Country trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—announced they will hit the road this summer for their Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour. The trio visited CBS This Morning on Jan. 7 to make the announcement. The guys revealed they will disband after the tour to tackle individual…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Scores 7th No. 1 Single With “Ridin’ Roads”
Dustin Lynch is starting 2020 the right way—with a No. 1 single. Dustin scored his seventh No. 1 single as “Ridin’ Roads” ascended to the top of both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart. Co-penned by Dusitn, Ashley Gorley and Zack Crowell, “Ridin’ Roads” is featured on Dustin’s upcoming album, Tullahoma, which drops…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Receives “Outstanding Achievement Award” for Service to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
In addition to performing during halftime of the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on Dec. 31, Scotty McCreery was presented with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award for his continued service to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Scotty was recognized with the award during the President’s Gala on Dec. 30 at the Peabody Hotel in…… MORE
Listen to Ronnie Dunn Cover Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” From New Album, “Re-Dunn”
Ronnie Dunn will release a new country/rock cover album, Re-Dunn, on Jan. 10. The 24-track album features popular tunes originally recorded by Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Hank Williams, Eric Clapton, George Strait, Tom T. Hall, Eddy Arnold and more. In the lead-up to the album’s release, Ronnie has dropped a handful of tracks,…… MORE
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman Donate $500,000 to Help Fight Wildfires in Australia
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are donating $500,000 to help fight the devastating bushfires in Australia. “Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia,” said Keith via Twitter. “We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now.”…… MORE
Lady Antebellum Announces “Ocean 2020 Tour” With Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae
Lady Antebellum announced they will embark on a 40-date headlining tour, dubbed the Ocean 2020 Tour, which takes its name from their 2019 album. Kicking off on May 21 in Albuquerque, the tour will make additional stops in San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and more. Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae will serve as support.…… MORE
Sam Hunt Drops New Song, “Sinning With You” [Listen]
Sam Hunt dropped a new song, “Sinning With You,” on Jan. 3. Co-penned by Sam, Paul DiGiovanni, Josh Osborne, and Emily Weisband, “Sinning With You” is expected to be featured on Sam’s upcoming sophomore album, which is slated to drop later this year. “I’m thankful to have found some inspiration and have some music ready…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal
The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is Dierks’ longtime label partner. The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s country covers while donning mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. A press release from Universal makes…… MORE
Prediction: Thomas Rhett & Kelsea Ballerini Will Co-Host the 2020 CMA Awards (Just a PREDICTION)
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards—11 with Brad Paisley—Carrie Underwood revealed via Instagram on Dec. 31 that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie’s unexpected announcement has spawned lots of chatter regarding who the heir apparent(s) to the hosting throne will be in 2020. While there is plenty…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Drops Buzzing New Tune, “This Bar” [Listen]
Morgan Wallen kicked off 2020 by dropping a spirited new tune, “This Bar.” Co-penned by Morgan, Michael Hardy, Jackson Morgan, Jake Scott, Ernest K. Smith and Ryan Vojtesak, “This Bar” takes a nostalgic look back at a 21-year-old’s buzz-filled bar days, featuring the chorus: “I found myself in this bar / Making mistakes and making…… MORE
