Detroit Free Press — Ed Sheeran has a presence in the top three spots of the iTunes singles chart; Luke Bryan debuts at No. 1 on albums chart             more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s thread is brought to you by the numbers 4 and 67,000. Billboard reports that Luke Bryan has his fourth number one album with “What Makes You Country”. 1 (NEW) Luke Bryan “What Makes You Country” 108K, 99K in sales 2 (3) Taylor Swift... more info

Chorus.fm — Luke Bryant has the number one album in the county this week: Country superstar Luke Bryan notches his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with the arrival of What Makes You Country. The set, which was released on Dec. 8 through Capitol Rec... more info

New York Times — Last week U2 bumped Ms. Swift’s “Reputation” from the top spot after three weeks. And this week Luke Bryan hits No. 1 with “What Makes You Country.” more info

Mjsbigblog — The Voice finalists ready for finale, Lee DeWyze new song headed to "Shameless," Luke Bryan mole leaked contract secrets. The post Headlines: Lee DeWyze Breakdown to Shameless; Luke Bryan’s “Mole” appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

Mjsbigblog — With 69% of reports in, Luke Bryan is set to top the album sales, combined and Country charts this week. Pentatonix has two top 10 albums and a third in the top 15. “A Pentatonix Christmas” is 3rd in sales and 5th combined. Their “That’s Chri... more info

Mjsbigblog — Luke Bryan voice for the common man American Idol; Katharine McPhee covers LaPalme; Catch up with The Voice Taylor Phelan, Vanessa Ferguson. The post Headlines: Luke Bryan Talks American Idol, Katharine McPhee LaPalme Cover appeared first on mjsbigbl... more info

New York Times — New albums from the two singers are at odds over whether country is in the lyrics or the sounds. more info

New York Times — On the road with the king of ‘bro country,’ who has been testing the sonic limits of the genre for a decade. more info

Mjsbigblog — Media roundup: American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan audition singers in LA. "Hello" flashmob, Why season 16 is dead. The post American Idol 2018 Hits LA: Media Roundup! Judges, Flashmobs, Rip Season 16… appeared first on mjsbi... more info