Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart have dropped out of the concert special at this year’s National Rifle Association (NRA) convention. The men were originally scheduled to perform during Saturday’s NRA’s Grand Ole Night of Freedom concert. Other artists on the bill include Danielle Peck, T. Graham Brown, Lee Greenwood and Jacob Bryant. McLean……… Continue Reading
Exclusive: Chris Young Recalls What It Was Like To Perform With Garth Brooks: “The Experience Was Amazing”
Country music legend Garth Brooks is on the final leg of his nationwide tour, and when he made a stop at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium in early April, he challenged Chris Young to bring the heat. Brooks’ return to Music City held great weight, as he was forced to postpone his Nashville set last summer due……… Continue Reading
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Details Emotional Journey to his ALS Diagnosis
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins admits he isn’t Justin Timberlake but says he’s a “rock and roll guy and can dance pretty well.” Hopkins told People that in 2019 during The Owl Tour, jumping started to bother him. He also noticed that he slurred his speech sometimes and couldn’t play as fast anymore. He……… Continue Reading
CMT Premiere: Hank Williams Jr. Releases Music Video For “Jesus, Won’t You Come By Here”
Hank Williams Jr. isn’t the first musician to attest that blues and country music are different, but also share several similarities. The 72-year-old hitmaker’s sound was built on the core fundamentals of the swing-worthy genre, as he learned from his famous father, Hank Williams. “The blues is where it all comes from,” shared the second-generation……… Continue Reading
Tim McGraw Reflects On Moving Memorial Day Track “If You’re Reading This”
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and before families fire up their grills to celebrate the brave veterans who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom – Tim McGraw sat down with Big Machine Label Group to pay respect and to reflect on his 2007 patriotic single, “If You’re Reading This.” The country……… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Set To Return To Las Vegas For Residency: “Until Next Year”
Eight-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood took her final bow on Saturday, May 21, during her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre. Although her successful sold-out run has come to an end, Underwood has already made plans to resume the critically acclaimed production in 2023 in sin city. The “Ghost Story” singer shared……… Continue Reading
Jimmie Allen Set To Release New Single “On My Way” With Icon Jennifer Lopez
The secret is out – Jimmie Allen has joined forces with pop phenomenon Jennifer Lopez. The country crooner took to social media early Monday morning (May 23) to reveal a cross-genre duet with the “Let’s Get Loud” artist. The single titled “On My Way,” will be featured on Allen’s highly anticipated record, “Tulip Drive.” The……… Continue Reading
Exclusive: Jameson Rodgers Talks Rapid Rise To Fame And Relationship With Luke Combs: “I Can’t Believe This Is Happening.”
If a country music fan were a fly on a wall in Jameson Rodgers tour bus or green room – they would watch the breakout star shake nerves with a glass of Jack Daniels on the rocks, while relishing in a playlist that includes AC/DC. Despite touring with music sensation Luke Combs, the Mississippi native……… Continue Reading
Ashley McBryde Steps In As Backup Singer For Eric Church In NYC
Country phenomenon Eric Church could attest that not all heroes wear capes. Hours before the Church Choir flocked to Madison Square Garden (May 20) to see the “Springsteen” singer wrap The Gather Again Tour, his background singer Joanna Cotton fell ill. Church had to call an audible and turned to long-time friend Ashley McBryde to……… Continue Reading
CMT Premiere: Blane Howard Calls For Fans To “Boot ‘N’ Rally” In New Music Video
Country music artist Blane Howard understands the power of music and is using his extraordinary talents to give fans a small dose of positivity to persevere forward. In early February – the Arkansas native released “Boot ’N’ Rally,” an up-tempo anthem that serves as an inspiring reminder that everyone experiences a few bumps in the……… Continue Reading
