Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016, and, as you can imagine, it’s good to be Garth. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year released a nine-album bundle set at Target in November, and each album has been certified platinum by RIAA for 1 million certified…… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s Dog, Ace, Is Doing Water Rehab After Suffering Paralyzing Herniated Disk [Video]
If you’re a fan of Carrie Underwood then you understand how important her dogs, Ace and Penny, are to her. She often posts adorable photos and videos on Instagram of her little buddies. One of Carrie’s precious pups, Ace, suffered a herniated disk before the holidays and as a result became paralyzed for a period…… MORE
Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” Earns Rare “Billboard” Trifecta
Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” earned a rare Billboard trifecta this week. The soulful waltz is simultaneously No. 1 on three Billboard charts: Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs (airplay/sales/streaming) and Country Digital Song Sales. The tripled-up triumph was accomplished twice in 2016 with Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” (January) and Florida Georgia Line’s…… MORE
Cole Swindell Releases New Single, “Flatliner,” Featuring Dierks Bentley [Listen]
It’s a new year and that means new music from Cole Swindell. The Georgia native has released his third single, “Flatliner,” from his sophomore album,You Should Be Here. “Flatliner” is the album’s lead track and it follows Cole’s back-to-back No. 1 hits, “You Should Be Here” and “Middle of a Memory.” The new tune, which…… MORE
And Baby Makes Five: Lee Brice and Wife Sara Are Expecting Their Third Child
There is some happy news to report for Lee Brice and his wife, Sara. According to People, the couple is expecting their third child. The new baby—the gender is unknown—will make the Brice family a party of five when he or she joins big brothers Ryker Mobley, 3, and Takoda, 8. Lee tells People, “Our…… MORE
Wellington Road Bridge To Be Demolished Wednesday
If you travel US 287 North of Wichita Falls, your commute time could be impacted starting Wednesday. Demolition crews will begin removing the Wellington Road Bridge over U.S. 287 and the destruction will cause drivers to have to detour around the area. Click here for more information about the demolition project.… MORE
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds To Be Buried Together
Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds will have a joint funeral and be buried together at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park. “My mother and my sister are together right now,” Todd Fisher said Friday after the Los Angeles Coroners Office released Carrie Fisher’s body back to the family following an examination…… MORE
Martin Guitars Unveils Two New Signature Guitars by Dwight Yoakam and John Prine
Martin Guitars announced the debut of two new signature guitars today (Jan. 3): the Dwight Yoakam DD28 and the D-28 John Prine. The acoustic guitar manufacturer teamed up with the two legendary country singer/songwriters on two models that will be unveiled at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 19–22, 2017, both of which have…… MORE
6 Country Artists Earned RIAA-Certified Gold, Platinum or Double-Platinum Singles in 2016, Including Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell & Dan + Shay
Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016—and eight country singles released in 2016 earned gold (500,000 units), platinum (1 million) or double-platinum (2 million) designations for their sales. Interestingly enough, the eight songs came from just six artists/duos: Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan…… MORE
Check Out Photos From Kelsea Ballerini’s Post-Engagement Trip to Australia
The day after her Christmas engagement to Australian boyfriend Morgan Evans, Kelsea Ballerini hopped on a plane and headed Down Under for a post-engagement trip with her beau. And from the looks of things on Kelsea’s Instagram account, she’s having a great time visiting Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley wine region. Check out some…… MORE
