Check out the hottest hits for the week of September 7, 2020, based on the official Billboard Country Airplay Chart powered by Nielsen. Take a look at ACC’s Top 30 and beyond.… MORE
Reba Says She’s “Thrilled With the Girls Getting Back in There” for CMA Entertainer of the Year: “Carrie Has Worked Her Tail Off”
When the nominations for the 54th annual CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 1, both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert earned CMA Entertainer of the Year nominations. This marks the first time two solo female artists have been nominated for the award in the same year since Crystal Gayle and Barbara Mandrell in 1979. Eric…… MORE
Listen to Lauren Alaina’s Delicate New Duet With Lukas Graham, “What Do You Think Of?”
Lauren Alaina released her new EP, Getting Over Him, on Sept. 4. Lauren co-penned every track on the six-song project, which features duets with Jon Pardi on the title track and Danish pop star Lukas Graham on “What Do You Think Of?” “I feel like this music shows my personal growth and my emotional growth,”…… MORE
Hardy Drops Rockin’ New Album, “A Rock” [Watch New Video for Title Track]
Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, released his new album, A Rock, on Sept. 4. Hardy had a hand in writing every track on the 12-song offering, which also features songwriters Jessie Jo Dillon, Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia and more. The album’s lead single, “One Beer,” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, is currently No.…… MORE
Listen to Justin Moore’s No. 1 Hit, “Somebody Else Will,” From Upcoming Live Album
Justin Moore will commemorate his first headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in May 2018 by releasing a new album, Live at the Ryman, on Sept. 25. The 17-song album features many of Justin’s fan-favorite No. 1 hits, including “Small Town USA,” “You Look Like I Need a Drink,” “Somebody Else Will” and more, as…… MORE
Carly Pearce Warns Against Smooth-Talking Guys in New Banjo-Filled Single, “Next Girl” [Listen]
Carly Pearce is following up her 2020 No. 1 single, “I Hope Your Happy Now,” with the release of “Next Girl.” Penned by Carly, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, “Next Girl” will impact country radio on Sept. 28. The single represent Carly’s first new music without producer busbee—who passed away in September 2019—by her side.…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Chris Janson – “Buy Me A Boat”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we look at Chris Janson’s breakthrough hit “Buy Me A Boat.”… MORE
Heroes of the Week: Dr. Bossano and the NICU Nursing Staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
In the face of approaching Hurricane Laura, a doctor and a team of nurses stayed with fragile newborn babies in their hospital’s NICU to keep them safe. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Alabama With Martina McBride
The third time is the charm . . . hopefully. Alabama is rolling on with two newly announced stops in Nashville in 2021 as part of their delayed 50th Anniversary Tour. The trio is set to perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 2 and July 3 with special guest Martina McBride. After postponing more…… MORE
Scotty McCreery to Release New Wife-Inspired Single, “You Time,” From Upcoming 5th Studio Album
Scotty McCreery will try to score his fourth consecutive No. 1 single with the release of “You Time” on Sept. 23. The new track will serve as the lead single to Scotty’s upcoming fifth studio album, which will be announced soon. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, “You Time” serves as a love…… MORE