Luke Bryan’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. According to Nielsen Music, What Makes You Country sold 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week, which was good enough to best Taylor Swift’s Reputation (99,000 units) on…
Luke Bryan scored the 19th No. 1 single of his career as “Light It Up” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. “Light It Up,” which was co-penned by Luke and Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, is the lead single from Luke’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, which dropped…
Luke Bryan got his wife, Caroline, a big ol’ diamond ring for their 10th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8, 2016. This year, Luke may have to get Caroline the matching necklace. Today (Dec. 8), Luke released his sixth studio album, What Makes You Country—yup, his 11th wedding anniversary. Luke is in New York City making…
Luke Bryan is gearing up to release his sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, on Dec. 8. Produced by Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens, What Makes You Country features 15 songs, seven of which were co-written by Luke, including the title track. Since making the album announcement in October, Luke has engaged people from…
Never one to take himself too seriously, Luke Bryan treated his Facebook friends to a dramatic reading of his new song, “Hooked On It,” which will appear on his upcoming sixth studio album, What Makes You Country. The new tune, which was co-penned by Luke, Dallas Davidson and David Lee Murphy, is available as an…
After seven years with Jennifer Nettles as the emcee, CMA Country Christmas turned to Reba McEntire to host its eighth annual showcase last night (Nov. 14). The two-hour holiday music celebration, which was taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, will air on ABC on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. “Christmas is such a…
Luke Bryan was in Savannah, Ga., on Oct. 28 to preside over American Idol auditions with fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. When the auditions concluded, Luke took the Idol camera crew down the street and “crashed” the wedding reception of Austin and McKenna. After making a short speech and popping some champagne, Luke…
Luke Bryan premiered the new music video for his single “Light It Up,” which is currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after just nine weeks. The video for “Light It Up,” the lead single from Luke’s upcoming What Makes You Country album, was directed by Michael Monaco and stars NBA player Jimmy Bulter,…
Luke Bryan announced he will be hitting the road in 2018 with a new What Makes You Country Tour. The first leg of the tour kicks off on Feb. 16 in Springfield, Mo., with six announced dates at this time, including stops in Louisville and Atlantic City. Kip Moore and The Cadillac Three will serve…
Luke Bryan got his wife, Caroline, a big ol’ diamond ring for their 10th wedding anniversary on Dec. 8, 2016. This year, Luke may have to get Caroline the matching necklace. Luke is set to release his sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, on Dec. 8—yup, his 11th wedding anniversary. Album release week will…
On Friday (April 18), Maren Morris released her latest single, “Bed No Breakfast,” 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, “Carry Me Through.” “Bed No Breakfast” was co-written by Morris alongside Delacey, John…
On Wednesday (April 16), Post Malone’s ex-fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” 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 ‘Play Something Country’ 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 Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “I’m the Problem,” as the title track to his forthcoming album climbs one place to reach the top spot this week. “I’m the Problem” reached No. 1 in just 11 weeks, becoming the third track from Wallen’s upcoming record to rule…
On Friday (April 18), Lana Del Rey released a new ballad, “Bluebird,” and the singer shared an Instagram video where she revealed the song’s 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. “I was shocked, and…