Courtesy of Dan Swartz + RIAAChris Janson’s “Buy Me a Boat” has been certified five-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.Chris received his new plaque on Monday at RIAA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.”RIAA is honored to acknowledge not only this single, but his drive to ensure that all musicians can thrive,” RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch…… read more »
Courtesy of Big Loud RecordsSurprise! Lauren Alaina is pregnant with her first child.Lauren shared the news in the music video for her new song, “Those Kind of Women,” which dropped with the song on Wednesday, two days before its original release date.The slice-of-life video centers around motherhood and features reenacted moments of Lauren’s mom discovering she’s pregnant with Lauren, raising her,…… read more »
The OREO BrandPost Malone had some help from Oreo to create his dream cookie.Working with the company, Posty created a first-of-its-kind Oreo with a swirled creme center that combines salted caramel and shortbread-flavored cremes. The outer cookies — one chocolate and one “golden” — feature nine different designs embossed on them, all inspired by Post and…… read more »
Disney/Scott KirklandDan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and his wife Hannah have welcomed their fourth child, Aubrey Ellis Mooney.”7 lbs 9 ounces + perfectly healthy! Thank you Jesus for another miracle!” Hannah captioned her joint Instagram post, which featured first-look photos of their newborn baby girl.”God has truly chosen you to raise mighty men of faith,” Gabby…… read more »
Disney/Tanner YeagerBailey Zimmerman played a show drunk and he’s owning it with an apology.The singer took to Instagram Tuesday to address a viral video of his performance at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa, where he sang parts of “Rock and a Hard Place” off-pitch and fumbled with certain words.”I was always raised up to hit my problems head-on, and…… read more »
Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & EntertainmentIf you’ve watched the music video for Chris Janson’s “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” you likely recognized the superstar guest appearance by Dwayne Johnson.Dwayne, who had dreamed of being a country singer at one point, is now buddies with Chris and the two had been talking about working together at some point. That’s…… read more »
Courtesy Record Store DayPost Malone doesn’t need any help to be the official Record Store Day 2025 ambassador.In his new role, the rapper-turned-pop star-turned-country star will be encouraging folks to shop in their local independent record stores on April 12. “What an honor,” says Posty in a statement. “Record Store Day is so important, and…… read more »
Trisha Yearwood has announced she’s playing two shows at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe on Feb. 12. Tickets go on sale Friday at bluebirdcafe.com.Big Loud Records artist Kashus Culpepper is set to drop a new song, “Jenni,” on Friday. While you wait for it, check out a preview on Kashus’ Instragram.Billy Ray Cyrus sang “Old Town…… read more »
Johnny Vy/CBSWith the immersive visual and auditory experience Sphere offers concertgoers, it’s no surprise that Kenny Chesney’s thinking hard about the songs to include in his set list.After all, he wants his fans, collectively called No Shoes Nation, to feel like they’ve got an enhanced concert experience, different from shows they’ve been to in the past.”I have always cut songs that…… read more »
Disney/Frank MicelottaA multigenre star-studded lineup has been announced for the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year gala featuring a tribute concert to the Grateful Dead.Country stars and artists on the bill include Zac Brown, Wynonna Judd, Maren Morris, Dwight Yoakam and Grammy Award nominees The War And Treaty, Maggie Rose and Noah Kahan, whose song…… read more »
