Riley Green is havin’ himself a week. Today, the RIAA officially certified “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” as a double platinum single, as well as “Different ‘Round Here” and the 2017 single “Georgia Time,” both gaining gold status with at least 500,000 units moved. I Wish Grandpas Never Died is arguable Riley’s biggest song to date on Country radio and Different ‘Round Here is set to be re-released this year, with the new version becoming a collaboration that features Luke Combs. Riley is also releasing two new songs this Friday; “God Made A Good Ol’ Boy,” and “Raised Up Right,”…
Author: Clayton Anderson
The controversy continues. Bud Light recently collaborated with transgender activist, Dylan Mulvaney, and put her face on 12 oz. cans across the Country. In doing so, Bud Light sparked controversy with many artists, such as Travis Tritt, who have since pulled Anheuser-Busch products from their tours and/or bars. The latest artist to take a jab at Bud Light for their partnership with the trans activist was Riley Green, when he opened up for Luke Combs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. During his set, Riley played his most popular song to date, “I Wish Grandpa’s Never Died,” and during the chorus…
One helluva way to kick off your career. Today, Bailey Zimmerman earned two new platinum certifications from the RIAA. His first two singles to Country radio, “Fall In Love,” and “Rock and A Hard Place,” which both went No. 1, are now officially certified 2x platinum. Rock and A Hard Place recently took the top spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Chart, and now holds the title of the most-played record across the country in one single week since the Mediabase chart’s inception. On top of all of that, Bailey Zimmerman’s EP “Leave The Light On,” was the most-streamed all-genre debut…
Lainey Wilson is killin’ it. Today, the 58th ACM Award nominations were officially released and while HARDY leads the pack with a whopping 7 nominations, Lainey Wilson comes in second with 6. The two artists released their duet, “Wait In The Truck,” together last year and that song alone is up for three nominations for Song Of The Year, Visual Media Of The Year and Music Event Of The Year. On top of that, she is also nominated for Female Artist Of The Year, Single Of The Year for “Heart Like A Truck,” and Album Of The Year for “Bell…
The nominees for the 2023 ACM Awards are here. It’s that time of year again (although it feels like it just was) where we celebrate artists achievements in Country music. Although to some, it’s not really a big deal, there are a few notable moments to talk about this year. HARDY Leads the pack with a whopping 7 nominations, followed by Lainey Wilson at 6, and Zach Bryan is nominated for his first ever ACM Award for New Male Artist Of The Year. Speaking of firsts, Morgan Wallen is up for Entertainer Of The Year for the first time ever.…
You love to see it. This morning, the nominees were officially announced for the 2023 ACM Awards and while HARDY leads the pack with a whopping 7, it’s pretty awesome to see Zach Bryan continue to get mainstream recognition with his first ever ACM Award nomination for New Male Artist Of The Year. Just last week, Zach Bryan added to his platinum/gold certifications with “Burn, Burn, Burn” and “God Speed” both officially earning Gold status from the RIAA. Bryan has a diehard fanbase and a sky with no limit. While he is up against great company in Jackson Dean, Ernest,…