Maren Morris’ “The Bones” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Maren co-penned the tune, which is featured on her 2019 album, Girl, with Laura Veltz and Jimmy Robbins. “The bones are good,” said Maren via Twitter. “Thank you so much for my third number 1…… MORE
After Vince Gill invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry on Jan. 17, Gene Watson was inducted into the esteemed organization by Opry member Steve Wariner on Feb. 7. “I remember my induction night as humbling and overwhelming,” said Steve. “But tonight, it’s about Gene who is a great ambassador for country music and…… MORE
Midland—the trio comprised of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson—re-opend iconic West-coast venue The Palomino for a special concert on Oct. 15, 2019. Now the trio is commemorating the performance with a new album, Midland Live From the Palomino, which will drop on Feb. 28. The 10-song offering features Midland’s current single, “Cheatin’ Songs,”…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about: releasing her self-titled sophomore album on Feb. 14 finding confidence over the last few years the evolution of her music since releasing her 2017 debut project, Every Little Thing her friendship with writer/producer busbee, who passed away in September 2019 the responsibility of keeping busbee’s music alive the…… MORE
The Country Music Association will visit the Pacific Rim in March with an international showcase featuring Abby Anderson, Niko Moon, Cassadee Pope and Mitchell Tenpenny. The five-date tour, dubbed Introducing Nashville, will visit Australia, New Zealand and Japan. As part of CMA’s mission to support the expansion of country music around the globe, Introducing Nashville…… MORE
Kane Brown will showcase his hoop skills at the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 14. Kane will join a star-studded lineup from across music, film, TV and sports in the nationally televised game on ESPN. Additional participants include Common, Chance the Rapper, Alex Moffat, Jon Batiste, Taylor Bennett and more. ESPN’s Stephen A.…… MORE
Shania Twain has added 14 new dates to her Let’s Go! Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Aug: 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 Sept: 2, 5, 6 Dec: 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 Shania will serve as the creative director for the new shows, which feature her past…… MORE
Kenny Chesney will return to country radio on Feb. 21 with the release of his new single, “Here and Now.” The new tune, which was penned by Craig Wiseman, David Garcia and David Lee Murphy, follows Kenny’s recent Top 10 single, “Tip of My Tongue.” “This song kind of blew my mind,” says Kenny. “The…… MORE
Chase Rice released his new seven-song project, The Album Part 1, on Jan. 24. The EP was strategically released to coincide with Chase’s drama-filled appearance on ABC’s The Bachelor on Jan. 27. One of the show’s contestants, Victoria F., previously dated Chase. During the episode, bachelor Peter surprised Victoria F. by taking her to Chase’s…… MORE
One of this year’s most anticipated summer tours—Tim McGraw’s Here On Earth Tour—will kick off on July 10 in Syracuse, with additional stops in Toronto, Dallas, San Diego, L.A., Atlanta, Chicago and more. Midland and Ingrid Andress will serve as support, with Luke Combs joining the tour for two dates: L.A. on Sept. 4 and…… MORE
