Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are among the artists performing during the 44th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4. Additional performers include The Killers, John Legend and The Black Eyed Peas. Today show anchor Craig Melvin will host the two-hour televised event in New York City. After the performances,…… MORE
Nashville’s “Let Freedom Sing” Virtual Concert on July 4 to Feature Tenille Townes, John Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’ & More
Nashville will be celebrating our nation’s 244th birthday with a virtual concert—Let Freedom Sing—on July 4. The virtual show will feature performances by John Hiatt, Lilly Hiatt, Keb’ Mo’ and Tenille Townes. Nashville residents can watch locally via television on News Channel 5 at 9 p.m. CT, while fans in other locales can stream the…… MORE
Robert Earl Keen’s “Virtual Fourth on the River” Concert to Feature Cody Canada, Willow City Music & Josh Morningstar
Robert Earl Keen will stream his Virtual Fourth on the River concert on July 4 at 7 p.m. CT via Facebook and YouTube. The live concert broadcast from REK’s Snake Barn Movie Ranch Studio in Kerrville, Texas, will feature performances from Robert Earl Keen and band, Cody Canada, Willow City Music and special guest Josh…… MORE
Jimmie Allen Announces New 7-Song EP, “Bettie James,” Featuring Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Mickey Guyton & More
Jimmie Allen will release a new collaborative EP, Bettie James, on July 10. The seven-song EP features a host of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. “I am a fan of every artist on this project…… MORE
Billboard Country Airplay Chart Sees Movement on All-Time List This Week
By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell’s Visualizer Video for New Album’s Lead Single, “Want Me Back”
Lindsay Ell released a new visualizer video for “wAnt me back,” the lead single from her upcoming concept album, heart theory (Aug. 14). Produced by Dann Huff, heart theory is comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. Penned by Lindsay, Kane Brown, Matt…… MORE
Brett Eldredge fifth studio album Sunday Drive drops on July 10
Brett Eldredge released the title track to his upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Drive, which drops on July 10. Penned by Barry Dean, Don Mescall and Steve Robson, “Sunday Drive” beams with piano and strings as Brett croons the nostalgic track he discovered while interning at Universal Music Publishing. Produced by Daniel Tashian and Ian…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Releases Friendly New Single, “Happy Does” [Listen]
Kenny Chesney will ship new single, “Happy Does,” to country radio on July 20. Penned by Brad Clawson, Brock Berryhill, Greylan James and Jamie Paulin, “Happy Does” is the third single from Kenny’s 2020 album, Here and Now, following the release of Top 10 hit, “Tip of My Tongue,” and the chart-topping title track. “The…… MORE
Garth Brooks to Perform Fan-Requested Songs During “Inside Studio G” on July 7
After entertaining fans with his unique concert experience across hundreds of drive-in theaters on June 27, Garth Brooks already has planned his next crowd-pleasing event. On July 7, Garth will perform fan-requested songs on his Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G. “How about we just make it intimate?” said Garth. “We just make it really…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Releases Inspiring Fan Video for “Be a Light” [Watch]
Thomas Rhett released a new fan video for his collaborative single, “Be a Light.” The new clip was created after TR asked members of his fan club, the Home Team, to “share their light with their friends, families, communities, and world.” Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. The…… MORE
