Watch Alan Jackson Perform “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at Loretta Lynn’s All-Star Concert

In honor of Loretta Lynn’s 87th birthday on April 14, a number of artists took part in her All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 1, including Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Margo Price, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert,…

Watch Keith Urban Jump Out of a Cake to Fulfill Loretta Lynn’s Birthday Wish

In honor of Loretta Lynn’s 87th birthday on April 14, a number of artists took part in her All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 1, including Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Margo Price, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert,…

Daytime Talk Show “Pickler & Ben” to Be Canceled

After two seasons, syndicated daytime talk show Pickler & Ben—which is hosted by Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron—will be canceled. The show, which debuted in 2017 with producer Faith Hill, now reaches 176 markets, but media company E.W. Scripps has deemed the show to have limited long-term profitability. Filmed in front of a live studio…

Garth Brooks: “I Wish I Was Loretta Lynn”

Loretta Lynn will celebrate her 87th birthday on April 14, but she will get the party started tonight (April 1) with an All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The concert will feature performances by Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Little Big Town,…

Maren Morris Adds New Dates to “Girl: The World Tour”

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Midland’s Jess Carson & Wife Welcome Baby Girl

Midland guitarist Jess Carson and wife Camille welcomed a baby girl, Rosalia Jean Carson, on March 27, according to People. Rosalia, who weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., joins older sister Ida Mae, 3, and older brother Parker Emmanuel, 1, in the Carson household. “Camille is the strongest woman I know,” said Jess to People. “She…

Blake Shelton Releases Intense New Single, “God’s Country” [Listen]

Blake Shelton dropped a new single, “God’s Country,” on March 29. The new tune is the first sample of music from Blake’s upcoming 12th studio album. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” follows Blake’s previous Top 10 single, “Turnin’ Me On,” which was featured on his 2017 album, Texoma Shore.…

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