Chris Young will hit the road this summer for his Town Ain’t Big Enough Tour, which takes its name from his recent duet with Lauren Alaina. Kicking off on May 28 in Detroit, the 29-date tour will make additional stops in Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta and more. Scotty McCreery will serve as direct support, along…
Scotty McCreery hit the ground running in 2020. Scotty and wife Gabi completed the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 11. The newlyweds, who were married in June 2018, donned t-shirts with Buzz Lightyear and Forky from Toy Story 4 for the 13.1-mile race. Scotty and Gabi received Finisher Medals after the…
In addition to performing during halftime of the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on Dec. 31, Scotty McCreery was presented with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award for his continued service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Scotty was recognized with the award during the President’s Gala on Dec. 30 at the Peabody Hotel in…
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Scotty McCreery released an acoustic version of his recent No. 1 single, “This Is It.” The heartfelt tune, which Scotty co-penned with Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis about his then-fiancée Gabi Dugal, is featured on Scotty’s 2018 album, Seasons Change. “I wrote ‘This Is It’ for Gabi,” says Scotty. “It’s our song. I played it…
As everyone takes a break to stuff themselves with turkey and count their blessings on Thanksgiving, we asked three of our favorite country stars—Scotty McCreery, Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett—to tell us what they’re thankful for in 2019. Scotty McCreery “Family, friends, [wife] Gabi. This Thanksgiving we’re headed to the LSU football game [against Texas…
Luke Bryan has finalized the lineup for his sixth annual Crash My Playa concerts at the Moon Palace in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, on January 22–25. During the four-night concert vacation on the beach, Luke will headline two nights, while Jason Aldean and Old Dominion will each headline one night. Additional performers include Lee Brice, Scotty…
Scotty McCreery’s tour dates in 2019 may be winding down, but the North Carolina native still has plenty of work to do before closing out the year. Scotty has four dates—Nov. 21, 22 and 23 and Dec. 14—remaining as part of Old Dominion’s Make It Sweet Tour, and then it’s back into the studio to…
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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…
Scotty McCreery capped his first headlining mini-tour in Europe on Oct. 28, selling out all five shows during his week-long trek through Germany and the U.K. Scotty kicked off the tour in Berlin on Oct. 23, followed by a second date in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 24. Scotty performed two shows in London on Oct.…
Scotty McCreery will head across the pond in October to play two shows in Germany and two shows in the UK. The four-date trek, which kicks off on Oct. 23 in Berlin, represents Scotty’s first headlining gigs in both Germany and the UK. “I’ve received numerous emails and social media messages from fans asking me…
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…