ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has died at age 72. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard released an announcement via Instagram regarding Hill’s death, stating that Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas. “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his……… Continue Reading
LISTEN: ‘Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton’ To Be Released July 30
Embedded from www.youtube.com. On July 30, Silver Lake, California-based CMH Label Group’s Rockabye Baby label will release Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton. Via a press release, the album includes instrumental versions of the country icon’s classics including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and more. The project aims to “introduce little……… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Highlights the Making of New Carrie Underwoood Duet “If I Didn’t Love You”
One week after its release, Jason Aldean’s duet with Carrie Underwood for “If I Didn’t Love You” is emerging as a country radio favorite. In the lyric video for Aldean’s lead single from his forthcoming 10th studio album, some behind-the-scenes footage emerges from the recording process of the could-be classic. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Aldean’s bandmates……… Continue Reading
Jimmie Allen Signs on as Executive Music Producer for Netflix Series
Jimmie Allen is already known as a singer, songwriter, music executive and author–now is is adding “Executive Music Producer” to his list of credits. The “Freedom Was A Highway” hitmaker has signed on as the executive music producer for the Netflix sports reality series Titletown High, which debuts Aug. 27. A previously unreleased Allen song,……… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire Acknowledges Virally Popular “I’m A Survivor” TikTok Challenge
Reba McEntire’s self-titled TV sitcom only ran from 2001-2007. However, its theme song, “I’m A Survivor,” has remained timelessly popular. Of late, via TikTok, the song has spawned a challenge surrounding the song’s hook, “A single mom who works two jobs/who loves her kids and never stops/with gentle hands and heart of a fighter/I’m a……… Continue Reading
Walker Hayes Discusses His Forthcoming Book Based on His Song “Craig”
For Walker Hayes, following up on the extraordinary popularity of his single “Fancy Like” will involve his first-ever book based on his viral radio smash’s same simple, uncomplicated values. Glad You’re Here! will see the veteran Nashville crooner pairing with his longtime friend and collaborator Craig Cooper. The book’s title is tied to Cooper too,……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam Collaborate at CMA Summer Jam
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Nashville’s CMA Fest might have been canceled this year, but the festival’s essence was clearly displayed last night (July 27) during the first evening of the abbreviated, two-day event CMA Summer Jam, held at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. The event features a star-packed lineup including Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton,……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Erin Enderlin Celebrates Self-Acceptance in “Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey” Video
“All my life I’ve been told/I’m cut from a different cloth/If I tried to hide it it’d all come out in the wash,” singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin sings in her latest release, “Somebody’s Shot of Whiskey.” In this sublimely country track, she not only refuses to hide who she is, but this song champions self-acceptance and……… Continue Reading
CMT Rewind: Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem” Takes a Progressive Country Road to Number One
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Ten summers ago, country and hip-hop were strange musical bedfellows whose couplings were few and far between. However, for Jason Aldean — a country star five years past becoming a fixture on the top of Billboard’s singles and album charts in the genre — having two top-five Billboard album chart releases, including……… Continue Reading
Ingrid Andress Plots ‘Feeling Things’ Tour
Ingrid Andress, who earned three Grammy nominations on the strength of her debut album Lady Like and breakthrough single “More Hearts Than Mine,” has announced a string of upcoming concert dates for late 2021 and early 2022 in the United States and in Europe. Andress’ Feeling Things tour will launch in Boston on Sept. 27……… Continue Reading
