Author: Brady Gray

Making history. After a Verizon commercial aired during the Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and victorious Kansas City Chiefs, Beyoncé shocked the world when she surprise-dropped two brand-new “country” songs to all streaming platforms. Of the two, the song that she chose to send to country radio was “Texas Hold ‘Em,” sparking much debate as to whether the song, or even if Beyoncé herself, fit in with the country crowd. While we all have our opinions, the “bee hive,” much like the “Swifties,” have been working overtime since the moment it dropped to help the legendary pop/R&B singer…

Make it happen, fellas. Last year iHeart Country had an album release party to celebrate Luke Combs’ new album, “Growin’ Old.” During that interview, Luke Combs was asked if we’re any closer to receiving a collaboration from him and Morgan Wallen. “We text about it. It’s like, you gotta find the perfect song for that, though. Our consensus is that we want to write it or it has to be the perfect song. If you got it, the perfect song, we’re listening.” Song-writers, get on it. Come up with the best damn song you’ve ever written and send it over…

Dan + Shay are hittin’ the road in 2024. This morning, the duo announced their “Heartbreak On The Map” Summer Tour with special guests Jake Owen and newcomer, Dylan Marlowe. Dan + Shay are currently gearing up to hit the road on the first leg of the tour at the end of this month with Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters, but added an additional 30 dates, set to kick off at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 18th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan + Shay (@danandshay) The tour will make stops in…

A performance to remember. Back in 2006, 3 Doors Down teamed up with country music star, Sara Evans, for a performance of one of the band’s most iconic songs, “Here Without You,” at the JCPenney Jam in Los Angeles. Here Without You was released in July of 2003 as the third single from their sophomore album, “Away From The Sun.” It was written by lead singer, Brad Arnold, as well as Todd Harrell, Chris Henderson and Matt Roberts, and is currently certified double platinum by the RIAA. Growing up, 3 Doors Down was one of my favorite bands. One of…

Another Number 1 for Luke Combs. “Where the Wild Things Are” has officially claimed the top spot on Medibase country this week, earning Luke his 18th straight #1 single at country radio. “Where the Wild Things Are” by @lukecombs is the #1 song on Mediabase country this week.Luke’s 18th #1 to start his career (20th counting features). So happy this was a single. Perfect timing for it to get a chance. Written by Dave Turnbull and Randy Montana— Chris Owen (@FiddleSabre) February 18, 2024 Witten by Randy Montana and Dave Turnbull (one of only three songs Luke wasn’t a co-writer…

All publicity is good publicity, right? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should be fully aware of the (now dropped) charges against Chris Young after he was arrested at a bar in downtown Nashville last month. Long story short, Chris had allegedly struck one of Tennessee’s ABC officers on the shoulder after a compliance check inside Tin Roof off Demonbreun St. According to the affidavit, the agent pushed Young “to create distance” after being “struck,” leading to a hostile situation for all parties just tryin’ to catch a buzz. Chris was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assaulting an…