Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained with two nights of country music this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will…
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Luke Bryan released a tender new song, “Build Me a Daddy,” and accompanying video on June 12. Penned by Jake Mitchell, Josh Thompson and Brett Tyler, “Build Me a Daddy” is featured on Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, which is set to drop on Aug. 7. The new song…
Two country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2020 list of the Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. No. 62: Luke Bryan, $45.5 million No. 70: Blake Shelton, $43.5 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams. In addition to their earnings from touring and…
During the season finale of American Idol on May 17, a number of past Idol stars appeared on the show for a special rendition of “We Are the World.” Idol alum Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Gabby Barrett, Alejandro Aranda, Jordin Sparks, Katharine McPhee, Phillip Phillips and Ruben Studdard appeared in a…
During the season finale of American Idol on May 17, a number of Idol alum will return to the show to perform a special rendition of “We Are the World.” Idol judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry will perform “We Are the World” with Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Gabby…
Luke Bryan will perform during the 2020 NFL Draft on April 25. The Georgia native will perform “Play It Again” as part of Verizon’s #PayItForwardLive, a live-stream concert series that supports small businesses affected by COVID-19. Luke’s performance will air during the Draft broadcast at 12 p.m. ET. “I was honored to be included in…
On April 16, Luke Bryan was the featured artist on Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live, a live-stream concert series that supports small businesses affected by COVID-19. Over the course of the concert, Luke performed “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” “Strip It Down,” “Most People Are Good,” “Play It Again” and more as viewers were encouraged to support…
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Luke Bryan is thirsting for his 25th No. 1 single with the release of “One Margarita,” which impacts country radio on April 13. “One Margarita,” which was penned by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem and Josh Thompson, is the third single from Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. The new tune follows…
Luke Bryan announced a new release date for his upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. Originally slated to drop on April 24, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here will now be released more than three months later on Aug. 7. In addition, Luke’s Proud To Be Right Here Tour will now…
During the CBS television special, ACM Presents: Our Country, on April 5, a trio of stars paid tribute to Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20. Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker teamed up for a medley of “Lucille” and “The Gambler,” while Luke Bryan performed “Coward of the County.” Kenny topped the Billboard Hot…
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…