Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcpDuring her American Idol days, Gabby Barrett spoke a lot about how much her dad, Blase, a maintenance man for Goodwill, supported her career. He’s the one who booked her gigs singing at fairs, parks, birthday parties, weddings and more when she was just a little kid. Now, ahead of Father’s…… read more »
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.With multiple number-one hits and legions of fans between them, Brantley Gilbert, Toby Keith and Hardy know a little something about making great country music. But this time around, they’re going for something different: Their new collaboration is called “The Worst Country Song of All Time.” It all started during…… read more »
PeacockMaren Morris, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck are all among the lineup for Miley Cyrus’ Pride Month concert special, Miley Cyrus Presents Stand By You. It’s no wonder the country genre is so strongly represented on the bill: The special was filmed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, E! Online reports. The event…… read more »
J.Kaviar/BBR Music GroupBlanco Brown teamed up with a variety of high-profile songwriters, including Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, to write “Nobody’s More Country,” a joyful and groove-heavy ode to his Georgia roots. While Blanco’s song celebrates deep-seated country cred, the lyrics also proudly embrace the genre’s diversity, highlighting all the ways he’s seen different people…… read more »
ABC/Christopher WillardLuke Bryan wants you to take some time to chill out and relax this summer — and keep cool at the same time. He’s teamed with Lipton Iced Tea to give people the chance to win an inflatable, adult-sized “Lipton Sunshine Pool.” “We’re just spreading some summer vibes around,” he tells ABC Audio. “They…… read more »
Warner Music NashvilleShy Carter returns this week with his new summer swing-a-long anthem, “Beer with My Friends,” a collaboration that features two of Shy’s real-life country music pals. Singing along with him on the track is ‘90s hitmaker David Lee Murphy, who also co-wrote the song, as well as Cole Swindell. “It was a dream…… read more »
Comstock/ThinkstockOne of the “Boys ‘Round Here” is turning 45 today. This Oklahoma native isn’t just a country star: He’s also a reality show judge and bar-owner. Can you name him? ANSWER: Blake Shelton. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.… read more »
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicRussell Dickerson has had plenty of exciting life experiences, from topping radio charts to playing in front of sold-out crowds. Still, he says, nothing’s better than being a dad to nine-month-old baby Remington — and he always advises couples on the fence to take the leap into parenthood. “I tell my friends who are…… read more »
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJust as Jon Pardi is gearing up for a return to touring after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, he’s hit a minor roadblock: The singer has been placed on vocal rest until July. Jon’s social media update says it all: He’s posted a photo showing him holding up a sign with a frowning face…… read more »
John Shearer/WireImageIt’s been several days since Chris Lane and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Dutton. Now, as they adjust to life as a family of three, Lauren shared some snapshots of baby Dutton’s first week of life. Included are snaps of the newborn snoozing, smiling or just hanging out…… read more »
