The Band Perry have announced plan to take a “creative break” to focus on their individual careers. “We wanted to let you know that the three of us have decided to take a creative break as a group and each focus on our individual creative pursuits,” a statement from the trio reads. “During this season,…… read more
The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions have announced that global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. The event, to be held on May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT, will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime…… read more
Some of the biggest country and rock n’ roll stars will pay tribute to southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and original founding member Gary Rossington, who recently passed away, at the CMT Music Awards this Sunday. The tribute comes on the 50th anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s first album. Cody Johnson and Paul Rodgers will lead…… read more
A new round of performers has been added to the star-studded lineup for the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Rockers Alanis Morissette and Gwen Stefani will take the spotlight on Sunday. Morissette will be joined by Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards, and Morgan Wade to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the “CMT Next Women of…… read more
Country music superstar Brad Paisley will headline the Firestone Legends Day Concert on May 27 at the TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis. Special guests Russell Dickerson and Jackson Dean will open the show at 7 p.m. ET with individual performances. The concert expands the celebration of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”…… read more
Kip Moore recently released a new single and music video, “Kinda Bar,” the second song from his upcoming fifth studio album, Damn Love. Moore co-wrote the song with Dan Couch, and co-produced it with The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston. PJ Brown directed music video that accompanied the track. “If it’s tucked way back / Off…… read more
Kelly Clarkson has revealed that her new album, titled Chemistry, will come out soon. “I’ve been working on this project for close to three years now. I wasn’t sure I was going to release it, but I am. The album is called ‘Chemistry,'” Clerkson said in a video posted on Instagram. “It’s called Chemistry because…… read more
Morgan Wallen’s latest album One Thing At A Time has topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for a third straight week. The album earned 209,500 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending April 1, according to Luminate. In the last 12 months, only two albums have exceeded 200,000 units in each…… read more
Taylor Swift was a major winner at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, claiming six awards. In addition to earning the top honor Song Of The Year for “Anti-Hero,” she also took home the Innovator Award for her global impact on pop culture. The Grammy winner also won the awards for Best Pop Album, Best Lyrics…… read more
With the 2023 CMT Music Awards just days away, the finalists for Video Of The Year have been revealed. The six music videos that will compete for the CMT Music Awards top honor are Blake Shelton’s “No Body,” Carrie Underwood’s “Hate My Heart,” Cody Johnson’s “Human,” HARDY and Lainey Wilson’s “wait in the truck,” Kane…… read more
Taylor Swift was honored at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award. The award was presented to the global superstar by Phoebe Bridgers, who said, “I’m grateful to have grown up in a world with Taylor Swift in it. Or the world (Taylor’s Version).” Several big names paid tribute to Swift’s legacy,…… read more
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recently revealed that he has contributed to Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album. Sixx revealed the news on Twitter: “Played bass on a song for Dolly Parton yesterday,” he said among other things. In January, Parton revealed that her upcoming rock album, titled Rock Star, will also feature Paul McCartney, Stevie…… read more
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has been donating to local food banks in cities she has been performing as part of her ongoing “The Eras Tour.” The Grammy-winner was hailed in an Instagram post by the Nevada-based nonprofit Three Square Food Bank last Wednesday after a contribution to the organization described as “generous.” “We don’t…… read more
Shania Twain has teamed up with producer Malibu Babie for a remix of “Giddy Up,” a song from Twain’s latest album, Queen of Me. Babie, who has worked with Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, is the first and only woman to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as a producer this…… read more
Dan + Shay recently revealed the reason why they have been quiet on social media. In an Instagram post last week, the country duo said they were busy in the process of creating a new album. “Hi, we’ve been quiet on social media lately but wanted to check in and let y’all know we’re alive,”…… read more
Morgan Wallen is set to headline an ACM Lifting Lives benefit concert on Wednesday, May 10. The all-star benefit concert, titled “ACM Lifting Lives LIVE: Morgan Wallen & Friends,” will take place on the golfing green at Topgolf The Colony, a day ahead of the 58th annual ACM Awards show, set to be held at…… read more
Darius Rucker and The Black Crowes are among the artists named to perform at the 2023 CMT Music Awards that will air live from Moody Centre in Austin, Texas, on April 2 on the CBS Television Network. The Black Crowes will team up with “CMT Performance of the Year” nominee and longtime friend Rucker for…… read more
Eric Church, James Taylor and Imagine Dragons are among the headliners named for the upcoming Summerfest festival, scheduled to take place over three weekends in June and July. The festival, which will celebrate its 55th anniversary this year, will see performances from over 100 artists. Church, Taylor and the Zac Brown Band (with Marcus King)…… read more
Dolly Parton has announced a new book, “Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones,” which will be released on October 17. “Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones” will provide an in-depth look into the legendary country musician’s passion for fashion. It will feature stories behind some of her most iconic looks from the 1960s…… read more
Luke Combs recently took to Instagram to announce that his wife Nicole is pregnant with their second child. Combs posted some shots showing him and Nicole cuddling their firstborn, 9-month-old Tex Lawrence, who’s sporting a “Big Brother” t-shirt. “Joining the 2 under 2 club!,” Combs captioned the photos. “Baby boy #2 coming this September!!” “I…… read more
Megan Moroney has announced the dates for her upcoming “The Luck Tour” to promote her debut album Lucky, which is due out on May 5. “THE LUCKY TOUR!?!? well this is gonna be fuunnnnn,” Moroney shared on Instagram. Moroney will commence her 22-city tour with a show at New York City’s The Bowery Ballroom on…… read more
Miranda Lambert has announced a trio of book signing events following the upcoming release of her first book, “Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen.” The first book signing event is scheduled for April 25, on release day, at the 5th Avenue Barnes & Noble store in New York City. Lambert will visit…… read more
Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. “Anti-Hero” is the lead single from Swift’s tenth studio album, Midnights, released on Republic Records on October 21. With “Anti-Hero,” Swift’s earned her eighth No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. “Anti-Hero” debuted atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 dated November 5, 2022,…… read more
Morgan Wallen’s latest album One Thing At A Time has topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second consecutive week. The album, released on March 3, earned 259,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending March 16, according to Luminate. Out of this, SEA units comprise 234,000, album sales comprise…… read more
Marcus Mumford and Maren Morris recently shared a cover of “Look at Us Now (Honeycomb)” from the hit Amazon Prime series “Daisy Jones & the Six.” The new version is available exclusively through Amazon Music. The original was co-written by Mumford and Grammy winner Blake Mills. “Blake and I wrote ‘Look at Us Now (Honeycomb)’…… read more
