James McMurtry has never been meek when it comes to sharing his political opinions. During the George W. Bush administration, he was relentless in his criticism of the president and his White House via songs like “Cheney’s Toy” and “We Can’t Make It Here.” On Saturday, the American singer-songwriter (and …
Read More »Sadler Vaden Mixes Oasis With Tom Petty on New Solo Album 'Anybody Out There?'
Sadler Vaden would like you to be more present. He says as much in the title of his new song “Be Here Right Now,” a rocking, romantic ode to escaping the distractions of modern existence that appears on his first solo album since his 2016 self-titled debut. “I want to …
Read More »Mickey Guyton Releases Devastating New Song 'What Are You Gonna Tell Her?'
Mickey Guyton has released a stark balled titled “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” that tackles the injustices brought upon young women, people of color, and other marginalized kids with big dreams. The single art features a Polaroid photo of Guyton as a little girl holding a ukulele. “She thinks love is …
Read More »Caleb Caudle Takes a Gritty Road Trip in the Blistering Song 'Monte Carlo'
For his eighth studio album, Nashville songwriter Caleb Caudle sought a little more grit for his rootsy Americana sound. On his new song “Monte Carlo,” he finds it, delivering a nostalgic road trip across his childhood and into the future. “Monte Carlo” features Elizabeth Cook on harmony vocals and is …
Read More »Shania Twain Adds More Dates to Las Vegas Residency
Shania Twain has added 14 more shows to her 2020 Las Vegas engagement. The country music entertainer will play new dates in August, September, and December at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, part of her production “Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” The Las Vegas Residency.” The show is the follow-up …
Read More »Kelsea Ballerini Sets Date for New Album 'Kelsea'
A new Kelsea Ballerini album will be available in time for spring 2020. Titled simply Kelsea, the singer-songwriter’s third full-length arrives March 20th. Ballerini made the announcement on Instagram, sharing the album title and cover art — a sun-kissed image of the singer with her head resting on a patch …
Read More »Watch Little Big Town Perform 'Sugar Coat' on 'Fallon'
Little Big Town appeared on The Tonight Show to perform their song “Sugar Coat,” a track off the band’s new album Nightfall. Appearing on an empty stage with a white backdrop, the country group and their backing band let the melody and lyrics speak for themselves. “Sometimes I wish I …
Read More »Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis Set for Hal Ketchum Benefit Concert in Texas
Country artist and Grand Ole Opry member Hal Ketchum, who is battling Alzheimer’s disease, will be the focus of a tribute concert and fundraising campaign to assist with his medical bills in Gruene, Texas. Raised by Wolves, Bound for Glory: A Texas Tribute to Hal Ketchum is set to take …
Read More »Tim McGraw Plots Headlining 2020 Here on Earth Tour
Following a big year that saw him co-authoring a book and performing for a giant crowd during the NFL Draft, Tim McGraw will swing back into action in 2020 with a new headlining summer tour. Dubbed the Here on Earth Tour, McGraw’s new trek will get underway July 10th in …
Read More »Watch Thomas Rhett Pay Tribute to 'Sesame Street' at Kennedy Center Honors
Introduced by actress Lucy Liu and joined by Sesame Street legend Elmo, singer Thomas Rhett helped pay homage to the long-running children’s series at the Kennedy Center Honors gala Sunday night. Although its core audience might not be aware, 2019 has been a bittersweet year for the educational and entertaining …
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