After Kelsea Ballerini spilled the beans about the release date (Nov. 3) and name (Unapologetically) of her upcoming sophomore album on Good Morning America, she performed the album’s lead single, “Legends.” Co-penned by Kelsea, Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey, “Legends” follows a string of hits from Kelsea’s debut album, The First Time, including “Love Me…… MORE
Dylan Scott Talks Growing Up in Louisiana, Early Musical Influences, Moving to Nashville, No. 1 Hit, “My Girl,” New Single, “Hooked,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about growing up in Louisiana, his early musical influences, moving to Nashville when he was 19, how his wife inspired his No. 1 single, “My Girl,” his new Deluxe album . . . and Dylan reveals the title of his new single, “Hooked.” Show Participants Dylan Scott Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…… MORE
10 Days Away From the Release of His New Self-Titled Album, Brett Eldredge Is “Excited for the World to See a Whole New Level of Musicality”
Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge is gearing up for the release of his upcoming self-titled album on Aug. 4—exactly 10 days away. For Brett, the build-up to the release of the 12-song offering—all of which he co-wrote—is part of the fun. “It’s the…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Announces November 3 Release Date for Sophomore Album, “Unapologetically”
Today (July 25), Kelsea Ballerini announced on Good Morning America—with a follow-up post on Twitter—that her sophomore album, Unapologetically, will be released on November 3. November 3nd my sophomore album "Unapologetically" will be released. whoomp there it is…💕✨ — Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) July 25, 2017 “[Unapologetically] is about years 21 through 23,” says Kelsea to…… MORE
Garth Brooks Reveals Gender of Concertgoers’ Baby & Offers to Pay for College Tuition
Garth Brooks can’t help himself. He loves interacting with his concertgoers . . . and digging into his pockets to help them. In the last few months, he has offered to pay for a couple’s honeymoon, invited a teen onstage, given his guitar to a fan and serenaded an 89-year-old. At his show in Los…… MORE
Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Ties FGL’s Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
Slow and steady is winning the race for Sam Hunt. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 24 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which ties the record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2012 and 2013. “I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with…… MORE
House of Blues Cancels Jamey Johnson Concert Amid “Safety and Security” Concern
The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C., cancelled Jamey Johnson’s concert hours before it was scheduled to take place on July 23. The House of Blues issued a statement on Facebook, citing “safety and security” reasons. A member of Jamey’s band, Melonie Cannon, posted two Facebook comments, one of which was attributed to Jamey’s…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Kane Brown’s New Pup, Brett Eldredge’s First Manicure, Keith Urban & Frankie Ballard’s Guitar Duel & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Keith Urban and Frankie Ballard trade guitar licks. Lindsay Ell shares a backstage video of Brett Eldredge’s first manicure. Thomas Rhett and his daughter stop by…… MORE
Luke Bryan Puts a Smile on the Face of 88-Year-Old Fan With Terminal Illness
Before his concert in Kansas City, Mo., on July 21, Luke Bryan shared a memorable meet-and-greet with one of his biggest fans, 88-year-old Francis Stanaway, who is battling a terminal illness. Decked out in her “Shake It For Me, Luke” sweatshirt, not only did Francis get the chance to chat with Luke and attend his…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s 18 Pets Inspire Her to Make Her MuttNation Foundation “Bigger and Better”
Miranda Lambert and her pet pooches led more than 1,000 people, including Nashville mayor Megan Barry, along the first-ever MuttNation March through Music City on June 8 as part of CMA Fest. The almost-one-mile march, which was created to raise awareness and funds for pet adoption, helped 60 shelter dogs find new homes across 21…… MORE
