After topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart in April, Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” has conquered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) this week. “I Hope” reached the top of the chart in its 64th week, which is the longest trek to No. 1 in the chart’s 76-year history. The tune unseated…
Garth Brooks Says He’s “Waiting for the Right Time” to Release New Album, “Fun”
While Garth Brooks has released a handful of songs from his upcoming 14th studio album, Fun, he has yet to announce an official release date for the project. Garth has been teasing the upcoming album for more than a year, however, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has certainly delayed the release. During his Facebook Live series,…
Sam Hunt Scores 7th No. 1 Single With “Hard to Forget”
Sam Hunt scored his seventh No. 1 single as “Hard to Forget” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. “Hard to Forget,” which samples Webb Pierce’s 1953 hit, “There Stands the Glass,” was co-penned by Sam, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne and Ashley Gorley, as…
Carrie Underwood to Release New Holiday Album, “My Gift,” on Sept. 25 [Watch Album Trailer]
Carrie Underwood revealed that she will release her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The yuletide offering will feature a combination of beloved traditional favorites—celebrating her faith and the spiritual nature of the holiday—and original material. “I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas album and it’s been a long time coming,” says Carrie.…
“Whatever You’re Going Through, I Hope It Brightens Your Day,” Says Chris Young About New Single, “If That Ain’t God”
Chris Young released an uplifting new single, “If That Ain’t God,” on July 3. Penned by Chris, Greylan James, Mitch Ogelsby and Matt Roy, “If That Ain’t God” features Chris crooning the chorus: “If that ain’t God, if that ain’t him / If that ain’t the man upstairs somewhere looking down on us again /…
Blake Shelton Announces New Single, “Happy Anywhere,” Featuring Gwen Stefani
Blake Shelton will try to score his 28th No. 1 single with the release of “Happy Anywhere” on July 24. Like his most recent multi-week No. 1 single, “Nobody But You,” which topped the charts in April/May 2020, “Happy Anywhere” features vocals from girlfriend Gwen Stefani. Penned by Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Matt Jenkins,…
Kenny Chesney Is First Artist to Score a No. 1 Single on Billboard Country Airplay Chart in Four Different Decades
By notching his 31st No. 1 single, “Here and Now,” in July 2020, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Tim McGraw (29), Blake Shelton (27), Alan Jackson (26) and George Strait (26) round out the Top…
Watch Reba McEntire’s 1994 Concert Special With Performances of “Fancy,” “Respect,” “9 to 5” & More
Reba McEntire re-launched her Reba Live concert special on YouTube on July 17. Filmed in 1994 at the Omaha Civic Center, the special initially aired on NBC in November 1994. The hour-long special features Reba performing 12 songs, including “They Asked About You,” “Is There Life Out There,” “Walk On,” “Fancy” and more, as well…
Country Time Offers $100 Bailout For Kids Shuttered Lemonade Stands
Country Time is giving kids $100 ‘bailout’ checks to support lemonade stands that have been forced to shutdown during the coronavirus outbreak. Children under the age of 14 are eligible to apply to the “Littlest Bailout Relief Fund”. They can do so with the help of a parent or guardian. Those selected will receive “stimulus checks…
Keith Urban Gets Animated in New “Superman” Video [Watch]
Keith Urban released a video for his new song, “Superman.” Penned by Keith, Craig Wiseman and trio Captain Cuts (Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon and Ryan Rabin) at a songwriting retreat in Nashville, “Superman” will be featured on Keith’s upcoming album, The Speed of Now Part 1, which is slated to drop on Sept. 18. “I…