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Jason Aldean addressed “cancel culture” and the controversy surrounding his new song and video during a concert on Friday night (July 21), thanking his fans for rallying “like I’ve never seen before.” Aldean performed at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Friday, less than a week CMT dropped his new video for “Try That

A defiant Jason Aldean addressed the backlash against his latest single “Try That in a Small Town” and pledged to continue performing the controversial track live during his Friday night concert in Cincinnati. “I gotta tell you guys, it’s been a long-ass week,” Aldean told the crowd at the Riverbend Music Center. “It’s been a

Jason Aldean‘s Broken Bow Records labelmate Blanco Brown isn’t a fan of “Try That in a Small Town,” but he came to the defense of the singer. “The Git Up” singer instead targets the four men who wrote the song. “Let’s ask the songwriters for clarity,” he tweeted. Thursday night’s tweet follows one Brown has

Country star’s first LP since 2021’s Starting Over arrives Nov. 10 Chris Stapleton will return in November with Higher, the country star’s first album since his award-winning 2020 LP Starting Over. Ahead of Higher’s Nov. 10 release, Stapleton has shared the album’s rocking first single, “White Horse,” co-written by Stapleton and Dan Wilson (of Semisonic

Ricky Van Shelton was a big deal for about five years in the 1980s and early ’90s. Then, his career tapered off. Then, he vanished. We’re not exaggerating — sightings of the “Somebody Lied” singer are about as common as Bigfoot in 2023. It’s been 17 years since he bid farewell to the industry with

While many in the country community have tweeted criticism toward Jason Aldean in the aftermath of “Try That in a Small Town,” Knoxville-based singer-songwriter Adeem the Artist finds that satire is a better weapon against the controversial track. On Thursday, Adeem the Artist shared a spoof they titled “Sundown Town,” a send-up of the not-so-subtle

The mayor of Columbia, Tenn., is hoping the next time someone chooses his historic downtown as the backdrop for a music video, it’s to promote peace and love. Portions of Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” video were shot in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, where Aldean and his family used

Sheryl Crow is not pulling any punches in response to Jason Aldean’s controversial new single, “Try That in a Small Town.” In a post on Twitter, Crow asserts that the singer is out of step with the public mood and should know better. “I’m from a small town,” Crow wrote. “Even people in small towns

Twenty-six years ago today (July 19, 1997) was a day of celebration for George Strait: On that date, the singer landed in the No. 1 spot with his song “Carrying Your Love With Me.” “Carrying Your Love With Me” is the title track of Strait’s 16th studio album and was also its first single. Written by

Jason Aldean issued a lengthy social media statement on Tuesday (July 18) in response to the controversy surrounding his new single, “Try That in a Small Town,” as well as the song’s new music video. “In the past 24 hours, I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out

Back in May, Jason Aldean released his song “Try That in a Small Town,” a plodding don’t-come-round-here-no-more warning to anyone choosing to “act a fool” in the titular small towns of America. It stayed mostly under the radar then, but last week it caromed into the cultural discourse when Aldean and director Shaun Silva dropped a

On July 17, 1993, Alan Jackson‘s “Chattahoochee” began its first of four weeks at No. 1 on the charts. Co-written by Jim McBride, “Chattahoochee” was Jackson’s seventh chart-topper. “Chattahoochee” appears on Jackson’s 1992 album A Lot About Livin’ (and a Little ‘Bout Love). Driven by twangy riffs and a honky-tonk vibe, the brisk song describes an idyllic season full

Megan Moroney‘s new single ”I’m Not Pretty” is relatable. The country singer co-wrote the song alongside Ben Williams, Micah Carpenter and Mackenzie Carpenter, and in it, she tells a story about being the subject of her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend’s ire. In the first verse of “I’m Not Pretty,” she imagines her ex’s new flame being haunted by

Jerry Bradley, a towering Nashville music executive who helped guide the genre into the modern era and bring about its first ever platinum-selling album — Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser’s Wanted! The Outlaws — has died, The Tennessean reports. He was 83.  Bradley’s family confirmed his death, but did not provide

Nineteen years ago today, on July 17, 2004, Tim McGraw began his seven-week run at the top of the charts with his single “Live Like You Were Dying.” The song is the title track of McGraw’s eighth studio album. Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman wrote “Live Like You Were Dying,” which is about a man who finds

Platinum-Certified Singer, songwriter, and producer, Chelsea Cutler has released her new single, “I Don’t Feel Alive”. Taken from her forthcoming third album, the latest single shows an unfiltered and honest lyricism from Chelsea. When opening about the song Chelsea confessed, “I’m writing feelings in a journal, ‘cause that’s what people who have their shit together seem to do.”

Mickey Guyton‘s new single is a duet with a massive country superstar. Guyton teams with Kane Brown for her new song, “Nothing Compares to You.” The Grammy nominee and Brown join forces for the lush ballad, which Tyler Hubbard co-wrote with Bebe Rexha and Jordan Schmidt. “This song said everything I needed to about my

Kenny Rogers‘ twin sons, Justin and Jordan, open up in a new interview, sharing their memories of their famous father — including the advice he gave them about bullying. “I used to be bullied a lot. I’d come home crying and my dad would say, ‘Just keep being yourself. You’re very funny,’” Jordan tells People. “Every

Dan + Shay have previewed their first new album in two years with the release of “Save Me The Trouble.” The single is the initial listen from their upcoming fifth studio album, Bigger Houses, out Sept. 15 via Warner Music Nashville. In the video for the single, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney take the stage in front

“He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” hitmaker Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s gold-certified breakout record, State of the Heart, was released on June 13, 1989. The album, her second, includes songs such as “Quittin’ Time” and “Something of a Dreamer.” With a total of four songs from the project making the Hot Country Singles chart, State of the Heart peaked at No. 28 on

Billie Eilish is back! Much to our and fans delight, Eilish dropped her new single and self-directed video for “What Was I Made For?,” her moving song from the star studded “Barbie” soundtrack. Eilish released a statement minutes before the video premiered in which she wrote; “In january greta showed me and finneas a handful of

Dan + Shay have revealed the next phase of their musical journey. The superstar country duo are set to release their next album on Sept. 15, and they are teasing new music with a new single titled “Save Me the Trouble.” The duo consisting of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney turned to social media on

Brothers Osborne live it up every way they can in “Sun Ain’t Even Gone Down Yet,” a bright and boisterous track from their upcoming self-titled album, out September 15. On the tune, singer TJ Osborne paints a hard-partying picture of drinking hard and living fast over a funky-tonk backdrop of guitars and thwapping drums. Then

Thirty-three years ago today (July 14, 1990) is a day that Garth Brooks will likely not forget. It was on that date that his hit “The Dance” soared to the top of the charts, where it stayed for three straight weeks. “The Dance,” which was Brooks’ second No. 1 single, comes from Brooks’ self-titled debut album. Written by songwriter

Dan + Shay just announced their next studio album. The duo’s fifth album is called Bigger Houses and it will be available later this summer. “Save Me the Trouble,” “Heartbreak on the Map” and “Bigger Houses” are three songs fans who pre-order the album will get immediately. It goes on sale Sept. 15, but the pre-order

Jimmie Allen has countersued the two women who filed sexual assault lawsuits against him, accusing them of defamation and stolen property. In a pair of counterclaims filed Thursday in a Tennessee federal court and obtained by Rolling Stone, Allen not only denied all of the severe allegations against him and sought the dismissal of the

Twenty-nine years ago today (July 13, 1994) was an unforgettable day for Garth Brooks: It was the day that he performed “Hard Luck Woman” with KISS on The Tonight Show. Brooks recorded “Hard Luck Woman” — which KISS originally recorded in 1976 for their Rock and Roll Over album — for a KISS tribute album, KISS My Ass: Classic

Few things fit together quite like college football and country music. This year, the Allstate Sugar Bowl will host its first-ever Country Kickoff to the 2023 NCAA football season. The lineup this year features Garth Brooks as the headliner with Lainey Wilson and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band opening the musical event. The Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff

Nate Smith reckons with the memory of an old flame in the music video for “World on Fire.” The song first rolled out in April for the deluxe version of his self-titled debut album and follows the success of his breakout radio hit, “Whiskey on You.” The clip sees the country singer and his band