After making the 2021 Spotify Hit Country Artist to Watch list, now Kameron Marlowe is dropping his first Spotify Singles recordings. Side A features a stripped-down piano driven reworking of his song “Giving You Up” Side B is Kameron’s take on the Johnny Cash classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” Talking about the recording, Kameron says, “I…
Music? Check. TV? Check. Film? Check. Podcast? Soon-to-be check. Reba McEntire is tackling a new media in 2020 with the announcement she will launch her own podcast on Spotify. According to a press release, “Fans worldwide can tune in to hear Reba’s trademark wit and wisdom as she and expert guests share honest, comedic takes…
George Strait has curated his own “Strait Country” playlist on Spotify. George will continually deliver fans a playlist full of traditional country sounds from icons such as Merle Haggard, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson and more, as well as some of his own tracks. The first iteration of more than 30 songs includes tunes…
We got to the root of the mysterious Instagram images posted by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Kelsea Ballerini. All three artists posted individual photos on Instagram—without captions—that depict their likenesses created on landscapes. The crop circle designs were created by Nashville artist Stan Herd in celebration of Spotify’s Hot Country playlist, which gives its…
Carrie Underwood will headline Spotify’s inaugural Hot Country Live concert on July 4 at New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17. The new live concert series will serve as an extension of Spotify’s Hot Country playlist, which combines music and video into a single view, allowing users to listen to their favorite audio tracks and…
Blake Sheton’s Ole Red Nashville will officially celebrate its grand opening—yes, we know it’s already open—during CMA Fest on June 6–10. The restaurant, bar and music venue will host multiple events throughout the week, including a Blake Shelton and Friends concert on June 6, which is not open to the public. However, the dates of…
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Give Keith Urban a microphone and a crowd, and you’re gonna get some great soundbites. On April 23, Spotify hosted a private Fans First party in Nashville for more than 150 of Keith’s biggest fans, and Keith treated them to a sneak listen of his upcoming album, Graffiti U, which drops on April 27. In…
It’s turning out to be a big weekend for country newcomer Maren Morris. The “My Church” singer is nominated in four categories at the 2017 Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Best Country Album (Hero), Best Country Song (“My Church”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“My Church”), so it’s no wonder that she made her…
Taylor Swift recorded parts of her 2006 self-titled debut album at Dark Horse Estate in Franklin, Tennessee, located 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. The estate owner, Robin Crow, recalls that when Swift was recording there, he had no idea she was destined for superstardom. “At the time, I think I met her once or twice…
Ahead of his groundbreaking Sphere Las Vegas shows, Kenny Chesney is set to unveil a fan-focused museum called ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love’ at the Venetian Resort. The two-story museum is scheduled to be open Wednesday through Sunday during show weeks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will showcase artifacts…
During a recent interview with the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Vince Gill discussed audience behavior at his concerts, noting that the preference for standing or sitting varies by location and the type of song being performed. “A lot of it is people pay so much money for those seats that the last thing they want…
Lifetime’s new four-part documentary, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, is set to air on Mother’s Day weekend. An official trailer for the film premiered on Thursday (April 10), which features sisters Ashley and Wynonna Judd sharing personal stories as they candidly discuss their family upbringing and fame. The documentary features a mix of archival…
Zedd is rumored to be bringing out country star Maren Morris during his Coachella performance this Sunday (April 13), continuing his tradition of collaborating with high-profile surprise guests for his sets. The DJ has a history of thrilling Coachella audiences with special appearances during his past festival sets – including Katy Perry, Kesha, and Morris…