Maren Morris’ new album, Girl, streamed to success after being released on March 8. With 23.96 million streams in its first week, Girl broke the record for most streams by a female artist in the country genre, besting Carrie Underwood’s 2018 album, Cry Pretty (14.44 million streams). Girl moved 46,000 equivalent album units, according to…
Dylan Scott and Wife Announce They Are Expecting Their Second Child
Dylan Scott and wife Blair announced they are expecting their second child. Dylan and Blair revealed the news via Instagram, noting that the baby is due in September. View this post on Instagram Secret is out… we are so excited to announce baby number ✌🏻 is on its way!😎 #september2019 📷: @blackmountainweddings A post shared…
In Less Than Two Days, Garth Brooks Has Sold $3.4 Million Worth of His Vinyl Boxed Sets
On March 14, Garth Brooks sold more than 14,200 units of his upcoming vinyl boxed set, The Legacy Collection. The boxed set will feature five albums—No Fences, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses and Triple Live—available in three different packages: Analog, Remix-Remaster and Limited. Each package includes seven vinyl records. For 24 hours on March…
George Strait Breaks George Strait’s Attendance Record at Houston Rodeo
George Strait one-upped himself during the final night of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 17. With 80,108 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium, George surpassed the venue’s previous record of 80,020 attendees, which the King of Country set in 2013. Special guests Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett were also featured during…
Dolly Parton Opens Dollywood for the 2019 Season With New Additions [Photo Gallery]
Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on March 15 and 16 to help kick off the 2019 season at the theme park that has featured her name for more than 30 years. Dolly officially opened the season with the annual Festival of Nations (March 16–April 14), which highlights musical cultures from around the world. In addition to…
Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Includes Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens & Jerry Bradley
The Country Music Association announced its Class of 2019 for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Modern Era: Brooks & Dunn Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn are the best-selling duo in country music history with 27.5 million U.S. units sold, according to the RIAA. Let that sink in for a minute…
Tim McGraw to Perform Free Concert at the NFL Draft in Nashville
Music City is living up to its moniker as host of the 2019 NFL Draft. More than 20 Nashville-based acts will perform during the three-day event (April 25–27), including Tim McGraw. Tim will perform a free outdoor concert on Lower Broadway on Friday, April 26, at the Draft Main Stage, which is where the player…
[Live] Watch the Country Music Hall of Fame Announce Its Class of 2019
Today, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a non-performer will be elected). Reba McEntire will host the announcement at the Hall of Fame’s rotunda on March 18…
Devin Dawson Gets Engaged
Devin Dawson and Leah Sykes got engaged on March 10. Devin revealed the news via Twitter on March 11, saying, in part: “Yesterday we celebrated two years … but I needed to have her FOREVER. @leahgracesykes, thank you for showing me what hope feels like.” Devin added, “I know there’s almost 8 billion people in…
Jake Owen Making Acting Debut in Upcoming Film
Jake Owen is set to make his official acting debut in the upcoming feature film “The Friend,” currently filming in Fairhope, Alabama (where the story took place). Owen joins Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother”), Dakota Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) and Academy Award-winning actor Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”). The film also…