A new book, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, will explore the country icon’s vast musical catalog. The new book, which was written with Robert K. Oermann, will be released on November 17 via Chronicle Books. In addition, Dolly will deliver an audio version of the book via RBmedia, which will be available on…… MORE
Chris Young Says He Is Writing as Much as Possible During Quarantine: “Same Skill Set, But a Different Way of Doing It”
Chris Young has always been a prolific songwriter—he co-penned every track on his 2017 album, Losing Sleep—and the quarantine isn’t changing that. But like many artists who have had to cancel their tours during the ongoing pandemic, Chris has had to find virtual ways to to collaborate with his songwriting buddies while at home. During…… MORE
Kane Brown Teams With U.S. Veterans for New Remix of “Homesick” to Benefit Military Members [Listen]
Kane Brown teamed with a group of talented U.S. military veterans to record a new version of his No. 1 hit, “Homesick,” for a great cause. The new remix features vocals from Generald Wilson, Retired Petty Officer First Class, U.S. Navy; J.W. Cortés, Retired Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marines; and Sal Gonzalez, Retired Lance Corporal, U.S.…… MORE
Keith Urban Teases Mystery Collaborations on Upcoming Album, “The Speed of Now: Part I”
On Aug, 5, Keith Urban shared a photo via social media of the track list for his upcoming 11th studio album, The Speed of Now: Part I, which drops on Sept. 18. The photo depicts the titles of the album’s 16 tracks, but redacts the names of the two artists featured on Track 1, “Out…… MORE
Watch the New Trailer to Upcoming Netflix Show “DeMarcus Family Rules” With Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus
Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his family will star in a new Netflix reality series, DeMarcus Family Rules. The new show released its first trailer on Aug. 5. The original series will launch via Netflix on Aug. 19. As its name implies, the show will revolve around Jay and wife Allison Alderson DeMarcus—a former Miss…… MORE
Chris Janson Says He Wanted No. 1 Hit “Done” to Sound “Somewhere Between George Strait & The Wallflowers”
Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends. More so than any other tune on the 13-song album that Chris co-produced, “Done” had to fit a very…… MORE
Watch NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy Jam Out to Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” Aboard the International Space Station
Rice cooking? Three-day beard? Homemade soup? Check! Check! Check! NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, commander of Expedition 63, jammed out to Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s Johnson Space Center posted the video of Chris singing along to Travis’ 2000 hit on YouTube on Aug. 4, with…… MORE
Watch Midland’s Mark Wystrach Team With The Band of Heathens for Cover of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso City”
Midland’s frontman Mark Wystrach teamed up with The Band of Heathens for a cover of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso City.” The tune was recorded as part of The Band of Heathens’ live-streaming show, Good Time Supper Club, which airs on Tuesdays. “El Paso City” was the title track of Marty’s 1976 album. The tune, which…… MORE
It’s Been a Long Time Coming for Luke Bryan’s New Album, “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here”
It’s been a long time coming for Luke Bryan’s new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. In January—the month artists look forward to everything the new year has to offer—Luke announced he would release his seventh studio album on April 24 and embark on a new tour in May, but the COVID-19 pandemic put…… MORE
Locash’s “One Big Country Song” Reaches No. 1 on the Mediabase Chart After One Long Trip
After 64 weeks, Locash’s “One Big Country Song” has reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart. Penned by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Michael Hardy, “One Big Country Song” is featured on Locash’s 2019 album, Brothers. The 11-song offering was the first album on the duo’s new label, Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group. “Thank. You. Country.…… MORE
