by Jessica Nicholson 1m ago Darius Rucker recently opened up about his final conversation with late country music legend Charley Pride, who died Dec. 12, 2020 at age 86, due to complications from COVID-19. Rucker’s final conversation with Pride came as Rucker was co-hosting the Country Music Association Awards (alongside Reba McEntire), and in the...
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Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton to Co-Host the 56th ACM Awards
by Marcus K. Dowling 1h ago On Sunday, April 18, 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton will host the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards program. Urban hosts the televised event for the second year in a row, while 2021 marks Guyton’s first time hosting...
PREMIERE: Exit 216 and Nikki Williams Pair for Arresting Country Track “Robbery”
by Marcus K. Dowling 1h ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] A trio of hit songwriters (Steven Battey, Cole Burkett, and Nikki Williams) pair for Nashville duo Exit 216’s latest single, “Robbery.” A song that celebrates the exact moment when you’re out on the town, and you know you’re in for a wild night ahead,...
Maren Morris Rehearses for Grammys Collaboration With John Mayer
by Jessica Nicholson 7m ago Maren Morris is one of several country artists set to perform during Sunday’s Grammys ceremony, and she just confirmed she will fulfill one dream on her musical wishlist, as her performance will be a collaboration with singer-songwriter and guitarist John Mayer. Headline Planet first revealed photos from CBS Press Photos...
Willie Jones Performs Civil Rights Anthem “American Dream” on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
by Marcus K. Dowling 34m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] Shreveport, Lousiana-based country performer Willie Jones’ star has risen exceptionally quickly in 2021. He’s followed the release of the single and video for “American Dream” — his poignant plea for African-American civil rights — with a critically acclaimed debut album, Right Now. He’s now...
Miranda Lambert Shares the Story Behind That Joe Exotic Photo
by Jessica Nicholson 34m ago Back in April 2020, when pandemic shutdowns were just beginning and Netflix series Tiger King was the all the rage, Miranda Lambert posted a photo with Tiger King star Joe Exotic, as well as some staff members from G.W. Zoo. During a recent interview with Bobby Bones of The Bobby...
Kane Brown to Release Duet With Wife, Katelyn, on His Forthcoming Album
by Marcus K. Dowling 39m ago Kane Brown’s hard at work on recording the follow-up album to his 2021-released Mixtape Vol. 1 EP. Of the fourteen rumored tracks for his new release, one is a duet that hits far closer to home than any song he’s ever released: “Mad At This World” is a duet...
Shania Twain Launches #LetsGoGirls TikTok Challenge
by Marcus K. Dowling 15m ago Relaxed self-awareness of one’s iconic status is always appreciated. In the case of Shania Twain, it’s her latest decision — starting a #LetsGoGirls TikTok challenge to highlight International Women’s Day on Monday and Women’s History Month — that has us all saying, “Man, we appreciate this woman.” On Monday,...
Carly Pearce Says Brett Eldredge Would Be Her Dating “Exception,” Eldredge Responds
by Jessica Nicholson 51m ago Is someone playing matchmaker for Carly Pearce and Brett Eldredge? It sure looks like it. During a recent interview with radio.com’s Gunner and Cheyenne (KMLE/Phoenix), Pearce recently noted that though she is generally done with being romantically involved with guys in the music industry, there could be one she would...
EXCLUSIVE: Ingrid Andress Breaks Pop’s Rules to Achieve Country Stardom
by Marcus K. Dowling 1m ago Ingrid Andress has joined an emerging generation of female singer-songwriters in country music for whom releasing plain songs about good feelings denies them the scope and impact of their creative potential. The 29-year old performer’s two-year run of frank, candid creations that continue a recent challenge to conventional expectations...