A few days ago, Florida Georgia Line posted a video on Instagram of one of their concertgoers singing “H.O.L.Y.” at the top of his lungs with the caption: “You Can’t Mistake Passion. We love this. đđ»” After more that 338,000 views, the “Mountain Dew Guy”âas he’s affectionately been dubbed thanks to his shirtâhas become a…
Newcomer Morgan Wallen has a lot to look forward to in the new year. The 23-year-old Tennessee native, who recently released his debut EP, The Way I Talk, will be joining a leg of Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour and is currently on a radio tour promoting his debut single, “‘The Way I…
While both album sales (-11%) and track sales (-23%) dipped in 2016 compared to 2015âs numbers, audio/video streaming results increased 57% from 14.1 billion streams in 2015 to 22.1 billion streams in 2016, according to Billboard and Nielsen Music. With more than 175 million streams, Florida Georgia Lineâs âH.O.L.Y.â topped the list of the most-streamed…
Last year Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard got mixed up in the spirits business by unveiling their own line of whiskey called Old Camp Whiskey. What many people don’t know is that the guys weren’t just putting their name behind the brand, they were taking a very hands-on approach with Old Campâmixing…
According to Billboard and Nielsen Music, individual track sales took a hit in 2016, dropping from 113.9 million units sold in 2015 to 87.5 million units in 2016. Even with the 26.4-million decline, two artists managed to release singles that soared over the 1-million mark: Florida Georgia Line’s “H.O.L.Y” (1.37 million) and Tim McGraw’s “Humble…
According to Billboard and Nielsen Music, 2016 country albums sales were down 11 percent from 2015. Interestingly enough, the top-selling album of 2016âChris Stapleton’s Travellerâwas released in 2015, and so were two other albums in the Top 10: Thomas Rhett’s Tangled Up and Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller. Sam Hunt’s Montevallo was released in 2014. With sales…
Running from March 7â26âyes, 20 daysâHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in almost 2.5 million attendees during last yearâs festivities and…
If you’re a fan of Florida Georgia Line or the Backstreet Boys or the FGL+BSB collaborative song “God, Your Mama, and Me,” we’ve got good news for you (if you’re not a fan, stop reading): the boy bands have reunited to shoot a new music video for the tune. According to a post on FGL’s…
While most of us are back to work after the beginning of the new year, country stars are making the most of their time off by vacationing in warm-weather locations. With tours, albums and new music being released in the coming months, some artists are getting their last minute rest and relaxation in before they…
Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016âand eight country singles released in 2016 earned gold (500,000 units), platinum (1 million) or double-platinum (2 million) designations for their sales. Interestingly enough, the eight songs came from just six artists/duos: Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan…
On Friday (April 18), Maren Morris released her latest single, âBed No Breakfast,â from her upcoming album Dreamsicle, which is due out May 9 via Columbia Records. The new song is also accompanied by a music video, joining the previously released single, âCarry Me Through.â âBed No Breakfastâ was co-written by Morris alongside Delacey, John…
On Wednesday (April 16), Post Malone’s ex-fiancĂ©e, Hee Sung âJamieâ Park, filed for custody of their two-year-old daughter in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the filing, Park is seeking primary physical custody of the girl, referred to as DDP, along with joint legal custody, while granting Malone visitation rights. Park has reportedly been the sole…
The Academy of Country Music has just announced the details of the âPlay Something Countryâ 60th Anniversary Gala, which will honor Brooks & Dunn. The event is set to take place on May 7 at the Omni PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, and will feature performances by Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Keith Urban,…
Morgan Wallen claims his 17th career No. 1 on Billboardâs Country Airplay chart with “Iâm the Problem,” as the title track to his forthcoming album climbs one place to reach the top spot this week. âIâm the Problemâ reached No. 1 in just 11 weeks, becoming the third track from Wallenâs upcoming record to rule…
On Friday (April 18), Lana Del Rey released a new ballad, “Bluebird,â and the singer shared an Instagram video where she revealed the songâs origins in a heartfelt story. Lana describes witnessing a little bird flying into her window as she was preparing to take a walk with an old boyfriend. âI was shocked, and…