Nellyis taking onCMT Crossroadswith a “Lil Bit” of help from some famous friends.The Grammy-winning “Ride Wit Me” singer will headline an upcoming episode of the popular music series alongside collaboratorsFlorida Georgia Line,Kane Brown,Blanco BrownandBRELAND, CMT announced Tuesday.“I’m excited to celebrate my music with my friends and fellow artists onCrossroads,” Nelly, 46, said in a statement. “When people talk about me crossing lines and genres, I think about it more that music brings folks together.“The hour-long special will pair theDancing with the Starsalum with pals who’ve recently helped him record tracks on his upcoming albumHeartland, which will drop on Aug. 27 as his first since 2013.Tyler Hubbard, Nelly, Brian Kelley.John ShearerHeartland’s first single, “Lil Bit,” featuredFlorida Georgia Line, while its second, “High Horse,” featured Blanco Brown and BRELAND. Kane alsopreviously released"Cool Again” with Nelly.Nelly will be the first hip-hop artist to ever headline the long-running series, and his episode promises a few surprises in celebration of the 20th anniversary ofCountry Grammar, his debut studio album.It won’t, however, be his first foray into the country world; in 2004, he teamed up with country superstarTim McGrawon the duet “Over and Over,” and he also hopped on a remix ofFlorida Georgia Line’s hit “Cruise” in 2013.The episode, titledCMT Crossroads: Nelly & Friends, will premiere on Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. EST on CMT.
Nellyis taking onCMT Crossroadswith a “Lil Bit” of help from some famous friends.
The Grammy-winning “Ride Wit Me” singer will headline an upcoming episode of the popular music series alongside collaboratorsFlorida Georgia Line,Kane Brown,Blanco BrownandBRELAND, CMT announced Tuesday.
“I’m excited to celebrate my music with my friends and fellow artists onCrossroads,” Nelly, 46, said in a statement. “When people talk about me crossing lines and genres, I think about it more that music brings folks together.”
The hour-long special will pair theDancing with the Starsalum with pals who’ve recently helped him record tracks on his upcoming albumHeartland, which will drop on Aug. 27 as his first since 2013.
Tyler Hubbard, Nelly, Brian Kelley.John Shearer
Heartland’s first single, “Lil Bit,” featuredFlorida Georgia Line, while its second, “High Horse,” featured Blanco Brown and BRELAND. Kane alsopreviously released"Cool Again” with Nelly.
Nelly will be the first hip-hop artist to ever headline the long-running series, and his episode promises a few surprises in celebration of the 20th anniversary ofCountry Grammar, his debut studio album.
It won’t, however, be his first foray into the country world; in 2004, he teamed up with country superstarTim McGrawon the duet “Over and Over,” and he also hopped on a remix ofFlorida Georgia Line’s hit “Cruise” in 2013.
The episode, titledCMT Crossroads: Nelly & Friends, will premiere on Sept. 1 at 10 p.m. EST on CMT.
source: people.com
