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Billboard Country Airplay Chart Sees Movement on All-Time List This Week

Billboard Country Airplay Chart Sees Movement on All-Time List This Week

By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…MORE

Alan Jackson Performs for More Than 12,000 Fans During 2 Drive-In-Style Shows

Alan Jackson Performs for More Than 12,000 Fans During 2 Drive-In-Style Shows

Alan Jackson treated more than 12,000 fans to his catalog of hits during two drive-in-style shows in Alabama over the weekend. The first show took place on June 12 in Cullman, Ala., on the open-field site of the Rock the South festival. More than 2,000 cars and trucks filled York Farm for the show. The…MORE

Alan Jackson Announces 2 “Small Town Drive-In” Concerts in June

Alan Jackson Announces 2 “Small Town Drive-In” Concerts in June

Alan Jackson announced he will perform two “Small Town Drive-In” concerts in Alabama in June. The unique shows will feature Alan performing in front of audiences of approximately 2,000 parked vehicles. The first show will take place on June 5 in Cullman, Ala., on the open-field site of the Rock the South festival, while the…MORE

CMA Honors Alan Jackson With the “Joe Talbot Award”

CMA Honors Alan Jackson With the “Joe Talbot Award”

The Country Music Association presented Alan Jackson with the Joe Talbot Award during his Opry at the Ryman performance on Jan. 17. The Joe Talbot Award recognizes “outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of country music’s values and traditions.” Alan is the fourth artist to receive the award, following Merle Haggard (2016,…MORE

Alan Jackson Adds Tenille Townes & More to 2020 Tour

Alan Jackson Adds Tenille Townes & More to 2020 Tour

Since dropping his debut studio album in 1990, Alan Jackson has been keeping it country—selling nearly 60 million albums worldwide and ranking as one of the 10 best-selling country artists of all-time. As you probably imagined, Alan will be keeping it country in 2020 during his 30th year in the biz with a new tour.…MORE

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

After moving to Nashville in 1985, Alan Jackson singed his first major-label record deal with Arista Nashville on June 26, 1989—30 years ago today. Eight months later, Alan released his debut album, Here in the Real World, which spawned hits such as the title track, “Wanted” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow.” The rest, as they…MORE

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024

Toby Keith left us 10 months ago.  But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way.  He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62.  The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024

While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1.  Toby Keith.  July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2.  Kris Kristofferson.  June 22nd, 1936 to…