It’s been a long time coming for Luke Bryan’s new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. In January—the month artists look forward to everything the new year has to offer—Luke announced he would release his seventh studio album on April 24 and embark on a new tour in May, but the COVID-19 pandemic put…… MORE
Locash’s “One Big Country Song” Reaches No. 1 on the Mediabase Chart After One Long Trip
After 64 weeks, Locash’s “One Big Country Song” has reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart. Penned by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Michael Hardy, “One Big Country Song” is featured on Locash’s 2019 album, Brothers. The 11-song offering was the first album on the duo’s new label, Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group. “Thank. You. Country.…… MORE
Keith Urban covering Luke Combs
Can you imagine a rockstar like Keith Urban covering one of your songs?? Super cool moment!! Luke commented saying “Holy $h*t that sounds great buddy and I miss it A. LOT.” I sure would love a collab of these two, right?? View this post on Instagram Hey Luke…. how much do ya MISS…… MORE
Maren Morris Shares Acoustic Cuts of “Girl,” “The Bones” & “The Middle” [Listen]
Maren Morris shared acoustic versions of three of her most well-known songs—“Girl,” “The Bones” and “The Middle”—via YouTube. The acoustic cuts are featured on Maren’s recent EP, Maren Morris: Reimagined. The three-song offering, which dropped in May, was produced by Dave Cobb. “I think the mark of a good song is you can rearrange it…… MORE
Dollywood Named Top 10 Best Amusement Park in the World by Tripadvisor
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is one of the Top 10 best amusement parks in the world, according to Travels’ Choice Best of Awards in 2020. Dollywood ranked No. 8 on the list, joining Magic Kingdom Park (No. 1), Universal Studios Florida (No. 5), Tivoli Gardens (No. 7) and more in…… MORE
Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle, Dom Flemons & Billy Strings Slated for the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 8
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,936th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Aug. 8 with a showcase featuring Old Crow Medicine Show, Dom Flemons, Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. The Grand Ole Opry…… MORE
Chris Janson’s “Done” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends. “The moment I first saw my wife Kelly, I knew that was it. I was done,” says Chris. “This…… MORE
Lee Brice Says Writing a Special Song Is a Gift From Above: “It’s Like God Gave You Something So Cool”
Lee Brice is trying to score his eighth No. 1 single with the release of “One of Them Girls.” Penned by Lee, Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ben Johnson, “One of Them Girls” is currently No. 18 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 16 weeks. The new tune follows Lee’s previous No. 1 singles, “Rumors,”…… MORE
Darius Rucker’s 11th Annual “Darius & Friends” Benefit Concert Raises More Than $255,000 for St. Jude
Darius Rucker didn’t let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for an organization near and dear to his heart: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The “Wagon Wheel” singer turned his 11th Darius & Friends benefit concert into a virtual affair, which raised more than $255,000 for St. Jude. This year’s show featured…… MORE
Ashley Gorley Scores 50th No. 1 Single as a Songwriter in Less Than 15 Years
Ashley Gorley scored his 50th No. 1 single as a songwriter as Locash’s “One Big Country Song” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart this week. Ashley is the first songwriter—in any genre—to tally 50 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart or Mediabase chart. Remarkably, Ashley, 43, achieved the feat in…… MORE
