Trace Adkins had an unexpected No. 1 hit with “You’re Gonna Miss This” in 2008, from his American Man: Greatest Hits Volume II album. Although the song, written by Ashley Gorley and Lee Thomas Miller, became one of the biggest hits of his career, earning multi-platinum status and landing in the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart…
Dolly Parton has accepted many awards and accolades over the years, but even she was stunned by her latest one. Parton was just nominated for induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an honor that blew the Country Music Hall of Fame member away. “I was absolutely floored when I heard that,” Parton tells Billboard. “I’ve…
Zach Williams has had a lot of dreams for himself, but perhaps none as big as singing with Dolly Parton. The gospel singer’s “There Was Jesus” duet with the Country Music Hall of Fame member not only landed at the top of the charts, but won numerous awards as well, including a Grammy. The song’s success far exceeds anything…
Travis Tritt is speaking out about his recent announcement that he is canceling his concerts in venues that require the COVID-19 vaccine, a recent negative COVID test, and/or the wearing of masks. The Grand Ole Opry member says he made the decision after finishing his run on the road with Brooks & Dunn, on their Reboot Tour, based on what…
Trisha Yearwood was at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year to induct the Opry’s newest member, Carly Pearce, but she also received industry recognition of her own as well. The 56-year-old received a plaque honoring the success of “She’s In Love With the Boy,” her debut single, which became the most-listened to country song by a female artist…
Kelsea Ballerini was not quite 22 years old when she released her freshman record, The First Time. The album included No. 1 singles like “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan,” all hits that were an early indication of Ballerini’s abilities, not only as a singer, but as a songwriter as well. But as Ballerini has grown…
Kane Brown just won his first ACM Award, for Video of the Year, for “Worldwide Beautiful.” The 27-year-old is grateful for the honor, which made him the first Black artist to win an ACM Award for Video of the Year, even if he had some reservations about his reason for winning. “It wasn’t like, ‘Congratulations on winning your first…
Kelsea Ballerini grew up idolizing Kenny Chesney, never imagining she would one day be friends with the superstar. The 27-year-old sings with Chesney on her current single, “Half of My Hometown,” becoming close with Chesney in the process. “Ever since decided to sign onto this song and do this with me, we’ve just become like brother-sister,” Ballerini admitted…
Eric Church is hitting the road! The singer, who recently shared a photo of him receiving his COVID-19 vaccine, reveals he will launch his Gather Again Tour on September 17 in Lexington, Kentucky, playing in a total of 55 cities before wrapping up at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on May 20, 2022. Church announced the news to…
Eric Church is encouraging his fans — all of them — to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The North Carolina native, whose own vaccination currently graces the cover of Billboard, wants to get back to performing live shows, but doesn’t see a way to safely do that, at least in the relatively near future, without everyone getting vaccinated. “I view…
