Singer/songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, 81, one of the architects of country’s Outlaw Movement of the 1970s, died on Oct. 28, following an illness. In addition to releasing more than 20 albums, Billy Joe’s songs were recorded by a who’s who of artists, including Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, the Allman Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and…
Kane Brown paid a virtual visit to The Late Late Show With James Corden on Oct. 27. In addition to announcing his upcoming performance for the Salvation Army during halftime of the Washington Football Team vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26), Kane performed his new single, “Worship You.” Penned by Kane, Alexander Izquierdo…
Tyler Farr and wife Hannah revealed they are expecting their first child—a baby girl due in March 2021. Tyler shared the news via Twitter, saying, in part: “In one of the most stressful & challenging years of our lives, words cannot express how much hope and joy we have found in this baby girl. Hannah…
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Dustin Lynch shared a new acoustic performance video of his current single, “Momma’s House.” The fiery tune, which was penned by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and Justin Wilson, is the third single from Dustin’s 2020 album, Tullahoma. The new project takes its name from Dustin’s Tennessee hometown, which is about 80 miles southeast…
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The guys from Old Dominion—Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi and Whit Sellers—released a new video for their single, “Never Be Sorry.” Penned by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne with the band’s Matthew, Trevor and Brad, “Never Be Sorry” is currently No. 51 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after eight weeks. The…
Blake Shelton, 44, and Gwen Stefani, 51, are engaged. Blake announced the news via Instagram with a photo of him kissing his bride-to-be while she showed off her new engagement ring: “Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020… And the rest of my life.. I love you. I heard a YES!” Gwen added, “@blakeshelton yes…
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 14th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. The longest…
Here’s everything you need to know about the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s online fundraiser of Oct. 28. What: Big Night (At the Museum), which will pair country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music Where: Country Music Hall of Fame Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28 Time: 8 p.m CT…
Sturgill Simpson’s new 20-song bluegrass album, Cuttin’ Grass: Vol 1 – The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. Sturgill’s new album moved 20,322 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, while Luke Combs’ 2019 sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, once again secured…
Josh Turner paid homage to his musical heroes with the release of his new album, Country State of Mind, which dropped on Aug. 21. Josh will celebrate the release of the new album with a live-stream event on Oct. 29 at AJ’s Good Time Bar in Nashville. Josh will perform songs from the new album,…
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…