Old Dominion talks about upcoming album release

Beer cans, truck beds, dashboard lights, kudzu … they’re all mentioned on Old Dominion’s upcoming album Meat and Candy. The band says writing about everyday things is what inspires them most.

Matt: “Everyday life is inspiring. So, you just have to find a new way to put a twist on it to make people take a step back and go, ‘Oh yeah, I never saw it that way.’”

Trevor: “And put it over a catchy melody.”

Carrie Underwood talks about song writing, new album.

Carrie Underwood co-wrote six out of the 13 songs on her upcoming album Storyteller. But that doesn’t mean the songs are all about her life.  She actually prefers writing other people’s stories to music instead of her memoir.

“It’s hard to put yourself out there. I feel like I do it in spurts or in … there’s glimpses … but I know I’m pretty hard to get to know. That’s just part of my personality. I have more fun telling other people’s stories.”

Keith Urban Back On Top

Keith Urban is number-one this week with “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16.” It’s the first number-one from his forthcoming album.  Kenny Chesney is number-two with “Save it For a Rainy Day,” while Brett Eldredge jumps to number-three with “Lose My Mind.” Luke Bryan’s “Strip It Down” and Chris Janson’s “Buy Me a Boat” round out the top five.

Thomas Rhett Talks About His New Album

Thomas Rhett says that his new album is a good representation of the music he listened to growing up.

"It's kind of like the mixture of kind of like, James Brown, The Stones and Zeppelin meet Third Eye Blind and Will Smith and random things that were huge in the '90s. I think it's all over the spectrum."

Last week, Thomas and his fans tried to break a world record by holding the world's largest Twister game to promote the album. Though thousands of fans showed up to participate, they didn't reach the 4,160 players they needed to break the current record.

The King drops a new song. Album on the way.

This calls for a cold one.

George Strait has officially dropped his brand-new single “Cold Beer Conversation,” and fans everywhere are getting the iHeartRadio World Premiere direct to their radios!

The song is the title track from a surprise new album from the King of Country.

HEAR THE SONG AND READ MORE: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/cmt-cody-alan-54719/first-listen-george-strait-drops-cold-13971521#ixzz3mfAkNrUZ

Blake Shelton Talks About Divorce and What He's Doing Now

Blake Shelton says his and Miranda Lambert’s divorce was quick because that's the way it's done in Oklahoma.

“Miranda and I didn't have any kids and we had a prenuptial agreement, whatever. It was like, once we filed for divorce it was over in like a ten day...nine or ten day waiting period until it's over"

He and Miranda were glad it happened fast so they could beat the rumor mill.

“We knew if there was rumblings and rumors started coming out, they would just be that. because by the time anybody knew anything, it was over. It was done."

Blake may be single, but he’s not quite ready to mingle yet.  His friends say he’s taking some time to focus on The Voice, his music and himself.  A noticeably slimmer Blake has also been spending time on his ranch when he can.

Luke Bryan Loves When Fans Come To See Him... But NOT This Time

Luke Bryan is always happy when fans come out to see him in concert, but maybe not this time. In case you missed it, a couple in Florida were arrested over the weekend after they left their two children, ages nine and 11, in their running car as they were inside enjoying Luke’s “Kick the Dust Up” concert.  Fans walking into the venue alerted police.  The parents were eventually reached and returned to the car, admitting they left the kids there so they could go to the show. They had reportedly driven 100 miles to the concert, and hadn’t made arrangements for a babysitter. The pair is now facing charges of child neglect.

George Strait flattered by moniker "The King"

George Strait has 60 number-ones hits, countless awards and the kind of longevity most stars long for. So it's no surprise that he's earned the nickname The King. He's flattered by the moniker, but isn't quite sure how the fuss all started.

“It's not something that I ever encouraged. At all, but it's nice to hear somebody say that because they mean well by it. But I don't know how or where or who started all of that."

Taylor Swift's Gold Record Included in Eric Church's Hall of Fame Exhibit

Eric Church's Inside the Outsider exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is now open.  Among the artifacts in the display is Taylor Swift's first gold record. Taylor took Eric's spot opening for Rascal Flatts when he was booted off the tour for playing too long, and at the time, he told T that she owed him her first gold record. She made good on the promise. The framed record with the inscription, "Eric, Thanks for playing too long on the Flatts tour. I SINCERELY appreciate it. Hahaha. Love you! Taylor."

The exhibit runs through February 21st.

Lady Antebellum Tops Dance Club Charts??

Lady Antebellum’s collaboration with DJ Audien is a hit.  The tune called “Something Better,” has just landed at number one on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. This isn’t the first time Lady A has been on this chart though. A remix of their hit “Need You Now” got as high as number 15 back in 2010.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/lady-antebellum-is-on-top-of-13956187/#ixzz3m66SJxP1

Luke Bryan STILL on top!

Luke Bryan isn't going anywhere. Kill the Lights remains the top-selling country album in America for a fifth straight week, according to the latest SoundScan figures.  Sam Hunt's Montevallo rebounds a spot to number-two, followed by Maddie and Tae's Start Here, which drops a spot to number-three.  Rounding out the Top 5 are Zac Brown Band's Jekyll and Hyde and Eric Church's The Outsiders.

Big Week for Luke Bryan and Maddie & Tae

Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” is at number one on the “Billboard” Top Country Album chart for a fourth week, but it’s Maddie & Tae that are certain to be smiling. The duo’s debut album, “Start Here,” landed at number two in its debut week. The album is actually the strongest Top Country Album debut by a female duo since The Wreckers’.

Experience the Grand Ole Opry on the Big Screen

Music fans who’ve never made it to Nashville will soon get a chance to experience the Grand Ole Opry on the big screen. Stars like Brett Eldredge, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton were in Nashville Monday to perform for what will become “American Saturday Night: Live From the Grand Ole Opry," a concert movie set to hit theaters in early December.

Scotty McCreery Gets Behind St. Jude Run/Walk

Scotty McCreery and his fan club have created The Southern Belles, a team named after his current single that will compete in Nashville's St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer Sept. 26. The event happens at Edwin Warner Park at 8am and fans can sign up or donate money here. Those who do so will be entered to win a Scotty McCreery prize pack. (scottyfans.com)

Lauren Alaina to be part of college football this season

Lauren Alaina will be a part of the soundtrack to this year’s college football season. The singer is partnering with ESPN to create a track that will play exclusively during this year’s college football coverage.  The track, “History,” was penned by Lauren and a couple of co-writers specifically for ESPN. It will be featured in its promotions across all platforms for the top college football matchups each week. The song will also be a key component of ESPN’s campaign building toward the College Football Playoff semifinals, as well as the National Championship.

Steven Tyler to appear on 'Nashville'

Steven Tyler's cameo on the ABC drama Nashville, which he filmed earlier this month, will be part of the season premiere on September 23rd. Not only will you see him singing with the show's star, Hayden Panettiere, he also has a few lines.

CMT Tour announces dates for Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge

The dates have been announced for the CMT on Tour: Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett - Suits and Boots.  The guys will get things going in New York City on October 29th and wrap in Chicago on December 12th. Brett Eldredge is excited that he gets to co-headline with one of his close friends.