January 26, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABCJason Aldean is raising a glass to his Wolf Moon Bourbon.

The “Dirt Road Anthem” singer is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the libation he co-created with Florida Georgia Line with a virtual event that includes a 30-minute, stripped down set from the singer himself, marking his first live performance in nearly a year.

In addition to the performance, fans drinking Wolf Moon during the interactive livestream may appear on-screen. A limited number of fans will also be randomly selected for a VIP experience that includes a chat session with Jason after the show. 

Wolf Moon Bourbon on the Rocks streams on January 28, the same night as the first full moon of the year, on VYE at 9 p.m. ET.  Tickets are free to reserve. 

#Ad Celebrate the first full moon of the year with a special stripped-down interactive livestream experience on January 28!

Reserve your free ticket at https://t.co/CZc0x17IvO

— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) January 25, 2021

By Cillea Houghton 
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January 26, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen continues to dominate the charts, thanks to his new album, Dangerous. 

Morgan is spending his second consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart that encompasses stats from the Billboard 200, Hot 100 and Social 50 charts, the latter of which tracks artists’ social media engagement. 

The “Whiskey Glasses” hit maker is now the fifth country artist to spend multiple weeks at #1 on the Artist 100.

Jason Aldean holds the record for most weeks at #1 by a country act with three weeks, while Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Kenny Chesney trail behind him, each with two. 

Dangerous is also spending its second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 and has logged nine songs on the Hot 100, with current single “7 Summers” and fan-favorite “Wasted on You” both cracking the top 25.

By Cillea Houghton 
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January 26, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

David McClisterParker McCollum charmed NBC’s Today show this morning with his breakout hit, “Pretty Heart.” 

The country crooner made his national TV debut while performing with his band inside a vacant Texas saloon, his voice simmering on the slow-burner, heartbreak ballad with neon signs glowing in the background.  

Released as his debut single, “Pretty Heart” also became Parker’s first #1 hit. It’s featured on his EP, Hollywood Gold, which was for the highest-selling debut country EP last year. 

Follow-up single “To Be Loved by You,” co-written by Parker and Rhett Akins, is at country radio now. 

Additionally, Parker was recently invited by Dierks Bentley via video call to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. Dierks will be there cheering him on when Parker performs on the Opry on February 6.

By Cillea Houghton 
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January 26, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesDolly Parton wants to help get you moving as part of Apple’s new audio fitness experience, Time to Walk, that allows users to exercise while listening to personal stories from major public figures across music and sports. 

Time to Walk episodes range from 25-40 minutes and revolve around the speaker’s life-changing moments as they share words of wisdom, memories, and tokens of gratitude. 

Dolly’s episode finds her reflecting on her illustrious career, her family, and her life growing up in the Smoky Mountains in rural East Tennessee. 

“I’ve loved walking ever since I was a little girl in the Smoky Mountains. I think it’s so important to be able to get out and walk if we can during this time. I do my best thinking when I walk,” she explains in a statement.

“And while many of us feel confined during this time, I’m hopeful that people will take a walk down memory lane with me and we can all feel a little more freedom taking the time to walk together,” she adds. 

The country icon is one of four artists who has recorded an episode alongside Shawn Mendes, Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba, and NBA player for the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green.

Time to Walk episodes are available now.

By Cillea Houghton 
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January 26, 2021 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABCKeith Urban is among the many esteemed guests attending the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy party. 

The famed producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member is known for throwing a lavish, star-studded party leading up to music’s biggest night. But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, his annual gala is being divided into two virtual events. 

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Keith and his Golden Globe-winning wife Nicole Kidmanare expected to attend as guests to the online soiree on January 30, the night before the Grammys were originally supposed to air on January 31.

Bruce Springsteen, John Legend and Alicia Keys are some of the many stars tapped to perform at the event. benefiting MusiCares.

The Grammy Awards will now take place on March 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Miranda Lambert and Ingrid Andress are the most-nominated country acts, with Maren Morris, Dan + Shay and Old Dominion also picking up multiple nods.

By Cillea Houghton 
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