Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about: his current streak of seven consecutive No. 1 singles releasing his new single, “Stay Downtown” dropping his new EP, Down Home Sessions IV, on Nov. 24, which features acoustic versions of songs he wrote for other artists picking the five songs for the new EP the concept behind…
Brennan Stewart, 30, was among the 58 people killed during the Las Vegas attack on Oct. 1. Brennan, a Las Vegas native, loved country music according to his Facebook profile: “I really enjoy singing/songwriting! Music is my passion! If country music ever disappeared I feel like I would too. after a long day of work…
Cole Swindell performed his new single, “Stay Downtown,” during his debut on Ellen yesterday (Sept. 28). The new tune is Cole’s fourth single from his 2016 album, You Should Be Here,” which has already spawned three No. 1 hits, including the title track, “Middle of a Memory” and “Flatliner.” “Stay Downtown,” which was penned by…
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will team up for a multi-network telethon to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma tonight (Sept. 12). The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—will be staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York and the Universal Studios lot in Los…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Dan + Shay and Keith Urban shred on guitar. Chris Young’s video co-star has hair envy. Frankie Ballard jams out. Thompson Square finds Travis Tritt in…
Cole Swindell has done it again. Cole’s current single, “Flatliner,” is No. 1 on the Mediabase chart this week, making it his seventh consecutive single to reach No. 1 on a Billboard or Mediabase chart after “Middle of a Memory,” “Chillin’ It,” “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “Let Me See Ya Girl”…
In addition to the onstage view of the party-loving sold-out crowds, one of the benefits of being on Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell Tour is the view from above. Dierks, who is a licensed pilot, has been know to take his cohorts up in his plane from time to time, including current tourmate Cole Swindell.…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Dierks Bentley considers Peyton Manning’s imminent doom. Maren Morris shares her wedding plan. Cole Swindell & Co. play acoustic version of “Flatliner.” Dustin Lynch brings the party…
More than 50,000 fans packed Nissan Stadium for Night 1 of CMA Fest to see performances by Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. But the crowd also got a couple of surprises: both Garth Brooks and Lauren Alaina made unannounced visits to the stage. Garth treated fans to a set…
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After weeks of fan voting, the 14 nominees for Video of the Year at the 2017 CMT Music Awards have been whittled down to seven finalists: “Forever Country” – Artists of Then, Now & Forever “Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line “Blue Ain’t Your…
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.…
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…