We round up the last week’s worth of country music news, including from Eric Church, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Willie Jones and Loretta Lynn.
1. Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ at #1 on the Billboard Chart
Big Loud/Republic Records’ multi-platinum superstar Morgan Wallen is taking the world by storm with sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album, debuting at #1 this week atop the US Billboard 200 Albums chart and earning the largest streaming week for a country album in history.
2. Eric Church Announces Mammoth Three-Studio Album Project – Heart & Soul
Eric Church has announced that he will be releasing a mammoth three-studio album project – Heart & Soul this April. The middle album will be available exclusively for his Church Choir.
3. Loretta Lynn Announces New Studio Album – Still That Woman
Loretta Lynn has announced that his new studio album – Still That Woman – will be available on March 19th, featuring a host of guests, including Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire.
4. Garth Brooks sings at Joe Biden’s Inauguration
5. Lainey Wilson set to release debut album on February 19th
Lainey Wilson will release her debut studio album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ on the 19th February, featuring hit single ‘Things A Man Outta Know.’
6. C2C Festival postponed until 2022
The festival shared the news on social media.
7. Lady A have been invited to become members of the Grand Ole Opry
Release Radar
Lainey Wilson, ‘Neon Diamonds’ – a hefty, hooky song from phenomenal up and coming singer-songwriter Wilson, a sure fire hit.
Willie Jones, Right Now – Jones has released his phenomenal debut album, Right Now, that combines hip hop, R&B, soul and country sounds in a surprisingly thoughtful and poised project.
