Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood have a new number one. The pair’s collaboration, “If I Didn’t Love You,” tops the “Billboard” Country Airplay chart.

“I am so proud of this song,” Jason tells “Billboard.” “I felt like we had something really special with this one from the start, but to have Carrie get on board, too, she just took it to a different level.”

The song is now Jason’s 24^th number one, and his third consecutive number one. It’s also Carrie’s 16^th chart topper, and her first since 2016’s “Church Bells.”

Elsewhere on the chart…

• Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” tops the “Billboard” Hot Country Songs chart for a 15^th week. It is also at four on the all-genre “Billboard” Hot 100 singles chart.
• Zac Brown Band’s latest album “The Comeback” debuts at three on the “Billboard” Top Country Albums chart, moving 19,000 equivalent album units.
• Luke Combs’ latest “Cold As You” is at nine on the Hot Country Songs chart, his 14^th Hot Country Songs Top 10.

Chris Stapleton has been forced to reschedule a trio of shows, including his two shows in Nashville in order to rest his voice.

“On doctor’s orders, I will need to continue my vocal rest through the weekend in order to fully heal,” reads a note on social media. “I am sorry that so many of you have been inconvenienced and I’m truly thankful for your patience and understanding.”

Chris’ two Nashville shows have been moved to December 10^th and 11^th, while his concert in Cincinnati is being moved to 2022, although no date has been announced yet.

“Nothing is more personal to me than the experience of music,” Chris writes. “I’m eternally grateful for the privilege of sharing in that journey with all of you night after night.” He adds, “Thank you for your continued support and I hope to see you all soon.”

The first round of CMA Award performers have been announced, and it’s already shaping up to be another memorable show.

Artists confirmed to perform include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, and Blake Shelton. And that’s just the beginning, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

The 55^th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan, airs November 10^th on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena.

Source: CMA

Eric Church is out with a brand new video. The clip is for his latest single “Heart On Fire.”

The video, directed by Reid Long, features clips from previous Eric videos, including “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Ladies,” “Springsteen,” “Mr. Misunderstood” and more, all digitally altered to make it look like he is singing “Heart On Fire” in them.

The clip ends with present-day Eric singing the song backed by his full band.

Garth Brooks helped pay tribute to Randy Travis last week when he was awarded the CMT Artist of a Lifetime Award, and now Randy is returning the favor.

Randy penned a heartfelt note to Garth posted to Facebook, writing, “When my last silent prayer is said, I’ll thank God for Garth Brooks in my life.”

Randy notes, “Garth Brooks came along right behind me and kept cheering me on as he climbed his own ‘taller’ mountain! I’m so glad one was near the other,” adding, “I’m on the other side of my mountain, so we don’t see each other as much; but, never a day goes by that I doubt Garth is still there for me — telling the world now, what he told me back then.”

Finally Randy shares, “Thank you, Garth, for the time you always take from your climb, to check on me and share your kind words with the world about what I meant to you. I may have helped bring our genre back to life, but you taught it how to live!”