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Jan 16
Nashville notes: The War And Treaty’s ‘Friends’ tribute + LeAnn Rimes’ health update
Country music’s The War And Treaty teamed with Charlie Puth to perform “See You Again” and the Friends theme song during the in memoriam event segment of Monday night’s 75th Emmy Awards. You can watch a snippet on Variety‘s X, formerly known as Twitter. LeAnn Rimes took to Instagram recently to open up about her health struggles, including undergoing surgery to remove precancerous cells. “I’ve always been open about …
Jan 16
Keep warm with Paula Deen’s gumbo
Getty Images With the winter season in full swing, it’s time to cook up some Southern comfort food for you and your family. So what better meal to make than Paula Deen‘s chicken, sausage and okra gumbo? Paula’s recipe serves 10 to 12 people and has a cooking time of four hours. In terms of ingredients, you’ll need boneless …
Jan 16
Jelly Roll + HARDY headed to 2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
ABC Country music’s Jelly Roll and HARDY have been announced as performers at the 2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, taking place July 25-28 in Milwaukee. The bill also includes headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers as well as rock band The Offspring. Tickets will go on presale Thursday, January 18, at 10 a.m. CT. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit HDHomecoming.com. Along …
Jan 16
Mitchell Tenpenny taps into heartbreak for upcoming song
Disney/Scott Kirkland Mitchell Tenpenny may be a married man, but that’s not stopping him from recording heartbreak songs. The “Drunk Me” singer recently teased an unreleased track, “Breaking My Heart,” on Instagram. In the midtempo tune, Mitchell implores an ex to quit leaving him heartbroken, intentionally or not. “I think you need a vacation/ A little for …
Jan 16
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Las Vegas officially open
Katherine Bomboy/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The doors are finally open at Blake Shelton‘s Ole Red bar in Las Vegas. The latest outlet is Blake’s sixth and largest Ole Red and is preceded by its locations in Nashville; Nashville International Airport; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; and Tishomingo, Oklahoma. “It’s official!!!!!! The newest addition to the @OleRed family is officially open …
Jan 16
Morgan Wallen teases snippet of new song, “I Guess”
Rich Polk/NBC New music might be on the horizon for Morgan Wallen. The country superstar recently jumped on Instagram and teased a clip of an unreleased song, “I Guess.” Led by an acoustic guitar, the heartbreak number finds Morgan ruminating on a recent breakup and its emotional aftermath. “I guess I’m the problem/ And you’re Miss Never-Do-No-Wrong / …
Jan 16
Luke Combs to headline 2024 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala
ABC Luke Combs has been announced as headliner for the 12th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala. Slated for Thursday, April 25, at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater, the event is a joint fundraising effort by actor Matthew McConaughey, country singer/songwriter Jack Ingram and coaching legend Mack Brown. “MJ&M has gotten bigger, better, and more impactful every year. Luke Combs embodies …
Jan 16
Warren Zeiders loves connecting with fans at shows: “Live show’s my wheelhouse”
Mark Horton/Getty Images For Warren Zeiders, live shows aren’t just about promoting an album — they present him with opportunities to interact with fans and bring new ones into the fold. “The live show’s my wheelhouse,” he tells ABC Audio. “When a fan shows up, I know that night is my opportunity to make a fan for …
Jan 15
New songs from Jordan Davis, Catie Offerman, Chancey Williams + more
Jordan Davis has dropped an acoustic version of his latest single, “Tuscon Too Late.” The studio version’s off his latest album, Bluebird Days, which arrived in February 2023. Country newcomer Catie Offerman has released “Sound of Missing You.” “‘Sound Of Missing You’ put me back in every dancehall in [my homestate of] Texas, reminiscing on every broken heart. The truth is that not …
Jan 15
Celebrate Museum Selfie Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum If you’re looking for a museum to spend Museum Selfie Day, look no further than the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. On January 17, visitors are invited to spend the day at the museum to take selfies at the various exhibitions. Some of the on-property exhibits currently …