Zac Brown Band released a soothing new song, “You and Islands,” on July 31. Penned by Zac Brown, Ben Simonetti and Adam James, “You and Islands” was written, recorded and produced while in quarantine. The breezy tune finds Zac crooning the optimistic chorus about the feel-good days ahead: “Let’s get back to you and islands / And…… MORE
Listen to Dan + Shay’s Stirring New Single, “I Should Probably Go to Bed”
Dan + Shay will try to score their eighth No. 1 single with the release of “I Should Probably Go to Bed,” which dropped at midnight ET on July 31. The song was produced entirely by the duo’s Dan Smyers, who performed and recorded every instrument at his home studio in Nashville. “We’re so excited…… MORE
Taylor Swift to Ship New Single, “Betty,” to Country Radio [Listen]
For the first time in almost three years, Taylor Swift will ship a new single, “Betty,” to country radio. Penned by Taylor and William Bowery, “Betty” is feature on Taylor’s new album, Folklore. The single will officially impact country radio on Aug. 17. Taylor’s label home, Republic, and the country-focused MCA Nashville will act as…… MORE
Luke Bryan & Darius Rucker to Perform on the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 15
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,937th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Aug. 15 with a showcase featuring a pair of country music’s biggest stars: Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. On Aug. 1, Emmylou…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard Looks Back on Record-Setting Single, “Meant to Be”
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s 2017 collaboration, “Meant to Be,” spent a record-smashing 50 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2017/2018. The tune’s closest competitor on the all-time list is Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road,” which spent 34 weeks at No. 1 in 2017. Co-penned by…… MORE
Top-Ranked U.S. Figure Skater Starr Andrews Performs Routine to Mickey Guyton’s “Black Like Me” [Watch]
Top-ranked U.S. figure skater Starr Andrews, 19, performed a choreographed routine to Mickey Guyton’s powerful new ballad, “Black Like Me.” Co-penned by Mickey, Nathan Chapman, Emma Davidson-Dillon and Fraser Churchill, “Black Like Me” addresses racial inequality in America—delivered with soaring vocals from one of the few minority artists in the country genre. Starr, who is…… MORE
Lauren Alaina to Release New 6-Song EP, “Getting Over Him”
Lauren Alaina will release a new EP, Getting Over Him, on Sept. 4. Lauren co-penned every track on the six-song project, which features duets with Jon Pardi on the title track and Lukas Graham on “What Do You Think Of.” Lauren will release the EP’s first song, “Run,” on July 31. “I feel like this…… MORE
Kenny Chesney to Release First Vinyl Album, “Here and Now,” on Aug. 21
It took him more than 25 years, but Kenny Chesney will release his first-ever vinyl LP, Here and Now, on Aug. 21. The vinyl record, which will be the color of green sea glass, will be available online or at Walmart. “It’s warmer,” says Kenny. “It has a bit more presence sonically. It’s a whole…… MORE
Brad Paisley Creates Star-Studded Video for “No I in Beer” Featuring Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker & More [Watch]
Brad Paisley released a star-studded new video for his upbeat single, “No I in Beer,” on July 29. The new video, which Brad edited himself, features guest appearances from Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Peyton Manning and more. The new clip also includes fan-submitted footage from around the…… MORE
Garth Brooks Respectfully Withdraws From Future CMA Entertainer of the Year Award Nominations
Garth Brooks held a virtual press conference on July 29 to announce that he is respectfully withdrawing his name from future nominations for the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award. Garth won his record-setting seventh CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 2019. He is asking the Country Music Association to recognize him as “CMA…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
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Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
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Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
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