![Does Jason Aldean Buck Rural Stereotypes or Play Right Into Them in New Video, “They Don’t Know”? [Watch & Vote]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/05/23155123/Jason-Aldean2-150x150.jpg)
Jason Aldean released a new video for his current single, “They Don’t Know” on May 22. The song, which is the title track to his 2016 album, is currently No. 34 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. “When I first heard the song, it really made me think about how rural communities can come across misunderstood,”…
Canaan Smith performed an intimate show at Three Keys in New Orleans on May 19. The night’s most poignant moment came when Canaan sang “Bronco,” the title track to his 2015 debut album. Canaan co-penned the touching tune about his older brother, Nathaniel, who died at the age of 16. The mournful meditation is about…
![Lauren Alaina Lives a Country Song in New Single, “Doin’ Fine” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/05/23092625/Lauren-Alaina-150x150.jpg)
Lauren Alaina followed up her first-ever No. 1 single, “Road Less Traveled,” by releasing “Doin’ Fine” to country radio on May 22. The semi-autobiographical tune, which was co-written by Lauren, Emily Shackleton and busbee, is the third single from Lauren’s sophomore album, Road Less Traveled. “‘Doin’ Fine’ is a really special song because it’s uplifting,…
Season 12 of The Voice will come to a close tonight (May 23) as Jesse Larson (Team Adam), Chris Blue (Team Alicia), Lauren Duski (Team Blake) or Aliyah Moulden (Team Blake) is crowned champion. Last night (May 22) during part one of the season finale, Blake performed duets with both of his team members. Blake…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Anaheim Ducks for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night (May 22). Like the Preds seven previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time Trisha Yearwood had the honor. In Round 1 of the playoffs against…
So much for the rumor mill. Garth Brooks posted a couple of tweets this afternoon with veiled hints that his queen, Trisha Yearwood, will be performing the national anthem at tonight’s home playoff game between the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks. Take a look at Garth’s tweets below. And tune in to Garth’s Inside Studio…
Zac Brown Band’s fifth studio album, Welcome Home, found a home atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The new offering is ZBB’s fourth consecutive album (You Get What You Give, Uncaged, Jekyll + Hyde) to hit No. 1 on the chart. According to Nielsen Music, Welcome Home sold 139,000 copies in pure album…
Chris Janson’s new video for his current single, “Fix a Drink,” keeps the party flowing with friends Luke Bryan, Michael Ray, Dustin Lynch and Chris Lucas of LOCASH. “I wanted to be a part of something with my co-writers that made people feel good,” says Chris to Nash Country Daily. “Everyone knows that I’m not…
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards turned into a star-studded affair last night (May 21) as artists from all genres of music gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate their successes over the past 12 months. Country music was well represented as Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Jessie James Decker and Billy Ray Cyrus walked…
![Sam Hunt Performs “Body Like a Back Road” at the Billboard Music Awards [Watch Clip]](https://www.newcountry963.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/271/2017/05/Sam-Hunt-150x150.jpg)
Sam Hunt may not have taken home any awards at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but he was one of two country acts to hit the stage for a performance (Florida Georgia Line was the other). Sam treated attendees and viewers watching at home to a performance of his recent No. 1 single, “Body Like…