Alanna Conaway
Gloriana’s ‘A Thousand Miles Left Behind’ Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Country Albums Chart
In addition to having their first Top 5 hit, ‘(Kissed You) Good Night,’ which also recently went gold, country trio Gloriana is now celebrating their sophomore album’s impressive chart debut. ‘A Thousand Miles Left Behind’ came in at No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart and at No. 10 on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 albums chart.
Bucky Covington Honored by Firefighters for Charity Work With ‘Help the Good Guys’
While attending the 51st Annual International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Convention in Philadelphia recently, Bucky Covington was moved by a special honor he received from the organization’s president, Harold Schaitberger. The singer was presented with a custom made and personalized firefighter helmet to thank him for his passionate work with the organization’s charitable foundation, Help
Kenny Chesney Remains at No. 1 With ‘Come Over’
Kenny Chesney isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to being the top dog. The singer locks in the No. 1 chart spot for the second consecutive week this week with his latest single, ‘Come Over.’
Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels’ Christmas 4 Kids Event
Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Brothers of the Sun Tour Sells One Million Tickets
As expected, the Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw trek, the Brothers of the Sun Tour, has surpassed the one million mark in ticket sales. The tour launched in June and has quickly become one of the summer’s hottest shows, regardless of genre. Pollstar recently named the tour as the highest-grossing trek of the summer, topping other big name artists including Roger Waters, Coldplay and the Dave Matthew
Zac Brown Shares What Legacy He Wants to Leave His Kids
Zac Brown is creating quite the musical legacy these days. The Zac Brown Band dominates the country singles chart with every release, and each of their three studio albums are currently in the Top 20 country albums chart.
Kenny Chesney Tops Country Singles Chart With ‘Come Over’
Kenny Chesney has topped the charts for the 24th time in his career with his latest single, ‘Come Over.’ The tune comes in at No. 1 this week on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts. ‘Come Over’ has quickly become one of the biggest hits of Chesney’s career, topping the charts after only 11 weeks.
Josh Turner Set to Release New Album ‘Live Across America’ on August 27
Josh Turner fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new full-length album from their favorite deep-voiced singer. But it’s not a typical studio album that Turner will be releasing exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores across the country. The 12-track ‘Live Across America’ album, available on Aug. 27, will be all live songs.
Uncle Kracker Fired Up to Hit the Road With Brantley Gilbert This Fall
Uncle Kracker‘s year is about to take a very country turn. The pop crossover singer recently learned that he will be hitting the road this fall, opening shows for Brantley Gilbert on the ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’ hitmaker’s first headlining tour. The Hell on Wheels Tour is set to kick off on September 27 in Lafayette, Indiana.
Gloriana’s Tom Gossin Shares Ring Details, Plans for October 2013 Wedding
Now that Gloriana‘s sophomore album, ‘A Thousand Miles Left Behind,’ is complete (due to hitting stores on July 31), lead vocalist Tom Gossin can put all of his focus into his upcoming nuptials with his fiancee, Jaime Moffett.
Dierks Bentley Scores Tenth No. 1 Single With ‘5-1-5-0′
Dierks Bentley returns to the top of the country singles chart this week for hte 10th time in his career with his latest hit, ’5-1-5-0.’ The tune hit No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts, after inching its way up through the Top 5 over the past few weeks.
Kelly Clarkson Feels Carrie Underwood Would Make Perfect ‘American Idol’ Judge
With the music world buzzing about who should fill in the shoes of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges on ‘American Idol,’ many stars are giving their two cents on their picks.