Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 11th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. Penned by…… MORE
“Billboard Icon” Garth Brooks Confirms Performance at 2020 Billboard Music Awards
Country Music Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks will soon add another award to his crowded trophy case: Billboard Icon Award. Garth will be presented with the award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, which will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Garth…… MORE
Hot Country Tea 10/6
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Lee Brice’s “One of Them Girls” Is No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart for 2nd Straight Week
Lee Brice’s “One of Them Girls” is No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the second consecutive week. The tune is Lee’s eighth No. 1 single. “One of Them Girls” follows Lee’s previous No. 1 single, “Rumors,” which topped the charts in July 2019, and his collaboration with Carly Pearce, “I Hope You’re…… MORE
Sam Hunt Drops New Single, “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s” [Listen]
Sam Hunt will try to score his eighth No. 1 single with the release of “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s.” Penned by Sam, Chris LaCorte, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne and Ernest K. Smith, “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s” will impact country radio on Oct. 12. The tune is featured on Sam’s…… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s “My Gift” Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
Carrie Underwood’s first Christmas album, My Gift, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. The new album marks Carrie’s eighth No. 1 on the chart. The holiday offering, which features a combination of beloved traditional favorites and original material that celebrate Carrie’s faith and the spiritual nature of Christmas,…… MORE
Reba McEntire Reveals She Has a New Boyfriend, Actor Rex Linn
During a new episode of her weekly podcast, Living & Learning With Reba McEntire, Reba revealed she has a new boyfriend, actor Rex Linn. “Yeah, yeah, I am [dating],” said Reba to guest co-host Melissa Peterman. “A very, very sweetheart of a guy, Rex Linn. And we’ve been talking during the pandemic. We had dinner…… MORE
Listen to Tanya Tucker’s Striking Performance of “Delta Dawn” From Upcoming Live Album
Tanya Tucker will release a new album, Live From The Troubadour, on Oct. 16. The 15-song offering was recorded at West Hollywood’s iconic venue, The Troubadour, in October 2019. Live From The Troubadour features a number of tunes from Tayna’s catalog, including “Delta Dawn,” “Strong Enough To Bend,” “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” “Would You…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Will Be the Musical Guest on “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 10
Morgan Wallen will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 10. Morgan will take the stage for two performances, as comedian/actor Bill Burr tackles the hosting duties. “Doesn’t get much bigger than this when it comes to television,” said Morgan via Twitter. “Thank you @nbcsnl for having a good ole boy and…… MORE
Reba McEntire & Darius Rucker to Co-Host CMA Awards on Nov. 11
The Country Music Association announced Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11. The show will air live from the Music City Center in downtown Nashville at 8 p.m. ET. “I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share…… MORE
