After releasing six indie albums, Cody Johnson dropped his major-label debut, Ain’t Nothing To It, on Jan. 18. The Sebastopol, Texas, native is now busting out of the chute like one of the bucking bulls he used to ride. Cody’s new 15-song offering debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, moving 35,000…… MORE
For Sale: Dale Earnhardt’s $4.2 Million Yacht, “Sunday Money,” Which Was Named After the Brooks & Dunn Song
Sunday Money, a yacht formerly owned by the late, great NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., is on the market for $4.2 million. The 100-foot Hatteras vessel takes its name after the title of a song Earnhardt penned with Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, which the duo later recorded for the 1995 album, The Dale…… MORE
FBI Ends Investigation & Finds No Motive in Las Vegas Mass Shooting at Route 91 Harvest Festival
The FBI has concluded its investigation into the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017, that left 58 people dead and more than 500 injured when a lone gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel during Jason Aldean’s headlining set. After a…… MORE
Texas Traditionalist Cody Johnson Has a New No. 1 Album . . . and Nothing But “Love & Respect for Florida Georgia Line & Sam Hunt”
After releasing six indie albums, Cody Johnson dropped his major-label debut, Ain’t Nothing To It, on Jan. 18. The Sebastopol, Texas, native is now busting out of the chute like one of the bucking bulls he used to ride. Cody’s new 15-song offering debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, moving 35,000…… MORE
Dierks Bentley getting ready to produce a TV show for Fox??
Dierks Bentley is serving as the executive producer on a potential TV show for Fox, and he thinks that’s the perfect role for him right now: (Dierks Bentley) “I love the idea of it. It’s kind of like Cheers TV show meets Nashville. What I saw initially was so funny, and Executive Producer is a…… MORE
Jason Aldean Earns 22nd No. 1 Single With “Girl Like You”
After topping the charts with “You Make It Easy” and “Drowns the Whiskey” from his 2018 album, Rearview Town, Jason Aldean has scored his third No. 1 single from the album with “Girl Like You.” The tune ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda…… MORE
Joe Diffie Celebrates 25th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member
Joe Diffie celebrated his 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with a performance—and cake—during the Opry at the Ryman showcase on Jan. 25. The showcase also included performances by Vince Gill, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs and more. Joe, who was inducted into the Opry on Nov. 27, 1993, was a mainstay…… MORE
Mason Ramsey Announces New Spring Tour Dates
After a big year in 2018 in which he made his Grand Ole Opry debut and helped open the CMA Awards, Mason Ramsey will try to continue his meteoric rise with a new set of tour dates this spring. Mason’s How’s Your Girl & How’s Your Family Tour will kick off on March 22 in…… MORE
Tim McGraw to Release Hard-Charging New Single, “Thought About You,” on Feb. 4 [Listen]
After releasing his first solo single in more that two years with “Neon Church” in October 2018, Tim McGraw is ready to ship another song to country radio. Tim will send his new single, “Thought About You,” to country radio on Feb. 4. The anthemic tune, which was penned by Brad Warren, Brett Warren and…… MORE
Luke Combs Ready to “Bat Cleanup” on First Headlining Arena Tour
After hitting the road as part of Brantley Gilbert’s The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour in 2017 and Jason Alean’s High Noon Neon Tour in 2018, Luke Combs will embark on his first headlining arena tour in 2019. Luke’s Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour will kick off on Jan. 31 in Birmingham, Ala., with more…… MORE
