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CDX WEEKLY CHARTS April
16th, 2025
Airplay for April 7th, 2025 –
April 14th, 2025 – Country Singles
#1 No.1 1 week MORGAN
WALLEN – “I’m The Problem” (Big Loud Records) held at No.1, 4751
Spins (+139) 130 Stations 10 weeks on chart
** SPIN
GAINER ** MORGAN WALLEN “Just In Case” (Big Loud Records) No.35
880 Spins +418 2 weeks on chart
UK NEWS
(15 April 2025)Lauded U.S. singer-songwriter Sam Outlaw’sEuropean
tour continues with the first of six shows in the UK today, with a show
at Cottiers in Glasgow. Outlaw, who began his run of shows this past weekend in
the Netherlands with three festival performances at Blue Heart Festival,
Heartland Festival and Down By The River, will be making stops to perform in
Newcastle, Leeds, London, Hassocks and Bristol before heading to Sweden for
four further shows. Hannah Aldridge will be joining Sam as the special guest on
all remaining dates.
“I’m so thankful for all the UK shows this time around
since I only got to stop in London the last time I played the UK,” shares
Sam. “It’s been quite a while since I’ve toured with something other than
the typical “Rock Band” setup so this gives me a great opportunity to showcase
everyone’s favorite songs in a new way, and maybe try some songs that I haven’t
played much before.”
Outlaw released his new, twelve-song
“anti-greatest-hits-album” The Nonessential on March 24th which
Americana UK said “demonstrates that Outlaw is a versatile writer and has a
distinct knack of composing a quality melody” and which legendary BBC Radio
2 broadcaster Bob Harris deemed his “re-issue of the week.”
(15 April 2025) Jackson Dean,
one of Big Machine Record’s breakout artists and a favourite of UK audiences,
begins his headline tour of the UK and Ireland next week. Ahead of his arrival
on these shores, Dean has shared the exciting news that he will release a
brand-new single “Be Your Man” on May 9, marking a bold new
chapter for the rising singer/songwriter as he expands to new territory both
sonically and lyrically.
The upcoming live dates, in support of Dean’s highly
acclaimed 2024 album On The Back Of My Dreams, begin on April 22 in
Birmingham and take place in London, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and Belfast
before concluding in Dublin on May 1.
(16 April 2025) Having enjoyed some serious success in
recent months, including appearances at Country 2 County Festival at London’s
O2 and Chris Evans’ ‘CarFest’, Tennessee Twin(aka Geoff & Victoria Meads) are pleased to
announce their third EP ‘SHIFTING SANDS’.
The EP features a number of previously digital-only singles,
remastered for CD, plus brand new recordings in ‘Waiting Tables’ and a
new, acoustic version of their Nashville competition winning song ‘Wings of
Red, White & Blue’.
The pair describe‘ Shifting Sands’ as a reflection on
how much the world has changed in recent years, and of how their music has
changed with it. The musical moods range from the positive reflections of ‘Rear
View Mirror’ and ‘Apple Tree’ to the darker and more conflicting ‘Fit
To Love’.
In this new release Tennessee Twin have filled‘Shifting
Sands’ with their instantly identifiable songwriting style, rich
studio arrangements and, of course, their lushtrademark harmonies.
The EP goes on sale on April 23rd and is available from the duo’s
website and at live gigs.
(17 April 2025) Named Bob Harris’ Americana Emerging Artist
of the Year 2024, Jonny Morganhas captivated audiences at Glastonbury, Union
Chapel, the Bluebird Café (Nashville), Black Deer, and O2 Academies. He's
making waves in the industry with a debut album that’s earned support from BBC
Introducing, Mahogany Sessions, and Absolute Country.
After a standout performance at the UK AMA Awards 2024, he'll be performing on
The British Country Music Festival 2025 Main Stage in Blackpool this August!
(17 April 2025) Northern Ireland’s Garethhas
announced his forthcoming EP Steal Your
Thunder is due out May
2nd - available to pre-add/pre-savehere.
The 5 track EP will contain two unreleased songs - the title track and ‘Time
Don’t Wait’ - alongside the already released ‘Last Thing I Do’, ‘Quiet In This
House’ and ‘Last Thing I Do’.
Gareth said of the upcoming release, “‘Steal Your
Thunder’ is an introduction of myself to the world. These songs are written and
recorded with some of my best friends in Nashville. It shares stories of my
life, my family, and my recent move across the world. I am thankful for all the
support and feel incredibly lucky to do this as a career. I hope you can
connect with these songs and learn a little bit more about me as a
person."
Embarking on his debut European tour next week, The Beyond
The Backyard Tour will see Gareth performing in Cork, Dublin, Belfast,
Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Stockholm and Oslo - limited
tickets are available.
The 24-year old, who is gaining immense traction for
blending his Irish roots with his love of country music, recently performed at
C2C: Country To Country Festival in Berlin, Rotterdam and London, where he
brought his mum out during 'Quiet In This House' - the song he wrote alongside GRAMMY
winner Shay Mooney (Dan + Shay), and Tofer Brown about leaving
home - social snippet available to view here.
UK CHART NEWS
UK Country Radio Airplay
Chart (published April 20, 2025)
Dasha with 'Not At
This Party' moved 3-1
(#1 peak) in her seventh chart
frame to reach the top.
Myles Smith's'Nice
To Meet You' climbed 5-2
(#2 peak) in his 9th chart week.
Eric Church with “Hands Of Time” moved to No.3 in his 4th chart frame.
Chappell Roan with “The Giver” moved to No.4
in her 5th frame
Old Dominionwith “Coming
Home” was at No.5 in their 35th frame
UK Official Charts
UK Albums
18 April 2025 – 24 April 2025
Those Damn Crows celebrate
their first-ever Official Number 1 album with God Shaped Hole.
On arguably the holiest day of
the Christian year, there’s a God Shaped Hole at the top of the album chart,
courtesy of Those Damn Crows.
The Welsh rock quintet’s first No.1, it debuts atop the list on consumption of 16,412
units (6,376 CDs, 3,400 vinyl albums, 184 cassettes, 358 KiTs, 5,895
digital downloads and 199 sales-equivalent streams).
Last weeks No.1 Elton John and Brandi
Carlile with Who Believes In Angels? fell 1-8
UK Singles
11 April 2025 – 17 April 2025
Alex Warren’sOrdinary
continued to prove anything but, securing a fourth straight week at No.1,
with consumption increasing 2.75% to 73,490 units (1,943 digital
downloads and 71,547 sales-equivalent streams), a new high for a No.1 single in
2025. That is slightly more than the combined consumption of Pink Pony Club –
No.2 for the fourth time in total and third week in a row with consumption up
6.08% at 37,111 for Chappell Roan - and Azizam, which debuts at No.3 (35,988
sales) for Ed Sheeran.
The Giver (9-11, 22,163 sales) by Chappell Roanexited the Top 10 slipping 11-9.
Two 2024 No.1 collaborations are spurred back into life by the release
of limited-edition Record Store Day vinyl editions. “Fortnight” was a re-entry
at No.29 (13,042 sales, including 10,105 7-inch singles) for Taylor Swiftfeat. Post
Malone.
“Blink Twice” (No.48, 9,777 sales), a collaboration
between Shaboozey and Myles Smith, securing the
former’s second hit, the latter’s fifth with this debut
In his 52nd chart frame Shaboozey’sA Bar Song (Tipsy)
fell held at No.50
Dasha
with “Austin” moved 74-73 in her 57th chart frame
Post Malone“I Had Some Help” (feat.
Morgan Wallen) climbed 79-76 in their 47th frame.
Official Albums Chart Top 100(WeekEnding 24 April 2025)
1 NE 1 Those Damn Crows ~ God
Shaped Hole
2 2 34 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Short n' Sweet
3 17 606 Oasis ~ Time Flies... 1994-2009 ****Record Store Day vinyl
4 NE 1 Bon Iver ~ Sable, Fable
5 5 29 Ed Sheeran ~ +-=÷× (Tour Collection)
6 4 53 Ariana Grande ~ Eternal Sunshine
7 6 335 Fleetwood Mac ~ 50 Years: Don't Stop
8 1 2 Elton John and Brandi Carlile ~ Who Believes In Angels?
Official Singles Chart Top 100(WeekEnding 24 April 2025)
1 1 10 Alex Warren ~ Ordinary
2 2 22 Chappell Roan ~ Pink Pony Club
3 3 2 Ed Sheeran ~ Azizam
4 4 6 Doechii ~ Anxiety
5 6 12 Tate McRae ~ Sports Car
6 8 7 WizTheMC and Bees and Honey ~ Show Me Love
7 5 65 Benson Boone ~ Beautiful Things
8 7 9 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Busy Woman
9 13 30 Teddy Swims ~ Bad Dreams
10 14 10 Ravyn Lenae ~ Love Me Not
11 9 5 Chappell Roan ~ The Giver (Peak No.2; 5weeks -
27/03/2025 to 24/04/2025)
48 NE 1 Shaboozey and Myles Smith ~ Blink Twice (Peak: No.48, 1 week 24/04/2025)
50 50 52 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36
weeks - 25/04/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 16weeks -
09/01/2025 to 24/04/2025)
73 74 57 Dasha ~
Austin *** (Peak: No.5, 43 weeks -
07/03/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 7 weeks - 09/01/2025 to 20/02/2025 +
7 weeks 13/03/2025 to 24/04/2025)
76 79 47 Post Malone
ft Morgan Wallen ~ I Had Some Help *** (Peak:
No.2, 31 weeks - 23/05/2024 to 19/12/2024 + 16weeks -
09/01/2025 to 24/04/2025)
Official UK Country Album Top 20 Chart (WeekEnding 24 April 2025)
18 April 2025 – 24 April 2025
Alison Krauss & Union Station with ARCADIA Held at No.1 (3 weeks; #1 peak)
Brown Horse with ALL
THE RIGHT WEAKNESS held at No.2 (2 weeks; #2 peak) tagged Americana
Taylor
Swift with FEARLESS (Taylor’s
Version) moved 5-3 (210 weeks; #1 peak)
Shaboozey with WHERE I'VE
BEEN ISN'T WHERE I'M GOING was a non-mover at No.4 (46 weeks; #2 peak)
Post Malone withF-1
TRILLION slipped 3-5 (35 weeks; #1 peak)
Beyoncé with COWBOY
CARTER moved 7-6 (55 weeks; #1 peak)
Tony Christie with A
NEW LIFE rose 13-7 (2 weeks; #7 peak)
Lainey Wilson with
WHIRLWIND fell 6-8 (34 weeks; #1 peak)
MJ Lenderman with
MANNING FIREWORKS held at No.9 (32 weeks; #2 peak)
Zach Bryan with The Great
American Bar Scene moved 11-10(23
weeks; #1 peak)
COUNTRY ALBUM RELEASES (Major)
(18 April 2025) Ian
Munsick - Eagle Feather (Warner Music Nashville, Concord Music) 20 songs, 1
hr 4 min
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
In Brief: Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of April 26, 2025) Starts
Sun April 20, Ends Sat April 26, 2025
Billboard
Country Charts (Chart issue week
of April 26, 2025)
Country Album Chart ** No.1 (83
non-consecutive weeks) ** ONE THING AT A TIME Morgan
Wallen
Hot Country Songs ** No.1 (41 weeks) ** “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” Shaboozey
Country Airplay Chart ** No.1 (1 week) ** “I'm
The Problem” Morgan
Wallen
Country Digital Songs ** No.1
** (2 weeks) “All the Way” Bigxthaplug featuring Bailey Zimmerman
Billboard 200 News
Ken Carson landed
his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart,
as the rapper’s latest project, MORE CHAOS, entered atop the list dated April
26. It's the third charting set for the rapper, and first top 10.
The set earned 59,500 equivalent album units in the United
States in the week ending April 18, according to Luminate. Of that sum, nearly
82% was driven by streaming activity. More Chaos is Carson’s first top 10
effort as well and follows two charted titles: A Great Chaos (No. 11 peak in
2023) and X (No. 115 in 2022).
Morgan
Wallen’s ONE THING AT A TIME ascended 7-6 (46,000; up
4%);
Billboard Hot 100 News
"Luther" extended
its domination, while "Lose Control" logged a record-breaking 58th
week in the top 10.Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” ruled the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a ninth total and consecutive week. The single, whose
title honors late R&B legend Luther Vandross, who is sampled on the track,
became Lamar’s sixth No. 1 and SZA’s third. Lamar and SZA each extend their
longest career Hot 100 reigns with the song, whose official video premiered
April 11.
Shaboozey’s “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” dropped 4-6 on the Hot
100, following its record-tying 19 weeks at No. 1 beginning
last July. It posts a 41st week atop the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart.
BigXthaPlug’s “All
the Way,” featuring Bailey Zimmerman, dipped to No.8 on the Hot
100, a week after it launched at No. 4.
Morgan Wallen“I’m
the Problem” slipped 9-10, after it
debuted at its No. 2 high in February.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
Morgan Wallenbanked his
17th No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “I’m
the Problem” (Mercury/Republic/Big Loud) ascended a spot to the
top of the list dated April 26. The song increased by 7% to 28.8 million
audience impressions April 11-17, according to Luminate. The co-write by the
31-year-old from Sneedville, Tenn., reaches the penthouse in 11weeks. It
completes the quickest trip to No.1 since Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,”
featuring Wallen, needed just seven frames to reign last June. “I’m the
Problem” is Wallen’s third Country Airplay No.1 from his album of the same name
ahead of its May16 arrival. “Love Somebody” dominated for three weeks in
February, after “Lies Lies Lies” led for one week in November. He scored his
initial No.1 in June 2018 as featured on Florida Georgia Line’s “Up Down.”
Wallen’s new LP bulges with 37tracks, which is one more than on his 2023
blockbuster, One Thing at a Time. That set has ruled the Top Country Albums
chart for 82weeks, the second-most in the chart’s history, after his own
Dangerous: The Double Album, which ran up a record 97 weeks at No. 1 beginning
in January 2021.
‘HOLY’ LANDS IN TOP 10: Bailey Zimmermannetted his
fifth consecutive career-opening Country Airplaytop 10 as “Holy Smokes”
(Elektra/Warner Music Nashville/WEA) lifted 11-10, up 2% to
15.9million in reach. His first four entries all hit No. 1: “Where It Ends”
(October, for two weeks), “Religiously” (September 2023, one), “Rock and a Hard
Place” (beginning in April 2023, six), and “Fall in Love” (December 2022, one).
Zimmerman earned his first No. 1 on the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart
(dated April 19) as featured on rapper BigXthaPlug’s “All the Way,” which
soared in at the summit. (The single is not currently being promoted to country
radio.)
Billboard’s
Country Chart News
No.3 Jelly Roll “Dreams Don’t Die”: Released
April 11, the track arrived at No. 3 on Country
Digital Song Sales with 4,000 sold through April 17,
according to Luminate. Jelly Roll adds his 15th top 10 with the co-write,
which was featured on the April 11 episode of CBS’ Fire Country, in which
he made his acting debut as a convict turned health-care worker.
No.8 Shaboozey “Good
News”: Shaboozey earned his second Hot Country Songs top 10
with
“Good News” (13-8). The track drew 10.7 million official U.S. streams (up
10%) and sold 2,000 (up 14%). On Country Airplay, it holds at its No. 25
high with 5.5 million impressions (up 3%). Plus, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
rules Hot Country Songs for a 41st week.
No.27Jon PardiHONKYTONK
HOLLYWOOD: The singer-songwriter from Dixon, Calif., logged his sixth entry on Top
Country Albums as his new set opens at No. 27 with 11,000
equivalent album units earned in its launch week. The release’s lead
single, “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” bumped 24-23 for a new best on Country
Airplay (5.9 million, up 10%).
Country Airplay
** No.1 (1 week) ** “I'm The Problem” Morgan Wallen 28.842 million audience (+1.831 million gain) / 8391 radio
plays (+647 / 11 weeks on the chart
** Most Increased Audience ** No.2 “Friends Like
That” John Morgan Featuring
Jason Aldean
** Airpower ** No.19 “Country House” Sam Hunt
** Airpower ** No. 20 “Fix What You
Didn't Break” Nate
Smith
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.46 “Favorite
Country Song”HARDY
Debut No.60 “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Brandon Lake X Jelly Roll
Hot County Songs
** No.1 (41 weeks) ** “A Bar Song
(Tipsy)” Shaboozey
** Airplay Gainer ** No.16 “Friends
Like That” John
Morgan Featuring Jason Aldean
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.29 “Blink
Twice” Shaboozey & Myles Smith
Debut No.35 “Dreams
Don't Die” Jelly Roll
Debut No.37 “Favorite
Country Song” HARDY
Debut No.45 “Friday
Night Heartbreaker” Jon Pardi
Country
Aircheck MEDIABASE Chart
Congratulations to John
Morgan,Jason
Aldean, Lee Adams, ShelleyHargis, Scotty O’Brienand theBroken Bow promotion team on takingMorgan’s debut release, “Friends LikeThat,” to No. 1. This is the first time in thequarter-century history of the Broken Bowimprint that a debut release has reached thetop. Songwriters are Brent Anderson,Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan and Morgan.
John Morgan feat Jason Aldean with “Friends Like That” (Broken Bow) moved 3-1 logging 9385 radio spins (+1351), 34.038
million audience impressions (+3.074 million) with 32047Total Points
(+4865) from 158 tracking stations (158 ADDS) for the published chart dated
April 21, 2025
Tim McGraw’s “PaperUmbrellas” Is The Most Added
Kudos to Erik Powell and the Big
Machine crew and MirandaMcDonald
and the MCA crew on
racking up 55 adds for “Paper
Umbrellas” by Tim McGraw featuring Parker
McCollum. This isMcGraw’s
54th release to top the CA/MB Add Board; his first add leaderwas “Refried Dreams” in February 1995.
April 21, 2025 The Weeks ADDS
Artist/Title (Label)TWHistoric
TIM MCGRAW f/PARKER MCCOLLUM/Paper Umbrellas (Big
Machine/MCA)5557
DYLAN SCOTT/What He'll Never Have (Curb)4147
FRANK RAY/Miami In Tennessee (Stoney Creek)2424
MORGAN WALLEN/Just In Case (Big Loud)24114
HARDY/Favorite Country Song (Big Loud)23105
MORGAN WALLEN f/P. MALONE/I Ain't Coming Back (Big Loud)1616
HUDSON WESTBROOK/House Again (River House/Warner/WAR)1371
BRETT YOUNG/Drink With You (Nash. Harbor)1169
CHASE MCDANIEL/Burned Down Heaven (Big Machine)1054
RUSSELL DICKERSON/Happen To Me (Triple Tigers)10133
NEWS
(14 April 2025) Wyoming native Ian Munsickhas
partnered with Montana Silversmiths to launch an exclusive jewelry collection
featuring unique pieces that blend traditional Western style with contemporary
flair, available exclusively at Boot Barn Nashville stores and BootBarn.com
starting on Thursday, April 17, ahead of the release of Munsick’s third studio
album Eagle Feather, available Friday, April 18 via Warner Music
Nashville.
(15 April 2025) Doug Gray, lead singer and founding member of
legendary southern rock and country group TheMarshall
Tucker Band (MTB), is taking a hiatus from the road due to
health concerns. The MTB will journey ahead and continue performing live on
its 2025 All Our Friends Tour as planned.
(15 April 2025) 60
Minutes: "I am incredibly humbled, and grateful for the new
partnership with Warner," says Chris Janson. "My Harpeth 60 imprint is
second to none with a great promotion staff, headed up by Clay Hunnicut,
and flanked by Ray Vaughn and Lauren Bartlett."
As reported via Breaking News, Janson has returned to Warner Music
Nashville under his own Harpeth 60 Records, originally launched during his time
at BMLG. New music is expected soon.
Garth
Brooks andTurnpike
Troubadours will perform at the United States Grand
Prix Oct. 18 and 19, respectively, at Circuit of Americas in Austin;
detailshere.
(17 April 2025) Country
Singer, Lorrie Morgan, Cancels Shows Due to Husband's Health: NASHVILLE,
TENN -- Grand Ole Opry star, Lorrie
Morgan, has cancelled all concerts and appearances for the next two
weeks per her manager, Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group. Morgan's
husband of nearly 15 years, Randy White, has been undergoing treatment for
mouth cancer. White has been readmitted to a hospital in Middle Tennessee. Country
star, Pam Tillis will replace Lorrie on the
current Alabama tour.
(17 April 2025) Maren Morrishas
signed on as an ambassador for plant-based energy drink Reign Storm
and is launching a mentorship program for young musicians.
GOSSIP
(19 April 2025) Post Malone and his ex-fiancée are in a custody
battle for their two-year-old daughter. Jamie Park filed for primary
physical custody in Los Angeles, requesting joint legal custody and visitation
rights for Post. Meanwhile, Post filed his own custody documents in Utah,
though the details are sealed.
According to
TMZ, because the Rockstar hitmaker filed first, the case will be handled in
Utah. Utah child support payments are generally lower than those in California.
Sources
informed the publication that he submitted his paperwork in Utah because that's
where the former couple were initially splitting custody of the daughter
equally. Park reportedly moved to California at the beginning of the year after
their engagement ended in late 2024.
BLUEGRASS NEWS
Willis, VA
(April 15, 2025) The David Mayfield Paradeis
excited to announce the release of their meaningful new single, “Papaw’s
Spirit,” available now on all major streaming platforms (STREAM). Written by Parade member Ryan
Wallen, the song is a tribute to his beloved grandfather and the lasting
legacy of music and togetherness he left behind.
(18 April 2025)
Mason Viais thrilled to announce the release of
his new single, 'Oh Lordy Me,' ahead of his full album launch on
April 25. Featuring the unmistakable talents of bluegrass legends Ronnie
Bowman and Junior Sisk, this lively track blends
traditional roots with a modern twist that is sure to make listeners tap their
feet and sing along.PURCHASE/STREAM
Mason describes the song as "so much fun to play at live shows because
everyone in the crowd will normally clap and sing along." In the studio,
he and his collaborators created the perfect party track, fueled by moonshine
and a spirit of joy. "We had a blast hollering out the gang vocals and
capturing that real deal fiddlers convention festival feel," Mason shares.
"It’s like you’re sitting in on a jam session around the soup kitchen in
Galax, VA, with the sounds of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding you."
AMERICANA NEWS
(15 April 2025) Charlie Crockett – LONESOME DRIFTER (Lone
Star Rider | 789 plays) moved 2-1 & Charlie
Crockett with “Lonesome Drifter” (Lone Star
Rider/Island | 597 plays) held at No.1 on the albums and singles
Americana Radio Charts (week of April 15, 2025).Visitamericanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
(18 April 2025) AMERICANAFEST is returning to the
Schermerhorn Symphony Center with a special performance fromThe Secret Sisters & Maggie Rose! See these two incredible acts take the
stage with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, September 9, to kick off the
festival week.
Hailed for her “powerhouse vocals” by People Magazine,
singer-songwriter Maggie Rose successfully straddles the worlds of pop, rock,
soul, Americana and folk. She will deliver performances of "No One Gets
Out Alive," the title track from her GRAMMY-nominated album, plus
"Mad Love" and more from her catalog backed by her band and the
Nashville Symphony.
The Secret Sisters will bring their spellbinding
harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life, love and
womanhood. The GRAMMY-nominated siblings Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle are also
slated to perform orchestral renditions with the Nashville Symphony of
"He’s Fine," "If the World Was a House," and many others.
MUSIC NEWS
(20 April 2025) Lil Nas Xhas rediscovered his enjoyment in music. In an
interview with Paper magazine, he shared that after feeling pressured to
succeed, he’s now in a good place and making more music. The rapper, whose real
name is Montero Hill, mentioned he’s been stepping out of his comfort zone and
having fun again, including hosting club appearances. He is set to release his
second studio album, Dreamboy, later this year.
AWARDS
(17 April 2025) Academy of Country MusicRadio Award
winners for the 60th ACM Awards are...
National Daily Personality: Derek "Big D"
Haskins, Sean "Bubba" Powell; Big D & Bubba
National Weekly Personality: Lorianne Crook, Charlie
Chase; Crook & Chase Countdown
Major Market Personality: Josh Holleman, Rachael
Hunter, Steve Grunwald; Josh, Rachael and Grunwald In The
Morning, WYCD/Detroit
Large Market Personality: "Big Dave"
Chandler, Jason "Stattman" Statt; The Big Dave
Show, WUBE/Cincinnati
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
(14 April 2025) Multi-platinum
entertainer and “born showman” (MusicRow), Russell Dickerson, adds a third leg to his RUSSELLMANIA
TOUR, building on massive momentum from earlier rounds. With sold-out
crowds and confetti-filled amphitheaters and arenas, fans can expect even more
unforgettable moments as the excitement continues into summer and fall with
Round 3 of the highly anticipated RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2025 (support to be
announced).
(14 April 2025) “Spirited
entertainer, with infectious energy” (Star Tribune) Jon Pardifollows
the release of his fifth studio album this week by extending his HONKYTONK
HOLLYWOOD TOUR, produced by Live Nation and Outback Concerts. Picking
back up on Sept. 18 in Grand Rapids, MI with Jake Worthington and Colby Acuff,
tickets for the newly added stops packed with fiddle, twang, steel guitar and
contagious charisma will go on sale this Fri., April 18.
(16 April 2025)Critically
acclaimed Country star Drake Milligan
announces an impressive slew of dates with “Drake Milligan In Concert,”
which slates his 2025 schedule opening for stars like Lainey Wilson and Luke
Bryan as well as his own headlining shows. Kicking off the tour in the desert
at Stagecoach Festival on April 25th, Milligan will make his way through key
markets across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Milligan recently opened for
Blake Shelton who spontaneously pulled the newcomer on-stage to perform a
George Strait classic, “All My Ex’s Live In Texas.” The viral momentwas one Milligan had
not expected, but one he was fully prepared for as a fan and student of the
King of Country.
(16 April 2025) Iconic country
group ALABAMA announced dates
and special events for its annual Fan Appreciation Week in Fort
Payne, AL. Official dates are June 26 - 28.
As in years past,
ALABAMA's Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry will salute their
fans with several events: Gentry's 'Singing with the Stars' Talent
Contest, The Buffalo Nickel Coin Show, the Cook Castle Brunch
Benefiting the Jeff and Lisa Cook Foundation, two June Jam Songwriters
Showcases and Owen's Fandemonium at the Farm.
(17 April 2025) Festive All:
Nate Smith, Megan Moroney, Matt Stell, Tucker
Wetmore and Dasha will perform at the Daytime Village
at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival in Austin May 3;
tickets here.
PRESS RELEASES
(16 April 2025)Recently
announced as one-of-three inaugural signees of DeVille Records,
rising singer-songwriter Rhys Rutherford has now released his first-ever
offering, the sonically smooth and lyrically clever “Southern
Belle.”The new song is the
second release – following ERNEST's “folk-rock honky-tonk” (Billboard)
collaboration “Gettin' Gone (feat. Snoop Dogg)” – from upcoming Cadillac
Sessions, out May 9.
“I'm proud to release
'Southern Belle' as my first song,” shares Rutherford. “I hope it's
a reflection of my influences – from the artists whose country music I grew up
on like Tim McGraw and Toby Keith to artists leading the way today like ERNEST
and Luke Combs.”
Raised on songs, Rutherford is
now putting his education to work. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the
student of songwriting masters learned at the foot of his father – Nashville
Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford – soaking up the wisdom and
sound of chart-topping contemporary country.
(16 April 2025)Grammy-nominated
singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobbwill release his new album, Ain’t
Rocked in a While (tagged ROCK), on July 11th via Ol’
Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers. It’s the first project he’s recorded
with his band, The Fixin’s (pre-order/pre-save here).
Ahead of the release, the title track has debuted today.
Listen to the song HERE and
watch the official music video HERE.
Produced by Cobb and Oran Thornton, Ain’t Rocked in a While captures
the electric energy of Cobb’s live shows, while still keeping his signature
storytelling at the forefront. Recorded live to tape at The Black Palace in
Springfield, MO, the album finds Cobb returning to his roots, as he blends his
timeless country sound with influences from the classic rock bands he grew up
listening to, such as Black Sabbath, Metallica and AC/DC.
Rising country artist Jesse Danielhasreleased
new single 'Time Well Spent For A Man'featuring Charles
Wesley Godwin. A heartfelt reflection on taking stock of what’s important
in life, the song reunites the two singer/songwriters after touring together
last year. The track appears on Daniel’s upcoming LP SON OF THE SAN
LORENZO out June 6 via Lightning Rod Records.
Daniel shares, “This song was
written by Northern California songwriter Nick Foster. It is an ode to father
time. To me, it’s also about focusing on the meaningful things in life. On our
deathbed, we’ll remember raising our children, our spouse’s kiss, time spent
doing what we loved, as opposed to how many hours we logged in the office. I
loved the message of this song and felt compelled to record it. Charles Wesley
Godwin came to mind with the subject matter. He’s a family man and an
incredible songwriter himself. His vocals really helped add to the depth of the
whole thing.”
(16 April 2025)Parker McCollumhas
released the latest track, “Hope That I’m Enough,” off his highly
anticipated fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, out
on June 27th. The song, written by McCollum, Matt
Jenkins and Jessi Alexander, and produced by Frank Liddell and Eric Masse, is a
heartfelt confessional about insecurities in measuring up to be the kind of
partner that will last a lifetime. The track aptly follows McCollum’s first
single off the forthcoming album, “What Kinda Man.”
(18 April 2025) Big Loud's
powerhouse country songstress and breakout star Ashley Cookehas released
her latest track, “the f
word” . The song finds a lovestruck Cooke aching and
regretting saying the F word in front of a paramour's mother, only to reveal
that the F word isn't the notorious expletive but rather…forever. Ashley,
deeply enamored, tells her partner, “I'm going to spend forever with you” even
though the early declaration causes her to cringe.
"This song
immediately caught my attention from the title," shares Cooke.
"It's brilliantly written and resonates with an experience I had in a
past relationship…The song starts with 'I try not to swear,' which cracks me up
because I have the mouth of a sailor, often using many f-words.”
(18 April 2025) Boasting over
160 million streams and 36 million YouTube views, country standout Hayden Coffmanreleases
his long-awaited new album, Love And A Heartbreak, available
everywhere today. The project follows a string of fan-favorite singles —“Don't
Come With A Label,” “Only Smoke When I Drink,” and “New Bar” —which together
have racked up more than 20 million streams. LISTEN TO LOVE AND A
HEARTBREAK ALBUM HERE.
“A lot of the inspiration behind
'Love And A Heartbreak' was very fan driven. It really seemed like everybody
was relating to that back and forth “love” and “heartbreak” dynamic at my live
shows,” shares Hayden. “My co-writers and I took these ideas / experiences into
the writing room over the last 2 years and are excited to share the final
product with the world!”
(18 April 2025) Powerhouse
country rocker and The Voice Season 24 finalist Jacquie Roaris
turning the heat all the way up with the release of her latest single, “That’s the
Spirit.” If you're not afraid to be the life of the
party, this one’s for you!
Co-written at Curb
Word alongside hitmakers Bobby Tomberlin (Diamond
Rio, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton) and Curt Gibbs (Dylan
Scott, Rodney Atkins), “That’s the Spirit” is a fast-paced, feel-good
country anthem built for tailgates, bar nights, and bonfires.
An instant crowd-pleaser,
“That’s the Spirit” revs up with fiery vocals and a rebellious edge. With
lyrics like “Don’t you dare put that tailgate up / Let that moonshine
in your solo cup / That’s the stuff, raise ‘em up, cheers to us,” the
song is a no-holds-barred celebration of good times, great friends, and living
in the moment.
“That’s the Spirit is
the ultimate summer bop for when you have the music up and windows down,"
Jacquie says. "The sun is out, and you are the party. Now THAT is the
spirit!”
(18 April 2025) Up-and-coming
country musician Micah Fletcherreleases his latest single "Man I
Ain't Met Yet".
Inspired by a lifelong dream of
fatherhood, Micah's new song is a heartfelt reflection on the hopes, memories,
and future he envisions sharing with his son. The new single was written by
Fletcher alongside talented songwriters Tyler Reeve and Forest Finn. LISTEN
TO “Man I Ain't Met Yet” HERE.
“This song comes from a passion
I've had my whole life — dreaming about what it'd be like to have a son one
day,” says Micah. "I think about all the things he might grow up loving,
whether it's playing music on a stage like I do, or just cruising dirt roads
the way I always have. Having kids was something I used to daydream about, and
when that dream finally became real, I felt this deep pull to write it all down
in a song. It's one of the most personal things I've ever written!"
Fletcher, a 20-year-old rising
country artist from Gordonsville, Virginia, is making waves with his fresh yet
familiar sound and undeniable authenticity. Blending the heartfelt storytelling
of country with the energy of modern anthems, he draws inspiration from artists
like Nate Smith and Warren Zeiders.
(17 April 2025) Multi-Platinum
selling artist and songwriter, Scotty McCreery,
is set to release Seasons Change: Platinum Edition, an
expanded version of his career-changing album, Seasons Change,
available on June 20th. The album, which was originally
released in 2018, was McCreery’s fourth album to debut at No. 1 on a Billboard Album
Chart and demonstrated his masterful songwriting – co-writing each of the 11
album tracks including his first three No.1 hits: “Five More Minutes” (3x
Platinum), “This Is It” (Platinum), and “In Between” (Gold). The
new Seasons Change: Platinum Edition will feature four
additional tracks not on the original album: acoustic versions of the album’s
three No.1 singles plus fan favorite “Still.” The album also features a
new cover and updated artwork throughout the project, as well as new liner
notes and thank you remarks, as McCreery looks back on the last few years of
his career since the original album was released. It will be available for a
limited time on platinum-colored double vinyl exclusively through Amazon.com,
and also available on CD at ScottyMcCreery.com.
(18 April 2025)Heart of
Texas Records, in collaboration with StarVista Music, is proud to announce the
release of "Out Of My Head And Back In My Bed," the
latest single from Tayla Lynn’supcoming album, SINGIN’ LORETTA — a
heartfelt tribute to her iconic grandmother, Loretta Lynn. Premiered by Country
Evolution, the track captures the timeless storytelling and
emotional depth that defined Loretta’s legendary career. With her signature
blend of passion and authenticity, Tayla brings new life to the classic hit,
delivering a soulful performance that honors her grandmother’s legacy while
adding her own personal touch.
Singin’ Loretta marks Tayla’s
second full-length solo album and features a collection of beloved songs that
celebrate the spirit and strength of Loretta Lynn’s music. Alongside "Out
Of My Head And Back In My Bed," the album includes favorites like
"Rated ‘X’," "Blue Kentucky Girl," "One’s On the
Way," "Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (with Lovin' On Your Mind),"
and "You’re Lookin’ at Country," as well as lesser-known treasures
like "There He Goes" and "The Titanic." Singin’
Loretta will be available on May 30th.
(18 April 2025)When
Wyoming native Ian Munsickperformed his sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut
last year, a surprise on-stage adoption by the Crow Tribe moved him to his
core, setting him on a creative trajectory toward his third album. Inspired by
the gifts his Native friends presented him that night, including an eagle
feather he proudly wears in his hat, the concept and title of EAGLE
FEATHER was born. Listen to Eagle Feather, available
everywhere now, HERE.
Eagle Feather is the culmination of a three-part thematic trilogy
where Munsick used animals as inspirational spirits, which started with Coyote
Cry, his debut album. With the eagle feather representing honor, strength
and wisdom, it highlights Munsick’s personal growth through life experiences
and lessons learned that have shaped him into who he is.
WATCH
(20 April 2025) On the heels of
releasing his third studio album, EAGLE FEATHER, via
Warner Music Nashville on Friday (April 18), Ian
Munsick debutedng the official music video for “Horses Not
Hearts”. Watch below:
Highlighted by Rolling Stone as a “tongue-in-cheek, high-tempo
promise of love,” “Horses Not Hearts” was written by Andy Albert, Michael
Tyler and Ben Stennis, and debunks the common trope that often paints cowboys
as heartbreakers on the run.
The music video, directed by Dustin Haney, was filmed across Sheridan, Wyoming
and Decker, Montana. The video opens with renowned horse trainer and Munsick’s
family friend Buck Brannaman, affectionately referred to as “The Horse
Whisperer,” intertwining the transferable life lessons that come with the
process of breaking a horse.
Throughout the 3:49, the video conveys the passing of time in a relationship,
panning between Brannaman and his wife, Mary, while starring Reata and Gabe
Clark as the younger version of the couple, ultimately conveying the
steadfastness of their love.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead:
April 21: the late Ira Louvin
(May 21, 1924; died June 20, 1965 (aged 41)
22 the late Ray Griff -
(1940; died March 9, 2016 (aged 75)), the late Glen Campbell - (April
22, 1936; died August 8, 2017 (aged 81)), Kellie Coffey (1978)
April 23: Roy Orbison
(1936)
April 24: Rebecca Lynn Howard
(1979), Hayley Clare Oliver (1976), Carly Pearce (1990; Carly
Cristyne Slusser
April 25: Rob Crosby
(1954), Rory Feek (1965)
April 26: Duane Eddy
(1938), Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) (1971)
April 27: Donna Ulisse, Clare
Dunn, John Osborne (Brothers Osborne, 1982)
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