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AmericanaFest Announces Second Round of Performers, Including Hayes Carll, Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna & More

AmericanaFest Announces Second Round of Performers, Including Hayes Carll, Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna & More

Almost 300 artists will descend upon Nashville for the 17th annual AmericanaFest on Sept. 12–17. Today (June 28), the Americana Music Association announced the second round of artists—84 in total—who are slated to perform during the six-day event, including Hayes Carll, Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna, Drive-By Truckers, David Ramirez, The Wood Brothers and more. Previously…MORE

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #31–40

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #31–40

It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Today, Aug. 30, we’re featuring #31–40. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George…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,…