Jason Aldean’s aptly named ninth studio album, 9, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The 16-song album, which dropped on Nov. 22, moved more than 83,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music. The album also debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “People buy albums with…
Watch Dolly Parton Sing “Jolene” at Grand Ole Opry 50th Anniversary Show
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as an Opry member on Oct. 12 with two sold-out shows honoring the country icon. NBC turned the two-show celebration into a two-hour TV special, Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry, which debuted on Nov. 26. The show featured Opry performances from Dolly,…
LISTEN: Thomas Rhett Releases 2 Christmas Songs
A few weeks back, Thomas Rhett teased us with a picture on his social media where he was in the studio recording some new Christmas music. Now we have a chance to listen to it. One is an original and another a classic. Check them out below.
Luke Bryan Says Upcoming 7th Studio Album Is Coming Along: “I’ve Got Several Things Recorded”
It’s been two years since Luke Bryan dropped his most recent album, What Makes You Country. If Luke’s past is any indication, expect a new offering from him very soon. Since releasing his debut album, I’ll Stay Me, in 2007, Luke has never gone more than two calendar years between new albums: Doin’ My Thing…
Everything You Need to Know About Brad Paisley’s New TV Special: “Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special”
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Paisley’s new TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville What to Expect: A combination of Brad’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt pieces and rousing musical performances Special Guests: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,…
Midland’s Mark Wystrach & Wife Welcome Baby Girl
Midland’s frontman Mark Wystrach and wife Ty Haney welcomed their first child—a baby girl named Sundance “Sunny” Leon Haney-Wystrach—last week. Ty posted an update via Instagram on Nov. 29, saying: “Sundance ‘Sunny’ Leon came into this world with a bang! It’s been a wild and unexpected week in the hospital, but we are all doing…
Maddie And Taes Maddie Marlow Gets Married
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow is a married woman! According to People, Marlow married her longtime love Jonah Font on Friday (11/22) in Arrington, Tennessee. The wedding was attended by around 150 of the couple’s closest friends and family members and took place at The Barn at Sycamore Farms. The couple’s pastor from their church…
The Zac Brown Band Auctions Off One Of Their Trucks
In order to raise money for charity, the Zac Brown Band decided to auction off one of their trucks, that they used on one of their recent tours. The truck includes Zac Brown’s autograph on the sun visor, leather-wrapped seats with the Zac Brown Band logo, and flooring in the cab that was taken from…
Miranda Lambert Announces New Single Bluebird
Miranda Lambert is gearing up to drop a new single, “Bluebird,” from her seventh studio album, Wildcard. The hopeful tune follows the release of lead single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” in July. “Bluebird, which Miranda co-wrote with Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, impacts country radio on Dec. 9. “This song is special,”…
Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town & Jake Owen Share What They’re Thankful for in 2019
As everyone takes a break to stuff themselves with turkey and count their blessings on Thanksgiving, we asked some of our favorite country stars—Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Jake Owen—to tell us what they’re thankful for in 2019. Lady Antebellum (Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood) Dave: “I’m grateful for these guys and looking…