Chris Young releasing new single “If That Ain't God” on Friday
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesChris Young is gearing up to release a new song this week. The chart-topping singer will drop “If That Ain’t God” on July 3. He made the announcement Monday by sharing the cover art, which features a graphic
Gabby Barrett's 'Goldmine' of success continues with record first-week streaming numbers
Warner Music NashvilleGabby Barrett has crossed a career threshold with her debut album, Goldmine. Following its release on June 19, Goldmine has scored the highest-ever number of first-week streams for a debut country album, amassing more than 16.1 million on-demand streams. It’s also
Lady A, Tim McGraw among performers on Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
ABC/Image Group LACountry music is coming to the 2020 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley will perform during the July 4th special airing on NBC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual fireworks display will
Garth Brooks' drive-in concert draws more than 350,000 fans
8 Ten, Inc.Though Garth Brooks wasn’t physically present, he entertained more than 350,000 fans on Saturday with his one-night-only event, Encore Live Presents Garth Brooks: A Drive-In Concert Experience. Garth filmed the set, which included such hits as “Ain’t Goin’
Chris Janson faces scrutiny for performing at live show
ABC/Image Group LAChris Janson is facing backlash for his performance at Hwy 30 Music Fest this weekend. Chris was one of the headliners at the festival in Filer, Idaho that ran from June 25-27. The “Buy Me a
“Worldwide Beautiful”: Kane Brown delivers unifying message at BET Awards
RCA Records NashvilleKane Brown delivered a powerful message at the BET Awards Sunday night with the debut performance of “Worldwide Beautiful.” Kane and gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds took to the Ryman Auditorium stage for individual, socially distanced performances at the
Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1968, Tammy Wynette was at the top spot on the country charts with a tear-jerking ballad that speaks from a wife’s perspective as her marriage is falling apart. It remains one of her
Chase Rice condemned for potentially exposing audience to COVID-19 after hosting packed concert
ABC/Image Group LAAs COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., country singer Chase Rice was condemned for playing a Saturday concert — the official kickoff of his tour — where he entertained a packed crowd that largely ignored social distancing guidelines. Rice performed for an estimated
“Here and Now” on hold: Kenny Chesney celebrates a #1 apart from No Shoes Nation
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney claims the 31st number-one song of his career this week, as “Here and Now” tops the country chart. It’s particularly ironic, however, since for Kenny, “Here and Now” embodies the moments he gets to
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSam Hunt dropped an acoustic version of his current single, “Hard to Forget,” last week. The radio version of the song is currently a top-five hit. Tractor Supply Company has unveiled its exclusive new line of