Kacey Musgraves played special show Friday at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the release of Deeper Well, and in addition to performing her new album in its entirety, the singer also brought out surprise guest Noah Kahan to perform “She Calls Me Back” together. Originally a solo track on Kahan’s …
Read More »See Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog Finally Perform 'Rainbow Connection' Together
In a much-anticipated duet more than 20 years in the making, Willie Nelson was finally joined onstage by Kermit the Frog to perform “Rainbow Connection” together Thursday at the Luck Reunion. The Oscar-nominated song was a hit for Kermit (and Jim Henson) after it featured in 1979’s The Muppet Movie, …
Read More »Jimmie Allen's Former Manager Removes Singer From Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Jimmie Allen‘s anonymous former manager who sued the country singer and his former management company last year over sexual assault allegations is dropping Allen from her suit, according to court documents reviewed by Rolling Stone. According to a stipulation filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle …
Read More »2024 CMA Fest Lineup: Hardy, Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd Set for the Stadium
The lineup for CMA Fest 2024 is out and it emphasizes a new era of country music. While veterans Luke Bryan and Keith Urban, and the seemingly never-to-retire Lynyrd Skynyrd, are set to play the festival’s biggest stage, the roster is heavy on young talent: Hardy, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, …
Read More »Willie Nelson Announces New Album 'The Border,' Shares Rodney Crowell Cover
Willie Nelson is showing no signs of slowing down as a month after he celebrates his 91st birthday, the country legend will release his 75th studio album, The Border. Ahead of the LP’s May 31 release, Nelson has shared the first single and title track, a cover of Rodney Crowell’s …
Read More »CMT Music Awards Nominations: Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Zach Bryan Score Multiple Nods
Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, and Zach Bryan are all in the running for multiple prizes at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, taking place April 7 at the Moody Center in Austin, and airing live on CBS. Jelly Roll, Wilson, and Ballerini, alongside Megan Moroney and Cody Johnson, all …
Read More »Dolly Parton Says Beyoncé Recorded a Cover of 'Jolene'
Becky with the good hair, meet Jolene. A cover or sample of “Jolene” may be on the way from Beyoncé, at least according to Dolly Parton. During a recent interview with Tennessee outlet Knox News, Parton revealed that Queen Bey had recorded a rendition of her iconic song — and …
Read More »Elle King Says She Talked to Dolly Parton After Controversial Tribute Performance
Elle King has issued her first public comment on her controversial performance at a Dolly Parton tribute concert in January. The singer was criticized for appearing inebriated onstage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, where she bungled lyrics and told the crowd, “Hi, my name is Elle King and I’m fucking hammered.” …
Read More »Morgan Wallen Will Spend Independence Day Playing a Concert for the British
Nearly 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the British have pulled off a stunning coup against the United States: They’ve booked Morgan Wallen to play London’s Hyde Park on Independence Day. The country superstar will headline the one-night-only gig on July 4, with additional supporting acts …
Read More »Is Brian Kelley's New Song a 'Middle Finger' to Former Florida Georgia Line Bandmate Tyler Hubbard?
Following the release of “See You Next Summer,” Brian Kelley released another farewell track on Wednesday, this time with a far more bitter tune: “Kiss My Boots.” The song, part of his upcoming sophomore album, Tennessee Truth, has some fans musing if the new track is a dig at Tyler …
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