Kip Moore announced today (June 21) that he will release his third studio album, Slowheart, on Sept 8. The 13-track offering features 11 songs that Kip co-wrote, including his current single, “More Girls Like You,” which is No. 21 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 18 weeks. “This is the record I’ve been waiting to…… MORE
The Dog Days of Summer Are Upon Us: Country Stars and Their Dogs [Photo Gallery]
Today (June 21) is the first official day of summer, which means those hot, humid “dog days of summer” will be here soon here. In the spirit of the season, check out some of your favorite country stars and their dogs, including Jake Owen, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Brett Eldredge, Miranda Lambert and…… MORE
Watch Jason Isbell Perform “Hope the High Road” on “The Late Show”
In support of the June 16 release of his new album, The Nashville Sound, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit stopped by the Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (June 20). Jason and his crew performed “Hope the High Road,” a tune featured on the new album that hearkens back to Jason’s rock roots.…… MORE
Oh, Boy! Faith Hill Reveals Baby’s Gender to Couple While Onstage During Soul2Soul Tour [Watch]
If the singing gig doesn’t work out, Faith Hill can always go the route of tabloid talk-show host Maury Povich, who’s famous for his onscreen reveals. During a Soul2Soul Tour stop in Moline, Ill., over the weekend, a couple’s sign caught Faith’s eye: “Will you please tell us boy or girl?” After a little back-and-forth…… MORE
Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton & More Earn Teen Choice Awards Nominations
The Teen Choice Awards announced its first wave of nominations on June 20. On the country music front, both Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line earned two nominations apiece. Sam is nominated for Choice Country Artist and Choice Song: Male Artist, while FGL earned nods for Choice Country Artist and Choice Collaboration. Blake Shelton, Carrie…… MORE
Nash Next Winner Todd O’Neill Is Ready to “Love Again” in New Video
After besting hundreds of other contestants in a four-month-long competition, Todd O’Neill was named the Nash Next champion in October 2016. The title earned Todd national radio airplay on Cumulus Media radio stations, a recording contract with Big Machine Label Group and having an original song produced by Jay DeMarcus. Todd dropped his debut single,…… MORE
Jason Isbell Talks About Being a Dad, Touring, New Album and Dealing With Addiction on “CBS This Morning” [Watch]
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jason Isbell sat down for a very candid interview with CBS This Morning’s Mark Strassmann over the Father’s Day weekend to reflect on being a dad to his 21-month-old daughter, touring, dealing with addiction and his new album, The Nashville Sound, which dropped on June 16. “It was so bad that I can’t…… MORE
Lady Antebellum Is Back in Familiar Territory as New Album, “Heart Break,” Hits Top Spot
Lady Antebellum’s sixth studio album, Heart Break, which was released on June 9, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums this week. According to Nielsen Music, Heart Break sold 53,000 equivalent albums (47,000 in pure sales), which was good enough for the No. 4 spot on the all-genre Billboard 200. Heart Break follows Lady…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Extends His Home Team Tour With More Fall Dates
Thomas Rhett is having so much fun on his Home Team Tour that he has decided to extend it with additional fall dates. The reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year added five new dates in South Dakota, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kansas and Virginia. Old Dominion, Dan + Shay and Walker Hayes are slated…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Announces First Appearance Since Suffering a Stroke in May
There’s good news coming out of Loretta Lynn’s camp. Almost seven weeks after Loretta suffered a stroke at her Tennessee home in Hurricane Mills, her first public appearance has been announced. Loretta will host—and perform during—the Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival, a four-day event held at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. (about 60…… MORE
