Country Music News Roundup: Kenny Chesney's Pandora Billionaire Plaque, Little Big Town's Album Sneak Peek, and More!
Kenny Chesney was recently honored with a Pandora Billionaire plaque for surpassing 8 billion streams on the platform. The recognition was presented to him by SiriusXM’s The Highway host Buzz Brainard and SiriusXM’s VP Music Programming Johnny Chiang at a special event held in Chesney’s second Sphere residency's VERY Vibe Room. Chesney's band Rosie & the Revival also had an interview with No Shoes Radio’s Tommy & Kizzi during a live broadcast on Friday evening.
Little Big Town visited the WME Nashville office to offer a sneak peek of six songs from their upcoming album, It’s A Dying Art, set to be released on Aug. 28. Willie Nelson collaborated with Dixxon Flannel Co. to launch a limited-edition flannel featuring custom-designed elements showcasing Nelson's image and name. The exclusive flannel can be purchased here.
Ashley McBryde recently joined host Laura Veltz on the Songwriter Soup Podcast for a candid discussion about songwriting, artistry, and the current music industry landscape. Mickey Guyton and Samara Joy are the featured artists in Salt Lick’s “Songs of U.S.” series, where they reinterpret iconic songs that have shaped American culture. The performance and interview videos can be viewed here.
Warren Zeiders has teamed up with MasterCraft and RealTruck for the Building Homes for Heroes benefit initiative. Zeiders expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting his passion for boating and classic vehicles. He emphasized the importance of giving back to support military and first responders while celebrating American craftsmanship and ingenuity. Stay tuned for more details on this initiative.