NEW MUSIC FROM BOTH FGL AND BEBE REXHA COMING SOON
NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 30, 2018) — Global superstars FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE and breakout Pop phenomenon BEBE REXHA celebrate another milestone as their slow-burning crossover collaboration, “Meant to Be,”tops 1 BILLION GLOBAL STREAMS.
Measuring all digital audio and video streams worldwide, the achievement proves once again that good vibes and great music are truly a universal language. Penned by FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Rexhaalongside Josh Miller and David Garcia, “Meant to Be”holds the#1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songschart for the 26th consecutive week, surpassingFGL’sown “Cruise”for the second-longest reign overall. With this impressive #1 streak, the 3X PLATINUM-certifiedhit continues to make chart history with previous feats includingFGL’s first #1 Hot County Songs debut,marking the third #1 debut for the chart ever, and Rexhabecoming the first solo female to debut at the top spot.Remaining a fixture on both Pop and Country radio, the song’s free-and-easy music video has racked up over 430.9 million plus YouTube views.
New tunes from both Rexhaand FGLare on the way. For Rexha, her highly anticipated full length album, EXPECTATIONS, will be released on June 22.And for FGL, the superstar duo revealed via social media that they’re currently approving mixes for their fourth album. The fresh project will follow the PLATINUM-certified success of 2016’s DIG YOUR ROOTS (BMLG Records), which delivered three consecutive #1 smashes: 4X PLATINUM-certified “H.O.L.Y.” and PLATINUM-certified hits “May We All” (ft. Tim McGraw) and “God, Your Mama, And Me” (ft. Backstreet Boys).
After breaking down genre barriers last year with THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 – the stadium-filling run featuring special guests Hip-Hop icon Nelly and Pop idolsBackstreet Boys– FGLhas a jam-packed schedule of festival dates this summer. The duo is tied for the most nominations going into the CMT Music Awardswith four nods, including two with Rexhafor Collaborative Video of the Year and the coveted Video of the Year trophy, in addition to Duo Video of the Year for “Smooth” and 2018 Performance of the Year with Backstreet Boysfor “Everybody” from their high-rated CMT Crossroadsepisode. Airing live from Nashville on June 6 at 8/7c,fans can vote online now at http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote. Later in the week, FGLjoins the annual CMA Fest for a headline performance at Nissan Stadium on June 10.
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