![Lon Helton of “Country Countdown USA” Earns Nomination for Radio Hall of Fame [Vote Now]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/15121515/Lon-Helton-USA-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Lon Helton, the longtime host of Country Countdown USA, has been nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame. Lon is one of four nominees in the Music Format: On-Air Personality category, along with Hollywood Hamilton, the Mark & Brian Show, and Ryan Seacrest. From July 15 to July 28, fans have the opportunity to vote…… MORE
Chris Young has extended his Raised on Country Tour with 19 new dates this fall. Eli Young Band and Matt Stell will serve as support for the new fall run. Tickets will go on sale on July 19 at 10 a.m. local time. Raised On Country World Tour 2019 Sept. 26 | Erie, PA |…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter/actress Clare Bowen and her husband, Brandon Robert Young, about: releasing her self-titled debut album in the U.S. on July 12 releasing the album in Germany, U.K. and Australia over the last year starring as Scarlett O’Connor on Nashville for six season growing up in Australia speaking with a Southern U.S.…… MORE
![Giddy-Up: Kane Brown Releases New Song, “Like a Rodeo” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/12091507/Kane-Brown-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Kane Brown promised his Instagram followers that he’d release a new track, “Like a Rodeo,” if his recent post—depicting him lip-syncing a snippet of the tune—received 1 million views. Kane’s fans came through on their end with more than 1.2 million views, so Kane kept his word and released the new tune on July 12.…… MORE
![Chris Young & Lauren Alaina Team Up for Breakup Anthem, “Town Ain’t Big Enough” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/12081743/Lauren-Alaina-Chris-Young.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Chris Young has found success in the past by collaborating with other artists, including No. 1 hits, “Think of You,” featuring Cassadee Pope, and “Sober Saturday Night,” featuring Vince Gill. Chris has gone back to the well once more by teaming with Lauren Alaina on “Town Ain’t Big Enough,” which will be featured on his…… MORE
![Kenny Chesney Releases Savory New Single, “Tip of My Tongue” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/12055340/Kenny-Chesney-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Almost a year after releasing his previous single, Kenny Chesney returned to country radio on July 12 with a new single, “Tip of My Tongue.” Co-penned by Kenny, Ross Copperman and Ed Sheeran, “Tip of My Tongue” is the first taste of Kenny’s upcoming 18th studio album, which will be released via Blue Chair/Warner Music…… MORE
![The Young Fables New Documentary Chronicles Duo’s Real-Life Tragedy & the Resiliency of Music [Watch Trailer]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/11110752/Young-Fables.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Laurel Wright, 23, and Wesley Lunsford, 32, of The Young Fables have been creating modern country music rooted in tradition since forming their duo in 2015. Backed by Laurel’s sterling lead vocals, Wesley’s virtuosic guitar chops—and a penchant for collaborative songwriting—The Young Fables have built a grassroots following in the country/Americana genre, bolstered by national…… MORE
Luke Combs is extending his headlining Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour with five new dates this fall and winter. New dates on the tour include stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Antonio, Louisville and Nashville. Special guests throughout the tour include Morgan Wallen, The Cadillac Three, Flatland Calvary and Jameson Rodgers. For the…… MORE
Dolly Parton will return to TV screens this winter in a new Hallmark movie, Christmas at Dollywood. The upcoming flick, which stars Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years), will begin filming in Tennessee in August, according to Entertainment Tonight. Dolly will make a special appearance in the film, which is slated to be released in December…… MORE
![Levi Hummon Drops Energetic New Single, “Drop Of Us” [Exclusive Premiere: Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/951/2019/07/11094116/Levi-Hummon-CH.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After releasing his six-song EP, Patient, in October 2018, Levi Hummon, 28, roared into 2019 with a spot on Hunter Hayes’ Closer to You Tour and a new single, “Night Lights,” which was featured on Spotify’s Hot Country Playlist. Now, the Nashville native—and son of heavyweight songwriter Marcus Hummon (“Cowboy Take Me Away,” “Bless the…… MORE
