Jordan Davis scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “Take It From Me” topped the Mediabase chart this week. The tune follows Jordan’s debut single, “Singles You Up,” which reached No. 1 in April 2018. “Take It From Me” has extra-special significance for Jordan—it’s a song he co-penned with his brother Jacob…… MORE
Country Music Association Announces Initial Lineup for 2019 CMA Fest
The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville on June 6–9. Nissan Stadium Stage Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big…… MORE
Trace Adkins and Clint Black Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
Trace Adkins and Clint Black will join forces for a co-headlining tour this spring and summer. The Hits, Hats, History Tour will kick off on May 2 in Charlotte, N.C., making additional stops in Florida, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and more. Terri Clark, John Berry and Craig Campbell will serve as support on select dates.…… MORE
Garth Brooks Sells 20,000 Vinyl Boxed Sets in 18 Hours
Garth Brooks sold 20,000 units of his upcoming vinyl boxed set, The Legacy Collection, on Feb. 28. 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 18 hours on Feb. 28, fans…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival to Feature Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Travis Tritt, Jon Pardi & More
Dierks Bentley announced the lineup for his second annual Seven Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista, Colo., on Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 30–Sept. 1). Artists joining Dierks this year include Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, The War and Treaty, Tenille Townes and Caylee…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Adds U.K. Dates to Her “Cry Pretty Tour”
Carrie Underwood announced via Instagram on March 4 that she is taking her upcoming Cry Pretty Tour across the pond. Carrie will perform five U.K. shows in late June and early July. Carrie will be joined on the UK tour by special guests, The Shires, the UK’s best-selling country act of all time. Tickets for…… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett Perform 2 New Songs on “Saturday Night Live”
During his stint as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March 2, Thomas Rhett debuted two new songs, “Look What God Gave Her” and “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time.” TR kicked off his appearance by performing his new single, “Look What God Gave Her. Penned by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Julian…… MORE
Lindsay Ell Gives Post-Surgery Update: “Everything Went Good”
After undergoing surgery to remove pre-cancerous cells on Feb. 28, Lindsay Ell gave her fans a post-surgery update on March 1. “Thanks for all the well wishes yesterday…everything went good,” said Lindsay via Twitter. “Grateful for the doctors & nurses for getting me in before my month trip around the world….I leave tonight, and am…… MORE
Brooks & Dunn, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Whitley & More to Be Featured in Full Exhibits at Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the subjects of its upcoming exhibits in 2019: Keith Whitley, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks & Dunn, and Boudleaux and Felice Bryant. Keith Whitley: May 3 The exhibit encompasses Whitley’s entire career, from his bluegrass roots to his success as a singer in a traditional style of country music with…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Announces New Album and Drops Dance-Inducing Lead Single, “Look What God Gave Her” [Listen]
Thomas Rhett revealed that he will release his upcoming fourth studio album, Center Point Road, on May 31. The album takes its name from the street in his Tennessee hometown that shaped much of his life experiences. To get the party started, TR has released the album’s uptempo lead single, “Look What God Gave Her.”…… MORE
