It has finally arrived. Today (Feb. 3) is the day that Reba McEntire’s highly anticipated gospel album, Sing It Now, Songs of Faith & Hope, is available to the public via iTunes, but the Oklahoma native says she can’t take credit for the idea of the record. “Well, it wasn’t my idea,” Reba tells Nash…… MORE
Due to High Demand, Little Big Town Adds More Dates To Ryman Residency
Everybody loves Little Big Town—not just as musicians, but as human beings. There I’ve said it. They are known in the industry as some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet, so it’s understandable that there would be high demand to catch their recently announced residency at the Ryman—Little Big Town at the…… MORE
“I Always Try to Record Songs That I Can Sing With Conviction,” says Trace Adkins About New Album, “Something’s Going On”
Trace Adkins is set to release his 12th studio album, Something’s Going On, on March 31, marking what will be his first album in four years as well as his debut for new label Wheelhouse Records. Last night (Feb. 2) at Nashville’s WME offices, Trace treated industry folks to a three-song set, including his new…… MORE
5 Songs That Influenced Chase Rice’s Music Career
In Chase Rice’s 31 years on this planet, he’s had a few different incarnations, especially in the last 10 years. From college football player at the University of North Carolina and NASCAR pit crew member to Survivor contestant and country artist, Chase has had his thumb in a lot of different pies over the last…… MORE
Surprise [Not Really]! The Band Perry Changes Plans and Goes Pop [Listen]
Remember back in August 2016 when The Band Perry came out with their new single, “Comeback Kid,” after a year away from the spotlight and told everyone they weren’t going pop? Well, liar, liar, pants on fire. The sibling trio took to their social media pages last night (Feb. 2) with a letter to their…… MORE
She’s Baaack! Kelsea Ballerini Returns to Social Media After Two Week Absence
Kelsea Ballerini wasn’t joking when she said she was taking a two week break from social media back in January. “The Love Me Like You Mean It” singer announced her hiatus from social media outlets, including Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook, on Jan. 19 to focus on writing, recording and completing her sophomore album. During…… MORE
Watch Maren Morris Get a Grammy Tune-Up by Performing “My Church” on “The Late Show”
With 10 days until her Grammy performance with Alicia Keys on Feb. 12, Maren Morris got a tune-up by performing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night (Feb. 2). Maren sang her debut single, “My Church,” which earned two Grammy nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance. Maren is…… MORE
Zac Brown Band Returns to Their Roots With New Single, “My Old Man” [Listen]
“We’re going in [the studio] this winter to make a brand-new ZBB record—straight back to our roots, Foundation style,” said Zac Brown in September regarding the band’s upcoming album, Welcome Home, which drops on May 12. Today (Feb. 3), we got our first taste of Zac’s aforementioned rooty sound with the release of the album’s…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini and “The Voice” Pick Up Kids’ Choice Awards Nominations
Nickelodeon announced its Kids’ Choice Awards yesterday (Feb. 2) and just one country star picked up a nomination: Kelsea Ballerini earned a nod in the Favorite New Artist category where she will compete against The Chainsmokers, Daya, Lukas Graham, Solange, Rae Sremmund, Hailee Steinfeld and Twenty One Pilots. The only other country-related nomination was in…… MORE
Is Sturgill Simpson a Lock to Win Best Country Album at the Grammys? Not Necessarily Says History
Think Sturgill Simpson is a lock to win Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards on Feb. 12? Think again. Sturgill picked up two nominations at this year’s Grammys: Album of the Year and Best Country Album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. Sturgill is the only country artist to earn a nomination in…… MORE
