The Academy of Country Music and Kohl’s Department Stores announced today that Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell have been named nominees for this year’s ACM New Artist of the Year Award Presented By Kohl’s.
CountryMusicRock Interview with Canaan Smith
2015 is off to a great start for country newcomer Canaan Smith. His brand new single, “Love You Like That,” is quickly making an impact on the country charts, as well as with country fans. Smith has a full year of touring ahead where he will be showcasing brand new music coast to coast.
Rascal Flatts To Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
ACM Vocal Group Of The Year nominees Rascal Flatts are set to perform their current single “Riot” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight, Feb. 18, airing on ABC at 11:35/10:35c (check local listings). From there, the group will head to Las Vegas, kicking off Rascal Flatts Vegas Riot! on Feb. 25 as the first Country residency to take place at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Reba Set To Release New Album LOVE SOMEBODY April 14
Inspired by the season of both devotion and unrequited romance, REBA has revealed details about her forthcoming album, LOVE SOMEBODY (Nash Icon Records). The Superstar spread some “love”’ to her loyal fans over the weekend – unveiling the cover art, title, tracklisting and release date of April 14 – across her social media platforms.
Blackjack Billy Inks Record Deal With Reviver Records
Reviver Records announces the signing of country rockers Blackjack Billy. The rabble-rousing group is Rob Blackledge, Noll Billings, Jeff Coplan and Brad Cummings who all write or co-write all their material. Over the past 18 months, the group has sold over 250,000 downloads and garnered chart-topping momentum at radio with the 2014 hit “Booze Cruise.”