Universal Music Group held its 11th annual Team UMG at the Ryman event on Feb. 20 as part of Country Radio Seminar 2020. This event showcased UMG Nashville’s incredible roster, including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, Adam Hambrick, Kylie Morgan, Parker McCollum and…… MORE
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George Strait Announces Concert at Notre Dame Stadium With Chris Stapleton & Brothers Osborne
George Strait announced he will perform a concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Aug. 15. The upcoming show, which is dubbed Strait to South Bend, will feature special guests Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne. Tickets for the new show go on sale on March 6 at 10 a.m. ET, with pre-sale…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Reminds Us to Live in the Present in New Single, “Here and Now,” [Listen]
Kenny Chesney released his new single, “Here and Now,” on Feb. 21. Penned by Craig Wiseman, David Garcia and David Lee Murphy at a writing retreat Kenny set up in Malibu, the new tune beckons listeners to live in the present with a chorus that proclaims: “You and me, ain’t it good to be alive…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood & Keith Urban Reunite for Performance of “The Fighter” at Country Radio Seminar
Universal Music Group held its 11th annual Team UMG at the Ryman event on Feb. 20 as part of Country Radio Seminar 2020. This event showcased UMG Nashville’s incredible roster, including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, Adam Hambrick, Kylie Morgan, Parker McCollum and…… MORE
Amazon Music Chronicles Kane Brown’s Rise in New Mini-Documentary, “Velocity” [Watch]
Amazon Music chronicles the rise of Kane Brown in a new 16-minute documentary, Velocity, which was released on Feb. 20. Velocity documents Kane’s early days growing up in Georgia, personal moments like getting a tattoo of his daughter’s name, and his sold-out performance at the Staples Center in January. The new clip features commentary from…… MORE
Luke Combs Extends “What You See Is What You Get Tour” With Ashley McBryde, Drew Parker & More
Luke Combs will extend his headlining What You See Is What You Get Tour with more than 15 new dates. The tour, which kicked off on Feb. 7, will make newly announced stops in Dallas, Memphis, Las Vegas, New York, Boston and more. The new dates will feature a new in-the-round stage design. Tickets for…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Honored by Country Radio Broadcasters With 2020 Humanitarian Award
Kenny Chesney was honored with the 2020 Artist Humanitarian Award by the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) on Feb. 19 for his ongoing charitable work. Notably, Kenny’s Love for Love City Foundation helped spearhead the rebuilding of St. John after the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. In addition to humanitarian aid and working…… MORE
Luke Bryan Has His Own Beer Now: Two Lane American Golden Lager
Luke Bryan has teamed with Constellation Brands to develop and produce his own beer: Two Lane Americana Golden Lager. The new brew, which features American barley and water sourced from the Blue Ridge Mountains, will hitting the shelves in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia on March 2. Two Lane takes…… MORE
Robert Earl Keen Launches 2nd Season of “Americana Podcast: The 51st State”
Robert Earl Keen had such a good time hosting the likes of Lucero, Bruce Robison, Reckless Kelly, Cody Canada and more during the 2019 debut season of his Americana Podcast: The 51st State that he has signed on for Season 2. Over the course of his 30-year career and countless number of performances, REK has…… MORE
Maren Morris Says First Child Is “Gonna Be a Tour Bus Baby . . . I Feel Like I Can Do Motherhood and My Career”
Maren Morris is a self-described “workhorse,” and it’s hard to argue with her assessment. Maren is slated to be onstage at the Houston Rodeo on March 7, just a couple of weeks before her due date. When Maren and husband Ryan Hurd’s little boy arrives, Maren plans to take two months before she gets back…… MORE
