The holidays will be here before you know it, and in anticipation of the festive season, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Josh Turner is releasing his debut Christmas album, King Size Manger, on vinyl for the first time. Fans will be able to purchase King Size Manger on September 16. Also, on October 21, Turner will release his first-ever Christmas DVD, part of the Gaither Gospel Series, which features new performances and an intimate sit-down interview with Turner. The “King Size Manger” television special will premiere on UPtv on Friday, November 18, at 7:00 pm ET. “The King Size Manger Tour” kicks-off on Friday, December 2, in Macon, GA.

To view the official trailer for the Gaither Gospel Series King Size Manger DVD – click HERE

To order both the King Size Manger CD and DVD bundle – click HERE

King Size Manger, Turner’s first-ever Christmas project, which was released last year, features fresh interpretations of the classics and introduces four originals, three of which were written or co-written by Turner. The album has nearly 20M global streams, debuted No. 1 on the Seasonal Albums sales chart the week of release, and currently still sits on the chart at No. 14.

Says Turner, “I was really excited that we were able to release King Size Manger on vinyl this year. I’ve collected vinyl records pretty much my entire life and there is just something extra special about listening to Christmas music on a record player.”

Taped at The Grove in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the Gaither Gospel Series DVD, King Size Manger, features new performance footage of Turner singing all eleven songs from his debut holiday album.  Hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase, the renowned television hosts also sit-down with Turner and his family who share some of their favorite Christmas traditions and holiday memories. The live performance DVD features guest appearances by The Turner Family, Rhonda Vincent, Pat McLaughlin and more. Video singles will also be available on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel.

“I wanted the special to feel like an extension of our Christmas tour from last year,” says Turner. “My family came out on the road and they were a big part of ‘The King Size Manger Tour.’ Jennifer played keys on numerous songs, Hampton played most of the show and Hawke, Marion and Colby were all featured on several songs. I think we were able to capture a big part of the road show.”

In addition to the DVD, fans will be able to watch a special broadcast premiere of the performance on UPtv on Friday, November 18, at 7:00 pm ET.

For the second year in a row, Turner will embark on a Christmas tour. “The King Size Manger Tour” will include holiday songs featured on King Size Manger in addition to Turner’s hits.

Adds Turner, “Last year was a first for me in all my years of touring. It was an extra special tour because my family was able to join me on stage. I don’t know how many more years we’ll have a Christmas tour, so Jennifer and I are soaking up these special moments as a family. The boys seemed to really enjoy touring. Some of them may enjoy it a little too much, lol!”

Dec. 2 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium
Dec. 3 – The Villages, FL – Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center
Dec. 8 – Nashville, TN – The Fisher Center For The Performing Arts
Dec. 9 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Dec. 16 – Houston, TX – Arena Theatre
Dec. 17 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
**Additional dates to be announced
To purchase tickets, go to joshturner.com.

King Size Manger DVD Track Listing:

1.  Angels We Have Heard On High
2.  What He’s Given Me (Featuring Pat McLaughlin)*
3.  King Size Manger*
4.  Joy To The World (Featuring Rhonda Vincent)
5.  Soldier’s Gift*
6.  Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Featuring The Turner Family)
7.  Go Tell It On The Mountain
8.  Mele Kalikimaka My ‘Ohana (Featuring Jake Shimabukuro and Ho’okena)*
9.  The First Nowell
10. Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
11. Silent Night, Holy Night
Produced by Kenny Greenberg
*denotes original

About Josh Turner 
With his deep bass voice, Turner has sold more than six million records, reached 4.4 billion global streams, and has become a favorite and unforgettable hitmaker on country radio. With timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man,” of which the official music video surpassed 100 million views.  Turner released Your Man Deluxe Edition, celebrating 15 years of Turner’s iconic double Platinum-selling album, as well as the mini documentary “Josh Turner Your Man 15th Anniversary” (Mini Doc). The Double-Platinum-selling “Would You Go With Me,” featured on Your Man Deluxe Edition, experienced a viral surge across TikTok leading to a jump in streaming which landed the classic country tune on Spotify’s US Viral 50 along with Spotify Viral charts in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The song continues to be a fan favorite, currently posting over a million streams per week. A native of South Carolina, Turner has been nominated for three GMA Dove awards and won his first GMA Dove Award in 2019 for “I Saw The Light” featuring Sonya Isaacs, off his I Serve a Savior album. Turner has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards, and has been nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, five CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, one CMT Award, and seven ACA Awards. To support music and arts education, he created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to help students pursue their studies in these fields. Turner and his wife Jennifer, whom he met as a student at Nashville’s Belmont University, have four sons. For more information, please visit www.joshturner.com

Little Big Town performed the song “Rich Man” on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night (September 14th).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiQ6dnCVi3U

The group, whose new album Mr. Sun arrives on Friday (September 16th), also kicked off the show with the host with a play on their current single, “Hell Yeah.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIlTArZRViY

Not to mention, Little Big Town also did a song challenge for the show.

.@littlebigtown takes on the #SingASongChallenge! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/KEdO1DS37D

— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) September 15, 2022

One of the hottest Christmas compilations will be released next month, and it includes several of country music’s reigning superstars.

Country Christmas Greatest Hits includes 13 holiday songs from such icons as Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Luke Bryan, Vince Gill, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, just to name a few. The collection will also feature one of the best-selling Christmas songs in the history of Christmas songs — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” from Brenda Lee.

TRACK LIST:

1. “Favorite Time Of Year”- Carrie Underwood
2. “Run Run Rudolph”- Luke Bryan
3. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”- Little Big Town
4. “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch”- Darius Rucker
5. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”- Brenda Lee
6. “Let It Be Christmas”- Alan Jackson
7. “Jingle Bell Rock”- George Strait
8. “Hard Candy Christmas”- Reba McEntire
9. “Go Tell It On The Mountain”- Josh Turner
10. “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”- Vince Gill
11. “Holly Jolly Christmas”- Maddie & Tae
12. “Please Come Home For Christmas”- Gary Allan
13. “O Holy Night”- Mickey Guyton

Country Christmas Greatest Hits will be released October 14th.

Mickey Guyton was the first musical guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show, which premiered earlier this week. She performed her song, “Somethin’ Bout You.”

The two also talked about Mickey’s introduction to country music and that they share something in common–they both worked in fast food.

Vince Gill is the subject of a new 90-minute special celebrating his extraordinary career and music. The special features performances and special appearances by some of the biggest names in country music such as Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Maren Morris, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Luke Combs and Sting, among others. “CMT GIANTS: Vince Gill,” premieres Friday (September 16th) at 9pm ET/8pm CT on CMT.

We’re just one week away for the premiere of Season 3 of ABC’s Big Sky, which features Reba McEntire (and her boyfriend Rex Linn). Tune in Wednesday (September 21st) at 10pm ET/9pm CT.

#BigSky: Deadly Trails premieres one week from tonight! Here’s a special sneak peek. Tune in to see more next Wednesday at 10/9c on ABC! @BigSkyABC pic.twitter.com/wjmTaZsXH3

— Reba McEntire (@reba) September 15, 2022

Kacey Musgraves has released a new behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of her 2021 album, star-crossed.

Taylor Swift will hit the big screen in the star-studded crime drama, Amsterdam, which also stars Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert DeNiro, Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana, Rami Malek and more. The film hits theaters nationwide October 7th.

Three friends. One conspiracy.

Experience #AmsterdamMovie in theaters October 7. pic.twitter.com/jyYJ2mRZOj

— Amsterdam Movie (@amsterdammovie) September 14, 2022

Brothers Osborne are nominated for the International Artist Achievement Award at the 2022 CMA International Awards! Winners will be announced later this year.

The Brothers have been nominated for the International Artist Achievement Award at the 2022 CMA International Awards! Winners will be announced later this year.@CountryMusic pic.twitter.com/7QoIc4bnGK

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) September 15, 2022

For over four decades, Vince Gill has been one of the most popular and most recorded writers and singers in modern country music.  This month, Gill’s album I Still Believe in You celebrates its 30^th Anniversary, having made its debut in September of 1992. The album produced five singles, four of which went to number one, including “I Still Believe In You,” “No Future In The Past,” as well as “Tryin’ To Get Over You,” and “One More Last Chance.” The fifth single, “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away,” peaked at No.2 on the charts.  The album is certified five times platinum.

Last night, backstage at the taping of CMT GIANTS: Vince Gill, which premieres Friday, September 16 at 9p/8c on CMT, Gill was presented with a plaque in honor of the album’s 30-year milestone.

The album I Still Believe In You was produced by Tony Brown, and the title track “I Still Believe In You” was written by Gill and John Jarvis. Billboard once called the song “a pristine ballad embraced by one of country’s most finely refined vocalists.”  Gill earned two 1992 Grammy Awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for “I Still Believe In You.” At the 1993 CMA Awards, Gill took home Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

Of the music videos created from songs off the album I Still Believe In You, four have now been remastered.  “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away” and “One More Last Chance” are freshly remastered for the album’s anniversary, and “Tryin’ To Get Over You” and “I Still Believe In You” have been previously remastered in HD.

WATCH ALL REMASTERED VIDEOS | HERE

“CMT GIANTS: Vince Gill,” an all-new 90-minute special celebrating the extraordinary career and music of country music titan Vince Gill premieres Friday, September 16th at 9p/8c exclusively on CMT. The special brings together Gill’s superstar friends, collaborators, and some of the biggest names in music to honor him with performances of his most legendary hits, including Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Ricky Skaggs, Sting and more.  Emmylou Harris, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Rodney Crowell will also appear as special guests to share personal stories, reflect on their time working with Gill and speak to his forever impact on country music. The special will additionally feature an all-new sit-down interview with Gill as he reflects personally on his career, his classic songwriting, musical influences, and his future plans, all blended alongside rare photos, performance footage and interviews from the vault.

Jon Pardi and Darius Rucker appear on America’s Got Talent finale tonight (September 14th)

https://twitter.com/JonPardi/status/1570074902622879744

Let’s go!!!!!!! https://t.co/DBnTTcPd1M

— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) September 14, 2022

Mickey Guyton will perform on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday (September 13th) during the show’s premiere week. Check local listings for time and channel.

Jon Pardi will perform on The Talk on Tuesday (September 13th) on CBS.

Little Big Town will perform on NBC’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (September 14th) followed by a performance on NBC’s Today Show’s Citi Concert Series on Friday (September 16th).

Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton are set to headline next year’s Stagecoach Festival April 28th – 30th in India, California, along with Kane Brown. The three-day festival will also feature performances by Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block, Brooks and Dunn, Elle King, Breland, Nelly, Old Dominion, Gabby Barrett, Lainey Wilson and many more. Tickets and passes go on sale this Friday (September 16th) at 1pm ET.

Reba McEntire is set to appear on ABC’s Live With Kelly & Ryan on September 22nd.

Chris Stapleton and Shania Twain were among the recipients of the Special Awards for the 57^th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Chris received the ACM Spirit Award, which is presented to a singer-songwriter who’s continuing the legacy of Country Music legend Merle Haggard by following his/her own path, crafting great songs and epitomizing The Hag’s spirit through compelling performances and great storytelling.

Shania, along with tunesmith Sonny Throckmorton, received the ACM Poet’s Award, which is given to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.

Little Big Town honored Miranda Lambert with the ACM Triple Crown Award. Other honorees include HARDY (ACM Songwriter of the Year), Connie Bradley (ACM Icon Award), Paul Barnabee and Dwight Wiles (ACM Lifting Lives Award), Morgan Wallen (ACM Milestone Award), Duane Clark (ACM Service Award) and the TV show Yellowstone (ACM Film Award).

Performers and presenters include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, The Warren Brothers, Brooks & Dunn, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, ERNEST, Jesse Frasure, Vince Gill, Ashley Gorley, Mickey Guyton, HARDY, Wynonna Judd, Avril Lavigne, Little Big Town, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and more.

The 15th Annual ACM Honors will air Tuesday (September 13th) at 8pm ET/PT on FOX.

Little Big Town is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the release of their platinum album, Tornado. The collection, which includes the four-times platinum and two-week No. 1 “Pontoon,” as well the No. 1 title track, was released September 11th, 2012.

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we released our album, Tornado. Thank you for loving and continuing to love these songs. Hearing you sing them back to us at shows will never get old. Happy birthday Tornado! https://t.co/CGzFmDBGTt pic.twitter.com/a6NehAbuUd

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) September 11, 2022

The band’s talent as songwriters is also showcased on this album in poignant ballads such as “Your Side of the Bed,” “Night Owl,” and “Leavin’ in Your Eyes.” Likewise, their aptitude for penning high energy sing along songs can be seen in “On Fire Tonight” and “Self Made.”

Little Big Town is releasing their brand new album, Mr. Sun, on Friday (September 16th). It contains their current single, “Hell Yeah.”