Brantley Gilbert believes his albums are the chapters of his life and each continues the story where the last left off. With his third studio album JUST AS I AM (The Valory Music Co.), Brantley adds “best seller” to his growing list of accolades upon selling over 211,000 copies in the first week, owning the Billboard Country Albums chart with a #1 debut and becoming the second highest Country debut this year. Brantley’s first new music in over four years also scored a spot at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 chart, just behind Coldplay.
Jon Pardi Featured On The Bachelorette June 2
Capitol recording artist Jon Pardi will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Bachelorette. The episode will feature Jon performing his song “Happens all the Time” at Mohegan Sun’s Mist, during a one-on-one date with one lucky suitor and the newest Bachelorette, Andi Dorfman. The episode is scheduled to air Monday (June 2nd) at 8pm ET on ABC.
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Reveals 2014 Lineup
The second annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is set for Labor Day weekend in Panama City Beach, FL. This year’s lineup will feature Country music’s biggest superstars including Big & Rich, Randy Houser, Love and Theft, Cassadee Pope, Lonestar and many more. The previously announced all-star headlining acts include Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley.
Additional Performers Added to the 2014 CMT Music Awards
With more live performances than ever before, the 2014 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will rock the city of Nashville as Brantley Gilbert, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Jennifer Nettles, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Lee Ann Womack and Little Big Town all take the stage at this year’s show airing LIVE on Wednesday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Luke Bryan Celebrates 10th No.1 Single with “Play It Again”
Capitol recording artist Luke Bryan, who recently took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards, takes the top spot at country radio with “Play It Again,” making this his tenth career No. 1 single. The multi-week chart-topper, written by Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson, is his fourth consecutive No. 1 single from Crash My Party, which was recently named Top Country Album at the Billboard Awards earlier this month.