Payton Smith Releases Introductory Self-Titled EP

At just 19 years old, Payton Smith plays guitar with the dexterity of a seasoned pro. The wunderkind today releases his debut self-titled EP on Big Machine Records, highlighting musicianship in both writing and recording all four songs alongside legendary producer and fellow Louisianan James Stroud. Listen now to PAYTON SMITH EP. TRACK LISTING: 1. ‘92 | Payton Smith, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Larry McCoy …

Dan + Shay Team Up with Justin Bieber and Release New Single “10,000 Hours”

Last fall, the global smash “Tequila” from Platinum-selling artists Dan + Shay had just become the most-streamed country song released in 2018 with 250 million on-demand streams. Fast forward roughly 10,000 hours and not only has the record-setting pair won a GRAMMY for the multi-week No. 1, which is now approaching one billion global on-demand streams to date, they’ve also just unveiled a brand new …

Kenny Chesney Adds 2nd Gillette Stadium Date To His Chillaxification Tour

Before the tickets have officially gone on-sale, response to the Gillette Stadium finale of Kenny Chesney’s 2020 Chillaxification Tour was so strong, they’ve already decided to add a second show on Saturday, August 29. The place where No Shoes Nation was named, the greater Boston/New England area remains a passion-point for the songwriter/superstar from East …

A&E Network To Highlight Garth Brooks With 2-Part Documentary

A&E Network’s genre-defining, Emmy Award-winning ‘Biography’ franchise will premiere the two-part definitive documentary highlighting the prolific career of Garth Brooks, the best-selling solo artist of all time. “Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On” will premiere over two consecutive nights  Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3 at 9PM ET/PT on A&E. The documentary offers an …

CMT To Honor Ashley McBryde with “Breakout Artist of the Year” Award at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year Event

CMT has announced that Ashley McBryde will receive the “Breakout Artist of the Year”award and will perform live at this year’s “CMT Artists of the Year” event. This marks the third time in event history this honor will be bestowed with the GRAMMY-nominated McBryde joining the ranks of previous honorees Chris Stapleton (2015) and Kelsea Ballerini (2016). …