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6 Country Artists Earned RIAA-Certified Gold, Platinum or Double-Platinum Singles in 2016, Including Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell & Dan + Shay

6 Country Artists Earned RIAA-Certified Gold, Platinum or Double-Platinum Singles in 2016, Including Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell & Dan + Shay

Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016—and eight country singles released in 2016 earned gold (500,000 units), platinum (1 million) or double-platinum (2 million) designations for their sales. Interestingly enough, the eight songs came from just six artists/duos: Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan…

’Merica, Yeah!

’Merica, Yeah!

Jake Owen’s “American Country Love Song” is the No. 1 tune in America this week. Written by Ross Copperman, Jaren Johnston and Ashley Gorley, “American Country Love Song” is Jake’s first No. 1 since “Beachin’” hit the top spot in 2014.

Kenny Chesney Surprises Detroit Fans With Special Guest Kid Rock (Watch)

Kenny Chesney Surprises Detroit Fans With Special Guest Kid Rock (Watch)

When Kenny Chesney’s Spread the Love Tour rolled into Detroit, Mich., on Saturday night (Aug. 13), he brought along pals Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen and Old Dominion. You would think that would be enough for a superstar show. But you can always expect a surprise or two at a KC show. Little did the crowd…

Our 10 Favorite Country Songs of Summer

Our 10 Favorite Country Songs of Summer

We think many things when we think of summer. We think of surf, sand, sun, love, fun, outdoors and freedom. But mostly, it’s just hot. Summer is the time for t-shirts, flip-flops and short shorts to help us stay cool. So we found 10 country songs that just make us want to roll down our…

Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen’s “Beachin’”

Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen’s “Beachin’”

Performed by: Jake Owen Written by: Jaren Johnston / Jon Nite / Jimmy Robbins Before he was having hits with his band The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston was making a name for himself as a songwriter, having penned hits like Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s “Southern Girl.” That success helped Jaren quickly build…