Nicole Beals

Nicole’s News- February 1

Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan out duck hunting to celebrate their #1 collaboration, Buy Dirt. While out huntng, they were surprised with a plaque to signify the songs Platinum certification. The song is spending a second week at number one.


Last night marked 20 years since Kenny Chesney‘s first headlining show. The show took place in West Palm Beach, FL. Kenny will kick off his 2022 Here and Now tour, April 23.


The CMT Music Awards have a new airdate. The show will make it’s CBS debut Monday, April 11. It’s country music’s only fan voted award show. Nominees and voting information are expected to be released in the coming weeks. The shows airdate was postponed when the Grammys moved to it’s original date after a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases.


Kane Brown is doing a livestream concert Friday night. He will be performing a medley of songs live from the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. You can watch on Prime Video beginning at 9:00.

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