Jake Owen and girlfriend Erica Hartlein are engaged. Jake revealed the news via Instagram on Nov. 30 with a couple of photos in his Stories. One photo depicted Erica sporting a diamond ring, while a second photo showed Jake’s jeans with one muddy knee. Jake and Erica have been dating since 2017. The couple welcomed…… MORE
Kix Brooks to Host Westwood One’s 14th Annual “An American Country Christmas” Holiday Special
Kix Brooks will be spreading cheer across the radio airwaves this season as he hosts Westwood One’s 14th annual An American Country Christmas holiday special. Keeping with tradition, Kix has invited some of his festive friends to join him on this year’s show, including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Keith…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Makes History on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart
Morgan Wallen made history on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) this week as two of his new songs debuted in the Top 10. Morgan is the first artist in the 62-year history of the chart to have two songs simultaneously debut in the Top 10. “Somebody’s Problem” debuted at No.…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Perform “Santa Baby” at “CMA Country Christmas”
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30. This year’s lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling. Kelsea performed “Santa Baby,” which was penned…… MORE
Watch Tim McGraw Perform “It Wasn’t His Child” at “CMA Country Christmas”
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30. This year’s lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling. Tim McGraw performed “It Wasn’t His Child,”…… MORE
Hardy Scores First No. 1 Single With “One Beer” Featuring Lauren Alaina & Devin Dawson
Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, scored his first No. 1 single as an artist with “One Beer,” which features Devin Dawson and Lauren Alaina. The tune ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Hardy, Hillary Lindsey and Jake Mitchel, “One Beer” is…… MORE
Gabby Barrett Says Husband-Inspired Single “The Good Ones” Is About Finding a Keeper
Gabby Barrett followed up her No. 1 debut single, “I Hope,” with the release of “The Good Ones,” which is currently No. 27 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Penned by Gabby, Zach Kale, Emily Landis and Jim McCormick, “The Good Ones” is featured on Gabby’s debut album, Goldmine. Gabby co-penned the new single about…… MORE
Lady A Drops Family-Friendly Video for New Holiday Tune, “Christmas Though Your Eyes” [Watch]
Lady A released a deluxe version of their 2012 holiday album, On This Winter’s Night, on Oct. 30. On This Winter’s Night Deluxe features the 12 tracks from their 2012 album, with four new recordings: “Wonderful Christmastime,” “Little Saint Nick,” “That Spirit of Christmas” and “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” which the trio co-penned. “We’ve always…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About Carrie Underwood’s New Holiday Special
Here’s everything you need to know about Carrie Underwood’s new holiday special, My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood. Premiere Date: Dec. 3 Streaming: HBO Max What to Expect: Carrie will be performing holiday classics along with new Christmas songs from her No. 1 album, My Gift, which was released in September. Accompaniment: Carrie’s…… MORE
Chase Rice Releases New Single, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” Featuring FGL [Listen]
Chase Rice reunited with old friends Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line for his new single, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” The new tune, which was penned by Chase, Hunter Phelps, Cale Dodds and Corey Crowder, will impact country radio on Dec. 7. “We actually wrote this song before the pandemic, which…… MORE
