Lisa talks with Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LOCASH about their recent ACM Award nomination for New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year, the success of their 2016 album, The Fighters, their No. 1 single, “I Know Somebody,” latest single, “Ring on Every Finger,” the joys of being family men and more. Plus, an acoustic performance…
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Before LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas performed their current single, “Ring On Every Finger,” on the Today show, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager had a special surprise for Chris, whose wife, Kaitlyn, is expecting the couple’s third child. Kathie Lee and Jenna arranged for Kaitlyn to appear via Skype to surprise…
Together for more than a decade, LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are finally enjoying the fruits of their labor. After failing to garner any serious radio success with their first six singles, the duo finally struck pay dirt with their 2016 album, The Fighters. The album’s lead single, “I Love This Life,” hit the…
Congratulations are in order for LoCash’s Chris Lucas and his wife Kaitlyn, who revealed to Nash Country Daily that they are expecting their third child in September. Chris, already a father of two, shares that baby No. 3 will be their last. “We have one on the way,” Chris told Nash Country Daily. “It will…
The nominations for the 52nd annual ACM Awards were announced today (Feb. 16), and while artists like Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line racked up multiple nominations, there were more than a few questionable omissions—as well as inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are five nominations the ACM Awards fouled up .…
The nominations for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were revealed this morning (Feb. 16) and as the stars were learning of the news, they were reacting to their nominations via social media. Keith Urban leads the way with seven ACM nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris with six each. But…
The Academy of Country Music revealed today (Feb. 9) the musical lineup and additional fan events for the 5th annual Party for a Cause in Las Vegas, March 30–April 2. The four-day country music smorgasbord culminates with the 52nd annual ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. The Week Vegas Goes Country will feature…
Earlier in the day (Jan. 31) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill teased an announcement about their upcoming Soul2Soul Tour, asking fans to tune in to a Facebook Live event at 5:30 EST. The superstar couple took that moment to announce that they were adding some new dates to the tour and to reveal that they…
The guys from LOCASH—Chris Lucas and Preston Brust—released a new Sin City-inspired video for their current single, “Ring on Every Finger,” today (Jan. 25) on CMT. The uptempo tune, which was written by Thomas Rhett, Josh Kear and Jesse Frasure, is currently No. 42 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Following Billboard No. 2 and No.…
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, but we found 13 artists who are laughing in the face of the almost-unpronounceable word by performing a show today (Jan. 13). In fact, Eric Church is launching his massive 65-city Holdin’ My Own Tour today, so he must have zero regard for the unlucky number, while…
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…