Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…… MORE
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Josh Turner will celebrate his musical heroes on his upcoming album, Country State of Mind, which will be released on Aug. 21. The 12-song collection features popular tunes and deep cuts from many of Josh’s influences, including Randy Travis (“Forever and Ever, Amen”), John Anderson (“I’ve Got It Made”), Johnny Cash (“The Caretaker”), Vern Gosdin…… MORE
Maddie & Tae’s sophomore album, The Way It Feels, debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The Way It Feels moved 9,000 equivalent units during its debut week, according to Nielsen Music. Sam Hunt’s Southside (No. 1) topped the chart for the second consecutive week, followed by Luke Combs’ What You…… MORE
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social media. April 14 (updated throughout the day) RaeLynn: 8 a.m. CT – Instagram Stephanie Quayle:…… MORE
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 9 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Charlie…… MORE
Lady Antebellum revealed rescheduled dates for their Ocean 2020 Tour, which will now kick off in July. Originally scheduled dates in May and June were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lady A’s tour will start on July 2 in Sacramento, Calif., with special guests Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae. Tickets purchased for the…… MORE
After getting engaged in September 2019, Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye and hit songwriter Josh Kerr tied the knot on Feb. 21 in Nashville. Tae revealed the news via Instagram, stating, in part: “my person for life ❤️ I am madly in love with you @joshkerrmusic // 2.21.20” and “Friday was a dream. I can’t believe…… MORE
Maddie & Tae will release their sophomore album, The Way It Feels, on April 10. The 15-song offering features 10 songs from Maddie & Tae’s 2019 EPs, One Heart to Another and Everywhere I’m Goin’, as well as five new songs that the duo co-wrote. The upcoming album, which is available for pre-order now, was…… MORE
Before joining Lady Antebellum’s Ocean Tour this summer, Maddie & Tae will perform a handful of headlining dates on their Tourist in This Town Tour, which takes its moniker from a song on their 2019 EP, One Heart to Another. Kicking off on April 15 in Baltimore, the eight-date tour will make additional stops in…… MORE
Lady Antebellum announced they will embark on a 40-date headlining tour, dubbed the Ocean 2020 Tour, which takes its name from their 2019 album. Kicking off on May 21 in Albuquerque, the tour will make additional stops in San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and more. Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae will serve as support.…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…