Lauren Alaina To Release New Album Road Less Traveled January 27

Lauren Alaina will be starting off 2017 with the release of her brand new album, Road Less Traveled, on January 27. The highly anticipated record will feature twelve songs, all of which Alaina co-wrote, including the album-titled track which is currently Top 20 at country radio.

The album serves as a personal one for the rising star as she indicates it is truly her. “I am so excited to get this album out,” shares Lauren.  “I wrote for it for three and a half years. I’ve grown so much as a person, a songwriter and an artist in that time. These songs are a true representation of who I am, where I’ve been and where I’m going. This album has pushed me to accept who I am and be 100% honest about it. Road Less Traveled is truly ME.  I can’t wait to share my stories, my music and myself with the world.”

In addition to her forthcoming album release, Lauren will join Martina McBride out on the road for the CMT Next Women of Country Love Unleashed Tour 2017. For tour dates and more information, please visit laurenalainaofficial.com.

Lauren Alaina Road Less Traveled

Road Less Traveled Track Listing:

  1. Doin’ Fine (Lauren Alaina, Emily Shackleton, busbee)
  2. My Kinda People (Lauren Alaina, Emily Weisband, busbee)
  3. Three (Lauren Alaina, Seth Ennis, Jordan Reynolds)
  4. Road Less Traveled (Lauren Alaina, Jesse Frasure, Meghan Trainor)
  5. Queen of Hearts (Lauren Alaina, Lindsey Lee, Victoria Banks)
  6. Think Outside the Boy (Lauren Alaina, Emily Shackleton)
  7. Painting Pillows (Lauren Alaina, Lindsay Jack Rimes, Alex Masters)
  8. Next Boyfriend (Lauren Alaina, Emily Weisband, Matt McVaney)
  9. Crashin’ the Boys Club (Lauren Alaina, Emily Weisband, Johan Fransson)
  10. Same Day Different Bottle (Lauren Alaina, Caitlyn Smith, Dan Couch)
  11. Holding the Other (Lauren Alaina, Emily Weisband, Eric Olson)
  12. Pretty (Lauren Alaina, Felicia Barton, Emily Weisband)

 

Granger Smith Gives Fans An Update Following His Serious Fall

Granger Smith took a massive fall while performing this past weekend, leaving him with two broken ribs and a punctured and partially collapsed lung. The rising star has taken to social media to update fans that he is back home in Texas and on his way to recovery.

“Update: Out of the hospital, back in TX & starting to regain movements” Smith shares in an update. “The outpouring of support has me feeling VERY blessed. Thank y’all!” 

Granger was initially taken to a nearby emergency room and then admitted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, in New Brunswick, NJ. “I truly appreciate all the doctors and nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital,” said Granger. “Their resolve and professionalism were reassuring during a pretty rough few days for me.”

With the injuries Smith sustained, the remainder of his 2016 shows have been canceled. However, the artist does plan on making it up to his fans. “I’ve had so many emails and tweets. It’s pretty amazing that so many people have reached out from across the country. I feel so blessed to have more than just support for my music from fans and radio. It’s deeply humbling to have fans that personally care so much.”

Thankfully Granger is taking the adequate time needed to fully recovery, and he will be ready to take 2017 by the horns for an epic year ahead.

Country Music Nominees for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards

It’s been a huge morning for artists across the globe as the nominees were revealed for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Country Music is well represented this year with Maren Morris and Keith Urban leading the pack for country nominations, as well as Morris and Kelsea Ballerini earning a nomination in the Best New Artist (All-Genre) category. Check out the full list of country nominees below. For a full list of GRAMMY Award nominations for all genres, please visit grammy.com.

The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2017.

Best New Artist (All-Genre):
Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmokers
Chance The Rapper
Maren Morris
Anderson .Paak

Best Country Solo Performance:
“Love Can Go To Hell” — Brandy Clark
“Vice” — Miranda Lambert
“My Church” — Maren Morris
“Church Bells” — Carrie Underwood
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Keith Urban

Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
“Different For Girls” — Dierks Bentley Featuring Elle King
Track from: Black
Label: Capitol Records Nashville

“21 Summer” — Brothers Osborne
Track from: Pawn Shop
Label: EMI Records Nashville

“Setting The World On Fire” — Kenny Chesney & P!nk
Label: Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville

“Jolene” — Pentatonix Featuring Dolly Parton
Label: Dolly Records, LLC/RCA Nashville

“Think Of You” — Chris Young With Cassadee Pope
Track from: I’m Comin’ Over
Label: RCA Nashville

Best Country Song:
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Clint Lagerberg, Hillary Lindsey & Steven Lee Olsen, songwriters (Keith Urban)
Track from: Ripcord
Label: Capitol Records Nashville; Publisher(s): Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Songs of The Corn, admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.; HillarodyRathbone Music, admin. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; House Of Sea Gayle Music, admin. by ClearBox Rights/Spirit Catalog Holdings, S.a.r.l. admin. by Spirit Two Nashville.

“Die A Happy Man” — Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett & Joe Spargur, songwriters (Thomas Rhett)
Track from: Tangled Up
Label: The Valory Music Co.; Publisher(s): EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Cricket On The Line admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC./ Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Eastman Pond Publishing admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Music of Big Deal/Nice Life/Frederic and Ried Music. admin. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.

“Humble And Kind” — Lori McKenna, songwriter (Tim McGraw)
Track from: Damn Country Music
Label: Big Machine Records; Publisher(s): Songs of Universal, Inc./Hoodie Songs

“My Church” — busbee & Maren Morris, songwriters (Maren Morris)
Track from: Hero
Label: Columbia Nashville; Publisher(s): International Dog Music/Words & Music/BMG Platinum Songs/BMG Rights Management/Hello I Love You Music

“Vice” — Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
Label: Vanner Records/RCA Nashville; Publisher(s): SonyATV Tree Publishing/Pink Dog Publishing/Smack Songs LLC/Kobalt Songs Music Publishing/Anderson Fork In The Road Music/Kobalt Music Publishing

Best Country Album:
Big Day In A Small Town — Brandy Clark
Label: Warner Bros. Records

Full Circle — Loretta Lynn
Label: Legacy Recordings

Hero — Maren Morris
Label: Columbia Nashville

A Sailor’s Guide To Earth — Sturgill Simpson
Label: Atlantic

Ripcord — Keith Urban
Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Florida Georgia Line Tops The Charts with “May We All” Featuring Tim McGraw

Florida Georgia Line has found themselves back on top of the country charts with their latest single, “May We All” featuring Tim McGraw. The new track serves as their 12th #1 hit, and the 2nd chart topper from their newest album, Dig Your Roots.

“Can’t think of a better way to end the best year of our lives than a #1 with one of our musical heroes, Tim McGraw! We had a blast working together and getting to spend the day shooting the video with Tim was a dream all itself,” shared Brian Kelley. “Thank you Country radio for all the love and support, this still is the greatest feeling! And to our fans, y’all are everything to us. Can’t wait to see you out on tour in 2017!”

FGL, together with McGraw, further bring “May We All” to life with the release of the video/short film directed by TK McKamy. Watch below or check it out here.  

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard will resume their Dig Your Roots Tour in 2017 featuring Chris Lane and Dustin Lynch. For a full list of tour dates and ticket information, please visit floridageorgialine.com.

Drake White Releases New Single “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” To Country Radio

Drake White returns to country radio with brand new single, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again.” The powerful track can be found on his debut album SPARK, and serves as a very personal track to the singer/songwriter. Written by White, Monty Criswell and Shane Minor, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” will likely make a huge impact on listeners.

“This song is deeply personal to me,” expressed White. “The inspiration for this song is my wife Alex. I am always a better version of myself when she is by my side and I am thankful for her every day. It is awesome that I can finally express that to the world through music.”

In addition to the new single, Geico has brought Drake’s “Hearbeat” to their commercials nationwide! Check it out here.

Grab your copy of SPARK at a retail store near, or on iTunes here, and be sure to request “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” at a country radio station near you.