When Kenny Chesney decided to play one show in 2014, he wanted it to count. Not just to reconnect with his fans but to road-test the songs he’d spent the year turning into The Big Revival, his 13th #1 Country Album Chart debut.
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The 48th Annual CMA Awards Continue To Grow With Additional Performances and Presenters
“The 48th Annual CMA Awards” is living up to its reputation as Country Music’s Biggest Night™ with the addition of the Doobie Brothers, Hunter Hayes, Jennifer Nettles, Michael McDonald, Thomas Rhett, and Cole Swindell to the performance lineup.
Sam Hunt Scores First No.1 Single As An Artist with “Leave The Night On”
Sam Hunt’s lead single “Leave the Night On,” off his major label debut album MONTEVALLO, lands at No. 1 on both the Billboard and MediaBase charts this week making it Hunt’s first chart-topping single as an artist. The song also becomes Hunt’s first RIAA-certified Platinum title, registering more than 1 Million in sales.
Brad Paisley Extends Country Nation World Tour, Adds Parmalee and The Swon Brothers
Brad Paisley has announced the extension of his Country Nation World Tour presented by KRAFT Cheese through March 2015. The last leg of the tour will kick off on January 17 in Morgantown, WV – Paisley’s home state.
Cole Swindell To Release Down Home Sessions EP In Connection With Launch of Winter Tour
While CMA Awards’ New Artist of the Year nominee, Cole Swindell, is gearing up to launch his “Down Home Tour” next month, the breakout artist will also release a special fan EP, called the Down Home Sessions on November 17th via Warner Bros Records. Comprised of five songs (track listing below), the digital album will …