Alanna Conaway
Taylor Swift and George Strait Take Over No. 1 Slots on Country Singles Charts
Taylor Swift and George Strait split the No. 1 title this week, as their songs top the two main country singles charts. Swift’s ‘Ours’ takes the leading slot on Billboard, while Strait’s ‘Love’s Gonna Make It Alright’ snatches the No. 1 position on Mediabase / Country Aircheck.
Rhett Akins Invites Jake Owen, Dierks Bentley + More to Annual Country Goes Huntin’ Charity Turkey Hunt
Later this week, Rhett Akins and his famous pals from the music and hunting world will join forces for his 11th annual charity turkey hunt, Country Goes Huntin’. Like the previous 10 years, the event will consist of a three day turkey hunt (March 22-24) in Dothan, Ala. There, pro hunters will pair with country singers/songwriters for a good time and, more importantly, a great cause.
Toby Keith, ‘Beers Ago’ – Lyrics Uncovered
Hit songwriters never know when inspiration will strike for lyrics to a song, and that was exactly the case for Bobby Pinson when he started hashing out the new Toby Keith single, ‘Beers Ago.’
Dierks Bentley Takes Latest Single All the Way ‘Home’ to No. 1
Dierks Bentley finds himself back at No. 1 this week, as his latest single ‘Home’ tops the country singles chart. ‘Home’ marks Bentley’s second consecutive No. 1 single and ninth career chart-topper, following ‘What Was I Thinkin’,’ ‘Come a Little Closer,’ ‘Settle for a Slowdown,’ ‘Every Mile a Memory,’ ‘Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go),’ ‘Feel That Fire,’ ‘Sideways’ and ‘Am I the Only One.’
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Josh Thompson Is Ready for ‘Change’
Change is coming for Josh Thompson, and that’s not just in reference to his new tour. The singer is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album ‘Change,’ which is slated to hit stores later this year. Fans have already gotten their first taste of the new album with the release of Thompson’s latest single ‘Comin’ Around,’ which is one of 12 tracks on the record which he wrote or co-wrote.
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Gary Allan Working on First New Album in Two Years
Good news for Gary Allan fans who have been burning holes into their copies of his last eight albums. New music is finally on its way, and it could be in your hands as soon as this year! Earlier this week (Feb. 27), Allan held a press conference in Nashville from his high-end mens clothing boutique, the Label, to discuss his year that he has mapped out thus far, including his headlining slot on th
Keith Urban Surprises Capitol Records With Marching Band Performance of ‘You Gonna Fly’
When Keith Urban says thank you to his team for their never-ending rallying and support of his career, he goes all out, every time. So it was only natural when his latest single ‘You Gonna Fly’ topped the charts for not one but two weeks, that he decided to send the entire marching band from Father Ryan High School in Nashville over to his record label, Capitol Records, to perform the song in cele
Carrie Underwood’s New Single ‘Good Girl’ Hits No. 1 Downloaded Country Song in Just Three Days
Well it sure didn’t take long for Carrie Underwood to pick up where she left off now that she has released new music to country radio. The powerhouse vocalist is definitely having a “good” week as her new single ‘Good Girl’ tops the Billboard Digital Country Songs chart. The track has even recently been named the most-added song to country radio as of late.
Tim McGraw Shows Off a Hidden Talent
The entire world knows of most of Tim McGraw‘s talents — singing, songwriting, acting, entertaining, cooking, being athletic — the list goes on and on. But a new talent that has just been discovered thanks to a YouTube video is McGraw’s ability to juggle!
Luke Bryan to Release Latest ‘Spring Break’ EP on March 6
The time is nearing where the cold weather will be turning slightly warmer, which means it’s the perfect time for a new Luke Bryan ‘Spring Break’ EP! Bryan’s latest hot release ‘Spring Break 4 … Suntan City’ will hit stores on March 6.
Glen Campbell Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer’s and the ‘Mistakes’ He Knows He’ll Make
Last summer, the world was saddened by the news that legendary country star Glen Campbell was in the beginning stages of his battle with Alzheimer’s. Rather than laying low and disappearing from the music scene, Campbell announced a full-blown tour as his way to say thank you to his loyal fans throughout the years.
Brantley Gilbert Recalls First Song He Ever Wrote
When you think of Brantley Gilbert, you think singer and hit songwriter. In addition to writing his own chart-topping hit, ‘Country Must Be Country Wide,’ Gilbert is also responsible for penning Jason Aldean‘s ‘My Kinda Party’ and co-writing ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ with Colt Ford.