• Nashville notes: Walker Hayes RIAA certifications, Amy Grant postpones tour & more
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    Tickets for Chris Stapleton's show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are on sale now. Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam and Katie Pruitt are also performing.  Walker Hayes received new RIAA certifications for his hits "Fancy Like" (certified four times Platinum), "AA" (certified Platinum) and Country Stuff the Album (certified Gold).   Amy Grant has postponed tour dates in September and October as she continues to recover from the injuries sustained during a bicycle accident in July. She'll resume touring in November for her Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, along with her Christmas at the Ryman residency with husband Vince Gill.    Thomas Rhett is teaming up with pop singer-songwriter Nicky Youre on one of the remixed versions of his hit song "Sunroof," ... Continue Reading »
  • Shay Mooney's wife, Hannah, is pregnant with their third child
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    John Shearer/Getty Images for CMTShay Mooney and his wife, Hannah, are expecting another child.  On Friday, the Dan + Shay member took to Instagram to share that his wife is pregnant with their third child, another boy. Hannah posted a video showing the positive pregnancy test, in addition to telling their other two sons, 5-year-old Asher and 2-year-old Ames, the big news.  "Do you think you're going to have a baby brother or a baby sister?" Hannah asks Asher. "I wanted a baby sister, so it's a baby sister," the tot responds. When she informs him that he has another brother on the way, Asher reiterates, "I wanted a sister."  Like his older ... Continue Reading »
  • New Music Roundup: Jordan Davis, Parmalee & more
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    MCA NashvilleJordan Davis dropped his new song, "Next Thing You Know," that follows a couple's relationship from the day they met at a bar to getting married and having their first child. It will be featured on Jordan's upcoming album, along with his current single, "What My World Spins Around," and previous hit "Buy Dirt."  Parmalee has readied their new single for country radio, "Girl in Mine." It follows back-to-back #1 hits "Just the Way" and "Take My Name."  Frank Ray's debut EP, Getcha Some, is out now. It's named after a phrase Frank frequently used for motivation while in the police academy. The six-song EP ... Continue Reading »
  • Reba McEntire is a no-frills judge in 'The Hammer' trailer
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    David Livingston/Getty ImagesReba McEntire is one tough judge in the trailer for The Hammer.  The country legend is the star and executive producer of the upcoming Lifetime movie that is based on the life of Kimberly Wanker, a judge in the fifth district of Nevada. The trailer shows Reba in action in court, not hesitating to knock out a criminal with her gavel when he attempts to attack her on the bench.  "I may be new, but trust this, I'll do everything I can for the truth," Reba narrates over a series of action shots.  The Hammer reunites the singer with her Reba co-star Melissa Peterman, who plays Kris, Kimberly's sister, who is a ... Continue Reading »
  • Why don't you just meet me on Broadway?: Maren Morris "in tears" after scoring Wicked callback
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    ABCMaren Morris has made it no secret that a lifelong dream of hers is to star in Wicked, and "The Middle" singer is officially one step closer to turning her Broadway dreams into a reality. Maren celebrated some very good news on her Instagram Stories, writing in lime green letters against a white backdrop, "I got a callback for Wicked.  I am in tears.  What the hell."   The singer also shared the excellent news on Twitter, which earned her a round of applause from none other than Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in Wicked's Broadway debut. "You go baby!! Told ya you could do it!!!" ... Continue Reading »
  • 'Bell Bottom Country': Lainey Wilson releasing new album this fall
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson is entering Bell Bottom Country.  The hit singer has announced that her sophomore album, Bell Bottom Country, will be released October 28. Described as a blend of country, '70s rock, soul and funk, the album features current single "Heart Like a Truck" and newly released track "Watermelon Moonshine." She also penned a tribute to her father, Brian, with "Those Boots (Deddy's Song)." The singer has shared on social media that her father has recently been experiencing some health issues.  “I've lived quite a bit of life the past few years, and I have a lot more to say. Sure, I love a good ... Continue Reading »
  • Keith Urban on working with songwriting legend Richard Marx: "We clicked"
    Posted on Friday August 12, 2022
    Shelter RecordsKeith Urban and Richard Marx have a natural songwriting chemistry, so much so that Richard has included him on his upcoming album, Songwriter.  The superstars' relationship spans decades, beginning with the country singer's 2005 single, "Better Life," which reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Additionally, "Everybody" became a top five hit in 2008, followed by one of Keith's signature hits, "Long Hot Summer."  Keith says that when he and Richard met in the early 2000s, they quickly realized they had a seamless repertoire in the studio.  "We clicked. Our pop sensibilities, I think melodic, hooky sensibilities blended really well," Keith describes. "He was able to bring ... Continue Reading »
  • Nashville notes: Elle King, Brett Eldredge & more
    Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
    Elle King has shared a behind-the-scenes video with Dierks Bentley on the set of the video for their new collaboration, "Worth a Shot."  Brett Eldredge's episode of CMT Campfire Sessions airs Friday at 10 p.m. ET. CMT has shared a sneak preview of his performance of "Songs About You." Ingrid Andress has partnered with newcomer Avery Anna for a stripped-down performance of the title track of Ingrid's new album, "Good Person."  Mickey Guyton is performing as part of Global Citizen Festival on September 24 in New York City's Central Park.  Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Continue Reading »
  • Maren Morris is "very proud" of her team of women on tour
    Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
    Sony Music NashvilleMaren Morris is praising the women she works with on tour.  The hitmaker is currently on her headlining Humble Quest Tour, and she's brought a team of women with her to help run the show. Maren reveals that half of her crew is female and notes that while she's steering the ship, she couldn't do it without her support system, including frequent co-writer Natalie Hemby and guitarist Annie Clements.  "I just have to take a moment and say that I love the women on this tour. I am very proud to be able to say that half my crew out here are women. It ... Continue Reading »
  • Cole Swindell says it was "cool" working with Jo Dee Messina on "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" video
    Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
    ABC/Connie ChornukCole Swindell's video for "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" is filled with personal touches.  As confirmed in the teaser, "Heads Carolina, Tails California" singer Jo Dee Messina makes an appearance in the video as the bartender serving up drinks at the karaoke bar that Cole and his friends visit in downtown Nashville.  Additionally, one of the original writers of "Heads Carolina," Tim Nichols, makes a cameo sitting next to Cole at the bar.  The karaoke concept was Cole's idea, as was Jo Dee playing the bartender, noting that "one of the coolest parts" about the video was having Tim next to him at the bar ... Continue Reading »