Blake Shelton is adding documentary co-producer to his resume. The “God’s Country” hitmaker will team with Lucky Horseshoe Entertainment and Anomaly Content & Entertainment to produce an upcoming Keith Whitley documentary film. Academy Award-nominated director Zach Heinzerling will direct the project. “Keith Whitley released only three albums during his life, but his music has influenced generations of country music artists and fans,” Blake says in… Continue reading Blake Shelton to co-produce Keith Whitley documentary: ‘I’m proud and honored’
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Why George Birge’s Christmas song is perfect to ‘drink a whiskey by the fire to’
George Birge never imagined himself releasing holiday music, so recording a Christmas classic is a big deal to him. “I never thought I’d be a Christmas guy, you know? I love Christmas. I love slowing down with my family and I love everything that it’s about. But I just wasn’t the type to maybe put on a… Continue reading Why George Birge’s Christmas song is perfect to ‘drink a whiskey by the fire to’
Nashville Notes: Carly Pearce + Michael Bublé to the Opry + Dylan Gossett’s tour
Carly Pearce and Michael Bublé, who recently released their holiday duet, “Maybe This Christmas,” have been added to the Opry Country Christmas lineup. They join previously announced performers Megan Moroney, The Isaacs and The Ornaments. You can grab tickets now at opry.com. Dylan Gossett has added 19 dates to his The Back 40 Tour. It’ll kick off Feb. 28 in New Braunfels, Texas, and wrap May 31 in… Continue reading Nashville Notes: Carly Pearce + Michael Bublé to the Opry + Dylan Gossett’s tour
Look, Chase Matthew’s ‘Dancing in the Rain’
Chase Matthew is emotionally conflicted in his new track, “Dancing in the Rain.” Chase sings in the ballad, “Are we gonna be crying in the storm or dancing in the rain?/ Going up in smoke or sparking up a flame/ Is it on the way to hell or heaven for a change?/ Are we making love or making… Continue reading Look, Chase Matthew’s ‘Dancing in the Rain’
Keith Urban plots High And Alive World Tour: ‘Lots of hits, new songs’
Keith Urban is hitting the road next year for his High And Alive World Tour. It kicks off May 22 in Orange Beach, Alabama, and will hit Charleston, Cincinnati, Denver, Chicago, Fort Worth and more before wrapping up Oct. 17 in Nashville. Keith will also return to Australia in August for shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and more. Chase… Continue reading Keith Urban plots High And Alive World Tour: ‘Lots of hits, new songs’
How a real-life moment inspired Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’
Gratitude and living in the present are part of how Dan + Shay live their lives, just as their latest single, “Bigger Houses,” suggests. “[‘Bigger Houses’ is] such a special song. That song is about gratitude and appreciating the people you have around you and not always chasing after what’s next,” the duo’s Dan Smyers tells ABC Audio. “Obviously, we’re competitive.… Continue reading How a real-life moment inspired Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’