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Performing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. held its 67th BMI Country Awards on Nov. 12 to honor its Songwriters of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year, as well as present Dwight Yoakam with its President’s Award. The BMI President’s Award is presented to songwriters who have “distinctly and profoundly influenced…
Kane Brown announced he will hit the road in 2020 for his Worldwide Beautiful Tour. The 20-plus-date tour includes stops in Ireland, England, the Netherlands, France, Germany, the U.S. and Canada. Kane will kick off the tour on Feb. 2 in Dublin, Ireland, with additional stops in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Atlantic City, Buffalo, Ottawa,…
After getting engaged on June 16, Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell got married in Nashville on Oct. 25. According to People, Chris and Lauren tied the knot in front of 160 family and friends. Chris’ twin brother, Cory, served as his best man, while Lauren’s younger sister, Mollie, was her maid of honor. The couple…
Chris Lane scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “I Don’t Know About You” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Ashley Gorley, Hardy, Hunter Phelps and Jameson Rogers, “I Don’t Know About You” is featured on Chris’ 2018 album, Laps Around the Sun. Chris notched his…
Chris Lane’s new single, “I Don’t Know About You,” has been climbing the charts since it was released in October 2018. Currently, the tune is No. 2 on both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart, where it looks to make a push for No. 1 next week. As Chris told Kix Brooks of…
Chris Lane will hit the road this fall and winter for his Big, Big Plans Tour. Kicking off in Cincinnati on Oct. 31, the 29-date tour will make additional stops in Atlanta, Denver, Philadelphia, Nashville, Dallas, L.A., Detroit and more. Gabby Barrett, Blanco Brown and Ernest will serve as support on select dates. “After a…
Wanna go on a double date with a country music power couple? Here’s your chance. Four country music couples—Carly Pearce and Michael Ray, Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell, Kane and Katelyn Brown, and Scotty and Gabi McCreery—have teamed with dating app Bumble for a new campaign: “Country Couples for a Cause.” New and existing Bumble…
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell got engaged on June 16. Chris shared a video of the proposal, featuring him popping the question in the backyard of Lauren’s family home in West Linn, Oregon. Under the guise of letting Lauren hear one of his new songs, “Big, Big Plans,” Chris stealthily takes Lauren hand and drops…
The Country Music Association launched its international touring series, Introducing Nashville, in March with a bevy of artists—Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell, Lauren Jenkins, Logan Mize and Tenille Townes—performing in the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The series is coming to Norway, Sweden, England and more this fall with a lineup that…
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay surprised their fans on Oct. 21 by announcing a new Spring Tour. The 19-date tour kicks off on Feb. 28 in New Orleans and makes additional stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle and more. Morgan Evans will serve as the opener during the first nine shows,…
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…