Kenny Chesney Announces May 1 Release of 19th Studio Album, “Here and Now”

Kenny Chesney will release his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. Longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon co-produced the album, with additional production assistance from Ross Copperman. “When you’re this far into a career, I think artists need to keep pushing themselves and the music without losing sight of who they are, or forgetting…MORE

Listen to Jon Pardi’s Rowdy New Single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy”

Jon Pardi will try to scored his fifth No. 1 single with the release of “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” which will impact country radio on March 16. Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. After scoring four Top 5 singles—including three No. 1…MORE

Carrie Underwood Launches New Fitness App, fit52

Carrie Underwood launched a new fitness app, fit52, in conjunction with the release of her new book, Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul and Get Strong With the Fit52 Life, which goes on sale on March 3. According to a press release, the new app is a “holistic wellness platform designed to…MORE

Jimmie Allen and Fiancée Welcome Baby Girl, Naomi Bettie Allen

Jimmie Allen is loving life right now. Jimmie and fiancée Alexis Gale welcomed a baby girl—Naomi Bettie Allen—to their family on March 1, the same day Jimmie got news that he scored his second consecutive No. 1 single with “Make Me Want To,” which topped the Mediabase chart this week. Jimmie called morning show co-hosts…MORE

Garth Brooks Takes Heat From Ignorant Fans For Wearing a Barry Sanders (Not Bernie Sanders) Jersey During Detroit Show

Oh, this is a doozy. Garth Brooks posted a pic on Instagram that depicted him wearing a “Sanders” jersey with the number “20” during his stadium show at Detroit’s Ford Field on Feb. 22. Sanders. 20. Let the insanity begin, as the jersey caused a bit of confusion among Garth’s conservative fan base on Instagram.…MORE

The Back Forty: Tony Brown – Part 2

Watch Part 2 of Kix’s visit with Tony Brown as they talk about his time as a musician with Elvis Presley and Emmylou Harris. And, Tony shares a few stories from his time as a label executive making moves that impacted the careers of Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, and Patty Loveless.MORE