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When HARDY decided to release “McArthur” as his latest radio single, no doubt he was well aware it had a built-in problem: With three superstars on the song, the odds were zero to none he’d ever be able to assemble Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen to perform it on the road. So how’s… Continue reading ‘McArthur’ minus Morgan Wallen, Tim McGraw and Eric Church: See HARDY’s solo take on tour

Since the title track of Cody Johnson’s new record, Banks of the Trinity, seems like an autobiographical throwback to his Texas childhood, it’s easy to assume he wrote it specifically as the album’s anchor.  But the truth is, Cody didn’t have a hand in writing it at all — or a vision for what his sixth album… Continue reading Why Cody Johnson isn’t riding a horse on the Banks of the Trinity cover

“Choosin’ Texas” just may be the best decision Ella Langley ever made.  The lead single from Dandelion is now spending its 12th week atop Billboard‘s Hot 100, continuing an impressive run that started back in February.  “Choosin’ Texas” is one of only 25 songs to top the chart for a dozen weeks or more since the chart’s beginning… Continue reading With ‘Choosin’ Texas’ spending its 12th week at #1, Ella Langley’s ‘Loving Life Again’

If you’d like to play a guitar like the one Eric Church has taken with him on tour for the past couple years, it’s now possible with the arrival of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Eric Church Hummingbird Dark. The limited-edition acoustic-electric guitar was created in the image of The Chief’s beloved Gibson Hummingbird, which… Continue reading Hummingbird Dark + Whiskey JYPSI: Eric Church recreates a favorite guitar for the masses

Dustin Lynch launched his career in 2012 with “Cowboys and Angels,” and nearly 15 years later, he’s put together a greatest hits collection made up of 10 chart-toppers.  Setlist Staples – 10 #1’s is set to arrive Aug. 28. “These are the songs that have stayed with me and the fans from the very beginning,” he says.… Continue reading They’re more than greatest hits to Dustin Lynch, they’re Setlist Staples

Justin Moore will return to the road on Saturday after a little more than a month away. He’ll play the Knox County Fair in Knoxville, Illinois, on July 11, after announcing June 8 he was taking some time to focus on his health.  “See y’all on the road soon!” he posted on Instagram, along with a video set… Continue reading ‘Don’t call it a comeback’: Justin Moore’s back on the road after a month away

The second single from Jason Aldean’s 13th album has just become his 27th #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay ranking.  Diving deeper into the numbers, “Don’t Tell on Me” is his 50th career entry on the chart and his 42nd top-10 song.  “We just released this album and [we’re] really excited,” he says of Songs About Us. “I feel like… Continue reading Better with age: ‘Don’t Tell on Me’ is Jason Aldean’s 27th #1

Luke Combs kicked off the European leg of his My Kind of Saturday Night Tour July 4 with the biggest country concert ever held in the Nordic region. Since it was Independence Day back in the States, Ullevi Stadium was decorated with American flags as nearly 61,000 concertgoers filled the venue in Gothenburg, Sweden. Most… Continue reading Luke Combs is ready to ‘Rethink Some Things’ as he sets European records

Megan Moroney’s adding to her collection of “Beautiful Things” as the song with the same name rises to #1. This is the Georgia native’s fourth trip to the top of the Mediabase chart, following “Tennessee Orange,” “Am I Okay?” and “6 Months Later.” Her latest record, Cloud 9, also debuted atop the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart in March.  Up next, Megan’s giving radio… Continue reading Megan Moroney takes another Cloud 9 trip to the top with ‘Beautiful Things’

Garth Brooks will kick off what he’s calling the “retro arena era” Aug. 21-22 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with the start of the Blame It All on My Roots Tour.  “Going back into the arenas is about putting the stadium show in a box,” he says. “The excitement gets multiplied by the intimacy. Every… Continue reading Garth Brooks launches ‘retro arena era’ with Blame It All on My Roots Tour