Capitol Records Nashville Jon Pardi was an instant fan of his current single, "Last Night Lonely." Even though the hit singer tries to write most of his own songs, he was so taken with the story that songwriters Dylan Marlowe, Joe Fox and Jimi Bell created that he knew it had to be his.  "I thought it was really well-written song. Usually when I try to write songs, I want them to be really good, and this one was really good," Jon expresses, citing his affinity for the lyrics and dance-friendly melody. "I think there's a lot of great images, the lyrics that paint how this is a clever ... Continue Reading »

In light of the tragic shooting that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., this weekend, Garth Brooks has delayed the on-sale date for his July 23 show at Highmark Stadium. A new date for when tickets will go on sale will be announced in the coming weeks.  George Strait has announced two new dates for his Las Vegas residency, Strait to Vegas. He'll perform at T-Mobile Arena on December 2 and 3 with Caitlyn Smith. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 27 at 1 p.m. ET.  Morgan Wade and Brittney Spencer are nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Awards. The ceremony will ... Continue Reading »

ABCLainey Wilson is giving fans a taste of her new single, "Heart Like a Truck."  The hit singer has announced that "Heart Like a Truck" will be dropping on Friday. She's starting off the week by treating fans with a listen into the chorus. The lyrics find her comparing her heart to a worn down truck that's been dragged through the mud, "runs on dreams and gasoline," and is just looking for love to heal it. "It's as good as it is tough/I got a heart like a truck," she proclaims in the hook.  "I love seeing how excited y’all are for this song! Let’s gooo!" Lainey ... Continue Reading »

ABCThe American Idol season 20 finale is going to be packed with country star power.  Current American Idol judge Luke Bryan, season 16 alum Gabby Barrett, and Thomas Rhett will all perform on the grand finale episode this week. Also returning to the stage is Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the champion in season four and just returned to the show to mentor the top-five contestants on Sunday night's episode. Thomas is set to team up with Luke's fellow judge, Katy Perry, with whom TR collaborated on the title track of his new album, Where We Started. Gabby placed third while competing on American Idol's 16th season in 2018, where Carrie also appeared as a mentor. Also ... Continue Reading »

Courtesy River House Artists/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music NashvilleLuke Combs has scored yet another #1 single, and it falls in line with theanniversary of another one of his hits. Lukeis sitting at the top of the charts this week with "Doin' This," marking his 13th consecutive #1 single. Among those 13 hits is his debut single "Hurricane," which dominated the country charts in 2017. Luke learned of "Doin' This" reaching #1 on Sunday, which coincidentally was also the five-year anniversary of when "Hurricane" achieved the same feat. "Today is the 5 year Anniversary of 'Hurricane' going #1. I get to celebrate with my 13th in a ... Continue Reading »

Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood has booked a massive arena tour.  The superstar is taking her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, on the road with a nearly 45-city tour that takes her to arenas all around the country beginning later this year and extending into 2023. The tour kicks off on October 15 in Greenville, S.C. and continues through March. Along the way, Carrie will headline Madison Square Garden in New York City, Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans before wrapping the tour in Seattle on March 17. Jimmie Allen is set to open for the "Before He Cheats" hitmaker on all dates. In the spirit ... Continue Reading »

ABCAfter two years of pandemic-related touring breaks, plus the stops and starts of getting back on the road, Zac Brown Band is looking ahead to better days: Their summer 2022 calendar is jam-packed with Out in the Middle Tour stops. That means ZBB are getting the chance to showcase the songs off of The Comeback, their late 2021 album, in a live setting, frontman Zac Brown tells ABC Audio. “We’re excited to show people what we do as a band, and excited to take this music and, you know, go out and play these songs,” he says, adding that now that fans ... Continue Reading »

NBCThe Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed in ceremonies Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast live on NBC. Sean "Diddy" Combs served as the host of this year's ceremony. Here's the complete list of winners: Top Artist Drake Top Female Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Male Artist Drake Top Duo/Group BTS Top New Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Billboard 200 Artist Taylor Swift Top Billboard 200 Album Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR Top Hot 100 Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Hot 100 Song The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, "STAY" Top Streaming Songs Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Radio Songs Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Billboard Global 200 Artist Olivia Rodrigo Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist Ed Sheeran Top Tour The Rolling Stones (No Filter Tour) Top R&B Artist Doja ... Continue Reading »

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesMorgan Wallen officially secured his comeback at the Billboard Music Awards, taking home Top Male Country Artist on Sunday night. The singer kept his acceptance speech positive. "I'd like to say thank God that my fans. I got the best damn fans," said Morgan. "Thank you to my mama for being my date tonight. I wouldn't be here without you." Ahead of him getting up on stage, he shared a meaningful hug with his mother, Lesli.  The matriarch fiercely defended her son when he was first embroiled in controversy last year when video surfaced of him shouting a racial slur.  Not referencing the controversy ... Continue Reading »

Christopher Polk/NBCDan + Shay subbed in for Red Hot Chili Peppers on Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, performing their soulful anthem, "You." The duo wrote bright red suits as they led the audience in singing along to their love song, with Shay Mooney causing quite the stir when he belted out the high note and held it for several seconds.   The performance followed the two snagging their second Best Country Duo/Group win. Also rocking the stage were Miranda Lambert and Elle King, who brought the audience to their feet when performing their rowdy hit "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)."  The two donned matching suits as pyrotechnics puffed ... Continue Reading »