A gathering of the late Leslie Jordan’s friends and fellow artists will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Feb. 19. Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan will celebrate his legacy, and all proceeds will go towards EB Research Partnership, an organization that helps fund …
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Shania Twain arrived at this year’s 2022 People’s Choice Awards to perform her ’90s country-pop smashes, “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” The Canadian country superstar also received the Music Icon award for her record-breaking hits and immeasurable impact on generations of artists. “Reba’s …
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Morgan Wallen will be chasin’ his fans across the globe next year. On Monday, the controversial country artist added 14 additional shows to his already-massive 2023 tour “due to overwhelming demand,” following the success of his Dangerous album. He also announced a trio of new singles. “2023 is gonna be …
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The 56th CMA Awards crowned its winners on Wednesday night, with country artists from Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs to Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde all taking home awards. Here is the complete list of winners. Entertainer of the YearLuke Combs — WINNERMiranda LambertChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodMorgan Wallen Single of the …
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The CMA Awards will take place in their longtime home at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this week, bringing the biggest names and brightest new stars in the genre on one stage for one night. There’s a slight facelift this year with the addition of a new, non-musical co-host —pro football star …
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Loretta Lynn, the beloved singer and songwriter whose seven-decade career broke down barriers for women in country music, died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. Lynn’s publicist confirmed her death to Rolling Stone. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, …
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Jeannie Seely was a 12-year-old girl in rural Pennsylvania when she first heard Kitty Wells‘ song “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels.” It was 1952, and Wells’ unlikely hit was climbing the charts on its way to making country music history. That August — 70 years ago this …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Country Music Association has given out 88 awards for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist of …
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Holly G was trying to find a way to reconcile her love of country music with one disconcerting fact: She rarely saw anyone who looked like her at a country concert. It was always a sea of white faces and the unshakeable feeling that she wasn’t welcome. “I actually bought …
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Ralph Emery, a radio and TV personality whose steady voice and buttoned-up likeness were synonymous with country music, has died. According to a statement from his family, Emery died Saturday at a Nashville hospital. He was 88. Along with being a DJ at Nashville radio stations like WSIX and the …
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