“There are two places you play,” says Brad Paisley. “There’s the Grand Ole Opry and everywhere else.” That line closes the just-released trailer for the big-screen film American Saturday Night: Live From the Grand Ole Opry, featuring appearances by Paisley, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker and other Opry members, along with newer… Source: Music […]
Scotty McCreery Talks New Album, Book and Denny's With Rascal Flatts
When Scotty McCreery thought about casting cheerleaders in the video for his new single “Southern Belle,” he knew he didn’t want them to be seen as gratuitous eye candy. Instead, he wanted to shine a light on their inherent strength. “Obviously they’re pretty and everything, which is awesome, but it’s showcasing how strong they… Source: Music News
See Blake Shelton Get Slimed During Kids' Choice Awards Announcement
Days after performing “Gonna” at the 2015 CMA Awards, Blake Shelton has lined up another awards show appearance, this time as the evening’s host. Shelton will serve as the emcee for the upcoming Kids’ Choice Awards, an annual show that finds Nickelodeon viewers honoring their favorite music, movies and TV stars…. Source: Music […]
Drake Is 'Soft Like Tissue,' NASCAR Great Mark Martin Says
It turns out rappers aren’t the only ones who think Drake is soft. Even NASCAR legends consider his lint-rolling ways rather peculiar. Take former driver Mark Martin, who was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame this year. He’s long been a rap music connoisseur, and while he was once embarrassed about his… Source: Music […]
Hear Justin Bieber's Ed Sheeran-Penned Song, 'Love Yourself'
Justin Bieber’s Purpose drops on Friday, and after a hefty rollout of its new tracks in recent weeks, the singer debuted two more songs from the lengthy album on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show Monday. Hear the Ed Sheeran-penned “Love Yourself” below. The acoustic “Love Yourself” is the most subdued… Source: Music […]
Hear One Direction's Fiery New Song, 'End of the Day'
One Direction’s amped new single, “End of the Day,” is catchy enough to be considered two songs. The song functions as two standalone pieces, moving abruptly from a boisterous, handclap-driven groove to a mid-tempo arena sing-along. “All I know at the end of the day / Is you want what… Source: Music News
Mumford & Sons Plot 'An Arrow Through the Heartland' Tour
Mumford & Sons spent the summer months of 2015 touring in support of their new album Wilder Mind, and the folk troupe will once again hit the road in April 2016 for a month’s worth of U.S. arena gigs. This time, however, the band will concentrate on the middle third of… Source: Music News
Patsy Cline's Widower Charlie Dick Dead at 81
Charlie Dick, the widower of country legend Patsy Cline, died Sunday at his home in Nashville. He was 81. Throughout his life, Dick worked to preserve the legacy of Cline — who died in a plane crash on March 5th, 1963, at age 30 — as one of the most influential singers… Source: Music News
See Jake Owen's Hilarious Country Hanukkah Skit on 'Kimmel'
With Hanukkah less than a month away, Jake Owen is getting into the holiday spirit. . . despite a complete lack of Jewish heritage. During a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Owen appeared in a skit spoofing the outdated Time Life infomercials that once clogged the airwaves, hawking music compilations like… Source: Music […]
Watch Jeezy Explore 'Dangerous' Home Turf in 'Where I'm From' Video
Jeezy revisits his home turf in the gritty video for “Where I’m From,” which explores the treacherous streets of Macon, Georgia. “Ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the state of Georgia,” reads an intro caption. “A city full of gangs, guns and drugs, Macon is known for being… Source: Music News
