Chrissy Metz just released the uplifting official video for her single, “Talking to God.” Written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, the introspective song is the first from Metz’s upcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville.

“‘Talking To God’ is a song about those moments when we ask the questions we desperately want the answers to,” shares Metz. “Whether it’s a lost love or why our own lives look much different than the way we had hoped they would. It’s about those personal prayers and conversations we have while listening and learning to surrender and trust in the bigger picture.”

Metz signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville following her starring role in 20^th Century Fox’s Breakthrough movie and soundtrack featuring her performance of the Oscar-nominated, Diane Warren penned track, “I’m Standing With You.” Metz, who has also showcased her vocal abilities as “Kate Pearson” on NBC’s award-winning series This Is Us, calls music her “first love.”

Check out the video below.

MCA Nashville’s Parker McCollum releases his new EP, Hollywood Gold, today, listen HERE. Parker co-wrote five of the six songs on Hollywood Gold including the previously released track “Young Man’s Blues” as well as his current Top 10 single “Pretty Heart.” Parker was recently surprised with a plaque celebrating the RIAA Gold certification of “Pretty Heart” which continues to accumulate impressive streaming numbers.

Photo ID (L-R): Parker McCollum, Red Light Management’s Enzo DeVincenzo

Hollywood Gold was produced by award-winning singer, songwriter, musician Jon Randall Stewart and fans can learn more about the backstory of Hollywood Gold HERE. 

Hollywood Gold Track Listing:

1. “Young Man’s Blues” (Parker McCollum/Randy Montana)
2. “Like A Cowboy” (Chris Stapleton/Al Anderson)
3. “Pretty Heart” (Parker McCollum/Randy Montana)
4. “Hallie Ray Light” (Parker McCollum)
5. “Hold Me Back” (Parker McCollum/Tony Lane)
6. “Love You Like That” (Parker McCollum/Billy Montana/Jon Randall Stewart)

A native of Austin, Texas, Parker has made a strong impression on critics and fans alike. American Songwriter notes, “he teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom, taking cues from rule breakers like Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves” while Rolling Stone adds, “Parker is a no-holds-barred, confessional singer-songwriter who excels at relatable tales.” Parker continues to rack up impressive streaming numbers recently crossing over 350M total career domestic streams.

Parker has been named a SiriusXM Highway Finds Artist and has previously been selected as an Artist to Watch by CMT, Rolling Stone, SiriusXM, MusicRow and Sounds Like Nashville. A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and dedicated road warrior, Parker began building a following in 2015 with his album The Limestone Kid. The track “Meet You in The Middle” became a hit on Texas’ regional radio chart — no small feat for an independent, 22-year-old musician — but it was the album’s widely-acclaimed follow-up, Probably Wrong, that helped Parker find national success. Compared to John Mayer and Jason Isbell by Rolling Stone, Parker supported the album with a string of sold-out shows, bringing record-breaking crowds to venues like San Angelo’s RiverStage and two sold-out night at Billy Bob’s along the way. Born in Conroe, TX, the 28-year-old entrepreneurially-spirited artist bridges the gap between Texas’ homegrown music scene and Nashville’s country-industry headquarters.

For a full list of tour dates, news and more, visit www.parkermccollum.com

Click here for audio on the EP.

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood’s first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, debuts #1 on the Billboard Country, Christian and Holiday charts this week. My Gift marks the eighth straight album Carrie has debuted #1 on the Billboard Country chart. My Gift also debuted #1 on the UK country chart (her fifth #1 on the chart) and #1 on the Canadian country chart.

Billboard’s #TopHolidayAlbums chart makes its seasonal return with @carrieunderwood's #MyGift debuting at No. 1 https://t.co/VK2m9CuLlE

— billboard (@billboard) October 5, 2020

My Gift features a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating the spiritual nature of the holiday, as well as several new originals. Two of the original songs are written by Underwood, frequent collaborator Brett James (“Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “Something In The Water”), and her Cry Pretty co-producer, David Garcia.  In addition to a very special appearance by Underwood’s 5-year-old son, Isaiah Fisher, on the holiday classic that inspired the album title, “Little Drummer Boy,” My Gift also features her first collaboration with Emmy, GRAMMY®, Oscar, and Tony Award-winner John Legend, on the original track, “Hallelujah,” written by Legend and Toby Gad (“All of Me”).

GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, mixer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Greg Wells produced and arranged the album.  He has written and produced some of the best-selling and highest charting tracks of the past 15 years for such artists as Adele, Celine Dion, Keith Urban, and P!nk, as well as the worldwide smash The Greatest Showman soundtrack.  My Gift features a world-class orchestra, led by the pre-eminent arranger, composer, and conductor David Campbell, whose many credits include iconic recordings by artists including Linda Ronstadt, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Josh Groban, and his son Beck. My Gift is mixed by 14-time GRAMMY® Award winning mixer, Serban Ghenea.

It was recently announced that Carrie is also set to star in an all-new holiday special, which will be available exclusively on HBO Max. She will appear with a live orchestra and choir, performing a combination of beloved traditional favorites, as well as new original material from My Gift. The Max Original special will be executive produced by Gary Goetzman and Tom Hanks for Playtone, along with Underwood and her manager, Ann Edelblute. The streamer will premiere the event this holiday season.

Fans can purchase new merchandise bundles in the Official My Gift store and listen to the album HERE. My Gift is set to be released on vinyl October 30.

My Gift Track List

1. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Traditional)
2. O Come All Ye Faithful (Traditional)
3. Let There Be Peace (Carrie Underwood, Brett James, David Garcia)
4. Little Drummer Boy (featuring Isaiah Fisher) (Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine Davis)
5. Sweet Baby Jesus (Carrie Underwood, Brett James, David Garcia)
6. Hallelujah (with John Legend) (John Stephens aka John Legend, Toby Gad)
7. O Holy Night (Traditional)
8. Mary, Did You Know? (Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry)
9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin)
10. Away In A Manger (Traditional)
11. Silent Night (Traditional)

For audio from Carrie on My Gift, click here and here.

With the release of his self-titled EP in May, multi-Platinum-selling, singer/songwriter Jordan Davis delivered the catchy hooks that have become his signature like Top 30 and climbing single “Almost Maybes,” but he also went deeper with personal tracks such as the critically acclaimed “Detours” and spiritual “Church In A Chevy.” For the man who American Songwriter says “rips pages from the book of John Prine,” it was his passion for songwriting that drove the project. Drawing inspiration in the writer’s room from his own life, the six-song EP offered his most personal work to-date. Today he continues that creative trajectory with the release of “Lose You.” Listen to the reflective new song HERE.

“When I sat down with the guys in the writer’s room that day, we were all just talking about our wives and we realized, ‘hey we are all married to amazing women so let’s not mess this up,’” Davis laughs. “That was really the genesis for this song…that we never want to lose the love we have, and we’d do anything to hold on to it.”

Davis initially teased the new song on social media last month and it was instantly embraced by fans with questions of when the track would be available.

Davis continues, “In a normal year we’d have our live show to try out new music and see what connects with the audience. Since we can’t do that, it has been fun to share on social media and see the response. Fans were loving this one, so we thought why wait to release it?”

Written by Davis along with Josh Kerr, Josh Dorr and the track’s producer Paul DiGiovanni, producer behind his billion-streamed debut album Home State, the reflective observation-turned-declaration implores:

People break up, fall in and outta love / But giving this up is something I just won’t do / And I don’t wanna give you a reason to leave me / Watch you drive off in the night / I never wanna feel that freedom that people say they find

Davis’s current single “Almost Maybes,” which Billboard called “a sure contender for song of the summer,” and penned alongside songwriting heavy weights Jesse Frasure and 2020 ACM Songwriter of the Year Hillary Lindsey, is currently Top 30 and climbing the country charts. In addition to “Almost Maybes” his recent EP features critically acclaimed “Detours,” collaboration with pop superstar Julia Michaels, “Cool Anymore,” as well as 3 previously unreleased tracks.  Listen to the EP HERE.

While touring is paused, Davis has not only been writing and recording new music like “Lose You,” but he has been connecting with fans and fellow artists via social media hosting his recurring virtual “Happy Hour Hang” on Instagram Live. He also recently surprised two North Carolina fans, a bride and groom, by performing via Zoom his no. 1 hit “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot” live for the couple’s first dance, at their parking lot wedding. Check out the sweet moment via GoodMorningAmerica.com.

For additional information, visit jordandavisofficial.com. Follow Jordan on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Brothers Osborne are getting ready to release their third studio album, Skeletons, on Friday (October 9th). John and TJ Osborne teamed up with longtime producer Jay Joyce for Skeletons and co-wrote every track on the project along with frequent collaborators Lee Miller, Craig Wiseman, Natalie Hemby, Casey Beathard and more.

“Fans can expect a lot more energy off of our new record, Skeletons,” says TJ. “I think it’s really was geared to the live show. We played a lot of shows off the first two records that we put out, and we’ve learned a lot from our fans and we really wanted to make this record for them, and I think it’s gonna be really fun when we go out and play.

“If Pawn Shop was our introduction, and Port Saint Joe was like the first conversation we had with someone over a beer, then Skeletons is the moment where you start getting down to the real stuff and showing who you really are,” says John. “If you really want to get to know us, this is the record to do it.”

Skeletons Track Listing:

1. “Lighten Up”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk)
2. “All Night”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Andrew DeRoberts)
3. “All The Good Ones Are”
   (TJ Osborne, Lee Miller and Craig Wiseman)
4. “I’m Not For Everyone”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby)
5. “Skeletons”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Andrew DeRoberts)
6. “Back On The Bottle”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Hayes Carll)
7. “High Note”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Casey Beathard and Dustin Christensen)
8. “Muskrat Greene”
   (John Osborne)
9. “Dead Man’s Curve”
   (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Lee Miller)
10. “Make It A Good One”
    (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Stephen Wilson Jr.)
11. “Hatin’ Somebody”
    (John Osborne, TJ Osborne and Casey Beathard)
12. “Old Man’s Boots”
    (John Osborne)

Earlier this year, Brothers Osborne received their sixth GRAMMY nomination in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for their nostalgic Top 40 hit “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” This nomination joins their previously nominated performances for their No.1 Platinum smash hit “Stay A Little Longer,” Top 10 Platinum hit “It Ain’t My Fault” and the Top 25 hit “21 Summer.” All three tracks are featured on their Gold Certified debut album Pawn Shop. In addition, they received GRAMMY nominations for their sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, and the rowdy Top 40 hit “Shoot Me Straight.”

Last fall, the Maryland natives received the ASCAP Vanguard Award recognizing artists whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music. For a full list of tour dates, news, images and more, visit: www.BrothersOsborne.com

In this week’s episode, Jon Pardi plays matchmaker; “Gentleman Jon” gives advice on how to keep your love life spicy, and we get an exclusive house Pardi guitar tour!

Parker McCollum will release his EP, Hollywood Gold, on Friday (October 16th). The six-track collection, five of which he co-wrote, includes the previously released track, “Young Man’s Blues,” as well as his current Top 10 single “Pretty Heart.” Hollywood Gold was produced by award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Jon Randall Stewart.

The title, Hollywood Gold, continues to showcase Parker’s unique bond with his grandfather as Hollywood Gold was the name of a horse his grandfather owned decades ago.

“I was listening to my Grandma tell a story about this Australian racehorse that my Granddad had been kind of hell bent to buy at one point way back in the day,” Parker recalls. “She was just telling me this story about this horse and how he finally ended up buying it and  it ended up getting stolen as soon as they had it after a little while, and how my Granddad would go out looking for this horse for months and months at a time and they ended up finding it. It’s a story I had heard all of my life, but I’d never really paid attention to it I don’t think as much until she was telling it this one time and I kept hearing Hollywood Gold, and I said, ‘Man! What a great name kind of for the album or the EP.’ Man, I just think it fit.”

Hollywood Gold Track Listing:

1. “Young Man’s Blues”  (Parker McCollum/Randy Montana
2. “Like A Cowboy” (Chris Stapleton/Al Anderson)
3. “Pretty Heart”  (Parker McCollum/Randy Montana
4. “Hallie Ray Light” (Parker McCollum)
5. “Hold Me Back” (Parker McCollum/Tony Lane)
6. “Love You Like That” (Parker McCollum/Billy Montana/Jon Randall Stewart)

A native of Austin, Texas, Parker has made a strong impression on critics and fans alike. American Songwriter notes, “he teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom, taking cues from rule breakers like Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves” while Rolling Stone adds, “Parker is a no-holds-barred, confessional singer-songwriter who excels at relatable tales.” Parker continues to rack up impressive streaming numbers recently crossing over 350M total career domestic streams.

Parker has been named a SiriusXM Highway Finds Artist and has previously been selected as an Artist to Watch by CMT, Rolling Stone, SiriusXM, MusicRow and Sounds Like Nashville. A singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and dedicated road warrior, Parker began building a following in 2015 with his album The Limestone Kid. The track “Meet You in The Middle” became a hit on Texas’ regional radio chart — no small feat for an independent, 22-year-old musician — but it was the album’s widely-acclaimed follow-up, Probably Wrong, that helped Parker find national success. Compared to John Mayer and Jason Isbell by Rolling Stone, Parker supported the album with a string of sold-out shows, bringing record-breaking crowds to venues like San Angelo’s RiverStage and two sold-out night at Billy Bob’s along the way. Born in Conroe, TX, the 27-year-old entrepreneurially-spirited artist bridges the gap between Texas’ homegrown music scene and Nashville’s country-industry headquarters.

For a full list of tour dates, news and more, visit www.parkermccollum.com

photo credit: CMA/ABC

The Country Music Association has revealed that Country Music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” live from Nashville on November 11th (8:00-11:00pm ET) on ABC. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will take place from Music City Center in downtown Nashville and will feature the biggest artists and performances in Country Music. McEntire and Rucker came together to announce the news live this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

“I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share the stage with Darius Rucker,” says McEntire. “We’re looking forward to a night of celebrating great Country Music and hope you’ll tune in and watch!”

“I look forward to the CMA Awards every year because of the incredible performances and the opportunity to celebrate the year in Country Music,” says Rucker. “To be invited to host this year’s awards alongside Reba — are you kidding me?! — it is an absolute honor. Even though this year will look a little different than normal, I know that we’re all eager for a night of musical celebration, and this year’s show definitely won’t disappoint!”

Rucker joins the CMA Awards stage for the first time as host, while McEntire returns for the fifth time.

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Reba and Darius as this year’s CMA Awards hosts,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Their playful chemistry and genuine warmth are exactly what we know our viewers want to see this year. We look forward to bringing fans a night of celebration, live performances and a television experience unlike any other. We cannot wait to share more details about our show in the coming weeks.”

Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that spans across music, television, film, theater and retail. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has won 16 ACM Awards, 15 American Music Awards, nine People’s Choice Awards, six CMA Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, a GMA Dove Award and was a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and selling over 56 million albums worldwide. Last month, Reba received her 51st CMA Awards nomination as well as her 60th Top 10 hit on the Billboard chart, extending her record for the most among female artists. Reba has now collected Top 10 hits in five straight decades and is the fourth artist to achieve the feat alongside George Jones, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe nominated actress has 11 movie credits to her name, a lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” and starred in the six-season television sitcom “Reba.” Her brand partnerships include Dillard’s, REBA by Justin™ and she was named the first female and musician to portray KFC’s iconic founder Colonel Harland Sanders in their celebrity colonel campaign. Reba just launched her very first Spotify original podcast, Living & Learning with Reba McEntire, with her former “Reba” TV show co-star Melissa Peterman. Together with their guests including Dolly Parton, Leslie Jordan, Kristin Chenoweth and more they explore a variety of topics including aging, cancel culture, dating and more.

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Darius Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, whose 2x Diamond-certified Cracked Rear View remains the seventh-highest selling studio album of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, which earned him the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Rucker has gained a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums and nine No. 1 singles at Country radio. His current of-the-moment single, “Beers And Sunshine,” was written via a Zoom session earlier this year and calls for slowing down to enjoy the simple things in life when the world feels out of control. A lifelong philanthropist, Rucker is a constant supporter of MUSC Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, SC and has raised more than $2 million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends event.

Nominations for “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” were revealed last month and can be found at CMAawards.com. Winners of “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting CMA members. The third and final ballot is open now and closes Tuesday, Oct. 27 (6:00 PM/CT).

photo credit for profile photo: Alysse Gafkjen/ABC

Luke Bryan has released his latest single, “Down to One,” from his album Born Here Live Here Die Here.  The track was written by his longtime friend and collaborator Dallas Davidson, as well as  Justin Ebach and Kyle Fishman.

“First time I heard it — it’s written by one of my dear friends Dallas Davidson who I’ve had a lot of success with as a co-writer with through the years — it just sounds like a big ole hit,” says Luke of the sweet love song. “Guy and a girl out there, in the middle of nowhere enjoying a moment together, a romantic moment, and I always feel like you gotta have those on an album.”

“Down to One” is the follow-up to the summertime smash and his 25th No. 1 hit, “One Margarita.”

Luke is up for Male Video of the Year for “One Margarita” at this year’s CMT Music Awards. They’ll broadcast October 21st beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT on CMT.