ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett’s Bring the Bar to You Tour is in full swing, but in order to perform one of his recent big hits — “Beer Can’t Fix” — he needs someone to fill in for original duet partner Jon Pardi. That’s where opening act Parker McCollum comes in. The rising star says he’s …
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Sep 28
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini brings “Love is a Cowboy” to late night + more
In case you missed it, Kelsea Ballerini made a stop on The Late Late Show With James Corden this week to perform her song “Love is a Cowboy.” You can watch the performance now. Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch and more are all set to be guests on Tracy Lawrence’s just-announced TL’s Road House podcast. The …
Sep 28
Miranda Lambert’s “fiery” Las Vegas residency is her chance to do something onstage she’s never done before
Getty Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency is officially rolling: The country superstar kicked things off over the weekend with her first performance at the city’s Planet Hollywood. So, what’s she loving most about the show? “The fire,” Miranda tells ET Online with a laugh. “I mean, I get to have a lot of …
Sep 28
Walker Hayes assigns homework to fans coming to see his Glad You’re Here Tour
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Walker Hayes is launching his Glad You’re Here Tour on Thursday, and as fans might expect, his show will feature some choreographed dancing. After all, he got his big break on TikTok, dancing along to his song “Fancy Like,” using moves he dreamed up with his teenage daughter Lela. One thing fans …
Sep 28
Luke Bryan wraps Farm Tour with 6 million meals donated + 78 college scholarships granted
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is ending his 2022 Farm Tour on a high note. Not only did the six shows bring Luke to small farming towns throughout the month of September, but the trek was a way for the singer to give back to farming communities. As of 2022, Luke’s Farm Tour — now in …
Sep 28
The Country Music Association pledges $100k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd
Stephen Cohen/Getty Images Naomi Judd’s impact continues to make its mark on the country music community even after her death. The Country Music Association (CMA) has pledged a $100,000 donation to the Music Health Alliance to help further its mission to provide mental health services to music industry members. The pledge comes during September, which is Suicide …
Sep 28
Reba McEntire was excited to play a “very dark character” on ABC’s ’Big Sky’
ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire was instantly intrigued by the character description for Sunny Barnes when she was pitched the role on season 3 of Big Sky. The country legend initially got a call from executive producer Elwood Reid about joining the cast, prefacing that Sunny is a “very dark character,” which immediately piqued her interest. In addition to her …
Sep 27
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini on ’Corden,’ LeAnn Rimes’ new video & more
Kelsea Ballerini will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden Tuesday. It airs on CBS at 12:37 a.m. ET/11:37 p.m. CT. LeAnn Rimes has released the video for “spaceship,” a track off her new album, god’s work. Craig Morgan will be signing copies of his new book, God, Family, Country, at Half Price Books in Dallas Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Copyright © …
Sep 27
Zac Brown Band unveils Jimmy Buffett as final collaborator on ’The Comeback Deluxe’
Warner Music Nashville Zac Brown Band has revealed the final collaboration on the deluxe edition of The Comeback. The Grammy-winning group will once again team up with Jimmy Buffett for a new rendition of their chart-topping hit “Same Boat.” ZBB and Buffett famously collaborated on the 2011 single “Knee Deep,” which hit #1 on country radio and reached the top 20 on …
Sep 27
Ingrid Andress releases “Seeing Someone Else” to hot AC radio, pens personal letter to her 23-year-old self
Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is releasing her first single to pop radio. Following the release of her new album, Good Person, Ingrid is sending the cross-genre ballad “Seeing Someone Else” as an official single to hot AC Tuesday. The singer credits her fans for the encouragement, noting on Instagram that their confidence in the song inspired her to make …