Billboard put together a unique list of the Most Honored Country Recordings of All Time. Using criteria that included awards from the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Country Music Association (CMA), Recording Academy (Grammy) and more, Billboard deduced that George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is the most honored country song of all time.…… MORE
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Charlie Daniels
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Charlie Daniels, who passed away on July 6 at age 83. According to WSMV News 4, Charlie’s funeral service will be held on July 10 at 11 a.m. CT at World Outreach Church (1921 State Highway 99, Murfreesboro, Tenn.). Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson and Trace Adkins will…… MORE
Blake Shelton to Stage Concert Event Across Drive-In Theaters on July 25 With Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins
Following the blueprint Garth Brooks and Encore Live created with his concert event that aired across more than 300 drive-in theaters in June, Blake Shelton is taking his talents to the drive-in on July 25. Blake’s new, one-night-only concert, which was filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America, is being presented by Encore Live…… MORE
Maren Morris’ “The Bones” Tops the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for 18th Week
Maren Morris’ “The Bones” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the 18th week, which is the longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. “The Bones” bested Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” which ruled the chart for 10 weeks beginning in October…… MORE
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman’s Oldest Daughter Showing an Interest in Film: “She Loves Telling Stories”
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially when Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are the roots. Keith and Nicole’s oldest daughter, Sunday Rose, 12, is interested in “telling stories.” Specifically, the preteen has taken a keen interest in film. And why wouldn’t she? Her mother is an award-winning actress who has starred in…… MORE
Brett Eldredge Gears Up for Release of New Album, “Sunday Drive,” on July 10 [Watch New Video]
Brett Eldredge will release his upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Drive, on July 10. The 12-song offering features 11 songs that Brett co-wrote, including the album’s lead single, “Gabrielle,” which is currently No. 43 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 12 weeks. Brett released a new video for “Gabrielle” on July 7. In addition…… MORE
Lindsay Ell Addresses Sexual Assault at Age 13 in New Song, “Make You” [Listen]
Lindsay Ell revealed she is a survivor of sexual assault. With the release of new song, “make you,” Lindsay is publicly addressing—for the first time—being a survivor of sexual violence. The deeply personal song explores her life after being raped as a 13-year-old. The new song is featured on Lindsay’s upcoming concept album, heart theory…… MORE
Academy of Country Music to Launch Weekly Series, “ACM Wine Down Wednesday,” Featuring Female Artists
The Academy of Country Music will launch a new weekly series, ACM Wine Down Wednesday, that focuses on rising female artists. Carly Pearce, Tenille Townes, Lainey Wilson, Maddie & Tae and MacKenzie Porter will be featured in the first five episodes of the “happy hour” series, which will air on Wednesdays from July 8 to…… MORE
Luke Bryan Scores 25th No. 1 Single With “One Margarita”
Luke Bryan scored his 25th No. 1 single as “One Margarita” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. “One Margarita,” which was penned by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem and Josh Thompson, is the third single from Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.…… MORE
Watch Brett Young’s #PlayAtHome Performance of “Lady” on “The Late Show”
Brett Young performed his current single, “Lady,” as part of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s #PlayAtHome series. A number of artists—including Rhiannon Giddens, Lucinda Williams, Carlie Hanson and more—have taken part in the quarantined-inspired series, which, as its name implies, features artists performing at home. Brett co-penned “Lady” with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite…… MORE
