Good Morning America is sending Robin Roberts to Kenny Chesney's Big Revival tour in Philadelphia this weekend to
capture behind-the-scenes footage of what it takes to stage a huge stadium show. And Kenny certainly has one
of those.
Kenny says, “When they asked, I thought they were kidding. Nobody ever wants to see the sweat, or the aching backs,
or the amount of steel and flooring that goes into setting one of these big shows up. But they said they did, and
we figured, ‘Why not?’ "
Robin's interview with Kenny will air next week.
Nashville News: Thursday, 7/9
Dustin Lynch says being on tour with Luke Bryan is life changing. Not only is he getting his music in front of a
lot of new fans, he's learning a valuable lesson in career longevity.
He tells Rolling Stone, "It's exciting for me to see somebody that's 10 years ahead of me in his career still having
as much fun as he is, to know that it's possible."
It looks like Dustin is gaining ground in the business. His song "Where It's At" has just been certified platinum.
Things are getting serious for Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris, who've decided to move in together, even though
they've known each other for less than six months. According toOK! magazine, the DJ will take up residence in her
New York pad, a Tribeca duplex she bought from Lord of the Rings directorPeter Jackson.
According to the mag, Taylor knew it was love when Calvin bonded with her cats while she went off on tour.
Nashville News: Wednesday, 7/8
Kellie Pickler is a couple of weeks away from letting cameras into her home to film the reality show she's
doing with her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs.
The show, tentatively called I Love Kellie Pickler, is about a normal couple balancing their music careers with
their home life. The series is expected to premiere before year's end.
Kellie has also been tapped to co-host Knock Knock Live, a weekly show which goes around the country surprising ordinary people at home
and give them prizes and a chance to meet their favorite celebrities.
Celebs slated to participate include Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line.
And for all you Florida Georgia Line fans -Brian Kelley’s men’s collection for the Tribe Kelley clothing line
is available now. T-shirts start at $55 and Tribe Kelley ballcaps are available for $35. Bell bottoms and
tops for women are also online at tribekelley.com.
Nashville News: Tuesday, 7/7
Blake Shelton is number-one on the Mediabase chart this week with “Sangria.” This is his third single from
his ‘Bringing Back the Sunshine’ album. It’s Blake’s 20th chart-topper. It also marks a third number-one for Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, who co-wrote Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do” and
The Band Perry’s “Better Dig Two.”
The track listing forLuke Bryan’s new album Kill the Lights is out. Luke co-wrote six songs on the 13-track standard edition. A Target exclusive adds three songs -- “Corner Booth,” “Little Boys Grow Up and Dogs Get Old” and “Buddies.” Both collections land on August 7th.
Steven Tyler will announce the nominees for the 49th annual CMA Awards on September 9th on ABC’s Good Morning America.
The CMAs will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 4th on ABC.
Nashville News: Monday, 7/6
Jennifer Nettles can now add “jewelry designer” to her resume, thanks to her new line of accessories through
American West Jewelry. The collection of unique earrings, bracelets, rings and more, features sterling silver,
brass and turquoise that gives the whole line a boho-chic vibe, fitting for JNett’s personal style.
The jewelry is now available through QVC.
Luke Bryan is adding to his bucket list! In a new Rolling Stone article, Luke says he’d love an opportunity to
headline halftime at a Super Bowl. He says, “That would be crazy. Other than that I think what is at the top of
my bucket list is just enjoyment of this career.”
Luke will headline in our town at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland on September 5th with Florida Georgia Line,
Randy Houser, and Dustin Lynch.