Brantley Gilbert will release a deluxe version of his fifth album, Fire & Brimstone, on Oct. 2. Fire & Brimstone Deluxe will feature the 15 tracks on Brantley’s 2019 album with two additional tunes: “Old Friends” and current single, “Hard Days.” “‘Old Friends’ is about treasuring friendships with those folks who always have your back…… MORE
Shenandoah to Release New Album, “Every Road,” Featuring Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley & More
Shenandoah will release a new album, Every Road, on Nov. 13. The 10-song collection of brand-new tunes features an A-list cast of collaborators, including Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson and Brad Paisley. Shenandoah topped the charts in the late ’80s and early ’90s…… MORE
Michael Ray Tries to Wash Away the Past With New Single, “Whiskey and Rain” [Listen]
Michael Ray will ship a new single, “Whiskey and Rain,” to country radio on Oct. 26. Penned by Josh Thompson and Jesse Frasure, “Whiskey and Rain” is the first taste of new music from Michael’s upcoming third studio album. The tune finds Michael crooning: “Yeah, whiskey and rain coming down, coming down / Splash of…… MORE
Travis Tritt Drops Fiery New Single, “Ghost Town Nation” [Listen]
Travis Tritt dropped a fiery new single, “Ghost Town Nation,” on Sept. 25. Penned by Aaron Raitiere and JB Strauss, “Ghost Town Nation” is the lead single from Travis’ forthcoming album, which was produced by Dave Cobb. “I loved the overall groove of the song when I first heard the demo, but what really hooked…… MORE
Listen to Carrie Underwood & Her Son Isaiah Sing “Little Drummer Boy”
Carrie Underwood released her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The 11-song album features a combination of beloved traditional favorites, such as “Silent Night” and “Away in the Manger,” as well as original material, including “Sweet Baby Jesus” and “Let There Be Peace.” There are also two special guests on the new album.…… MORE
Opry to Welcome In-Person Audience Back on Oct. 3 With Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Terri Clark & Lorrie Morgan
The Grand Ole Opry will welcome patrons back to its iconic venue on Oct. 3 with a showcase featuring Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan. The Grand Ole Opry has aired without an audience present since March 19 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The in-venue audience will be capped at 500 guests…… MORE
Brad Paisley’s Free Grocery Store Has Delivered 500,000 Meals in Nashville: “We’re Serving Five Times What We Expected”
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley teamed up with Belmont University and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to create The Store—a free grocery store in Nashville that serves individuals and families experiencing food insecurities and financial hardship. The nonprofit was slated to open in mid-April, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and tornado…… MORE
Watch Tim McGraw Perform Top 10 Hit “I Called Mama” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Tim McGraw made a virtual appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Sept. 23. In addition to chatting with the titular host, Tim shared a performance clip of his current Top 10 single, “I Called Mama.” The tune is featured on Tim’s new album, Here On Earth, which was released on Aug. 21. Penned by Lance Miller,…… MORE
Carrie Underwood to Celebrate First Holiday Album With New TV Special
Carrie Underwood will release her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. To help spread the Christmas spirit, Carrie has teamed with HBO Max for a holiday special that will be streamed across the platform. Carrie will appear with a live orchestra and choir during the Playtone-produced special, performing a combination of traditional holiday…… MORE
Lee Brice Says His Wife Is the “Judge” When It Comes to Releasing Songs Like “One of Them Girls”
Lee Brice’s “One of Them Girls” is No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the second straight week as Luke Combs’ “Lovin’ On You” continues its four-week reign atop the chart. The tune follows Lee’s No. 1 single, “Rumors,” which topped the charts in July 2019, and his collaboration with Carly Pearce, “I…… MORE
