Just three years ago this week, Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” earned a platinum single from the RIAA… Scotty talked about the song at the time. In 2008, Capitol Records released Darius Rucker’s first country single, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” to radio. Darius shared with us how his transition from pop to
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J. Cole‘s own sideline story is finally coming full circle on the court — the guy just made his professional debut as a basketball player … and he did it in none other than Africa! The rapper — who’s fresh off a fire sixth studio album — put on his hooping shoes this weekend not
In the last year, Andrew Jannakos’ life has turned completely upside down. The singer built a viral following on TikTok and soon caught the attention of the country music industry. He quickly earned a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and will soon release a new EP with the label. “My life has changed so
2:10 PM PT — Graphic video has surfaced that purportedly shows Lil Reese bleeding on the ground — this after he was allegedly involved in a car jacking of some sort that ended in gunshots. The footage of a man that appears to be Reese (and bleeding from his head profusely) is making the rounds
Platinum-selling Canadian country band James Barker Band is crossing over into the United States after inking a deal with Sony Music Nashville and Villa 40. The quartet celebrated their big news by releasing a brand new single, “Over All Over Again.” “We’re so excited to be putting new music out and starting this new chapter
Fat Joe seems to think DJ Khaled is the “Quincy Jones of hip-hop” — but a lot more people seem to think he’s dead wrong … and outright disrespecting the legendary record producer. Joe made the inflammatory comment this week while chopping it up with N.O.R.E. on his ‘Drink Champs’ podcast … talking about the
Emerging country duo SmithField put on “Something Sexy” in their new music video, channeling one of the genre’s hottest power couples in the process. Made up of Trey Smith and Jennifer Fielder, the rising team features smooth harmonies and a connection you can feel in each lyric — and now they’re using it to tribute
The clock is now ticking for NBC to choose the successor to Ellen DeGeneres‘ coveted time slot, and although they have a star in their pocket, a lot has to go right to make it work. Sources at the network tell us — long before COVID — NBC honchos launched the Kelly Clarkson Show as
Grammy nominated newcomer Ingrid Andress gives fans an insiders look at being a country outsider with A Lady Like That, a short film now streaming via Amazon Music. Showcasing one of 2020’s biggest surprise success stories, the clip tracks the “More Hearts Than Mine” hit maker whole journey so far — and does it all
It’s official … Tessica Brown is now forever etched, or glued, into pop culture, now that Nicki Minaj is shouting her out on a new track, and Tessica’s flattered!!! The Harajuku Barbie just dropped her song, “Fraction” and it includes lyrics referencing the moniker Tessica will have forever… Gorilla Glue Girl. Nicki raps, “… head
Harper Grae recently released a music video for her poignant song, “Still Your Mother,” just in time for Mother’s Day. In the song, Grae shares her personal journey of experiencing a miscarriage a decade ago. Grae is now pregnant again with her “rainbow baby,” but as she sings in the song, she’s still a mother
Play video content TMZ.com JoJo Siwa says she’s a big fan of the movement to remove Ronald Reagan‘s name from an airport in favor of her … telling us it would be the SICKEST THING EVER!!! We got the YouTube star at Craig’s in WeHo Wednesday night and asked about the petition to change Ronald
Kelsea Ballerini plays “what if” in the brand new video for “half of my hometown,” imagining what could have been in an alternate history of her own life. Described as “love letter to East Tennessee,” the thoughtful track is a tribute to both the good and bad of a small town upbringing, full of real-life
Play video content Radio Andy/SiriusXM Janet Jackson‘s brothers are thanking Justin Timberlake for stepping up and taking responsibility for his role in the infamous Super Bowl Halftime wardrobe malfunction, and hanging their sister out to dry. Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson appeared on Andy Cohen‘s SiriusXM radio show Wednesday and opened up for the first
There is a difference between being a singer and an artist, and Patrick Droney is the latter. The Nashville-based triple threat has been in the music scene for a long, long time. Growing up in South Jersey and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, music was always a part of Droney’s DNA. At the age of 13, he won
Caleb Kennedy — who was one of the final 5 contestants on this season of “American Idol” — is no longer in the running to win after a video surfaced showing him sitting next to someone wearing a Klan-like hood. The country singer just announced his departure from ‘Idol’ saying … “Hey y’all, this is
Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini will lead the 2021 CMT Music Awards, the network announced Wednesday afternoon (5/12). The show, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 9, will celebrate the best in country music videos from the last year. “I’m so excited to be hosting the 2021 CMT Music Awards with Kane! The CMT
Gloria Gaynor‘s still got all her life to live and all her love to give — she just won’t be doing it from the New Jersey pad she’s called home for years. The First Lady of Disco’s put her customized and contemporary Green Brook home on the market, and the 5-bed 4.5-bath beauty is truly
Fans of Jason Isbell can now do more than just enjoy his Grammy-winning work — they can try to replicate it themselves. The Americana star has teamed up with Fender for a recreation of one of his favorite guitars. Part of the guitar maker’s storied Artist Signature Series, the new Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster replicates
DMX fans going to his tribute show in Texas later this month are in for an even more special treat than expected because his family will be there … and one of his daughters is going to take the mic. We broke the story … the late rapper was scheduled to perform at the Wildcatter