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If you're a fan of music, there's something soothing about waking up to the Billboard Album charts and seeing four brand new titles at the top: Shawn Mendes and 'Handwritten' topped the sales charts this week, and he was followed in the nos. 2-4 spots by three other debut releases. -
'Handwritten' and Shawn Mendes Youngest Performer Since Justin Bieber to Top Billboard 200
We may be witnessing the emergence of the next big young superstar as Shawn Mendes topped the Billboard 200 this week with his debut LP Handwritten. He becomes the youngest performer to top the chart since 2010, when Justin Bieber also did it at the age of 16 (albeit six months younger than Mendes). What makes Mendes' accomplishment more impressive is that he did so without a single on the Billboard charts, drawing almost entirely from hype built as a Vine star (and as an opener for Taylor Swift on tour). He moved 119,000 copies of his debut. -
'The Voice' Season 8 Recap & Review: Top 12 Perform as Some Break Out & Others Fall Way Behind
The Voice season eight has found its groove in the live rounds. After eliminating eight contestants last week (April 8) in a slaughterhouse results show, on Monday night (April 13), the top 12 finally got what was theirs by breaking out and showing America what they're made of... with the help of Reba McEntire, of course. -
George Strait Debuting New Music at ACM Awards; Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and More Also Performing
George Strait may have travelled off the touring horizon with his "The Cowboy Rides Away" farewell concert at AT&T Stadium in Dallas last year but that doesn't mean he's done with performing, or even new music. In fact, the Academy of Country Music confirmed that the icon would be playing just that, new music, when he appears at the ACM Awards on April 19. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban will also be performing that night. -
Barbra Streisand's 'Partners' Goes Platinum: Singer Tops Million-Selling Releases List for Women with 31
Barbra Streisand's most recent album, 'Partners,' hit platinum status recently, bringing her total to 31. She is currently the queen of million-selling albums according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with Reba McEntire far behind at 19 platinum releases. It's her best-selling record since 2001's 'Christmas Memories.' -
Martina McBride Signs With Nash Icon, New Album Coming Soon
Nash Icon continues to scoop up old school talent. After nabbing Ronnie Dunn and Reba McEntire, the label's new acquisition is Martina McBride, the Kansas-born singer with four No. 1 country albums under her belt. -
Kelly Clarkson 'Miracle on Broadway' Benefit: 'I Basically Guilted People into It'
Kelly Clarkson raised $400,000 at her Miracle on Broadway benefit this weekend in Nashville, which featured the likes of Reba McEntire, Meghan Trainor, Hayley Williams, Kacey Musgraves and several other stars.On Tuesday, CMT revealed Clarkson's secret to landing so many celebrities."I basically guilted people into it," Clarkson said. "I've never asked an artist to do anything, except for sing with me, which a lot of people say no, and it hurts my feelings. So it was a very brave thing for me."One of those recruits was Country Hall of Famer Dolly Parton, who Clarkson contacted at the behest of her husband. -
Kelly Clarkson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire Raise $400,000 for Charity with Christmas Concert
Former "American Idol" champion Kelly Clarkson organized a concert recently in order to raise money for various charities. Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood all jumped at the opportunity to raise funds with their talents. The Miracle on Broadway concert occurred Saturday, Dec. 20, in Nashville with Meghan Trainor, Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride. It raised $200,000 before Brooks and Yearwood matched that total, bringing the sum to $400,000, the "Tennessean" reports."I figured if I got [McEntire], everyone would have to say yes," Clarkson said about her mother-in-law. "I've never asked an artist to do anything other than sing with me, which a lot of people say no and it hurts my feelings, which is OK."Kacey Musgraves and Paramore's Hayley Williams were also on hand.Dolly Parton had a scheduling conflict, but she promised to be there next year. -
Reba McEntire Announces Release Date of Sassy New Single, 'Going Out Like That'
McEntire will be back in 2015. The country legend announced via social media that her sassy new single, "Going Out Like That," will be available early next year. "Just how early?" you ask. Not in time for New Year's, but close! -
Brooks & Dunn Reunion: Kix Brooks Says Reba McEntire is 'Referee' Between Him and Ronnie Dunn
Brooks & Dunn recently announced a reunion with a residency in June in Las Vegas. The two split in 2010 on good terms. For the reunion shows, Kix Brooks said that Reba McEntire, who will support the duo, will have to play referee between him and Ronnie Dunn. The idea to reunite came to the trio a few months ago over dinner. -
Brooks & Dunn Reunite For Las Vegas Residency With Reba McEntire [WATCH]
Though multi-platinum country duo Brooks & Dunn split up in 2010 after 20 years together, it was announced today, Dec. 3, that they'll be reuniting for a 12-date Las Vegas residency (with more dates to come, apparently) with fellow country superstar Reba McEntire. According to Rolling Stone, the residency, which has been named Together in Vegas, will take place at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in June, July and December 2015. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. PT, and range from $59.50 to $205. -
Country Stars Craig Campbell, Ronnie Dunn Sign New Label Deals
Craig Campbell and Ronnie Dunn are signed country artists once again. Campbell's old label - Red Bow Records - shut down, while Dunn's own Little Will-E label apparently wasn't enough of a platform.
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