Mickey Guyton has released a lyric video for her song, “What Are You Gonna Tell Her.” Check it out below.

“When we were cutting our teeth as a band, almost every night fans would hear us on stage covering R.E.M.,” shares Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker. “‘Losing My Religion’ is a song that when you first listen to it, you can feel the struggle, the back-and-forth. Plus, Peter Buck wrote the song on mandolin, and being in the south, it’s a lot of fun to perform live. We’re releasing it as a cover with Amazon Music as I think it’s still as thrilling to people today as it was when it was first released.”

Amazon Music Unlimited listeners can find the track on “Fresh Country” and Prime Music listeners can find it on “Certified Country.” Or find it on the Amazon music app and on Alexa-enabled devices by asking “Alexa play the Amazon Original by Hootie & The Blowfish.”

Chrissy Metz recently released a brand-new song “Talking To God,” an introspective tune from her upcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville.

She signed with the label after releasing “I’m Standing With You,” the Diane Warren-penned Oscar-nominated song from the Breakthrough soundtrack and debuted it on last year’s ACM Awards, as well as this year’s Academy Awards.

The Florida native has always been drawn to Country Music. “Country Music for me has always been about the values of what the storytelling really is about, and it always really spoke to my soul and my spirit and my heart,” says Chrissy. “You can cry to it, you can dance to it, you can have the best road trips to it. I just love me some Country Music. The artists that I really admire are beautiful storytellers that really speak from the heart and they just sing and tell stories about real life in their most authentic self.”

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” and is currently hosting a daily Facebook livestream, The Dreamers where she shares her musical journey.

On Monday night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Sam Hunt treated viewers to an at-home performance of “Hard To Forget” from his sophomore album “SOUTHSIDE,” which just debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31rWOsSVYwk

Bold, new, up-and-comer Parker McCollum makes his country radio debut today with “Pretty Heart,” one of the most-added singles of the week, listen HERE. Co-written by Parker along with Randy Montana, “Pretty Heart” is the first single off his forthcoming major label debut on MCA Nashville.

Since Parker released “Pretty Heart,” the song has continued to impress fans and critics alike racking up more than 25M streams.

“What makes ‘Pretty Heart’ a hit is the chorus. It gets into your system immediately. After that the groove resonates, as do the lyrics.” – Bob Lefsetz

“‘Pretty Heart’ showcases McCollum’s ability at writing and releasing unique story songs that leave a lasting mark on the listener” – Billboard

“The passion of Parker’s fans is off the charts. We had a sold-out show with him last September, just three weeks after putting ‘Pretty Heart’ on the air, and the crowd sang it back as loud as any other song in his set.  Seven months later and our audience still can’t get enough of it, or him!” – Chris Huff, KILT Houston

“The first time I heard the song I had to listen to it again and again and again! Parker already has every metric to prove ‘Pretty Heart’ is a Big Old Hit!” – Corey Garrison, WTHT Portland

“Pretty Heart” has already cracked Top 40 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and fans can watch the music video for the nostalgic tune HERE.

The Austin, Texas native just released a new track titled “Like A Cowboy,” listen HERE. Written by Chris Stapleton and Al Anderson, “Like A Cowboy” marks the first outside cut for Parker who felt a special connection to the song as it reminded him of his grandfather and his upbringing.

Parker was recently selected as a SiriusXM Highway Finds Artist and has previously been named 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

Sam Hunt’s sophomore album SOUTHSIDE races up to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart as the best country album debut of 2020 with sales tallying over 45,900. SOUTHSIDE marks Hunt’s second consecutive debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and second consecutive Top 5 debut on Billboard’s Top 200. Including album tracks “Drinkin’ Too Much,” “Downtown’s Dead” and the record-breaking “Body Like A Back Road,” it brings the new album to over 1 Million cumulative album equivalent units.

Hunt appears tonight (April 13) on CBS’ Late Night with Stephen Colbert performing his latest Top 15 hit “Hard To Forget.” Including “Hard To Forget,” the tune NPR calls a “Song of the Summer-contending singalong,” SOUTHSIDE features 12 songs, all written by the multi-Platinum-selling star.

The New York Times says SOUTHSIDE is “a reminder that Hunt is a Nashville provocateur who can write better songs than almost everyone he’s trying to provoke,” while Rolling Stone pegs Hunt as “an innovator who has remade country in his own image and also figured out how to reclaim its past.” Billboard notes, “his ace storytelling and ability to incorporate hip-hop influence into a more modernized form of country are still intact,” and Stereogum indicates, “Hunt’s formidable charisma and world-building ability” as the through lines of SOUTHSIDE. The album has also earned praise from American Songwriter, Associated Press, Entertainment Weekly, NPR and more. Listen to SOUTHSIDE HERE.

Hunt offers fans the stories behind the album “that will get you choked up between sing-alongs” (Billboard) with an enhanced SOUTHSIDE album playlist on Spotify. Listen HERE.

The Southside Summer Tour moves kickoff to July 10 in Bangor, Maine out of an abundance of caution for fans, crew and venue staff. Rescheduled dates include Toronto (Aug. 26), St. Louis (Sept. 3), Milwaukee (Sept. 4), Detroit (Sept. 5), Mt. Pleasant, Mich. (Sept. 6), Charlotte (Oct. 1), Raleigh (Oct. 2), Bristow, Va. (Oct. 3), West Palm Beach (Oct. 8), Tampa (Oct. 9) and Atlanta (Oct. 10). Full tour schedule below.

The Southside Summer Tour Schedule:

July 10 Bangor, Maine

July 11 Gilford, N.H.

July 17 Camden, N.J.

July 18 Mansfield, Mass.

July 19 Hartford, Conn.

July 24 Wantagh, N.Y.

July 25 Columbia, Md.

July 26 Virginia Beach, Va.

Aug. 6  Rogers, Ark.

Aug. 7  Southaven, Miss.

Aug. 8  Pelham, Ala.

Aug. 14 Holmdel, N.J.

Aug. 15 Burgettstown, Pa.

Aug. 16 Cincinnati, Ohio

Aug. 20 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Aug. 21 Fishers, Ind.

Aug. 22 Des Moines, Iowa

Aug. 26 Toronto, Ont.*

Aug. 27 Darien Center, N.Y.

Aug. 28 Syracuse, N.Y.

Aug. 29 Hershey, Pa.

Sept. 3  Maryland Heights, Mo.*

Sept. 4  Milwaukee, Wisc.*

Sept. 5  Clarkston, Mich.*

Sept. 6  Mt. Pleasant, Mich.*

Sept. 10            Austin, Texas

Sept. 11            The Woodlands, Texas

Sept. 12            Dallas, Texas

Sept. 17            Wheatland, Calif.

Sept. 18            Mountain View, Calif.

Sept. 19            Irvine, Calif.

Sept. 24            Chula Vista, Calif.

Sept. 25            Phoenix, Ariz.

Sept. 26            Albuquerque, N.M.

Oct. 1   Charlotte, N.C.*

Oct. 2   Raleigh, N.C.*

Oct. 3   Bristow, Va.*

Oct. 8   West Palm Beach, Fla.*

Oct. 9   Tampa, Fla.*

Oct. 10 Alpharetta, Ga.*

* indicates rescheduled tour date

Please note the June 20 Tinley Park, Ill. tour stop is canceled.

All tickets purchased for The Southside Summer Tour dates will be honored for the rescheduled dates. For any ticket inquiries, fans are advised to reach out to point of purchase.

For information on Sam Hunt, visit www.SamHunt.com.

The Academy of Country Music announced this morning (April 27th) that the 55th ACM Awards will broadcast live from three separate locations in Nashville, September 16th at 8pm ET on CBS. Hosted by Keith Urban, the show will feature performances from the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe.

“While we were disappointed to postpone our April show in Las Vegas, we couldn’t be more thrilled to host the rescheduled 55^th ACM Awards in the home of Country Music for the first time in the Academy’s history,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “First and foremost, we want to ensure the safety of our artists and industry, and to ease the burdens of traveling large teams; therefore, we decided to bring the ACM Awards to them this September in Nashville. Now, more than ever, is the time to bring our community together to honor the best in our genre, and there is no more special place to do that than three of the most revered venues in Country Music – The Grand Ole Opry House, The Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe. A huge thank you to these historic venues and to the state of Tennessee and city of Nashville for all of the support in making this a reality!”

“Tennessee is honored to be a part of this historic event,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. “Showcasing the talent and musical heritage of our state is always a source of pride, and it couldn’t be more valuable than this year. On behalf of all Tennesseans, I want to thank the Academy of Country Music for bringing this event home.”

“Country music has been our voice and our companion through so many difficult times and now it is our comfort as we confront and defeat the coronavirus,” said Nashville Mayor John Cooper. “I’m excited to join country music fans worldwide to celebrate with the Academy of Country Music and artists that uplift and inspire us all in these extraordinary times. And I look forward to the day when we can safely welcome visitors back to enjoy all that Music City has to offer, including over 160 live entertainment venues with the best country music shows in the world.”

The Awards Show was postponed from April 5th in Las Vegas as the COVID-19 virus spread nearly uncontrollably across the world. No word on whether the show will include an audience.

MCA Nashville’s exciting newcomer Parker McCollum has released a new track titled “Like A Cowboy” today, listen HERE. Written by Chris Stapleton and Al Anderson, “Like A Cowboy” marks the first outside cut for the Austin, Texas native.

“When I first heard ‘Like A Cowboy’ I probably listened to it 15 times in a row,” shares Parker. “It made me think of my Grandpa who would have loved this song. He was one of my best friends and he believed in me so much that I know he’d be happy to see everything that’s happened in my career.”

Parker credits his Grandfather, Bobby Yancey, as a major inspiration and recently shared with Billboard (click HERE) how their special bond shaped his work ethic, persistence and determination while pursuing his dreams. After hearing “Like A Cowboy,” Parker felt a deep connection to the song as if it was a snapshot of his personality and upbringing.

Parker just announced that his first official single to country radio will be the nostalgic “Pretty Heart,” which has already garnered 25 million streams and cracked Top 40 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart before it goes for adds on April 27.  Parker recently released the music video for “Pretty Heart” which can be viewed HERE.

2020 is poised to be a breakout year for Parker who has been named an Artist to Watch by CMT, Rolling Stone, SiriusXM, MusicRow and Sounds Like Nashville. Fans and media alike continue to praise Parker with famed critic Bob Lefsetz noting, “this guy is for real. He’s writing his own songs and he built his own fan base” while Rolling Stone highlights, “he’s a no-holds-barred confessional singer-songwriter for fans of John Mayer and Jason Isbell.”

In just a few short years, Parker has toured extensively throughout the US most recently with his first sold-out stop at Nashville’s Exit/In including special guest Kylie Morgan. Additional recent sold-out shows include Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, TX, Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO, George’s Majestic in Fayetteville, AR, Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK, Stubb’s in Austin, TX, The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City, OK and White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX.

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

Maddie & Tae have released a new VEVO performance version of their song, “Bathroom Floor,” which appears on their brand new album, The Way It Feels.

The duo is currently sitting Top 20 with their gold-certified song, “Die From a Broken Heart.”

Brandon Lay has released an Amazon Original cover of “Walkaway Joe,” Trisha Yearwood’s 1992 hit featuring Don Henley.

“I decided to record ‘Walkaway Joe,’ just because I think it’s one of those songs that’s gonna be around that my son will discover when he’s 20 and will still love,” says Brandon. “The melody is great. The storyline is great, and I think it’s just so relatable, and it comes from a time where women pretty much dominated the radio and Trisha is such an icon that I knew I couldn’t do it like her but I wanted to do the song justice in my way and hope people dig it because I think that song deserves as much attention as it can get.”

Brandon recently released his single “For My Money.”