Monday , 18 March 2024

Music News

Nashville notes: Kip Moore parts from MCA, Dylan Marlowe’s “Bat Outta Hell”

Kip Moore has parted ways with his longtime label home, MCA Nashville. “I’m not sure where I’ll end up (currently having those discussions), but in the meantime, doing a record completely independent for the first time in my career has been something [I] can’t put into words,” Kip wrote after thanking the team at MCA. You can read Kip’s announcement in …

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Lainey Wilson grateful for Australia shows: “I was just a little redneck from Baskin”

ABC Lainey Wilson‘s beaming with gratitude as she wraps up headlining Australia’s CMC Rocks festival. The “Heart Like a Truck” singer took to Instagram Sunday to reflect on the surreal opportunity and dream come true. “Australia, thank y’all taking me down under with y’all,” says Lainey. “When I decided to write songs as a little girl, I never thought somebody on …

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Riley Green drops cover of Josh Thompson’s “Way Out Here”

Disney/Scott Kirkland Riley Green has released his cover of Josh Thompson‘s “Way Out Here.” The heartfelt ode, which pays tribute to small-town America and country upbringing, is Riley’s first new release since 2023’s Ain’t My Last Rodeo. “I’ve always loved this song. ‘Way Out Here’ is out everywhere now. Hope y’all like it!” Riley shares on Instagram. Penned by Josh, David …

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Here’s what you can expect during ‘CMT Music Awards Weekend’

Courtesy of CMT CMT has announced its star-packed program schedule for this year’s CMT Music Awards Weekend. Kicking off April 5 and leading up to the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 7, the network will air several original programs, headlined by Little Big Town, HARDY and more, as well as a special sneak peek of the awards show on the weekly CMT Hot …

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Toby Keith, John Anderson, James Burton announced as 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

Courtesy of Country Music Association The Country Music Association has announced the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Toby Keith, born Toby Keith Covel, will be inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. Among his chart-topping hits are “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry Man),” “As Good as I Once Was” …

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Hailey Whitters joins Ben Rector on “Color Up My World”

Courtesy of OK Kid Recordings / Big Loud Records Hailey Whitters has teamed up with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Rector for a new collab, “Color Up My World.” The banjo-driven song is the first time the singers have teamed up in the studio, outside of the opening slots on Dan + Shay‘s ongoing Heartbreak On The Map Tour. “The minute I heard this …

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Tigirlily Gold on the success of their “Shoot Tequila” video

Courtesy of Monument Records Rising duo Tigirlily Gold recently earned their career-first nominations at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in the Duo/Group Video of the Year and Breakthrough Female Video of the Year categories for “Shoot Tequila.”  The success their debut single is something sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh don’t take for granted, especially after years of hard work.   “You know, it just makes the success all that much …

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Coast Country Top 20

Cody Johnson sings about how his wife Brandi has brought color and joy into his life in his latest #1 hit. He also thanks her for being the “painter” who has helped him to see the world in a new light. Coast Country Top 20 March 15, 2024 LW TW ARTIST-TITLE 1 1 CODY JOHNSON The Painter (2nd week at …

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In Concert

NEW: KENNY CHESNEY SUN GOES DOWN 2024 TOUR, June 6, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 15 AT 10 AM AT KENNYCHESNEY.COM. COOPER ALAN, Sandusky County Fair August 20.  Tickets on sale March 18 at 10am at SanduskyCountyFair.com. THE 2024 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR: WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY, BOB DYLAN, JOHN MELLENCAMP, AND SOUTHERN AVENUE: …

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