Lindsay Ell revealed she is a survivor of sexual assault. With the release of new song, “make you,” Lindsay is publicly addressing—for the first time—being a survivor of sexual violence. The deeply personal song explores her life after being raped as a 13-year-old. The new song is featured on Lindsay’s upcoming concept album, heart theory…… MORE
Academy of Country Music to Launch Weekly Series, “ACM Wine Down Wednesday,” Featuring Female Artists
The Academy of Country Music will launch a new weekly series, ACM Wine Down Wednesday, that focuses on rising female artists. Carly Pearce, Tenille Townes, Lainey Wilson, Maddie & Tae and MacKenzie Porter will be featured in the first five episodes of the “happy hour” series, which will air on Wednesdays from July 8 to…… MORE
Luke Bryan Scores 25th No. 1 Single With “One Margarita”
Luke Bryan scored his 25th No. 1 single as “One Margarita” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. “One Margarita,” which was penned by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem and Josh Thompson, is the third single from Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here.…… MORE
Watch Brett Young’s #PlayAtHome Performance of “Lady” on “The Late Show”
Brett Young performed his current single, “Lady,” as part of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s #PlayAtHome series. A number of artists—including Rhiannon Giddens, Lucinda Williams, Carlie Hanson and more—have taken part in the quarantined-inspired series, which, as its name implies, features artists performing at home. Brett co-penned “Lady” with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite…… MORE
Country Stars Remember Charlie Daniels, Including Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan & More
A number of country artists paid tribute to Charlie Daniels, 83, who passed away on July 6 from a stroke. Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride and many more shared their messages of love and remembrance via social media. George Strait: “So sad to lose Charlie today. Such a great entertainer and a…… MORE
Charlie Daniels Dead at 83
Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels, 83, died on July 6, according to a press release from his publicist. “Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has passed,” read the email statement. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died this morning at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage,…… MORE
Garth Brooks Postpones Facebook Live Concert on July 7 Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Garth Brooks has postponed his Facebook Live concert that was scheduled to take place on July 7 on Inside Studio G. Garth’s media contact released a statement on July 6: “Out of an abundance of caution, Garth Brooks is moving his and Trisha’s July 7th Facebook concert to a later date and postponing Inside Studio…… MORE
Ingrid Andress Serves Up Tangy New Tune, “Waste of Lime” [Watch Video]
Sweet, sour, salty, tangy . . . Ingrid Andress’ new song, “Waste of Lime,” is full of flavor. Penned by Ingrid, Derrick Southerland, Sam Ellis and Shane McAnally, “Waste of Lime” finds the singer turning a clever phrase as she laments—or celebrates—a missed connection after a night of tequila drinking. The new video for “Waste…… MORE
Billy Currington Shares Sunny New Song, “Seaside” [Listen]
Beach-loving Billy Currington is back with a sunny new song, “Seaside.” Penned by Billy, Jordan Schmidt and Steven Lee Olson, the new tune features Billy crooning about an eye-catching lady in a picture-perfect Gulf Coast town, Seaside, along Florida’s scenic Highway 30A. With acoustic guitar accompaniment, Billy sings: “Salt life, baby, that’s the way I…… MORE
Garth Brooks to Pay Tribute to Late Friend With Live Performance of Fan-Requested Songs on “Inside Studio G”
Garth Brooks will perform fan-requested songs during his Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, on July 7. The performance date coincides with the birthday of Garth’s late friend, Emmett Gilliam, who was the stage production manager for Garth’s tours through the ’90s and later ran the Oklahoma farm Garth called home after stepping out of…… MORE
