Miranda Lambert Tops Billboard’s Country Albums Chart with New Album The Weight Of These Wings

Miranda Lambert’s highly anticipated brand new album, The Weight Of These Wings, makes its debut at the top of Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, just one week after its November 18 release. In addition, the new album has been further embraced across all genres as it debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

The double album, featuring 24 songs, serves as Lambert’s sixth studio album and has been garnered with some significant praise from top music critics such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Boston Globe, and more.

“…a range-y two-disc set ditching country’s mainstream playbook for the sort of Great Album rock acts used to spit out regularly back in the day.”
– Rolling Stone

“Lambert crafts a sound that is deeply adaptable: catchy and introspective, tradition-bound
and cleanly contemporary.”
– NPR Music

“…her piercing voice breaks in just the right places when her mood grows downcast, and explodes into colorful curlicues when she’s enthused, or peeved.”
– The New York Times

“…marvelous 24-track masterwork.”
– Us Weekly

“ ‘The Weight of These Wings’ matches the take-no-prisoners attitude of her lyrics with music that travels unexpected routes but often winds up touching the soul.”
– The Boston Globe

“Across 24 contemplative songs, Lambert aches without wallowing. She daydreams without self-delusion. And that brilliant twang in her voice sounds more anchored, more experienced. If sorrow can congeal into wisdom, this is what it sounds like.”
– The Washington Post

The Weight Of These Wings is available now at retail stores as well as digital music outlets. Grab your copy on iTunes here.

Luke Bryan Extends His “Kill The Lights Tour” Into 2017

Luke Bryan is not ready to “kill the lights” just yet on his massive tour promoting his latest album Kill The Lights. In fact, after wrapping 58 cities, the country superstar just extended his Kill The Lights Tour into 2017!

Starting in February, Bryan will embark on his Kill The Lights Tour 2017 and he’s taking Brett Eldredge with him. The tour will hit major markets such as West Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida and many more states. In addition, Luke will return to Madison Square Garden once again to perform at the famed venue.

Kill The Lights Tour 2017:
2-16 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena
2-17 Bloomington, IN Assembly Hall
2-18 Jonesboro, AR ASU Convocation Center
2-23 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena
2-25 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
3-1 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
3-3 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
3-4 Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center
3-9 Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum
3-10 Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum
3-17 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf

For more information, including ticket sales, please visit LukeBryan.com and citiprivatepass.com for details.

Brett Young Scores No. 1 with “Sleep Without You” and Announces Debut Album

Exciting news for rising country newcomer Brett Young as his debut single, “Sleep Without You,” reaches No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. In addition to celebrating his hit single, Young revealed to fans via facebook that he is set to release his self-titled debut album on February 10.

“It is such a surreal feeling to have my first single go No. 1!” exclaimed Brett. “I moved to Nashville three years ago and have been so lucky to work the best writers in town and am so excited to finally announce that my debut album will be coming out on February 10.”

brett-young-debut-album BRETT YOUNG Track List *This is not the final track list order

  • “Sleep Without You” | Brett Young, Kelly Archer, Justin Ebach
  • “You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me” | Brett Young, Matt Alderman, Tiffany Goss
  • “Left Side of Leavin’” | Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
  • “In Case You Didn’t Know” | Brett Young, Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger, Trent Tomlinson
  • “Like I Loved You” | Brett Young, Jesse Lee
  • “Beautiful Believer” | Brett Young, Jason Adamo, Annie Wildgen
  • “Back on the Wagon” | Brett Young, Jessi Alexander, Josh Thompson
  • “Memory Won’t Let Me” | Brett Young, Justin Ebach, Steven Dale Jones
  • “Olivia Mae” | Brett Young, Ben Caver
  • “Makin’ Me Say” | Cary Barlowe, Zach Crowell, Jon Nite
  • “Close Enough” | Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins
  • “Mercy” | Brett Young, Sean McConnell

Record execs at Young’s label BMLG Label Group speak very highly of the rising star. Scott Borchetta, President/CEO BMLG Label Group, shared, “I couldn’t be more proud of Brett and our great BMLG Records & Big Machine Music teams. A perfect example of artist, label and publishing working together and delivering a masterful record by a very promising new artist.”

“The first time I heard Brett’s voice it just stopped me in my tracks. It was so musical and unique. And a really great guy to boot! He just has it all,” said BMLG Records President Jimmy Harnen.

“Brett is a true triple threat and to have his debut single go all the way is a very, very special achievement,” noted Matthew Hargis, VP/Promotion BMLG Records. “Thanks to my great promotion staff, Country Radio, SXM/The Highway and all our broadcasting believers and Country fans for this awesome accomplishment.” 

While Brett gets ready to wrap up 2016 with a #1 single, 2017 is already promising a bright path ahead for the singer/songwriter. Young is gearing up for his second single, “In Case You Didn’t Know,” to head to country radio on January 9, and pre-orders for his debut self-titled album will be available on January 13.

Stay connected with Brett Young by visiting his Official Website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Brothers Osborne Brought The House Down (Literally) During On Stage Performance

CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne brought the house down this weekend in Boise, ID – literally! While performing at the Egyptian Theater, the duo had to end their set sans encore, as pieces of the roof was falling down while they were on stage.

The historical theater was built in 1927 and remodeled in 1999. Seventeen years and one Brothers Osborne concert later, some new repairs are now necessary.

Thankfully no injuries have been reported and everyone is safe.

Billy Currington Serves Up New Single “Do I Make You Wanna” To Country Radio

Billy Currington is back at country radio with brand new single, “Do I Make You Wanna.” The new track, written by Ashley Gorley, Zach Crowell, Matt Jenkins, and Jerry Flowers, serves as the fourth single from Currington’s latest album, Summer Forever.

‘“Do I Make You Wanna” is perfect for this time of year. Leaves are falling, and the temps are turning cold.  The year is coming to an end and it all just makes you want to lay back and take it easy.” Currington says of the track. “Just like the feeling I got when I first heard this beautiful song. One of my favorite demo’s that I got to listen to while riding around in my truck. It was a song I absolutely wanted to record for the love side of the Summer Forever album.”

Summer Forever, featuring “Do I Make You Wanna” and many more, is available now. Grab your copy at a retail store near you, or on iTunes here.