Jason Aldean has had a busy few days. In addition to releasing his new album, They Don’t Know, on Sept. 9, the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year played back-to-back nights at Boston’s Fenway Park on Sept. 9 and 10; he performed in Hartford, Conn., on Sept. 11; he stopped by Good Morning America on…… MORE
Who’s New: Jared Deck
Hometown: Thomas, Oklahoma Lives: Weatherford, Okla. Single: “17 Miles” Album: Jared Deck Website: Jaredeckmusic.com Influences: Alejandro Escovedo, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Beatles The Scoop Born in the small town of Custer County, Okla.—population 1,200—Jared Deck was always looking for an adventure. He found plenty of them as he worked a number…… MORE
Watch Hunter Hayes Sing New “Yesterday’s Song” at Nashville Benefit for Louisiana Flood Victims
Louisiana native Hunter Hayes and some of his singer/songwriter friends performed an impromptu concert at Nashville’s Basement East last night (Sept. 13) to benefit Louisiana flood victims. Over the course of the four-hour showcase, Hunter was joined onstage by CJ Solar, Jacob Davis, Courtney Cole, Benjy Davis, David Borne, Brent Anderson, Ross Ellis, Rick Huckaby…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Cancels Three Shows Due to Vocal Strain; Announces “The Weight Of These Wings” Out Nov. 18
Miranda Lambert has been forced to cancel the final three dates on her Keeper of the Flame Tour due to vocal strain. The singer was set to wrap the tour in Texas on Sept. 15–17 with opening acts Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne, but according to a Live Nation press release, Miranda has been placed…… MORE
Luke Bryan Gears Up for Farm Tour With New Video for “Here’s to the Farmer”
As Luke Bryan gears up his tractor for his eight annual Farm Tour on Oct. 8, he has greased the wheels by releasing the title track to the tour’s accompanying EP, Farm Tour . . . Here’s to the Farmer, which is set to drop on Sept. 23. The video for “Here’s to the Farmer” gives…… MORE
Governor Abbott Presents 2016 Star Of Texas Awards To Those Killed Or Injured In The Line Of Duty
Governor Greg Abbott presented the Star of Texas Awards to first responders, peace officers and firefighters who have demonstrated remarkable courage and heroism in serving and protecting their communities throughout the state. “Today, Texas honors the extraordinary few – those who have demonstrated the character and the courage to repeatedly put their lives on the…… MORE
Chris Young Teases Duet With Alan Jackson (We Think) on New Christmas Album
Chris Young’s first-ever holiday album, It Must Be Christmas, is set to drop on Oct. 14. While Chris has remained pretty tight-lipped about the songs and guest artists featured on the album, he did tease the song “There’s a New Kid in Town” on Twitter this morning, and it sounds like Alan Jackson has made…… MORE
CMT Artists of the Year Announced: Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, FGL & Chris Stapleton Honored
CMT announced today (Sept. 13) the recipients of their 2016 Artists of the Year honors. This year’s honorees include Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett. The seventh annual CMT Artists of the Year special will take place on Oct. 20 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Carrie, FGL and Luke…… MORE
With Headlining Tour and Upcoming Marriage, Cam Closes in on Completing Her Bucket List
After serving as an opener for Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley on their headlining tours, Cam will see her name at the top of the marquee when she kicks off her 13-date Burning House Tour in October. With the headlining gig, the bubbly, yellow-clad singer is coming close to completing her bucket list—at least that’s…… MORE
Americans Got Raise Last Year For First Time Since 2007
Americans finally got a raise last year after eight years of stagnating incomes. The typical U.S. household’s income rose 5.2 percent in 2015 to $56,516, the Census Bureau said Tuesday. Even with the solid gain, that remains below the median household income of $57,423 in 2007, when the Great Recession began. The median is the…… MORE
