by BRELAND 25m ago When Morgan Wallen dropped his sophomore double album ‘Dangerous’ at the top of 2021, the hype around country music’s young superstar seemed to be at its peak. Having already survived multiple public scandals over the previous year, the quality and popularity of his music had always absolved him of his sins....
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Cody Johnson Forced To Cancel Upcoming Shows Due To Sudden Illness
by Tiffany Goldstein 46m ago Country powerhouse Cody Johnson has called off his upcoming weekend shows. Johnson’s team took to social media late Tuesday (Aug. 9) evening to announce that the “‘Til You Can’t” singer will have to cancel his scheduled appearances due to illness. “Regrettably, the Cody Johnson concerts scheduled for this Thursday, Friday...
Thomas Rhett Reflects On The First Song He Wrote With His Father Rhett Akins
by Tiffany Goldstein 47m ago Thomas Rhett may be 32-years-old, but he still leans on his father for help. The platinum-selling performer recently (Aug. 7) caught up with Big Machine Label Group to explain how his father, Rhett Akins still plays a vital role in his artistry and to reflect on the first time they...
Darius Rucker To Headline New “CMT Storytellers” Episode
by Cindy Watts 9m ago Darius Rucker is celebrating not one but two careers of hits when he’s featured in “CMT Storytellers” that will premiere Aug. 31 at 10pm ET/PT on CMT. Additional encores of the show will air on CMT on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 11p/10c and Sunday, Sept. 4 at 12p/11c and on...
Carrie Underwood Covers Stevie Nicks And Tom Petty Single At Tennessee Bar
by Tiffany Goldstein 38m ago A Tom Petty tribute band named The Heartshakers received a surprise of a lifetime over the weekend (Aug. 6) during an evening gig at a local Tennessee restaurant. Country sensation Carrie Underwood was grabbing a bite to eat with friends, when she decided to join the full-set ensemble on stage...
Exclusive: Niko Moon And Wife Anna Expecting First Baby: “I Am Meant To Be A Father”
by Tiffany Goldstein 45m ago The holiday season will be arriving early this year for Niko Moon and his wife Anna, as they will welcome their first child in November. The country couple has been trying to start a family for nearly two years, making their daughter a blessing from above. Ahead of a festival...
Country Music Artists React To Olivia Newton-John’s Death
by Tiffany Goldstein 50m ago The country music community is grieving the loss of legend Olivia Newton-John, a beloved member of the genre and critically acclaimed Hollywood actress. Early Monday morning (Aug. 8) Newton-John’s husband, John Easterling, announced that his wife passed away peacefully at age 73 at their Southern California ranch following her decades-long...
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Why She Took A Break From High-Intensity Workouts And Turned To Ballet
by Tiffany Goldstein 58m ago While many musicians hit the gym before embarking on a headlining tour, Kelsea Ballerini has decided to take an alternative route. The 28-year-old hitmaker caught up with Women’s Health to discuss how she recently exchanged her running shoes for ballet slippers to prepare for her upcoming 10-night-only trek. Ballerini is...
Next Up Now: Emily Earle Emphasizes The Common Thread Between “Rockstars” In New Music Video
by Tiffany Goldstein 1h ago Long before Emily Earle broke into the country music space, she made ends meet by singing on subway platforms in the heart of New York City. While commuters scurry through the concrete jungle, one can instantly identify the common thread that ties society together – human interaction and love. The...
Exclusive: Chase Rice Reveals Why “Key West & Colorado” Is More Than A Breakup Song And Talks Upcoming Album
by Tiffany Goldstein 17h ago Chase Rice has reinvented his sound, and it is nothing like we have ever heard before from the platinum-selling performer. Rice previously provided fans with the cross-country ode “Key West & Colorado,” a single that serves as a preview into his next era and forthcoming record. “I have become a...