Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Philanthropy has long been important to Dolly Parton, and now, she’ll be able to do a whole lot more of it. The country legend was awarded $100 million from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos this month to allocate to charities of her choosing. But Dolly’s …
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Nov 30
ABC’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ shares the song list for this year’s special
ABC Before the 2023 CMA Country Christmas special airs next week, the show has revealed its festive song list. Rising vocal duo The War and Treaty will perform “O Holy Night,” Scotty McCreery will perform “Holly Jolly Christmas” and show host Carly Pearce will deliver a two-pack of holiday favorites: “Man With the Bag” and …
Nov 30
“She”: Jelly Roll shares a new song to raise awareness + support for the addiction crisis
ABC Fast-rising hitmaker Jelly Roll returns today, November 30, with “she,” a new song that puts a spotlight on the addiction crisis and the people impacted by it. “‘she’ is about the struggle of addiction. ‘she’ is talking about the elephant in the room and addressing head on the heroin and fentanyl epidemic that is …
Nov 30
For Luke Combs, life’s “completely different” since his son Tex arrived
ABC/Connie Chornuk Just three weeks ago, Luke Combs picked up his second consecutive Entertainer of the Year trophy from the Country Music Association. But even that pales in comparison to the new title he took on June 19 when his son Tex arrived: father. Luke admits it’s been quite a life change. “Oh, man, it’s — I would say …
Nov 29
Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s TV appearances, Chris Janson’s harmonica tutorial + more
Dolly Parton has a string of talk show appearances planned for this week. Catch her on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, The TODAY Show on Thursday morning and The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday afternoon. She’ll be discussing her upcoming holiday movie, Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas, which airs Thursday at 8 …
Nov 29
After co-hosting in 2021, Carly Pearce is ready to fly solo as the CMA Country Christmas host this year
ABC/Robby Klein It’s up to Carly Pearce to set a festive tone for ABC’s CMA Country Christmas special this year, but she’s feeling confident because she’s had practice. “I feel like last year was so helpful for me to kind of get my bearings of what it even is like to host something that big,” …
Nov 29
Kane Brown joins the lineup for the 2023 Super Bowl Music Fest
ABC/Randy Holmes Kane Brown is repping country music at Super Bowl LVII. The singer is joining the lineup for the 2023 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, a three-day festival leading up to the big game. He’s splitting the bill with headlining act Imagine Dragons on Saturday, February 11, the final day of the festivities …
Nov 29
Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean + Brooks & Dunn to headline 2023 TidalWave Festival
ABC It might be chilly and gray in Nashville, but Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn are already looking ahead to summer fun. The three superstar acts have been announced as headliners for the 2023 TidalWave Music Festival, which is set to take place in Atlantic City Beach, New Jersey, next August. The beachside …
Nov 29
Brett Eldredge explains why he gives back during the holidays: “There are people that are just trying to get by”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country’s very own “Mr. Christmas” is back with his annual Glow Tour this holiday season, but that’s not all: Brett Eldredge has also got a line of Minted holiday cards and gifts available for fans to shop this year. The festive new line is about more than just getting into the holiday spirit. …
Nov 29
Jessie James Decker addresses critics who body shame her children for having abs
Gary Gershoff/WireImage Jessie James Decker is clapping back at those who criticized her children’s bodies. The country star, who says she didn’t plan on addressing the matter, changed her mind after it gained traction in the news. “When I posted the pix of our vacation and included the kids being silly flexing on the beach on our …