• Junk Mail: Luke Bryan 'Kill the Lights' Album Review

    Time to "Kick the Dust Up," turn it up, up, etc. We're here to review Luke Bryan's Kill the Lights. Bryan is arguably the biggest name in mainstream country right now, and he's carrying the torch of what some like to call "bro country." On this, his fifth studio album, Bryan does what he does best: he brings heavy basslines, big drums and a voice heavily rooted in a Southern accent to songs about finding love and partying in cornfields.

  • Live Review: Luke Bryan Brought the Party to Citi Card Event in New York City

    Luke Bryan turned Irving Plaza into a party on Friday night (Aug. 7). On the very same day that his fifth studio album Kill the Lights dropped, the biggest name in modern country stopped by the intimate 1000 person New York City venue to play an exclusive concert presented by Citi for its card members. And despite a smaller crowd than he's used to, Bryan brought out his biggest hits and new cuts with plenty of kick and energy.

  • Dustin Lynch Leading 'Hell of A Night,' First Headlining Tour

    Dustin Lynch hopefully learned a thing or two by opening for Luke Bryan and Keith Urban, as the rising country performer will embark on his own headlining tour starting in November. The "Hell of A Night" tour, named for the second single from his album 'Where It's At,' will feature Chris Lane as the opening act.

  • Luke Bryan Releases 'Kill the Lights' Single on Tinder Ahead of New Album

    Luke Bryan himself may not be on Tinder, but the country star's new single certainly is getting plenty of swipes. Today (July 31) ahead of his new album Kill the Lights and following the release of his lead single "Kick the Dust Up," Bryan announced that his record's title track has arrived - but you have to be on Tinder to listen to it.

  • Alabama Announces First New Album, 'Southern Drawl,' in 14 Years

    Alabama, the biggest country act of the '80s (and the bestselling country band of all time) has announced that it will release a new album Southern Drawl, which will be the group's first collection of new material in 14 years. Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen—the core three that have been with the band since its debut in 1976-will all be along for the ride.

  • Garth Brooks Sets Forbes Record for Country Income; Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean Place

    Garth Brooks managed to not only become the highest-earning country musician of the last year, but he also brought in the most cash ever by a performer in that genre, according to Forbes and its annual Country Cash Kings list. The biggest performer of the '90s from that scene has brought in more than $90 million, according to the list. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan did well, but came in far behind Brooks.

  • Luke Bryan Admits Confederate Flag Is "Symbol of Racism"

    Luke Bryan may be a good ol' Southern boy, but don't expect him to be holding up the Confederate flag anytime soon. Though the "Kick the Dust Up" singer rarely gets political, in a recent interview he opened up about the connotations of the Confederate flag in the wake of the Charleston shootings, admitting that it is no longer a symbol of Southern pride but one of racism.

  • Old Dominion Writes for Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney...Now Themselves

    Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at 'Old Dominion,' the self-titled debut EP from up-and-coming country band that's tight with Kenny Chesney.
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