Willie Nelson was forced to cut short his concert in Salt Lake City last night (Aug. 13) due to respiratory issues caused by elevation. The 84-year-old county music icon was performing at USANA Amphitheatre, which has an elevation of 4,300 feet, when he began to experience breathing problems and exited the stage. A bandmate told……
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Track Listing & Songwriters for Upcoming Album, “Unapologetically”
Kelsea Ballerini announced the track listing and songwriters for her upcoming sophomore album, Unapologetically, which drops on Nov. 3. The new 12-song offering features tunes from songwriters Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley and more. Kelsea had a hand writing or co-writing all 12 songs. “[Unapologetically] is about years 21 through 23,” says……
Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt Take Home Teen Choice Awards
Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt won trophies at the Teen Choice Awards last night (Aug. 13). Carrie copped the top prize in the Choice Country Artist category, while Sam earned the nod for Choice Country Song with “Body Like a Back Road.” Thanks so much, fans, for the Teen Choice Award for #ChoiceCountryArtist ❤️🎤 You……
Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Welcome Baby Girl, Ada James
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If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Carrie Underwood and family wear super hero #PJMasks. Miranda Lambert is thankful for one of her most favorite shows. Florida Georgia Line shares new collaboration with……
Glen Campbell Laid to Rest in Arkansas
Country icon Glen Campbell was laid to rest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, during a private ceremony in his hometown of Delight, Arkansas. The news was announced by the official Glen Campbell Facebook account on Thursday with a message from the Campbell family thanking everyone for their “enormous outpouring of love and support.” Glen passed away in……
Luke Combs: Don’t Tempt Me With a Good Time Tour
Luke Combs will begin his headlining tour in October. Special guests include Ray Fulcher, Josh Phillips and Faren Rachels. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 18 with special pre-sales beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15. Check out Luke Combs’ website for more information. Luke Combs: Don’t Tempt Me With a Good Time Tour Date Venue Location Special Guests On Sale……
Stephanie Quayle Talks Buffalo Farming, “Winnebago” Driving, Upcoming Album, “Love the Way You See Me,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Stephanie Quayle about growing up on a buffalo ranch in Montana, her early interest in music and songwriting, moving to Nashville by way of Los Angeles, finding success last year with “Drinking With Dolly,” getting a personal note from Dolly about that song, her upcoming album being released on Sept. 8, Love……
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Glen Campbell’s impact on country music and many of today’s artists cannot be overstated. Since the news of Glen’s passing broke on Aug. 8, there has been an outpouring of tributes and remembrances from the country community. During his concert on Aug. 9 at the Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn, N.Y., Toby Keith paid tribute……
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