Little Big Town is one of our favorites here at New Music Weekly. This American country music group was founded in 1998 is, comprised the same four members since its founding: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (née Roads), Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Their musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members […]
Hit songwriters, artists, and CRS 2020 attendees will come together to honor and remember the late Bob Kingsley during the annual “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley,” Thursday, Feb. 20, at CRS. The evening will end with a writers round hosted by Garth Brooks, who will be joined by special, soon-to-be-announced guests. This always magical CRS event will be hosted by Fitz, who recently assumed hosting duties for Bob Kingsley’s […]
Shy Carter and Ashley McBryde have been added to the 2nd Annual Warner Music Nashville (WMN) Kickoff Luncheon, set to take place at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020. The two artists will join this year’s headline performer, Kenny Chesney, and previously announced performers Gabby Barrett, Chris Janson, Cody Johnson, and Michael Ray. The 2nd Annual […]
A lineup overflowing with talent has been announced for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” event at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020. Comprised of emerging and established artists from Universal Music Group (UMG) Nashville’s roster, the lineup includes Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, […]
The much-anticipated talent lineup has been released for the 3rd annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” The show, to be held Feb. 19, will be headlined by Kelsea Ballerini (Black River Entertainment) and will also feature performances by Niko Moon (RCA Nashville), Gabby Barrett (Warner Music Nashville), Jon Langston (32 Bridge Entertainment/ EMI […]
Tyler Rich will hit the road next month for headline dates up and down the West Coast for his RATHER BE US TOUR. The California charmer launches the run with his debut performance at The Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 19. RATHER BE US TOUR March 19 – Los Angeles, CA / The Troubadour […]
Platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi will host the Motorcycle Ride and Concert to benefit ACM Lifting Lives® on Friday, April 3rd, leading up to the 55th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards™. Riders will enjoy an hour-long scenic drive through rural Nevada beginning at 11 a.m. at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country (6611 Las Vegas Blvd. S.), and […]
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation is awarding more than $160,000 in surprise grants to shelters across the country. Every year, MuttNation researches and vets shelters and foster-based rescues nationwide, honoring one outstanding nonprofit in each state. “We don’t tell any of the shelters that they’ve been selected. We just surprise them with a check,” said Bev […]
Welcome to our first edition of 2020. From the looks of what has been happening around here we can already tell that it’s going to be a truly amazing year in music. The first quarter is always the very best time for new music to surface. Holiday music is put back in the Christmas library, […]
Kesha drops her new album ‘High Road’ (Kemosabe/RCA Records), reclaiming her throne as “the badass of pop” (Billboard). A delicious mix of debaucherous odes to living life to the fullest, reflections on self-love, and folk-tinged moments embracing all that makes us human, ‘High Road’ is the GRAMMY-nominated popstar’s most eclectic collection to date. Whether discussing topics […]