Jake Owen likes upbeat songs… Brantley Gilbert is giving back… Jake Owen has some heartbreak tunes and some set-the-moods songs, but he prefers to record tunes that are upbeat, inspiring and positive. He says, “I’ve always liked songs that seem to empower happiness, right? I just felt like by providing people with those types of soundtracks […]
Jake Owen got some props… George Strait booked a stadium show… Jake Owen got a handwritten note from John Mellencamp congratulating him on the success of “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” which to John’s classic hit “Jack and Diane.” The letter said, “Jake- I am happy Jake and Diane had such a positive effect on your fans. […]
Luke Combs love beer-drinking songs… Shania Twain was recently honored in Vegas… Luke Combs says Hank Williams Junior has had a big influence on his music — not so much in how he’s singing, but more in what he’s singing. He says, “I love the beer-drinking, fun part of country music. I’ll never get sick of having a honky-tonk, beer-drinking […]
Lauren Alaina to release an EP… LBT has a #1 album… Lauren Alaina will release a six-song EP, Getting Good, on March 6th. She says, “I have been singing new songs on the road that aren’t yet released. I’m working on my third album — it’s not finished yet, but I decided the songs we’re doing live, I’m […]
2020 Country Grammy winners… Dan + Shay remain at #1… Tanya Tucker was the big winner in country music at the Grammys last night. She won in the Best Country Song category for “Bring My Flowers Now” and Best Country Album for While I’m Living. Billy Ray Cyrus took home is first and second Grammys. He won with Lil Nas X for […]
Blake Shelton is teaming up with Bebe Rexha for The Voice… Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey are at a Crossroads… Blake Shelton selected Bebe Rexha as his team’s advisor for the battle rounds on season 18 of The Voice. Joining Blake as judges this time around will be John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas. The new season of The Voice starts on February 24th. Kelsea […]
Gwen may be ready to marry Blake… Kelsea’s new album has a release date… For a number of of years it has been reported that Gwen Stefani would not marry Blake Shelton until her wedding to Gavin Rossdale had been annulled by the Catholic church. Now, US Weekly is reporting that she will marry Blake no matter what. An unnamed source says that although “she very […]
Tanya Tucker to perform at the Grammys… Reba is headed to TV… Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile will perform together at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Tanya is up for Best Solo Country Performance for “Bring Me Flowers Now,” which Brandi co-wrote. She’s also nominated for Best Country Album for While I’m Livin’ , which was produced by Brandi. The Grammy Awards air live on Sunday on CBS. […]
Dan, Shay and Justin Bieber have a #1 song… Dolly Parton is getting her own greeting cards… Congratulations go out to Dan and Shay and Justin Bieber. They are at top of the Mediabase country singles chart with “10,000 Hours.” This is Justin’s first hit country single, which he also co-wrote with Dan, Shay and four others. […]