Keith Urban

Recent Country Music Headlines

• Chase Rice Email Blast – 9/3/20
• Keith Urban Offers New CD Autographed Bundles
• Charlie Daniels Branded Aged Steaks Now Available for Pre-order
• Brooks & Dunn Email Blast – 9/3/20
• Blanco Brown Involved in Head-on Car Crash
• Southern Halo and Spark*l Band Together to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
• Clay Walker and Show Dog “Need A Bar Sometimes” Eclipses 1 Million Streams
  
• Alabama Adds Martina McBride for Nashville ’50th Anniversary Tour’ Concerts
• Ray Stevens Reaches Millions with Viral Hit, ‘The Quarantine Song’

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Easton Corbin performs ‘Didn’t Miss a Beat’ on TODAY
• Music Video:  “Mad At Myself” by Morgan Myles

This Date in Country Music History

• 2016 – Justin Moore scored a #1 album with Kinda Don’t Care
• 2014 – Miranda Lambert received 9 nominations for the 2014 CMA Awards
• 2005 – Faith Hill topped the charts with “Mississippi Girl”
• 1996 – Deana Carter released her album Did I Shave My Legs For This?
• 1988 – Rodney Crowell scored a #1 hit with “I Couldn’t Leave You If I Tried”
• 1983 – George Strait topped the charts with “A Fire I Can’t Put Out”
• 1968 – Merle Haggard released his album Mama Tried

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Hank Thompson (d)

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

• None Today

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

• Stop and Smell the Roses – Steve Anthony

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Maggie Baugh – 9/3/16 – Renegades in West Palm Beach, FL
• Mark Chesnutt – 9/3/16 – Renegades in West Palm Beach, FL

Contests

• Win a Clay Walker “Need a Bar Sometimes” Experience – ends 10/23/20
• Win a Restored 1974 International Scout II and $20,000 from Brett Eldredge – ends 11/19/20

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Carrie Underwood

Recent Country Music Headlines

• CMT Story:  Chris Young Talks New Single
• Song of the Day:  “Die From a Broken Heart” by Maddie & Tae
• Carrie Underwood Announces Christmas Album My Gift Release Date
• Ray-ve In Your Cave with Ray Scott
• Zac Brown Band Offers 40% Off Ballpark Collection
• Chris Young Podcast Hits Milestone
• Musically Fed Donates 22,000 Meals

Weekly Chart News

• Weekly Charts
• This Week’s Country Aircheck #1 Single:  “Hard to Forget” by Sam Hunt
• This Week’s Country Aircheck Most Added New Single at Radio:  “Happy Does” by Kenny Chesney
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart’s Airplay #1 Single:  “Ain’t a Train” by Cody Jinks
• This Week’s Texas Regional Radio’s #1 Single:  “Bury My Bones” by Whiskey Myers
• This Week’s Billboard Country #1 Album:  What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combs
• This Week’s Billboard Most Streamed Single:  “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
• This Week’s Billboard Most Downloaded Single:  “One Margarita” by Luke Bryan
• This Week’s Texas Country Music Chart Newsletter
• This Week’s Country Aircheck Newsletter
• This Week’s Billboard Country Newsletter

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Lyric Video:  “When I Meet My Maker” by Tenille Townes
• Checking in with Walker Hayes – Episode 2
• Granger Smith Live Stream – 7/19/20
• Video:  Suzy Bogguss Previews her Inner Circle
• Granger Smith Podcast:  Episode 41
• Audio:  “Get Crazy With Me” by Ray Stevens
• Farm Raise Fest Announcement
• CMT Video:  Interview with Jimmy Buffett
• Video:  “My Gift” Trailer by Carrie Underwood
• Lyric Video:  “Never Say Goodbye” by Rockie Lynne
• Big Kenny’s “Peace, Love & Happy Hour” with Rome Ramirez
• “Looking for a Feeling” by Pam Tillis – Reviews & Quotes
• Cover Video:  James Taylor’s “Close Your Eyes” by Mo & Emily Pitney
• Hot Country Quarantine with Hot Country Knights
• Jewel’s Son Kase Sings “Blowin’ in the Wind”
• Charlie Worsham Live with John Oates
• Acoustic Video:  “Volcano” by Southern Halo
• Live Video:  “Little Angel” by Seth James
• Music Video:  “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads” by Granger Smith w/ Lathan Warlick

This Date in Country Music History

• 2018 – Charles “Chip” Esten made his 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry
• 2015 – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert were granted a divorce in Oklahoma
• 2002 – Toby Keith scored a #1 hit with “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)”
• 1996 – Ricochet scored a #1 hit with “Daddy’s Money”
• 1968 – Johnny Cash landed at #1 one with his hit “Folsom Prison Blues”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Hannah Blaylock
• Julianne Hough
• Radney Foster
• T.G. Sheppard

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

• None Today

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

• Happy Does – Kenny Chesney
• Ain’t Bad For a Good Ol’ Boy – Mo Pitney
• Right Beer Right Now – Derek Johnson
• The Man Who Loves You the Most – Zac Brown Band
• Ease My Troubled Mind – Dwain Messer
• Rednexico – Jeremy Bowman
• Bronco Billy’s – Joshua Ray Walker
• Cocina de Amor – The Texicana Mamas
• She’s My Whiskey – Mark Winston Kirk

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

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Eric Church

Recent Country Music Headlines

• Interview with Anthony Garcia
• Sirius XM Announces The Highway Finds Fest
• Song of the Day:  “It Was Almost Like a Song” by Ronnie Milsap

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Music Video:  “Bittersweet Memories” by Kamryn Palmer
• Music Video:  “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” by Leah Turner
• Studio Video:  “Stick That In Your Country Song” by Eric Church
• Lyric Video:  “Here on Earth” by Tim McGraw
• Lyric Video:  “We Were Rich” by Runaway June
• Video:  “Sunday Drive” the Documentary by Brett Eldredge
• Behind the Scenes:  “Country Squire” by Tyler Childers
• Acoustic Video:  “Don’t Let Another Day Go By” by Southern Halo
• Live Video Flashback:  “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” by Reba McEntire
• CMT Video:  Tim McGraw Talks About “I Called Mama”
• David Nail Live Stream – 7/16/20
• Tucker Beathard Live Stream – 7/16/20

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Luke Combs became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2014 – Brett Eldredge went diving with sharks to celebrate his #1 hit “Beat of the Music”
• 2013 – Cassadee Pope made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2012 – Jason Aldean released his single “Take A Little Ride”
• 2012 – Eric Church released his single “Creepin’”
• 2012 – Florida Georgia Line signed a record deal with Republic Nashville
• 2012 – Country Music Hall of Famer Kitty Wells passed away after suffering a stroke
• 2002 – Darryl Worley released his album I Miss My Friend
• 1984 – Alabama released their single “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)”
• 1983 – Alabama scored a #1 hit with “The Closer You Get”
• 1977 – Ronnie Milsap scored a #1 hit with “It Was Almost Like A Song”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Keni Thomas

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

• Michael Logen & Jennifer Hansen – Here’s to Hoping

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

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Chris Young – 7/16/11 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Jason Aldean – 7/16/11 – Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Shania Twain – 7/16/15 – American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL

Contests

• Win a Zoom Concert with Avenue Beat – ends 8/7/20

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Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Song of the Day:  “I Met a Girl” by William Michael Morgan
• Flashback:  Video Roundup – Monday, June 13th, 2016
• Flashback:  Country Music Videos – June 13th, 2018

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Video: “Sweet Baby James” by 33 Years
• Music Video: “Build Me a Daddy” by Luke Bryan
• Cover Video: Luke Combs & Eric Church’s “Does To Me” by Diamond Dixie
• Video:  “Summer Time” by James Barker Band
• Opry Video:  “The Mask” by Craig Morgan
• Video:  “No I In Beer” by Brad Paisley on Late Night with Seth Meyers
• Cover Video:  Diamond Rio’s “Meet in the Middle” by Home Free
• Acoustic Video:  “Smooth” by Southern Halo
• Opry Video:  My Opry Debut with Sam Williams
• Dustin Lynch Vlog #29
• Deana Carter’s TGIF-isode #177
• Video:  “Red, White, Blue and Blessed” by Colt Ford w/ Walker Montgomery

This Date in Country Music History

• 2014 – Kacey Musgraves teams up with Katy Perry for the 50th episode of CMT Crossroads
• 2011 – Toby Keith released his single “Made in America”
• 2010 – Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Dean passed away. He is best known for his hit “Big Bad John” and his sausage business.
• 1995 – Kenny Chesney‘s All I Need to Know album was released
• 1995 – George Strait‘s single “Lead On” was released
• 1995 – Perfect Stranger released their album You Have the Right to Remain Silent
• 1987 – Randy Travis scored a #1 hit single “Forever and Ever, Amen”
• 1981 – Dottie West and Kenny Rogers hit #1 with their duet “What Are We Doin’ In Love”
• 1959 – Roy Drusky joined the Grand Ole Opry

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Jason Michael Carroll

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)

• Brett Eldredge – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Carrie Underwood – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Chris Young – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Little Big Town – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Thomas Rhett – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Wynonna – 6/13/15 – LP Field at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN

Contests

• Win Virtual Happy Hour and VIP Tickets to See George Strait – ends 6/18/20
• Win a Grill Set from Colt Ford – ends 6/28/20

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Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Luke Combs to Perform Tonight on The Tonight Show

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Lyric Video:  “Worldwide Beautiful” by Kane Brown
• Video:  “More Than Enough” by Kip Moore
• “Holding Out For The One” by Tenille Townes
• Lyric Video:  “Don’t Let Another Day Go By” by Southern Halo
• Cover Video: Harry Styles’ “Adore You” by Diamond Dixie
• Acoustic Video:  “Black Moon” by The Lacs
• Opry Video:  “Hawaii On Me” by Chris Janson
• Cover Video: Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani’s “Nobody But You” by Juna N Joey
• Bobby Bones Interviews Jimmie Allen
• Cover Video:  “Blue Moon of Kentucky” by Morgan McKay
• Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Songs From Home – Episode 23
• Steve Azar Live Stream – 6/4/20 – Day of Giving
• Steve Azar Live Stream – 6/4/20 – Day of Giving Part 2
• Video:  “Chicken & Biscuits” by Colt Ford
• Granger Smith Live Stream  – 6/4/20
• David Nail Live Stream – 6/4/20
• Sara Evans’ Closet Chaos with Philip Sweet

This Date in Country Music History

• 2015 – Loretta Lynn and Jack White were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame
• 2013 – LeAnn Rimes‘ album Spitfire was released
• 1996 – Kenny Chesney‘s Me And You album was released

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Freddy Fender (d)

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

• None Today

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

• Worldwide Beautiful – Kane Brown

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Bill Anderson – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Craig Wiseman  – 6/4/13 – Stars for Second Harvest at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN
• Diamond Rio – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Eric Church – 6/4/12 – Soundcheck at CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Hali Hicks – 6/4/13 – Legends Corner in Nashville, TN
• Keith Urban – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Kellie Pickler – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Kree Harrison – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Lennon and Masey – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Rascal Flatts – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Rhett Akins – 6/4/13 – Stars for Second Harvest at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN
• Ricky Skaggs – 6/4/13 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Sarah Buxton – 6/4/13 – Stars for Second Harvest at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN

Contests

• Win Virtual Happy Hour and VIP Tickets to See George Strait – ends 6/18/20

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