Jon Pardi performed his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” during his set on the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 22. Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. The tune is currently No. 23 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 23 weeks.…… MORE
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Jon Pardi fans have reason to rejoice—the California native released a surprise cover album, Rancho Fiesta Sessions, on Aug. 14. The eight-song offering was recorded live in one night with Jon’s touring band at his home base in Nashville. “I nicknamed my place out here [in Nashville] Rancho Fiesta because it was fun and sounded…… MORE
Lauren Alaina will release a 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 Lukas Graham on “What Do You Think Of.” Lauren will release the EP’s first song, “Run,” on July 31. “I feel like this…… MORE
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…… MORE
Brad Paisley will headline a unique three-day concert event in St. Louis, Nashville and Indianapolis on July 10, 11 and 12. The shows, dubbed Live From the Drive-In, will feature a varied lineup in each city consisting of Brad, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, El Monstero, Yacht Rock Revue and Nelly. The shows will take place…… MORE
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Jon Pardi released a new video for his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. Directed by Carlos Ruiz, the video highlights the California native’s love of the scenic beauty of the West, as well as the…… MORE
More than 40 country stars, musicians and celebrities will join forces for CMT’s Feed the Front Line Live benefit concert on May 20. Feed the Front Line is dedicated to supporting local economies by purchasing meals from struggling restaurants and then donating the meals to frontline workers and other people in need during the COVID-19…… MORE
Thomas Rhett scored his 15th No. 1 single as “Beer Can’t Fix” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. The tune features vocals from Jon Pardi, who tallied his fifth No. 1 single with the achievement. “Today we celebrated my 15th number one,” said Thomas Rhett via Twitter. “Thank you to my amazing team,…… MORE
The Billboard Country Airplay chart’s Top 10 has a little bit of everything this week. For starters, Gabby Barrett’s debut single, “I Hope,” is No. 1. A female artist has not topped the chart with her debut single since Carly Pearce’s “Every Little Thing” in 2017. Not far behind Gabby, Ingrid Andress’ debut single, “More…… MORE
Thomas Rhett has a fondness for friendly collaboration. The proof is in the production. For his newly released song, “Be a Light,” TR teamed up with Reba McEntire, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban. The bright new tune benefits the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, which was created by The Recording Academy to…… MORE