Almost 300 artists will descend upon Nashville for the 17th annual AmericanaFest on Sept. 12–17. Today (Aug. 1), the Americana Music Association announced the final round of artists who are slated to perform during the six-day event, including Lee Ann Womack, Reckless Kelly, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Sam Outlaw and more. Previously announced performers…… MORE
Sam Hunt has cruised past Florida Georgia Line. Sam “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 25 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which breaks the record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2013. “I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with my producer Zach Crowell,…… MORE
Following back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know” from his self-titled debut album, Brett Young released his third single, “Like I Loved You,” to country radio on July 17. Now, the California native has a new video for the breakup tune, which was co-penned by Brett and Jesse Lee.…… 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: Maren Morris rides a magic carpet. Karen Fairchild kisses her girl crush. Sturgill Simpson visits the East. RaeLynn jams with LBT. Kip Moore skates. Jake Owen…… MORE
Self-professed beach bum Billy Currington is enjoying summertime even more today with the news that his single, “Do I Make You Wanna,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Following “Don’t It” and “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” “Do I Make You Wanna” is the third single from Billy’s 2016 album, Summer…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line dropped a new Vegas-inspired video for their single, “Smooth.” The new clip, which was co-directed by FGL’s Brian Kelley and TK McKamy, features a cast of characters—including “Cat Daddy” Craig Wiseman (songwriter/publisher), an Elvis impersonator and Brian and Tyler Hubbard (who are depicted as Old Camp whiskey delivery men)—on their way to…… MORE
Little Big Town continued its Ryman Auditorium residency over the weekend with two shows on July 28 and 29. Attendees on Saturday night were treated to a surprise appearance by Miranda Lambert, who joined LBT onstage to sing “Goodbye Earl,” a song the Dixie Chicks took to No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart…… MORE
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Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet had a full-circle moment over the weekend. While attending a Garth Brooks’ concert at the Forum in Los Angeles, Eric was able to go backstage and tell Garth, “You’re welcome.” It turns out, Eric worked security at one of Garth’s concerts in Manhattan, Kan., in 1995. Eric shared a few…… 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: Luke Bryan shares some footage of his very special birthday cake. Travis Tritt performs “Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough” with his daughter, Tyler Reese Tritt. Tucker Beathard…… MORE
In support of their new album, 27861, Parmalee stopped by NYC this morning (July 28) to headline Fox and Friends’ Summer Concert Series. In addition to playing breakout hit “Carolina,” the four-piece band sampled a few songs from their new album, including “Mimosas” and current single, “Sunday Morning,” which is currently No. 54 on Billboard’s…… MORE
