On June 19, 1971, Jerry Reed topped the country chart with his single, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot.” 46 years later, Dan + Shay are encompassing the sentiment of Jerry’s tune as their third consecutive single, “How Not To,” has topped both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart. “How Not To,” which was…
When Dan + Shay noticed fans using the hashtag #obsessed in regard to their 2016 single, “From the Ground Up,” it inspired the duo to title their second studio album, Obsessed. Now the boys are asking for their fans’ help once again. As their current single, “How Not To,” continues to climb up the Billboard…
With his eighth annual Darius & Friends Benefit Concert on Monday night (June 5) at the Ryman Auditorium, Darius Rucker surpassed $1 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The sold-out concert and auction, in conjunction with the golf tournament today (June 6), raised more than $400,000, breaking all previous records and bringing the…
Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Drake White, Sara Evans and Lady Antebellum will take part in a special outdoor CMT Crossroads featuring Earth, Wind & Fire. Some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits—such as “September,” “Let’s Groove” and “Shining Star”—will get a country twist as a bevy of country stars…
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After her stint on Season 2 of The Voice in 2012, RaeLynn moved to Nashville and met another pair of up-and-coming artists, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay, who eventually became her “best friends in this industry.” When it came time to record her 2017 debut album, WildHorse, RaeLynn knew exactly who…
From dancing in lines in cowboy boots to saying “y’all” through missing teeth, country music artists and their fans can be subjected to particularly cartoonish caricatures and stereotypes. Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of national radio show Nash Nights Live, got some of today’s biggest country music stars together to put these misconceptions to rest in a hilarious…
Wedding season is upon us. Sam Hunt got things started in April when he married Hannah Lee Fowler, and now Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Abby Law have followed suit. Dan and Abby, who got engaged in November 2016, tied the knot in Nashville on Saturday, May 13. The couple’s dogs, Chief, Joy and…
The boys from Dan + Shay had a little fun over the weekend by “crashing” a couple’s wedding reception. The surprise performance delighted the bride, Madeline, who claimed she was Dan + Shay’s “biggest fan.” Dan + Shay posted several videos as an Instagram Story of the memorable day. After singing their No. 1 single,…
Age: 19 Hometown: Sequim, Wash. Lives: Nashville Single: “Own It” EP: …So Far Twitter: @baileymyown Website: baileybryan.com Influences: Dixie Chicks, Taylor Swift, Macklemore, Chance The Rapper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Nirvana INSIDE SCOOP: Bailey Bryan was destined to be a songwriter. Growing up in the rural town of Sequim, Wash., and undergoing life-changing…
With 18 events across 13 venues, the Academy of Country Music’s fifth annual ACM Party for a Cause was in full swing in Las Vegas on March 31 and April 1. Party for a Cause featured performances from more than 80 artists during “The Week Vegas Goes Country” in the lead-up to the ACM Awards…
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…