac Brown Band’s sixth studio album, The Owl, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The Owl moved 106,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was also good enough for No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, one spot behind Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding (149,000 units). “We’ve been working tirelessly…… MORE
Make money traveling with your dog
Here’s an opportunity for your dog to earn its kibble. Vacation home booking company Snaptrip is looking for “furrfluencers” to travel the UK with ol Rover while writing reviews. The site boasts 36,000 dog-friendly cottages, but they want to see how those places really measure up in that department. The ideal canine candidate needs to be between six months and three…… MORE
Fan charged $724 for two beers
We all know food and beer at the stadium is expensive but… $724 for two beers? That happened to a fan at Sunday’s Dolphins game. 33-year-old Nathaniel Collier was arrested after police say he used a personal card reader to run the victim’s card. The theft was discovered after the victim was notified by his…… MORE
Chris Lane Scores 2nd No. 1 Single With “I Don’t Know About You”
Chris Lane scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “I Don’t Know About You” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Ashley Gorley, Hardy, Hunter Phelps and Jameson Rogers, “I Don’t Know About You” is featured on Chris’ 2018 album, Laps Around the Sun. Chris notched his…… MORE
Hit Songwriter/Producer Busbee Dies at 43
Hit songwriter and producer Michael James Ryan—known professionally as busbee—died on Sept. 29 at the age of 43. Busbee was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer over the summer, according to a friend. Busbee’s songwriting credits include Maren Morris’ “My Church,” Florida Georgia Line’s “H.O.L.Y.,” Keith Urban’s “Fighter,” Garth Brooks’ “People Loving People,”…… MORE
Blake Shelton Announces New Album, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Blake Shelton will release a new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, on Dec. 13. The 12-song offering will feature five new tunes—including “God’s Country” and current single, “Hell Right”—with seven previously recorded hits. The upcoming album aligns titularly with past compilations, Loaded (2010) and Reloaded (2015). “Well, I knew the label would come up with…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Wins Inaugural ACM Breakout Artist, Single & Musical Event of the Decade Awards
The Academy of Country Music recently announced the addition of seven new ACM Decade Awards: Song of the Decade, Album of the Decade, Artist-Songwriter of the Decade, Breakout Artist of the Decade, Single of the Decade, Songwriter of the Decade and Music Event of the Decade. Three of the aforementioned awards—Breakout Artist of the Decade,…… MORE
Jason Aldean Shares Track List to Upcoming Album & Releases New Song, “Dirt We Were Raised On” [Listen]
Jason Aldean shared the track list to his upcoming ninth studio album, 9, which is set to drop on Nov. 22. The 16-song offering features a host of top songwriters, including Josh Thompson, Jordan Schmidt, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins and more, as well as artist/songwriters Morgan Wallen, Tyler Hubbard and Brantley…… MORE
Reba McEntire to Receive CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime Award
Reba McEntire will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime award at the CMT Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 16 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. “I have loved entertaining people since I was a little girl and after being in the music business more than 40 years, I’m still having so much…… MORE
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice Team Up for Powerful New Single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” [Listen]
Two of the best voices in country music—Carly Pearce and Lee Brice—have teamed up for a powerful new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Penned by Carly, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” will be featured on Carly’s upcoming sophomore album, which is slated to drop later this year.…… MORE
