This morning in Nashville, during a live broadcast on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs was formally announced as an inductee for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Along with Paul Williams, Tom T. Hall and the late Dixie Hall, Skaggs will be officially inducted on Thursday, …
Read More »Florida Georgia Line Make Billboard History
Florida Georgia Line have achieved another unprecedented career milestone, ruling the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the most weeks – 90 cumulative – since it originated in 1958 as an all-encompassing genre songs survey. Country icon George Strait previously held the title at 84 weeks. “We are absolutely blown …
Read More »Michael Knox To Launch Music Knox Records
BMG has entered into a new label venture deal with award-winning Country music producer Michael Knox. Knox, most noted as the producer of Broken Bow Records’ Country superstar Jason Aldean, will look to develop, sign, and release up-and-coming artists through Music Knox Records, a new imprint backed by BMG. With …
Read More »HOF Announces Judds Exhibit Coming Aug. 10
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will take a fresh look at the story of The Judds—mother Naomi and daughter Wynonna—using rare artifacts, original manuscripts, unpublished photos and keepsake costumes in an exhibit titled The Judds: Dream Chasers. The exhibit opens Aug. 10, 2018 and continues through July …
Read More »Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina Announce Tour
The REASON TO DRINK… ANOTHER TOUR will launch on October 4 in Tuscaloosa, AL with PLATINUM-selling 10-time #1 hit songwriter COLE SWINDELL, PLATINUM-selling star DUSTIN LYNCH, who recently notched his fifth consecutive #1 hit, and one of the hottest female artists in country music today LAUREN ALAINA as special guest. The …
Read More »Kevin Costner Gives Whiskey Myers A Boost
Whiskey Myers has tapped an enthusiastic audience on the Kevin Costner Paramount Network drama “Yellowstone.” With an on-camera appearance and three songs featured on the hit series so far, Whiskey Myers’ music is reaching a new, fervent audience that has propelled three of the band’s albums to the Top 10 …
Read More »Cledus T. Judd Is Back!
Six years after hanging up his overalls, Cledus T. Judd is “Strate Outta Retarment.” The comedian has done a “My Weight’s Goin’ Up Down,” parody of Morgan Wallen’s #1 Country single “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line. The video has garnered over 15,000 viewsa and the full clip will premiere …
Read More »Sister Hazel Gets Some Help From Heavy-Hitter Nashville Songwriters on “Wind”
Sister Hazel, is set to release their new EP, Wind, on September 7, 2018. The six-track EP is the follow-up to their Billboard chart-topping EP, Water. The newest EP is Volume II of a collectible compilation series titled, “Elements,” and includes a bonus seventh track that will continue throughout the …
Read More »Mason Ramsey Releases Debut Album
Big Loud Records and Atlantic Records’ rising star Mason Ramsey has released today his debut FAMOUS EP across all digital platforms. Tipping his 10-gallon hat to his idol Hank Williams, Sr. plus introducing his fresh-faced Country flavor, the six-track handpicked collection was produced by studio ace Joey Moi. Leading with …
Read More »Veteran Opry Performer Tim Atwood Takes His Turn In The Spotlight
For over 38 years Tim Atwood has played in the spotlight’s fringe, backing country music elites on the most venerable stage in country music history—the Grand Ole Opry. Now Tim Atwood takes a step into center stage, as he prepares to release his 3rd solo album Livin’ The Dream on …
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