LANCO Releases New Single “Greatest Love Story” + Putting Final Touches on Debut Album

Arista Nashville’s rising group, LANCO, released their new single “Greatest Love Story” to country radio this week, which is available at all digital retail partners now. “Greatest Love Story” goes for adds on March 6 and has already garnered an impressive 9 million streams, landing the band on the Bobby Bones’ highly-regarded “Bobby’s Class of 2017” list.

Written solely by lead singer Brandon Lancaster, “Greatest Love Story” tells a timeless story of a relationship that sustains the spans of years and distance. Lancaster reveals the narrative behind writing the song in the single’s lyric video.

“I wrote this one day sitting alone in my apartment, and then I took it to rehearsal to work it up with the guys.   We knew that night that there was something different about this song,” said Lancaster.  “It’s the one in the set where everyone gets quiet, so they can listen to the lyrics.  For a songwriter, that’s the ultimate compliment.”

LANCO is currently putting the final touches on their debut studio album with award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Cage The Elephant, Little Big Town).  The ‘band to watch’ according to CMT, Spotify, Rolling Stone and more, brings their electric live show home on March 1st for the band’s first Nashville headlining concert at 3rd & Lindsley. After joining CMA Duo of the Year, Brothers Osborne on their Dirt Rich Tour, LANCO hits the road again, joining Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and more for shows this Spring.

For more information on LANCO, visit LANCOMusic.com.

Nominees Revealed for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

Nominations were announced today for the 52ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host for the second consecutive year. The ACM Awards® are produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2 (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The official red carpet pre-show for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards™ will live stream exclusively on Twitter on April 2, starting at 3pm PT/6pm ET. The pre-show will be available to logged-in and logged-out audiences on Twitter and connected devices.

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Dierks Bentley
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae

Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts

NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE
Kane Brown
Chris Janson
Chris Lane
Jon Pardi
Brett Young

NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE
Lauren Alaina
Cam
Brandy Clark
Maren Morris
* four nominees only

NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE
A Thousand Horses
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

Album of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Black – Dierks Bentley
Producers: Ross Copperman, Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Dig Your Roots – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

HERO – Maren Morris
Producers: busbee, Brad Hill, Maren Morris
Record Label: Columbia Nashville

Ripcord – Keith Urban
Producers: Jeff Bhasker, busbee, Nathan Chapman, Nitzan Kaikov, Dann Huff, Tyler Johnson, Johnny Price, Nile Rodgers, Keith Urban, Greg Wells
Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Records Nashville

The Weight of These Wings – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse, Glenn Worf
Record Labels: RCA Nashville, Vanner Records

Single Record of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Blue Ain’t Your Color – Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff, Keith Urban
Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Records Nashville

H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw
Record Labels: McGraw Music, Big Machine Records

My Church – Maren Morris
Producers: busbee, Maren Morris
Record Label: Columbia Nashville

Vice – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse, Glenn Worf
Record Labels: RCA Nashville, Vanner Records

Song of the Year [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

Blue Ain’t Your Color – Keith Urban
Songwriters: Clint Lagerberg, Hillary Lindsey, Steven Lee Olsen
Publishers: WB Music Corp (ASCAP), Music Of The Corn (ASCAP), HillarodyRathbone Music (ASCAP), BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP), House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Spirit Catalog Holdings (S.a.r.l.), Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP)

Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Songwriters: Thomas Rhett, Sean Douglas, Joe Spargur
Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music Inc (BMI), Cricket On The Line (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI), Eastman Pond Publishing (BMI), Music of Big Deal (BMI), Nice Life (BMI), Frederic And Reid Music (BMI), BMG Platinum Songs (BMI), Brodsky Spensive Publishing (BMI)

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
Songwriter: Lori McKenna
Publishers: Songs of Universal Inc (BMI), Hoodie Songs (BMI)

Kill A Word – Eric Church Featuring Rhiannon Giddens
Songwriters: Eric Church, Luke Dick, Jeff Hyde
Publishers: Emileon Songs (BMI), Little Louder Songs (BMI), Longer And Louder Music (BMI), Mammaw’s Fried Okra Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI)

Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Dean Dillon, Linda Hargrove
Publishers: Universal-Songs Of PolyGram International (BMI), EMI Algee (BMI)

Vice – Miranda Lambert
Songwriters: Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Pink Dog Publishing (BMI), Smack Hits (GMR), Kobalt Music Group,
Ltd. (GMR), Anderson Fork In The Road Music (ASCAP), Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. (ASCAP), Smackville Music (ASCAP)

Video of the Year PRESENTED BY XFINITY [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

Fire Away – Chris Stapleton
Director: Tim Mattia
Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

Forever Country – Artists of Then, Now & Forever
Director: Joseph Kahn
Producers: Nathan de la Rionda, Jil Hardin, Charleen Manca, Joanna Carter, Chandra LaPlume, Sarah Trahern,
Damon Whiteside

Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
Director: Wes Edwards
Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

Peter Pan – Kelsea Ballerini
Director: Kristin Barlowe
Producer: Michelle Abnet

Vice – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Producer: Ashley Bergeron Ford

Songwriter of the Year*(Off Camera Award)
Ashley Gorley
Luke Laird
Hillary Lindsey
Shane McAnally
Lori McKenna

Vocal Event of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Different For Girls – Dierks Bentley Featuring Elle King
Producers: Ross Copperman, Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Forever Country – Artists of Then, Now & Forever
Producer: Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville

May We All – Florida Georgia Line Featuring Tim McGraw
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Big Machine Label Group

Setting The World On Fire – Kenny Chesney Featuring P!nk
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville

Think Of You – Chris Young Featuring Cassadee Pope
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Labels: RCA Nashville, RCA Records

Brooke Eden Releases Empowering Anthem “Act Like You Don’t” To Country Radio

RED BOW Records recording artist Brooke Eden just released her new single, “Act Like You Don’t,” to country radio. The post-breakup anthem, written by Eden, Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure, has already been streamed over 4 Million times on Spotify and is one of the top ten songs added to country radio this week!

In addition, Eden also released a lyric video for the new track. Directed by Ford Fairchild, the video showcases lyrics taken out of Brooke’s diary, coupled with her powerful vocals, and vividly brings “Act Like You Don’t” to life. The new song is fresh and empowering, conveying the message of strength and resilience during a trying time.

“Act Like You Don’t” can be found on Brooke Eden’s Welcome To The Weekend EP available on digital music outlets, such as iTunes here. Also, be sure to request “Act Like You Don’t” at your local station as the new song makes for a perfect fit on the country radio airwaves.

The rising star will be showcasing new music on her Welcome To The Weekend Tour where she will be performing at multiple festivals and headlining clubs across the U.S. For a full list of tour dates, please visit brookeeden.com/tour.

Stay Connected with Brooke Eden by visiting her Official Website, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Expecting AND Adopting

Thomas Rhett and his sweet wife Lauren are expecting a baby AND adopting! The happy couple announced on social media that Lauren is pregnant and that they are in the process of adopting a child from Africa.

The Rhett’s have made trips to multiple trips to Uganda and Haiti visiting children in orphanages and providing support. Last fall Thomas and several of his Nashville buddies raised funds or the 147 Million Orphans organization, a cause that is near and dear to their hearts, to provide aid to children living in poverty.

While taking a holiday break this past season, Thomas and Lauren visited Africa once again, this time joined by friends Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and his wife Hayley. During their trip, Lauren started to feel ill. Thomas suggested for her to take a pregnancy test, but Lauren was chalking it up to food poisoning. “I was 100 percent sure I was not pregnant,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

The couple had tried in the past to get pregnant but to no avail. They quietly started the adoption process and decided to try for a child of their own later.

“When we began the adoption process, we said, ‘Let’s wait, let’s give this adopted child his or her time with us and then we’ll continue our family,’ ” Lauren explains. “So I was convinced it was food poisoning.”

Taking heed to her husband’s suggestion, Lauren did in fact take a test while Thomas went for a workout at the gym. Good friends Hayley and Tyler were the first to hear the news before the three went down to the gym to tell Thomas. “I’m jumping up and down, Tyler’s giving me a bear hug and Hayley’s running out of their room and I’m like, ‘Thomas Rhett is not even here!’ ” Lauren shares.

“I was in complete and utter shock!” Thomas Rhett shares with PEOPLE. “No one is ever prepared for something like that. It is almost like we suddenly had twins.” Read more of the Rhett’s exciting store exclusively with PEOPLE here.

The couple took to social media today to publicly reveal their exciting news. “We are so happy to announce that we are pregnant” Thomas writes. “and we are in the process of adopting a child from Africa! Safe to say life is about to get crazy! 😜”

Lauren also shared, “OH BABY! 😍 actually…BABIES! Our hearts are exploding with happiness for y’all to meet our new baby who we are bringing home from Africa soon🙏🏼🙌🏼 who is also going to have a little brother or sister because, SURPRISE! there’s a sweet baby in my belly too 💛💛 #adopting&pregnant #cominginhot2017″

The couple hopes to have the adoption finalized before their baby arrives in August. Congratulations and Best Wishes go out to Thomas and Lauren!

Craig Campbell and Daughter Preslee Cover Zayn and Taylor Swift’s “I Don’t Want To Live Forever”

Craig Campbell shared a special Valentine’s Day video with his daughter Preslee (8). Taking on Zayne & Taylor Swift’s “I Don’t Want To Live Forever,” this sweet performance is the best thing you’ll see all day! These two are serious squad goals in this video (watch below)! “BOOM”!

Craig is currently at country radio with his moving single, “Outskirts of Heaven.” The track is available now on iTunes here, as well as additional music and streaming outlets.

Campbell is set to join Luke Bryan this summer on select dates of Bryan’s Huntin’ Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour. For a full list of Craig’s tour dates, please visit www.craigcampbell.tv.