After sending ten singles to radio, Eric Church was able to ring in the New Year with his very first number one hit. This happened along with his first Grammy nomination, his latest album 'Chief' spending two weeks at the top spot on the Country Albums chart, and that same album being certified gold. He's had a great short year so far, and now he's on the road for the first time as headliner on his 'Blood, Sweat, and Beers Tour.' Kelly Lynn caught up with the key players on the track 'Drink In My Hand' that helped it move all the way to number one. Check it out here.

Janie Fricke is known to many country music fans around the world for her hits in the 1980's, along with her two CMA 'Female Vocalist of the Year' awards, so she decided to take a spin at bluegrass with a fresh look at many of her most popular songs. That new release 'Country Side Of Bluegrass' is now available, and we caught up with Janie to hear all about that new project. Join Kelly here with more.

You may be a little familiar with this next artist, as we've featured his father Rhett Akins many times as a writer of hit songs. Thomas Rhett is now signed as an artist to the Valory Music Company, and recently released his very first single to radio. We had an exclusive visit to the celebration launch and had a chance to talk to Thomas about his budding career. Join the party here.