Charles Esten, Cassadee Pope, Trace Adkins & More to Headline Benefit Concert for Victims of Mass Shooting

Posted on January 24, 2019

ACM Lifting Live has teamed with Borderline Bar & Grill, the site of a mass shooting on Nov. 7, 2018, that left 12 patrons dead, for a benefit concert on Feb. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Hosted by Charles Esten, the one-night-only concert will feature Trace Adkins, Jimmie Allen,……

Carrie Underwood & Husband Welcome Baby Boy, Jacob Bryan Fisher

Posted on January 23, 2019

Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher welcomed baby boy Jacob Bryan Fisher into the world on Jan. 21. Carrie revealed the news via Instagram with three pics of baby Jacob Bryan, saying: “Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday…his mom, dad and big brother couldn’t be happier……

Jon Pardi Says Tour Headliner Dierks Bentley Is “One of the Sweetest Dudes to Call a Friend”

Posted on January 23, 2019

Dierks Bentley is currently heating up Canada on his Burning Man Tour with special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and the Hot Country Knights. The tour, which opened on Jan. 17 in Hamilton, Ontario, will make five more stops in Canada before hitting U.S. soil for 15 dates. The trek is also another chance for……

Thomas Rhett Scores 12th No. 1 Single With “Sixteen”

Posted on January 23, 2019

Thomas Rhett scored the 12th No. 1 single of his career as “Sixteen” topped both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. The tune is the fifth single from TR’s 2017 album, Life Changes, to reach No. 1, following “Craving You,” “Unforgettable,” “Marry Me” and “Life Changes.” In case you were wondering,……

Chris Stapleton Announces New Tour With Brothers Osborne, Margo Price & More

Posted on January 23, 2019

Chris Stapleton will hit the road this summer and fall for his headlining All-American Road Show Tour. Kicking off on July 9 in Allentown, Pa., the tour will make additional stops in Omaha, Toronto, Memphis, Louisville and more. Special guest openers include Margo Price, Brent Cobb, Brothers Osborne, The Marcus King Band and Kendell Marvel.……

Dan + Shay Reveal New Single, “All to Myself” [Listen]

Posted on January 22, 2019

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay will try to score the sixth No. 1 single of their career with the release of “All to Myself,” which ships to country radio on Feb. 11. Penned by Dan, Shay, Jordan Reynolds and Nicolle Galyon, “All to Myself” will be the third single released from……

Trace Adkins Announces 40-City “Don’t Stop Tour”

Posted on January 22, 2019

In addition to supporting Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes Tour in February and March, Trace Adkins will hit the road for a headlining tour of his own this year. Trace’s 40-date Don’t Stop Tour 2019 will kick off on Feb. 9 in San Antonio, before Trace shifts gears to join Blake on tour. Trace will……

Loretta Lynn to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award by Nashville Songwriters Association International

Posted on January 22, 2019

The Nashville Songwriters Association International announced that Loretta Lynn will be the recipient of the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the organization’s highest honor. The award is given in recognition to a songwriter whose works have made a significant contribution to the American songbook and who has inspired the careers of others. The……

Country Music Hall of Fame Member Maxine Brown of The Browns Has Died

Posted on January 22, 2019

Maxine Brown Russell, one-third of the Country Music Hall of Fame group The Browns, died on Jan. 21 from complications of heart and kidney disease. Maxine was 87 years old. Maxine and brother Jim Ed Brown performed together in the early 1950s. After younger sister Bonnie Brown graduated from high school, the siblings formed a……

Garth Brooks Reveals the Name of His Upcoming Studio Album

Posted on January 22, 2019

Garth Brooks just wants to have fun. On his Inside Studio G series on Facebook Live on Jan. 21, the G-Man revealed his upcoming studio album will be titled Fun. “We’re just going to call it Fun,” said Garth. “There it is. That’s all it’s going to be. It’s just been a fun thing to……

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