Blake Shelton

Recent Country Music Headlines

• John Berry Scores #1 Christian Music Song
• Brantley Gilbert Receives Pandora Billionaire Plaque
• Song of the Day:  “Tequila Talkin'” by Lonestar

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Audio:  Storme Warren Interviews Blake Shelton
• Music Video:  “Firewalker” by Shannon LaBrie
• Remix:  “One Big Country Song” by LoCash
• Video:  Bobby Bones Interviews Maddie & Tae
• Music Video:  “Happy Anywhere” by Blake Shelton w/ Gwen Stefani
• Audio:  “Oh My She’s Fine” by Josh Kelley
• Story Behind the Song:  “Countryside” by Florida Georgia Line
• Video:  “American Stooge” by Mary Chapin Carpenter
• Deana Carter’s TGIF-isode #183
• Lyric Video:  “Hallelujahville” by Tim McGraw
• CMT Video:  Lindsay Ell Performs “wAnt me back”
• Audio:  “Give Heaven Some Hell” by Hardy
• Music Video:  “Give Heaven Some Hell” by Hardy
• Happy National Tequila Day from Ingrid Andress
• Home Free Video:  Texas Eats with Tim Foust
• Audio:  “I Can Tell By The Way You Dance” by Josh Turner
• Acoustic Video:  “No I In Beer” by Brad Paisley

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Chris Stapleton’s album Traveller was certified Quadruple Platinum
• 2019 – Tim McGraw saw 5 singles get certified Platinum:  “Something Like That,” “Just To See You Smile,” “When the Stars Go Blue,” “My Best Friend,” and his duet with Faith Hill, “I Need You”
• 2015 – Ashley Monroe released her album The Blade
• 2013 – Miranda Lambert‘s single “Gunpowder & Lead” was certified double platinum
• 2012 – Love & Theft released their second album, a self-titled release
• 1995 – Faith Hill released her single “Let’s Go To Vegas”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Jerrod Niemann
• Pam Tillis

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Courtney Marie Andrews – Old Flowers
• Lori McKenna – The Balladeer
• The Danberrys – Shine
• Noah Schnacky – TBD
• Rev. J. Mikhael Smith and the Brimstone Miracle – Dogwood Winter
• Bill Anderson – The Hits Re-Imagined

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• Happy Anywhere – Blake Shelton w/ Gwen Stefani
• I Gotta Know – Alyssa Marie Coon
• Give Heaven Some Hell – Hardy
• Holdin’ Out For You – JT Pearson
• Lord I Hope This Day Is Good – Caylee Hammack & Alan Jackson
• Cowpoke – Colter Wall
• Stompin’ Grounds – Reyna Roberts

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win Virtual Meet & Greet with Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel – ends 7/24/20
• Win a Zoom Concert with Avenue Beat – ends 8/7/20

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Craig Campbell

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Play Rascal Flatts Bingo
• Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” Hits 100 Million Views on YouTube
• Miranda Lambert to Perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Tonight
• Saturday Night Opry Starring Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, and Dustin Lynch Scheduled for Tomorrow
• The Swon Brothers Offering Free Download of “Mommas”
• Pat Green Launches Facebook Fan Club “Dancehall Dreamers”

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Audio:  “All My Friends Drink Beer” by Craig Campbell
• Music Video:  “Heartbeat Higher” by Eric Paslay w/ Sarah Buxton
• Lonestar’s Band of Brothers – Full Documentary
• Keith Urban Announces New Album:  The Speed of Now Part 1
• Lyric Video:  “I Called Mama” by Tim McGraw
• Backstory to Steve Azar’s “The River’s Workin'”
• James Barker 50th Live Stream Show – 5/7/20
• Casey Donahew’s “What Cowboys Do” – Episode 1
• Live Video:  “Pickup Man” by Kerry Kurt Phillips
• Audio:  “What You Need” by Chord Overstreet
• RaeLynn’s Rae From the Heart – Episode 7
• Audio:  “Almost Maybes” by Jordan Davis
• Lyric Video:  “Never Have I Never” by Danielle Bradbery
• Adam Hood’s Residency from Home – Episode 3
• Songs and Stories with Catherine Britt
• Music Video:  “What If” by Reba McEntire
• Live Video:  “The Bones” by Maren Morris
• Live Video:  “Common” by Maren Morris
• Lyric Video:  “I’m The Only Hell Mama Ever Raised” by Willie Nelson
• Tonight Show Performance:  “No I In Beer” by Brad Paisley
• Bobby Bones Interviews Tim McGraw
• Audio:  Cover of Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One” by Sarah Darling
• Behind the Scenes of “Everywhere But On” by Matt Stell
• Zac Brown Band’s “Off the Record” with Chris Fryar
• CMT Video:  Dustin Lynch Plays Go and Grab
• Acoustic Video:  “Hate It” by Tucker Beathard
• Live Video:  “Love Her Boy” by Josh Kelley
• Dustin Lynch Vlog #23
• Interview & Performance:  “Hang In There Girl” by Ashley McBryde
• Home Free’s 2020 European Adventures – Part 1
• Cover Video:  Guy Clark’s “Magnolia Wind” by Joe Nichols

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Luke Combs released his single “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
• 2015 – Jessie James Decker made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2008 – Country Music Hall of Famer Eddy Arnold passed away in Franklin, TN
• 2004 – Keith Urban topped the charts with “You’ll Think of Me”
• 2001 – Billy Gilman released his album Dare to Dream
• 1982 – Willie Nelson scored a #1 hit with “Always On My Mind”
• 1961 – Faron Young topped the charts with “Hello Walls”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• None Today

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Riley Green – Valley Road (EP)
• The Danberrys – Shine
• Sylvia Rose Novak – Bad Luck
• Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen – Hold My Beer Volume 2
• Andrew Hibbard – Andrew Hibbard
• Maren Morris – Maren Morris Live From Chicago (EP – Available only on Amazon Music)

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• I Called Mama – Tim McGraw
• All My Friends Drink Beer – Craig Campbell
• Almost Maybes – Jordan Davis
• Heartbeat Higher – Eric Paslay w/ Sarah Buxton
• Help Me Make It Through The Night – Mandy Barrnett
• Higher On You – Carter Winter
• My Poor Mama – Corey Crowder
• What You Need – Chord Overstreet
• Came Close – Nikita Karmen
• Whiskey Runnin’ – Hill Country Revival
• Rain Down – Lakeview
• The Speed of Life – George Canyon

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win Autographed Prize Pack from Carrie Underwood – ends 5/29/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Brantley Gilbert To Host “Fire’t Up” Friday with Special Guest Colt Ford
• Hot Country Knights to Debut “The USA Begins With US” Tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Toby Keith Announces New Single “What’s Up Cuz” Releasing Tomorrow
• Lady Antebellum Announces Updated Tour Dates
• Ray Scott Offers Signed & Handwritten Lyric Sheets for Sale
• CMT Announces Kenny Rogers Tribute
• Sara Evans Announces Memoir “Born To Fly”

Recommended Viewing

• Studio Sessions:  “Halfway Home” by Carly Pearce
• Ashley McBryde’s Facebook Live – 4/1/20
• Video:  “Over Everything” by Ashley Monroe
• Audio:  “Frosty the Snowman” by Loretta Lynn
• Audio:  “Memories” by Elvis Presley
• Audio:  “I Can’t Forget Her” by Clay Walker
• Video:  Matt Stell Surprised with Platinum Single for “Prayed For You”
• CMT Video:  Tanya Tucker on the CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour
• Blake Shelton Friends and Heroes Tour Episode 4
• Video:  “I Do” by Brett Young w/ Astrid S – Acoustic Behind the Scenes
• George Canyon Podcast – Episode 2 – Life as a Diabetic
• Lonestar’s Band of Brothers Episode 2 “No News”
• Rory Feek Shares “And People Stayed Home” Poem
• Live Video:  “Both” by Ingrid Andress
• Josh Kelley’s Fan Jam 2
• Acoustic Demo:  “Never Alone Always Lonely” by Cody Jinks
• Billy Dean: Gadsden County Episode 1
• Style Q&A With Ingrid Andress
• Story Behind the Song:  “Halfway Home” by Carly Pearce

This Date in Country Music History

• 2013 – The Band Perry released their album Pioneer
• 2013 – Clay Walker released his book “Jesus Was A Country Boy: Life Lessons On Faith, Fishing And Forgiveness”
• 2012 – Tim McGraw & Kenny Chesney released their single “Feel Like a Rock Star”
• 2007 – Miranda Lambert released her single “Famous In A Small Town”
• 2001 – Trisha Yearwood released her single “I Would’ve Loved You Anyway”
• 1994 – Little Texas scored their first career #1 hit with “My Love”
• 1988 – Reba McEntire topped the charts with “Love Will Find It’s Way To You”
• 1977 – Kenny Rogers scored his first career #1 hit with “Lucille”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Billy Dean
• Buddy Jewell
• Chris Janson
• Emmylou Harris

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win a trip to meet Old Dominion in Tampa, FL – ends 4/15/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for Little Big Town – ends 4/24/20
• Win an Autographed Luke Bryan Prize Pack – ends 4/24/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for LANco – ends 5/1/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

• None Listed

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
• Pre-Order Colt Ford’s New Album Chicken and Biscuits:  2nd Helping – Due Out April 17th
• 2020 CMA Fest Has Been Cancelled
• Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson Announces COVID-19 Diagnosis

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Acoustic Video:  “Until My Heart Stops Beating” by Sam Riggs
• Video:  “God Bless Us All” by David Shelby & Friends
• Video:  Quarantunes #9 with Raul Melo of The Mavericks
• Audio:  Bobby Bones Interviews Kalie Shorr About her COVID-19 Diagnosis
• Story Behind the Video:  “Everywhere But On” by Matt Stell
• Audio:  “Stay Home” by Big & Rich
• CMT Video:  Kelsea Ballerini & Halsey Talk About Meeting for First Time
• Bobby Bones Interviews Thomas Rhett About New Song “Be A Light”
• Music Video:  “Watered Down” by Bailey Bryan
• Cover Video:  Tribute to Kenny Rogers – “Love Will Turn You Around” by Randy Houser
• Music Video:  “Love Her Boy” by Josh Kelley
• CMT Video:  Little Big Town on The Nightfall Tour
• Live Video:  “Thinkin’ ‘Bout You All Night Long” by Reckless Kelly
• Granger Smith Podcast #25
• Parmalee’s Live Living Room Session with iHeartCountry
• Live Video:  Jordan Davis – Home State
• Ashley McBryde’s Facebook Live from 3/25/20
• Cover Video:  “Ya’ll Come Back Saloon” by Tim McGraw
• Hunter Hayes – In the Lab Episode 2
• Live Video: “Wish I Knew You” by 33 Years

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Scotty McCreery scored a #1 album with Seasons Change
• 2011 – Mel McDaniel died of lung cancer in Hendersonville, TN
• 2009 – Keith Urban released his album Defying Gravity
• 2009 – Rodney Atkins released his album It’s America
• 2008 – Jimmy Wayne released his single “Do You Believe Me Now”
• 2008 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Better As A Memory”
• 2006 – Jake Owen made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1962 – Patsy Cline topped the charts with “She’s Got You”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Jedd Hughes
• Lefty Frizzell (d)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win a trip to meet Old Dominion in Tampa, FL – ends 4/15/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for Little Big Town – ends 4/24/20
• Win an Autographed Luke Bryan Prize Pack – ends 4/24/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for LANco – ends 5/1/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

• None Listed

Joe Diffie

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Clay Walker Releases A Few Questions Album to Digital for First Time
• Country Stars to Perform on “Twitch Stream Aid” Tomorrow
• Joe Diffie Announces COVID-19 Diagnosis
• Craig Morgan Announces New Album God, Family, Country
• Charlie Daniels Announces 2020 Volunteer Jam
• Pre-order Kenny Chesney’s New Album Here and Now
• Drew Baldridge Announces Engagement

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Music Video: “Everywhere But On” by Matt Stell
• Music Video:  “Holdin’ On” by Alexis Wilkins
• James Barker Band Livestream – 3/26/20
• Acoustic Video:  “When You’re Down” by Sam Riggs
• Quarantunes #6 with Raul Melo of The Mavericks
• Cover Video:  “Cool Change” by Tim McGraw w/ Eric Paslay
• Audio:  “Going Out Like This” by Craig Morgan
• Josh Kelley Fan Jam #1
• Live Video:  “Stand Strong” by Kevin Costner & Modern West
• Lainey Wilson’s “WWDD” Release Party and Live Performance
• Audio:  “I Love My Country” by Florida Georgia Line
• Lyric Video:  “Country In Me” by Lauren Alaina
• Makeup Tutorial with Kelsea Ballerini
• Audio:  “Last Time I Say Sorry” by Kane Brown & John Legend
• Audio: “Detours” by Jordan Davis
• Lyric Video:  “A Few Questions” by Clay Walker
• Tunes From The Tub #2 with John King
• Music Video:  “The Stranger” by Ingrid Andress

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – The 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees were announced:  Ricky Skaggs, Dottie West, and Johnny Gimble
• 2018 – Lee Brice’s single “A Woman Like You” was certified Double Platinum
• 2018 – Brantley Gilbert’s single “The Weekend” was certified Platinum
• 2007 – Tim McGraw released his album Let It Go
• 1999 – Kenny Chesney topped the charts for the first of 6 weeks with “How Forever Feels”
• 1971 – Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn topped the charts with “After The Fire Is Gone”
• 1965 – Roger Miller topped the charts with “King of the Road”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• None Today

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Lilly Hiatt – Walking Proof
• Sara Peacock – Burn the Witch
• Jessi Alexander – Decatur County Red
• Jill Andrews – Thirties
• Ingrid Andress – Lady Like
• Josh Gallagher – Turn Around Town
• Saints Eleven – Half Breed
• Laurie Lewis – and Laurie Lewis
• James Robert Webb – Think About It
• Andrew Weiss and Friends – The Golden Age of Love and Chemistry

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• Waiting Out The Storm – Billy Droze
• Fixed To Fall – Ana Cristina Cash
• Stronger Than That – Andrew Hopson
• Nashville Skyline – Mike Aiken
• Dad Bod – Sophie Sanders
• Hold My Beer – Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen
• Eyes Closed – Lakeview
• Talk To Me – Kelsey Lamb
• WWDD – Lainey Wilson
• Holdin’ On – Alexis Wilkins
• I Love My Country – Florida Georgia Line

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• None Today

Contests

• Win a trip to meet Old Dominion in Tampa, FL – ends 4/15/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for Little Big Town – ends 4/24/20
• Win an Autographed Luke Bryan Prize Pack – ends 4/24/20
• Win 2 Tickets and Meet & Greet Passes for LANco – ends 5/1/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

• None Listed