Country
Morgan Wallen Scores Sixth No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart With ‘Wasted on You’
Morgan Wallen achieves his sixth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart as “Wasted on You” ascends to the top of the list dated July 2. In the tracking week ending June 26, the song gained by 4% to 29.4 million in audience, according to Luminate. Wallen wrote the song with ERNEST, Josh Thompson and Ryan Vojtesak. Concurrently, “Wasted” rules the multi-metric Hot Country Songs tally for a seventh frame. It corralled 12.2 million U.S. streams (up 2%) and sold 5,000 downloads (up 13%) in the week ending June 23. The 29-year-old Wallen, from Sneedville, Tenn., last led Country Airplay with “Sand in My Boots” for a week in February. He first topped the survey with “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line) for a frame in June 2018 and reigned again with “Whiskey Glasses” for three weeks sta...
The Big Climate Thing 2022: The Roots, HAIM, Sheryl Crow Playing Inaugural NYC Fest
The Big Climate Thing Festival is the, uh, next big thing in New York’s live music scene. The Roots, HAIM, and Sheryl Crow are slated to perform at the inaugural three-day event this September 16th-18th at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Khruangbin, The Flaming Lips, and Gary Clark Jr. are also among those billed for the green-focused fest, presented by Climate Control Projects and benefitting Brian Eno’s EarthPercent. Additionally, the lineup includes Courtney Barnett, Princess Nokia, Antibalas, Bonny Light Horseman, Guster, Mykki Blanco, Pom Pom Squad, Sunflower Bean, The Weather Station, Valerie June, with more special guests to be announced. “The purpose of the event is to serve as a unified call to action for artists, fans and the music industry itself,” a representative for Climate C...
Johnny Chiang Joins Pandora to Oversee Country Programming
Johnny Chiang is set to join Pandora in the newly-created role of senior director, country programming, on July 25. He will oversee programming for country music at Pandora, and will report to vp, programming Kevin Stapleford. Chiang will continue to be based in Houston. “Words cannot adequately describe just how thrilled I am to be joining the incredible country team that Kevin Stapleford is assembling at Pandora,” said Chiang via a statement. “I want to thank Kevin and Steve Blatter for believing in me and what my experiences and skill sets can bring to the team.” Chiang previously joined Red Street Records as vp, radio promotions and artist development in January, as the label’s owners, Dan Crockett and Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, announced the label’s country division. Prior to his wo...
Eck Robertson, Whiny Fiddles and the Birth of Country Music Recording Sessions
When River House/Columbia Nashville released Luke Combs’ “The Kind of Love We Make” on June 17, the single employed a fierce lead vocal, two-part harmonies and around 10 different instruments, all apparent in their own clean, digital audio lane. The performance shows how far the country recording business has come in 100 years. On June 30, 1922, a pair of fiddlers — Henry Gilliland and A.C. “Eck” Robertson — held what is widely regarded as the first country recording session at Victor Studios in New York. They had no chance to overdub a bad note here or there, to correct poor pitch or to amplify one of the fiddlers later. They had to capture the entire three-minute performance in one sitting or start all over again, playing into a bell-shaped audio horn, with the sound’s vibrations transla...
Luke Combs Talks New Album ‘Growin’ Up’: ‘It’s Time to Dig Into This Life Thing’
When Luke Combs played his current single, “The Kind of Love We Make,” for his wife, Nicole, her reaction was perhaps not what one would expect to the mid-tempo slow burner about a sexy evening of romance. “She was like, ‘Geez,’ and she gave me one of those eye rolls,” the low-key country superstar says with a chuckle, relaxing in a low-slung chair in Los Angeles during a press stop. “We have a great relationship and we’re totally not afraid to make fun of each other either. We get a lot of laughs out of stuff like that. She’s great. She just takes everything with a grain of salt. She keeps me humble, let’s put it that way.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Marrying Nicole is just one of the major changes for Combs since he released his ...
SiriusXM’s Senior Director, Country Programming JR Schumann to Exit
JR Schumann, senior director of country programming at SiriusXM, will exit his role July 15, the company has announced. SiriusXM’s vp, programming, Darrin Smith, will then oversee those channels on an interim basis. “After almost seven years, I’ve decided to leave SiriusXM and pursue other opportunities and adventures,” Schumann said in a statement. “I’m beyond proud of everything my team and I have accomplished and wish everyone at SiriusXM nothing but continued success.” Schumann joined SiriusXM in December 2015, and his role included overseeing SiriusXM’s country and Christian programming, as well as the Elvis Radio channel. Prior to his role at SiriusXM, Schumann served as operations manager for Cumulus Media’s Dallas stations, as well as program director duties for country stations KS...
How to Get Tickets to Keith Urban’s 2022 Tour
Keith Urban has fans rushing at “The Speed of Now” for tickets to his just-launched 2022 world tour thanks to the first transmissions shared from the opening weekend of its North American leg in Tampa. “The Speed of Now World Tour,” named after the Australian country star’s 2020 album of the same name, finds Urban traversing across the globe through December for his first live outing in nearly four years. Get tickets here, and read on for more tour details. What Is Keith Urban’s Next Tour? “The Speed of Now World Tour” sped though Europe earlier this year and launched in the US on on June 17th. It resumes on July 8th for a two-nighter in Toronto, then extensively covers New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and New England before moving south to Bristow, Virginia on September 30th and two nights in ...
Watch Luke Combs Talk Miranda Lambert Collaboration & Who Would Make His Musical Mount Rushmore
On June 24, Luke Combs will release his third studio album, Growin’ Up. In addition to the recent releases “Doin’ This” “The Kind of Love We Make” and “Tomorrow Me,” the album also features a duet with Miranda Lambert on “Outrunnin’ Your Memory.” Combs recently told Billboard of the collaboration, “Me and Dan had come up with the idea that we really loved called ‘When It’s Raining in Seattle.’ When me and Miranda were tossing song ideas back in forth, I ended up on this ‘When it rains in Seattle thing,’ and she was like, ‘I love that idea.’” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On his upcoming third studio album, Growin’ Up, Combs again worked with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. He says working with them on the new album has been “...
The Chicks Cut Indianapolis Concert Short: ‘We Are So Sorry We Could Not Give You the Show You Deserved’
The Chicks surprised fans at Noblesville, Indiana’s Ruoff Music Center on Sunday night (June 19) when they cut short their show after just a handful of songs. According to WTHR, the Grammy-winning country trio performed for less than 30 minutes before leaving the stage. Some comments from fans who attended the show alluded to singer Natalie Maines possibly struggling with vocal issues, but an official statement from Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire did not provide any specifics on why the show was cut short. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Indianapolis, we are so sorry we could not give you the show you deserved,” they wrote. “OR the show we wanted to give you. We will be back Indianapolis!! Hold onto your tickets.” While a spo...
Toby Keith Battling Stomach Cancer
Toby Keith has revealed that he is battling stomach cancer. The 60-year-old country singer has been undergoing treatment for the last six months, but he went public with his diagnosis in a social media post on Sunday (June 12th). “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” Keith explained. “So far, so good.” “I need time to breathe, recover and relax,” Keith added. “I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.” Advertisement Related Video As Rolling Stone points out, Keith has postponed the majority of his summer tour dates as he continues his treatment. pic.twitter.com/TeADP7UN8h — Toby Keith (@tobykeith) June 12, 2022 [flexi-common-toolbar] [fle...
CMA Fest Day 3 Best Moments: Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs & More Light Up Nashville Stadium
For CMA Fest’s third night at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on Saturday (June 11), the Country Music Association turned to a cavalcade of stars, including reigning entertainer of the year Luke Combs, two-time entertainer of the year Luke Bryan, and five-time female vocalist of the year winner Carrie Underwood, as well as four-time vocal duo of the year winner Brothers Osborne. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Here, we take a look at six of the best moments from Saturday’s performances. Golden Voice Golden-voiced Mississippi native Randy Houser launched the evening with “How Country Feels.” His set was brief but impactful, including renditions of his 2013 hit “Running Out of Moonlight” and his newly-released song, the wisdom-packed “Note to Self.” “...
Toby Keith Reveals Stomach Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Need Time to Breathe, Recover and Relax’
Toby Keith revealed that he has been battling cancer and receiving treatment for the disease. The 60-year-old country music star took to social media on Sunday (June 12) to share the news about his illness with fans. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Keith began his tweet. “I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax.” The singer added, “I am looking forward to spending time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Keith had a handful of North American concert dates between mid-June and early November listed on this website at press time. A representative for the artist tells...
