Luke Bryan scored the 19th No. 1 single of his career as “Light It Up” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. “Light It Up,” which was co-penned by Luke and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, is the lead single from Luke’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, which dropped…… MORE
53rd ACM Awards Will Air Live From Las Vegas on April 15, Tickets On Sale Dec. 14
The Academy of Country Music announced that the 53rd ACM Awards will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Additional details about “The Week Vegas Goes Country,” including information on the ACM Party for a Cause events, activities and official ACM…… MORE
Keith Urban “Incredibly Proud” of Nicole Kidman for Golden Globes Nomination
In September, Nicole Kidman took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series of Movie for her role as Celeste Wright in HBO’s Big Little Lies. On Dec. 11, the Australian actress was nominated for a 2018 Golden Globes for the same performance. In addition, Top of the Lake: China Girl,…… MORE
“Boom” Goes Walker Hayes
Riding the momentum of his RIAA-certified gold single, “You Broke Up With Me,” Walker Hayes released his new album, Boom, on Dec. 8. As you may be able to glean from some of the song titles on the 10-tune offering—including “Shut Up Kenny,” “Dollar Store” and “Prescriptions”—Walker’s album is just as unorthodox as his lead…… MORE
Morgan Evans Drops New Single, “I Do” [Listen]
After signing a record contract with Warner Music Nashville in May, Morgan Evans has released his second single, “I Do,” while he continues to work on his major-label debut album. Morgan, who married Kelsea Ballerini on Dec. 2, said via Instagram that he wrote the new tune “about his girlfriend, recorded it about my fiancée,…… MORE
Charles Kelley, Lee Ann Womack, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Hayes Carll & More to Play 9th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival
Highway 30A stretches for 28.5 miles through the Florida Panhandle, hugging the Gulf of Mexico as it intersects picturesque beach communities like Sandestin, WaterColor, Seaside and Rosemary Beach. In January, the sugary white beaches and 60-plus-degree weather of 30A make it an ideal respite from the harsh winter temperatures in the majority of the country.…… MORE
Marshall Tucker Band: 2018 Juke Jammin’ Tour
2018 Juke Jammin’ Tour Jan 20-25 Tampa, FL The Southern Rock Cruise Feb 16 Raleigh, NC The Ritz Feb 17 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Feb 23 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort Casino Feb 24 Wilmington, DE The Queen March 1 Lexington, KY Manchester Music Hall March 2 Rosemont, IL Joe’s Live March 3 Shipshewana, IN…… MORE
Sugarland Is Back in the Studio Working on a New Album, With Lead Single, “Still the Same,” Dropping on Dec. 21
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8 to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, a month later, the duo has some definitive plans for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018,…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Dance in His Undies Thanks to Some Digital Deception by Ellen DeGeneres
Gwen Stefani sat down with Ellen DeGeneres for an interview today (Dec. 8), and it didn’t long for the hostess to start poking a little fun at Gwen’s boyfriend, Blake Shelton, People’s Sexiest Man Alive. Ellen utilized some digital deception to depict Blake in his skivvies during a recent duet with Gwen on The Voice.…… MORE
First Round of Performers Announced for Charlie Daniels’ 2018 “Volunteer Jam” Concert
The first round of performers have been announced for Charlie Daniels’ 2018 all-star concert on March 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie will feature performances by Charlie Daniels and The Charlie Daniels Band, Alison Krauss, Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top, Blackberry Smoke, Bobby Bare, Chris Janson, Chuck Leavell,…… MORE
