One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party is going down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland—and their Grammy-nominated “Drinkin’ Poblem”—will headline the Kick-Off Party, with…… MORE
Looks Like Sam Hunt Spent Some Time in Bernal, Mexico, in Preparation of Releasing New Single, “Downtown’s Dead”
To help promote his new single, “Downtown’s Dead,” Sam Hunt posted nine photos on Instagram on May 15 that appear to depict the colonial village of Bernal, Mexico. Located in the Mexican state, Queretaro, the town of Bernal—population 2,909—is about 150 miles north of Mexico City. If you take a gander at the screen grab…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Teases New “FGL Boat House” Restaurant in the Florida Panhandle
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley dropped a video on FGL’s Instagram page on May 15 that teased the opening of a new restaurant, FGL Boat House. FGL’s Instagram Story showed a rendering of the new restaurant with the question, “Anyone think ya boys need to open FGL Boathouse,” before Brian appears on screen, saying, in…… MORE
Ready for Ole Red? Blake Shelton’s Downtown Nashville Restaurant Set for Grand Opening During CMA Fest on June 6
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Nashville will officially celebrate its grand opening during CMA Fest on June 6–10. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host multiple events throughout the week, including a Blake Shelton and Friends concert on June 6, which will not be open to the public. However, fans can enter for a chance…… MORE
Listen to Sam Hunt’s New Single, “Downtown’s Dead,” + Full Lyrics
Sam Hunt dropped his first new single in more than a year with the release of “Downtown’s Dead” on May 16. “Downtown’s Dead” was co-penned by Sam, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and Charlie Handsome, which is the same writing team—sans Charlie—behind Sam’s 2017 smash hit, “Body Like a Back Road.” According to Nielsen…… MORE
Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Brandi Carlile & More Earn Multiple Americana Awards Nominations [Full List]
The nominees for the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today on May 15, and a familiar name is front and center: Jason Isbell. Jason, who has won six Americana Awards since 2012, leads the pack with four nominations in 2018, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year, as well as an additional…… MORE
Luke Bryan Announces 5th Annual “Crash My Playa” Concerts in Mexico
Luke Bryan announced his 5th annual Crash My Playa concerts will take place on January 23–26 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. During the four-night concert vacation on the beach, Luke will headline two nights, including his Luke & Friends set. “Nothing better than a beach vacation mixed with some country music to launch a new year,”…… MORE
Watch Ashley Monroe Perform “Hands on You” on “Late Night With Seth Meyers”
Ashley Monroe stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on May 14 to perform her new single, “Hands on You.” The tune is the lead single from Ashley’s new album, Sparrow, which dropped on April 20. The 12-song offering was produced by Dave Cobb and recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A. Working with some of…… MORE
The Power of Positive Singing Earns Kenny Chesney Career First: 2 Simultaneous Top 10 Singles
The power of positive thinking singing has helped Kenny Chesney reach a new career milestone: two simultaneous Top 10 singles. Kenny’s new single, “Get Along,” reached No. 10 this week on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after only six weeks, while his duet with David Lee Murphy on “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” checked in at…… MORE
Kane Brown’s “Heaven” Ascends to No. 1 on Country Charts
Kane Brown scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “Heaven” ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart. The celestial tune follows Kane’s 2017 No. 1, “What Ifs,” featuring vocals from Lauren Alaina. “Heaven,” which was included on the deluxe edition of Kane’s self-titled debut…… MORE
