ABC/Art Streiber Just days after her new album, Queen of Me, comes out on Friday, Shania Twain will be a presenter at this Sunday’s Grammys. First lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, James Corden, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson and Olivia Rodrigo are set to take the stage, as well. So far, Luke Combs is the only country artist confirmed to perform, though more announcements are expected in the coming days. …
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Feb 01
Willie Nelson could follow Dolly into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame First Dolly, now Willie. That’s right: a year after Dolly Parton was nominated, and eventually inducted, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Willie Nelson‘s turn. He’s the latest country artist up for induction into the Hall this year, alongside Nashville resident — and frequent country collaborator — Sheryl Crow. Rockers The …
Feb 01
Cody Johnson turns six shows into one ‘Rockin” live experience
COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville If you can’t make it out to see Cody Johnson in concert, that’s OK, he can come to you — sort of. You see, the prison guard turned rodeo cowboy turned country star has just put together an epic, two-disc live set that showcases what he does on the road. “We’ve been trying …
Jan 31
Nashville notes: Dolly’s Gold + Tyler’s Dancin’ on ‘GMA’
Both Dolly Parton‘s classic “Hard Candy Christmas” and her more recent collab “Faith” with Galantis and Mr. Probz have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Josh Turner kicks off the Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour March 4 in Dothan, Alabama, commemorating the two-decade anniversary of his breakthrough song. You can check out Tyler Hubbard‘s birthday-morning performance of …
Jan 31
Denim, Rhinestones & “the molecule”: Carrie’s ready to get back into rotation on tour
ABC Carrie Underwood‘s giving fans a close look at “the molecule” as she gets ready to launch the second leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour. “The molecule” is Carrie’s nickname for the orb that levitates her over the crowd for some Pink-level acrobatics during the song “Crazy Angels.” “I’m excited to have learned new tricks …
Jan 31
Looked at the charts lately? HARDY’s probably at #1
ABC It’s been a big week for HARDY, whose sophomore album just made an impressive debut at #4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart. the mockingbird & THE CROW also managed to land at #1 on seven of the publication’s other tallies: Top Country Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, …
Jan 31
Morgan Wallen heads to grandma’s house for new album
Big Loud/Mercury The cover of Morgan Wallen‘s new album shows him standing outside his late grandmother’s house in his hometown of Sneedville, Tennessee. “My Mamaw Boots helped raise me,” he explains. “I had such a special bond with her, so I wanted to honor her with this new record.” Morgan also showcases some of his other influences on One Thing …
Jan 31
Runaway June is racing to sing for St. Jude
ABC Their name already includes the word run, so who better to play for a marathon than Runaway June? The “Buy My Own Drinks” hitmakers will be the post-race entertainment Saturday, April 22, after the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville. The music will go from 10:30 a.m. CT until noon just outside Music City’s Nissan …
Jan 31
Garth’s getting ready to feed his Friends at his new Nashville honky tonk
ABC/Lou Rocco Right now, the future location of Garth Brooks‘ Friends in Low Places honky-tonk is simply a souvenir shop that sells memorabilia from the superstar and his wife, Trisha Yearwood. But the kitchen seems to be getting closer to opening, he shared on Monday night’s edition of Inside Studio G. “Get ready! The first round of menus …
Jan 31
The line Scotty McCreery’s wife loves in “It Matters to Her”
ABC/Larry McCormack “It Matters to Her” is Scotty McCreery‘s sixth top 25 hit in a row. In fact, his five previous hits have all topped the chart, starting with 2017’s “Five More Minutes.” But this one in particular is a nod to his wife, Gabi, whom he married in 2018. Last October, the couple welcomed their first child, …