While there’s no doubt Luke Combs is dominating the charts with his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car“, it seems the radio road might have a bit of a traffic jam as fans of Randy Rogers Band write in to Country Music News Blog asking if there’s a sabotage of songs. That’s because up until Luke’s release, RRB was enjoying steady airplay of their own “Fast Car” tune.
When multiple GRAMMY-nominee Kelsea Ballerini wrote and recorded Rolling Up The Welcome Mat with her friend and long-time collaborator Alysa Vanderheym, it was more to sort out the complicated emotions around a marriage ending than a project intended for commercial release. But as one of the most transparent writers/artists of her generation, when she’d finished the in-the-moment Welcome Mat, Ballerini realized this song cycle offered a vulnerability that gave other people room to sort out their own misgivings and disappointments.
Ahead of the tour, the Carly Pearce Official Fan Club launches today, offering fans the opportunity to stay directly in the know with their favorite artist – along with an exclusive fan club pre-sale from Tuesday, August 8 at 10am local through Thursday, August 10 at 10pm local where they can utilize their unique pre-sale code for both tickets and VIP Experiences on the tour. General tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, August 11 at 10am local time.
Multi-PLATINUM-selling Country artist Justin Moore’s duet with Priscilla Block, “You, Me, And Whiskey,” recently climbed into the Top 5 on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart, marking one of Moore’s fastest-climbing — and best consuming — songs to date with roughly 85 million streams thus far. And, today (7.28), the two share an acoustic spin on their “anthemic” (Billboard) smash.
Dolly Parton teams up with NBC and the the 2024 Olympics to release her official video for “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You” medley from her recent Rockstar album. In the video we can see highlights from previous Olympic competitions and see the hype she’s building for the 2024 meets happening in Paris next year.
Brandi Carlile‘s epic voice can be heard in the new blockbuster Barbie movie, in theaters now. Her cover of the Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine” is heavily featured in the film, playing several times in different scenes as well as in the trailer.
Country/Rap Artist Kendall Tucker will be releasing his new single “Dragging Me Down” featuring Jelly Roll and State Of Mine on August 25th. The new single follows the success of his previous single “Stickup” featuring MYXED and Three Six Mafia co-founder Project Pat which has seen a positive response from fans as they get ready for Tucker’s forthcoming project set for release later this year. The new single “Dragging Me Down” is a motivational track that’s perfect for anyone battling their own struggles in life. For this new single Kendall has connected with the hottest Country/Rap artists today Jelly Roll alongside Billboard Chart topping rockers State of Mine.
As reigning ACM Female Vocalist of The Year and Album of The Year Winner, “Watermelon Moonshine” follows as Lainey Wilson’s second single from her breakthrough album, Bell Bottom Country Continue reading Watch Now: Lainey Wilson – Watermelon Moonshine Official Video
Listen Now: Tenille Arts & LeAnn Rimes “Jealous Of Myself”. The stunning duet version of Tenille Arts’ “Jealous of Myself” single with LeAnn Rimes was released in April, and the two re-connected at Laurel Canyon Stages last week to shoot a music video of the moving song. Continue reading Listen Now: Tenille Arts & LeAnn Rimes “Jealous Of Myself”
Diamond Rio Announces New Video “The Kick” With Two New Members Continue reading Diamond Rio Announces New Video “The Kick” With Two New Members
