Zach Top’s rarely ‘South of Sanity’ thanks to his tribe

Reigning ACM new artist of the year Zach Top grabbed five nominations for the upcoming 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, second only to Chris Stapleton as the male artist with the most chances to win.  In February, the “South of Sanity” hitmaker won his first Grammy for best traditional country album for Ain’t in It for My… Continue reading Zach Top’s rarely ‘South of Sanity’ thanks to his tribe

Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Luke Combs claims the 20th #1 of his career as “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” rises to #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay tally.  His most recent chart-topper, “Back in the Saddle,” spent two weeks at the top in November. Both tunes come from The Way I Am, which debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart earlier in… Continue reading Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

Parker McCollum’s debut single, “Pretty Heart,” has just been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.  The Texas native co-wrote the song from 2021’s Gold Chain Cowboy that went on to become his first #1.  “Man…all I have to say is thank you! The amount of support you all have shown me over these… Continue reading Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

HARDY and his wife have their hands full with their 1-year-old

When it comes to writing hit songs for himself and other artists, HARDY is an undeniable master of the craft, having penned close to 20 number ones. When it comes to being the father of a 1-year-old, however, he’s finding there’s more of a learning curve.  “I’m just not a patient person — and that… Continue reading HARDY and his wife have their hands full with their 1-year-old

Something ‘Different’ for Tim McGraw: Playing the villain in Hulu’s Southern Bastards

Tim McGraw could be coming back to your TV screen if a new pilot in the works at Hulu gets picked up. He’s set to play a lead role in Southern Bastards, which is based on the graphic novels of the same name, according to Variety.  British actress Erin Kellyman will also star alongside Kevin Bacon, whose… Continue reading Something ‘Different’ for Tim McGraw: Playing the villain in Hulu’s Southern Bastards

25 number ones in less than 14 years ‘Ain’t a Bad Life’ for Thomas Rhett

It “Ain’t a Bad Life” when your 25th #1 just hit the top of the chart. Thomas Rhett’s collab with Jordan Davis cements that milestone for him as it reaches the pinnacle of the Mediabase radio airplay tally.  “Having 25 No. 1’s is something I never could’ve dreamed up,” TR says. “I’m really grateful to the fans,… Continue reading 25 number ones in less than 14 years ‘Ain’t a Bad Life’ for Thomas Rhett