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Singer/Songwriter Billy Joe Shaver Dead at 81

Singer/Songwriter Billy Joe Shaver Dead at 81

Singer/songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, 81, one of the architects of country’s Outlaw Movement of the 1970s, died on Oct. 28, following an illness. In addition to releasing more than 20 albums, Billy Joe’s songs were recorded by a who’s who of artists, including Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, the Allman Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and…MORE

ACM Honors Ceremony Announces Final Performer & Presenter Lineup

ACM Honors Ceremony Announces Final Performer & Presenter Lineup

The Academy of Country Music announced its final performer and presenter lineup for the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony. Performers: Lauren Alaina, Caylee Hammack, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Midland, Billy Joe Shaver, Tenille Townes, Keith Urban, Chris Young. Presenters: Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Chris Janson, Barbara Mandrell, Shane McAnally, Midland,…MORE

ACM Announces Special Award Honorees, Including Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride & More

ACM Announces Special Award Honorees, Including Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride & More

The Academy of Country Music announced its special awardees for the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place August 21 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to previously announced Songwriter of the Year Award winner Shane McAnally, the ACM Honors will pay tribute to a number of artists—and a film—for their specific achievements,…MORE

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Legendary musician Quincy Jones has died. He was 91. He died on Sunday, Nov.3 at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Here are the best Halloween costumes from your favorite country music stars: 1.  Blake Shelton was dressed up as a turtle.  (Blake SHELL-ton, get it?).  And, Gwen Stefani was Snow White.…

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024

Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Keith Urban will headline the 2025 Tortuga Music Festival that takes place April 4th to the 6th in Fort Lauderdale.  Other performers include:  Cody Jinks . . . Parker McCollum . . . Megan Moroney . . . Shaboozey, and many more. 2.  The lineup for the Extra Innings Festival,…