Chase Rice Draws Ire After Packed Performance Saturday
After performing to a crowd of just under 1,000 people Saturday at Tennessee’s Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Chase Rice drew anger across social media from several users – including fellow country star Kelsea Ballerini, who called the “Eyes on You” singer “selfish.” “Imagine being selfish enough to put thousands of people’s health at risk, not…… Read more…
Lauren Alaina Announces ‘Getting Good’ Collab with Trisha Yearwood
Lauren Alaina announced via social media Tuesday a collaboration with Trisha Yearwood on her latest single, “Getting Good,” due for release Friday, June 26. “I never could’ve imagined that this YEARWOOD give me the opportunity to release a duet with one of my favorite singers of all time,” the pun-savvy singer wrote on the post.…… Read more…
Josh Turner Releasing Covers Album, ‘Country State of Mind’
‘Your Man’ artist Josh Turner announced via social media Wednesday a new album due for an August 21 release, ‘Country State of Mind.’ The album will fully feature cover songs from the likes of Hank Williams Jr., George Strait and many more country artists. View this post on Instagram I’m excited to reveal…… Read more…
Daughter of Hank Williams Jr. Killed in Fatal Accident
Hank Williams Jr.’s 27-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident Saturday near Paris, TN, according a report from The Tennessean. Katherine Williams-Dunning passed away at 27. Williams-Dunning was driving when her vehicle crossed over the median and rolled over. Her husband in the passenger seat, Tyler Dunning, was airlifted to the hospital and as…… Read more…
Lady Antebellum Announces Name Change to ‘Lady A’
In an Instagram post Thursday, Lady Antebellum announced their decision to drop “Antebellum” from the group’s name, and move forward by their nickname of “Lady A.” The trio comprised of Charles Kelly, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood said in the post the decision was made after “personal reflection, band discussion, prayer and many honest conversations” with…… Read more…
Live Nation Suspending Tours Until End of March Due to Coronavirus
With sports leagues, festivals and events suspending across the globe, Live Nation announced Thursday plans to suspend all tours around the world until the end of March due to COVID-19 concerns. First reported by Billboard, the entertainment company told employees it recognized the restrictions on large gatherings taking places around the world, and only select…… Read more…
Stagecoach Festival Moved to October
Many festivals, concerts and events have been cancelling or postponing due to concerns with COVID-19. Stagecoach Festival is one of those who recently announced their moving of dates. The festival is now set to be on October 23,24, and 25 of 2020. Read more on the rescheduling of Stagecoach here. Here’s the announcement that was…… Read more…
Keith Urban steps up as new host of the 55th annual ACM Awards
Keith Urban won Entertainer of the Year at the 2019 ACM Awards, and in 2020, he’s earned an even bigger title: ACM Awards host. Urban will host the annual awards show for the first time this year. Urban’s history with the ACM Awards dates back to 2001, when he won Top New Male Vocalist at the show. It was…… Read more…