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…
Scotty McCreery’s current single, “In Between,” is the little engine that could. After 56 weeks, the tune is now No. 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Only Travis Denning’s “After a Few” needed more weeks (57) to break into the Top 10. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers, Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton, “In Between”…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social media. April 28 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Cam:…
Scotty McCreery, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, Kristian Bush and more will perform during the Singing for Their Supper TV special on April 18. The one-hour telethon, which will air via Gray Television in more than 40 markets beginning at 7 p.m. ET, was created to raise money for local food banks by asking viewers to…
Scotty McCreery will present a virtual concert via Club Cooee, an online chat community where members create avatars and interact socially. Club Cooee will host Scotty—transformed into a 3D avatar—in concert for a limited time over two weekends on April 24–26 and May 1–3. “In this unsettling time where everyone has to be physically isolated because…
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding Joe Diffie, who passed away from complications of COVID-19 on March 29. Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and many more shared their love on social media and via statements. Carrie Underwood “Absolutely no…
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee in the early hours of March 3, including a direct hit in downtown Nashville around 12:40 a.m. Multiple deaths—at least 19 people have died in four counties (updated at 11:28 a.m.)—have been reported, as well as significant damage to hundreds of homes and buildings. One of the hardest hit neighborhoods in…
Scotty McCreery is trying to score his third consecutive No. 1 single with “In Between,” which is currently No. 22 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 45 weeks. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers, Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton, “In Between” follows previous No. 1 singles “Five More Minutes” and “This Is It.” All three songs…
Chris Young has added a handful of dates to his upcoming Town Ain’t Big Enough Tour, which takes its name from his recent duet with Lauren Alaina. Initially slated to kick off in Detroit on May 28, Chris’ tour will now get started on April 30 in Columbus, Ohio, with new dates in Missouri, Iowa,…
A number of country artists shared their sentiments via social media regarding the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., on Jan. 26 with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery, Kelsea Ballerini and…
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…