Brett Young married longtime girlfriend Taylor Mills in Palm Springs, Calif., on Nov. 3. Brett and Taylor, who got engaged in February 2018, have known each other for more than 10 years. Love has been a constant theme for Brett since releasing his self-titled debut album in February 2017. The 12-track offering—of which Brett co-wrote…
The Country Music Association announced its third round of performers for the 52nd annual CMA Awards: Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland, and Brett Young. Previously announced performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia…
Following in the footsteps of top singer/songwriters like Alan Jackson, Sam Hunt and Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion, Brett Young has been named the 2018 ASCAP Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year. The award is earned by the songwriter who has written and recorded at least two songs that have amassed the greatest airplay during a…
Kelsea Ballerini will hit the road this spring for her Miss Me More Tour, which borrows its moniker after her current single of the same name. The 14-date tour will kick off on April 11 in Salisbury, Md., and make additional stops in Knoxville, Tenn., Bismark, N.D., Duluth, Minn., and more. “The message of ‘Miss…
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California native Brett Young released the title track from his upcoming sophomore album, Ticket to L.A., which is slated to drop on Dec. 7. Brett co-penned 10 of the 13 tracks on Ticket to L.A., including the title track, which he wrote with Zach Crowell and Jon Nite. The upcoming record follows the 2017 release…
California native Brett Young released the first single, “Here Tonight,” from his upcoming sophomore album, Ticket to L.A., which is slated to drop on Dec. 7. Brett co-penned 10 of the 13 tracks on Ticket to L.A., including “Here Tonight,” which he wrote with Ben Caver, Justin Ebach and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley. “‘Here Tonight’…
California native Brett Young revealed he will drop his sophomore album, Ticket to L.A., on Dec. 7. The upcoming record follows the 2017 release of Brett’s self-titled debut album, which spawned four No. 1 hits, including “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Like I Loved You” and “Mercy.” “It’s been four-and-a-half years that…
Reba McEntire is the hostess with the mostest. Reba will return for a second year as host of the ninth annual CMA Country Christmas, a two-hour music celebration that airs on ABC during the holiday season. CMA Country Christmas will be taped on Sept. 27 at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville. This year’s…
Brett Young will hit the road this fall for his headlining Here Tonight Tour. Officially dubbed CMT On Tour: Here Tonight, the trek will kick off on Nov. 16 in Royal Oak, Michigan, and make stops in St. Louis, New York, Atlanta and more. Tyler Rich and Rachel Wammack will serve as support. “This tour…
For the second consecutive week, Brett Young’s “Mercy” is No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned by Brett and Sean McConnell, features simple piano accompaniment with Brett’s stripped-down vocals that beckon his love interest to end their relationship with “mercy.” “Thank you to the…
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…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…