Kenny Chesney has revealed the guests who are on his new album, Songs for the Saints.
He invited Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley and singer-songwriter Mindy Smith to sing on the record, which he recorded in Nashville and mixed in Key West.
The album serves as a love letter to the people of the Virgin Islands who were battered by last year's hurricanes.
Proceeds from the album, which comes out on July 27th, will help rebuild the islands.
Little Big Town are winding down from hosting the CMT Music Awards last week, releasing their new single “Summer Fever,” and now they are gearing up for their summer tour with Miranda Lambert. So, what it is next for the group- they say are toying with the idea of making a future Christmas album.
Wednesday, 6/13
Travis Tritt is coming to TV…
Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina to host ACM Honors…
Travis Tritt is set to join Shania Twain and Jake Owen as a judge on the upcoming singing competition, Real Country
The eight- episode series airing on USA finds the judges selecting from solo artists, groups and duos that will perform in weekly showcases. The most promising artists from each showcase will have the opportunity to perform on the show's grand finale and the chance to be crowned as one of the genre's newest breakout stars.
Real Country is set to air in fall.
Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina will co-host the 12th Annual ACM Honors. The night will honor Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Rhett Akins and more.
The 12th Annual ACM Honors will be held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on August 22nd.
Tuesday, 6/12
Taylor Swift and Sugarland make a sweet video for “Babe”…
Kenny Chesney is giving back with his new album…
Not only was Taylor Swift one of the writers on Sugarland's new single, "Babe," but she came up with the idea for the new video!
Jennifer Nettles told People about Taylor's role in the video, saying “She actually reached out to us and said, ‘I’ve got a great idea for the video,’ and she wrote the treatment."
The '60s-inspired video was filmed a few weeks ago on the set of AMC's series, Mad Men. Sugarland’s new album ‘Bigger’ is out as of of last Friday!
Kenny Chesney's new album, Songs for the Saints, will help rebuild his beloved Virgin Islands, many of which suffered mass destruction during last year's hurricane season.
He says, "I’ve never made a record in the middle of such chaos and anxiety, but I took every bit of that into the studio -- and you can hear it in the vocals. Looking back, what a beautiful way to make a record for people I love so much. And now, I can give that music back to them in a way that makes a difference.”
Proceeds from the album, which comes out on July 27th, will benefit the Virgin Island Relief Fund.
Monday, 6/11
Cam to tour with Sam Smith…
Dierks Bentley has another #1 song…
Cam is the latest country singer to go out on a summer tour with a pop star. She is set to join Sam Smith on 22 dates. She will open the North American leg of his Thrill of it All Tour which kicks off next week.
She joins the likes of Kacey Musgraves who has been doing shows with Harry Styles and Maren Morris is currently touring with Niall Horan.
Dierks Bentley has a lot to celebrate. Not only did his new album, The Mountain, come out last Friday, but he also has the number-one song in country music this week.
"Woman, Amen" has reached the top of the Mediabase Country Airplay chart. Do not forget Dierks will headline The Country Fest this Saturday, June 16th!