One of the most buzzed-about new artists on the country music scene is Georgia native Sam Hunt. Hunt, a successful songwriter in his own right, recently signed his first record deal with MCA Records Nashville, joining fellow artists Gary Allan, Vince Gill, Kip Moore, David Nail, George Strait and Josh Turner.
Miranda Lambert Scores 6th No.1 Single with “Automatic”
Miranda Lambert wrote “Automatic” as a reminder to herself to slow things down, enjoy the moment and remember what it’s like to live more simply. Today, she’s enjoying some precious downtime at home, as the song becomes her newest Mediabase #1 single.
Jerrod Niemann To Headline Historical Ryman Auditorium
When Jerrod Niemann moved to Nashville from Fort Worth, Texas in 2000, his sights were not only set on causing mayhem on Music Row with his wildly creative songwriting, unique vocal prowess, and on-stage antics, but also on the realization of a childhood dream: to headline the renown Ryman Auditorium. Although he has played its hallowed stage on occasion, he will soon have his name appear on the ticket as the marquee act on Friday, September 12. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. on Ryman.com.
Colt Ford To Release New Album, THANKS FOR LISTENING, July 1
With his groundbreaking blend of country music with hip-hop grooves, country artist, Colt Ford, is a cultural force on the verge of going from cult status to a household name with the release of his 5th Average Joes Entertainment studio album, “Thanks For Listening,” July 1, 2014.
George Strait Shatters Indoor Concert Attendance Records For North America
George Strait has set many records in his illustrious career: the most No. 1 singles of any artist in any genre, the only artist to chart a Top 10 hit every year for 30 years, and the most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music to name a few. Saturday night (June 7), Strait notched another career accomplishment breaking an indoor concert attendance record for North America initially set by The Rolling Stones in 1981*.