The Library of Congress honored Garth Brooks with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a tribute concert on March 4 in Washington, D.C. Bestowed in recognition of the legendary songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin, the Gershwin Prize recognizes a living musical artist’s lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a…… MORE
Willie Nelson Tribute Concert Featuring George Strait, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris & More to Air on A&E
An all-star cast of performers hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12, 2019. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—featured performances by Willie, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Micah Nelson,…… MORE
Dixie Chicks Drop First Single in 13 Years With “Gaslighter” [Listen]
Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks dropped their first single in 13 years with the release of “Gaslighter” on March 4. The new tune serves as the title track to the Dixie Chicks’ upcoming eighth studio album, which is slated to drop on May 1. Co-produced by the band and…… MORE
Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Hardy & More to Headline Tornado Relief Benefit Concert at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
A number of country artists—including Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Hardy, Jessie James Decker, The Band Camino, Chuck Wicks and more—will join forces for a Tornado Relief Concert on March 9 at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Nashville. Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee in the early hours of March 3, including a direct hit in downtown Nashville around…… MORE
Viva Las G-Man: Garth Brooks Announces Stadium Show in Las Vegas
Following upcoming stops in Charlotte, N.C., (May 2) and Cincinnati (May 16), Garth Brooks announced he is bringing his Stadium Tour to Las Vegas on Aug. 22. Garth will perform at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium—the first major concert at the venue, which is still under construction. Allegiant Stadium will serve as the home to the…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Announce Debut Album, “The K Is Silent”
The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—announced their debut album, The K Is Silent, will drop on May 1. The 10-song offering, which was produced by Dierks, features collaborations with Travis Tritt on “Pick Her Up” and Terri Clark on “You Make It Hard.” Dierks co-wrote five songs on the upcoming…… MORE
Tennessee Tornado Relief: How to Donate Money, Food, Time & More
In the wake of the tornadoes that ripped though Tennessee on March 3—killing at least 22 people and damaging hundreds of structures—many folks are wondering how to help. Money To donate money, visit the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, which was created by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support those affected by the…… MORE
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery & More Country Stars Shares Updates & Prayers After Deadly Nashville Tornado
Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee in the early hours of March 3, including a direct hit in downtown Nashville around 12:40 a.m. Multiple deaths—at least 19 people have died in four counties (updated at 11:28 a.m.)—have been reported, as well as significant damage to hundreds of homes and buildings. One of the hardest hit neighborhoods in…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Announces May 1 Release of 19th Studio Album, “Here and Now”
Kenny Chesney will release his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. Longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon co-produced the album, with additional production assistance from Ross Copperman. “When you’re this far into a career, I think artists need to keep pushing themselves and the music without losing sight of who they are, or forgetting…… MORE
Listen to Jon Pardi’s Rowdy New Single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy”
Jon Pardi will try to scored his fifth No. 1 single with the release of “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” which will impact country radio on March 16. Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. After scoring four Top 5 singles—including three No. 1…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…