Luke Bryan released his new album, What Makes You Country, on Dec. 8, and it quickly shot to the top of the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week. In the lead-up to the album’s release, Luke asked fans from all walks of life to represent what “country”…
Watch Kenny Chesney Perform New Song, “Jesus and Elvis,” on “Late Night”
Kenny Chesney stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on Dec. 18 for a sit-down interview and performance. In addition to chatting about his recent Grammy nomination for Best Country Album for Cosmic Hallelujah and spearheading the relief effort for the Virgin Islands through his Love for Love City Foundation, Kenny performed a stripped-down version of…
Luke Bryan’s New Album, “What Makes You Country,” Debuts at No. 1 on All-Genre Billboard 200 Chart
Luke Bryan’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. According to Nielsen Music, What Makes You Country sold 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week, which was good enough to best Taylor Swift’s Reputation (99,000 units) on…
Watch Temecula Road Close Out 2017 With a 17-Song Mash-Up of This Year’s Most Popular Country Tunes
For the second year in a row, teenage trio Temecula Road—comprised of Dawson Anderson, 18, and sisters Maddie Salute, 17, and Emma Salute, 18—is closing out the year with a nifty little mash-up of 2017’s most popular country songs. We counted 17 of this year’s top songs in the mash-up, including: “Road Less Traveled” –…
Blake Shelton Scores 25th No. 1 Single With “I’ll Name the Dogs”
Blake Shelton is closing out 2017 the way he started it—with a No. 1 tune. Blake’s “I’ll Name the Dogs” ascended to the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week, marking his 25th career No. 1 single. The traditional-sounding tune, which was penned by Matt Dragstrem, Ben Hayslip and Josh…
Scotty McCreery Announces March 16 Release of New Album, “Seasons Change”
Scotty McCreery announced he will release his third studio album, Seasons Change, on March 16. The 11-song offering will be Scotty’s first album since 2013’s See You Tonight. “In the last five years, I have grown from a teenager to a man, moved out on my own, lost my grandfather, proposed to the love of…
Watch Thomas Rhett Tug at Heartstrings in New “Marry Me” Video
Thomas Rhett’s current single, “Marry Me,” is motoring its way up the charts. Currently, it is No. 6 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as it looks to follow in the footsteps of his previous No. 1 single, “Unforgettable.” However, unlike “Unforgettable,” TR’s new ditty is non-autobiographical. TR says the twisting tune, which he co-penned with…
Sara Evans to Headline 4th Annual “CMT Next Women of Country Tour” With RaeLynn & Kalie Shorr
Following in the footsteps of Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Kelsea Ballerini, Sara Evans will serve as the headliner for the 4th annual CMT Next Women of Country Tour. The 15-date tour kicks off on Feb. 12 in New York City and caps on April 7 in Mobile, Ala. RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr will serve…
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Are Selling Their Tennessee Farm
Country music star Keith Urban, and his Oscar winning wife, Nicole Kidman, are selling their farm in Franklin, TN for an estimated $3.45 million! The property contains a luxurious farmhouse, and a guest cottage, which sit on 36 acres. The gated retreat is “a true sanctuary,” according to the listing. It also comes with a gym, barn, garden, and…
Thomas Rhett Is Excited To Spend His First Christmas With His Kids
First time father, Thomas Rhett says that he’s looking forward to his first Christmas with his kids. Earlier this year, along with his wife, Lauren, Rhett adopted Willa Gray from Uganda in May of 2017. Their other baby Ada James, was born just three months later on Aug. 12. Rhett says that he believes that his children will…