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Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Rules the Hot Country Songs Chart for 12th Week

Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Rules the Hot Country Songs Chart for 12th Week

Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 12th 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

Luke Bryan Drops “Down to One” as Sultry New Single [Listen]

Luke Bryan Drops “Down to One” as Sultry New Single [Listen]

Luke Bryan will try to score his 26th No. 1 single with the release of “Down to One” on Oct. 12. Penned by Dallas Davidso, Justin Ebach and Kyle Fishman, “Down to One” is the fourth single from Luke’s seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. The new tune follows the album’s previous No.…MORE

“Video of the Year” Finalists Revealed for CMT Awards [Vote Now]

“Video of the Year” Finalists Revealed for CMT Awards [Vote Now]

CMT announced the six finalists for Video of the Year at the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21. Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone” Keith Urban – “Polaroid” Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?” Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart” Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird” Tanya Tucker – “Bring My Flowers Now” Fans can vote…MORE

Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama” Reaches No. 1 on Mediabase Chart

Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama” Reaches No. 1 on Mediabase Chart

Tim McGraw’s new single, “I Called Mama,” reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers share with their children, especially when times are tough. “On the one hand, this song is literally, ‘Hey, call your mom,’” says Tim.…MORE

Dolly Parton’s “A Holly Dolly Christmas” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

Dolly Parton’s “A Holly Dolly Christmas” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

Dolly Parton’s new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. The new release, which is Dolly’s first holiday album since 1990’s Home for Christmas, moved 27,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, including “Mary,…MORE