Month: May 2022

Jason Aldean knows talent when he sees it, as proven by John Morgan, the co-writer behind his current hit “Trouble With a Heartbreak.” 

Jason discovered the North Carolina native nearly two years ago, and it wasn’t long before he signed him to his record label imprint, Night Train Records. John is also representing his home state as a contestant on the NBC show American Song Contest, co-hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg, where he’s competing for the coveted title of Best Original Song.

“[I] knew he was a great writer, but I heard him sing and I was just blown away, so we started working with him. I signed him to Night Train Records, which is my record company, and started producing his record. He’s off to a great start, I’m excited about him,” Jason says. “He’s very unique. I think he’s going to be one of those guys that’s going to be around for a long time. Great singer, great writer, great guitar player.” 

Though he’s still early on in his career, John has proven to be a rising force, co-writing Jason’s back-to-back hits “If I Didn’t Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood and the #1 song on country radio this week, “Trouble With a Heartbreak.” The hitmaker has so much faith in the newcomer that he’s bringing him along as an opening act on his Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour this year. 

“I’m in the producer seat for the first time and being a head of a record company, which is new to me a little bit. But if there was ever anybody that I wanted to throw all that behind, it would be him,” Jason says of John. “So I’m excited to have him out.”  

The tour launches on July 15 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 

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Maren Morris‘ hit collaboration with Zedd, “The Middle,” is now certified six-times Platinum by the RIAA.  

?Dierks Bentley will perform at the first BeachLife Ranch Country & Americana festival, taking place September 16-18 in Redondo Beach, California. Dierks will headline the Saturday night show on September 17. Tickets are on sale now. 

Parmalee has unveiled the music video for their top five radio hit “Take My Name.” 

Carrie Underwood has shared a behind-the-scenes video from the final show of her Las Vegas residency, Reflection.

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Kane Brown is keeping it country in the video for his latest single, “Like I Love Country Music.” 

Dressed in a black leather outfit, complete with chaps, a sparkling jacket and cowboy hat, Kane pulls up to a neon-clad honky tonk in his pick up truck. Once inside, he grabs a drink at the bar and hops onstage to serenade the lively crowd of two-stepping patrons. Kane joins them as he busts out his best moves on the dance floor in between shots of him singing in front of a Western-themed backdrop.  

“Like I Love Country Music” is currently climbing through the top 20 on country radio. It follows Kane’s chart-topping hit “One Mississippi.” The hitmaker is currently putting the finishing touches on his new album and will embark on the international Drunk or Dreaming Tour later this year. 

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Jordan Davis may be getting ready to drop a summer anthem. 

On Monday, the singer posted a video to Instagram responding to a fan’s comment that the unreleased “What My World Spins Around” is “my summer song, calling it right now.” 

“I agree with this comment. I think it would be a great summer song. So, in order for it to be a summer song, I should probably release it. And y’all know exactly where I’m going with this,” he teases, alongside several eye emojis as the chorus of the song is heard playing in the background.  

This sent off a fury of excitement in the comment section, with many fans demanding to know when the song will be released. One fan called it a “banger” and another referred to it as a prime “summer boat song.”

Jordan previously shared a sample of “What My World Spins Around” on socials back in March and has performed it live during recent concerts. Though he hasn’t shared an official release date for the song, it is currently available for presave.   

The Louisiana native recently saw massive success with his multiweek #1 hit with Luke Bryan, “Buy Dirt.”  

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Jason Aldean‘s upcoming arena tour will see a change in lineup. 

Gabby Barrett, who is one of the opening acts on Jason’s Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour this summer, will be departing the tour halfway through to welcome her new baby. She is currently pregnant with her and husband Cade Foehner‘s second child. The couple announced the news on Mother’s Day, revealing that they’re expecting a baby boy. He’ll join his 1-year-old sister, Baylah. 

Taking over Gabby’s spot will be a rotating cast of Chase Rice, Travis Tritt and Tracy Lawrence. The tour launches on July 15 and concludes on October 29. Gabby’s last day will be August 27, when they perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in New York.

“Congratulations to Gabby, and a big thank you to Travis, Tracy, and Chase for jumping in,” Jason shares. “Let’s go!” 

Additionally, Jason is currently celebrating his 27th #1 hit, “Trouble With a Heartbreak,” the second single off his latest album, Macon, Georgia. 

“Thanks you Country Radio for all the support on ‘Trouble with a heartbreak’! We are officially #1 and there is nothing sweeter than celebrating with some of your best friends who wrote it,” he says on Instagram, toasting co-writers Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison and John Morgan. “Ready to get back on tour here in a few weeks and play it LIVE for u guys.” 

“Trouble” was preceded by the album’s other chart-topping single, “If I Didn’t Love You,” featuring Carrie Underwood. 

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Luke Combs is one month away from releasing his highly anticipated new album Growin’ Up, and he’s getting fans excited with the teaser of a new song.

On Monday, the superstar singer shared a snippet of “Used to Wish I Was,” the sixth track on the album, which finds him referencing Bill Dance, the famous fisherman and host of the show Bill Dance Outdoors, and former Atlanta Braves baseball player Chipper Jones Jr. among the people he tried to emulate while growing up. 

But Luke is now in a season of life where he fully accepts himself as he is, as he confirms in the chorus. “I’m just an old Carolina good old boy/Boys I ain’t got no choice/I couldn’t be anybody but me even if I tried/I used to wish I was/But I’m glad I’m not,” he sings.   

In addition to “Used,” Luke has also teased “Tomorrow Me” and “The Kind of Love We Make,” which will be released on June 17. Its lead single, “Doin’ This,” is in the top five on country radio. The album drops in full on June 24. 

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