![Kelsea Ballerini to Release Stripped-Back Companion Album, “Ballerini” [Listen to “Club”]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/35/2020/09/03091045/Kelsea-Ballerini-CH.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After teasing an announcement with a few choice Easter eggs, Kelsea Ballerini revealed she will release a new album, Ballerini, on Sept. 11. The new project is the companion piece to her third studio album, Kelsea, which dropped in March 2020. Ballerini will feature reimagined versions of the 13 songs featured on Kelsea. “Different keys,…
Chris Stapleton announced he will release his new studio album, Starting Over, on Nov. 13. The 14-track offering features 11 songs that Chris co-penned, as well as three covers: John Fogerty’s “Joy Of My Life” and Guy Clark’s “Worry B Gone” and “Old Friends.” Chris shared the album’s title track on Aug. 27. The new…
Kenny Chesney will release his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. Longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon co-produced the album, with additional production assistance from Ross Copperman. “When you’re this far into a career, I think artists need to keep pushing themselves and the music without losing sight of who they are, or forgetting…
Blake Shelton revealed the cover art and track list for his new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, which drops on Dec. 13. The 12-song offering features five new tunes—including “God’s Country” and current single, “Hell Right”—with seven previously recorded hits, including “Came Here to Forget” and “I Lived It.” The upcoming album aligns titularly with…
![Sturgill Simpson Announces New Album & Film, “Sound & Fury” [Watch Trailer]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/35/2019/07/22101724/Sturgill-Simpson-CR.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Sturgill Simpson announced he will release his fourth studio album, Sound & Fury, this fall. The new album will be released in conjunction with an anime film of the same name that will be available via Netflix. Sturgill revealed the news at San Diego’s Comic-Con over the weekend. The new Sturgill-produced album will be his…
![Jon Pardi Announces New “Heartache Medication” Album, Single & Tour [Listen to New Single]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/35/2019/05/20154526/Jon-Pardi-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After scoring four Top 5 singles—including two No. 1 hits—with his 2016 No. 1 album, California Sunrise, Jon Pardi revealed that he will release his third studio album, Heartache Medication, on Sept. 27. On June 3, Jon will ship the album’s title track to country radio as his lead single. Co-written by Jon, Barry Dean…
If history is any indication, Brett Eldredge will be releasing a new album later this year. Brett’s debut album, Bring You Back, was released in August 2013, while his sophomore set, Illinois, dropped in September 2015. Brett’s most recent offering—his self-titled album—was released in August 2017. Each project has been released roughly two years apart,…
Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge announced yesterday (May 9) that his upcoming self-titled album will drop on August 4. “It’s kind of crazy to see an album cover with just your name on it,” Brett said. “I think that shows what I want…
Kristian Bush’s upcoming album is fully informed by his life. He just has no idea when it’s going to be released, and that’s just fine by the former Surgarland patriarch. “Because I’ve been doing this for as long as I have, I will tell you the truth,” says Kristian to Nash Country Daily. “I’m the…
With his debut single, “Hurricane,” reaching No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, Luke Combs announced on Instagram that he will drop his debut album, This One’s For You, on June 2. Not only does the 12-song offering features a dozen songs that Luke co-wrote, but he also designed the album’s cover art.…
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…