Evan Agostini/Getty Images Naomi Judd‘s will has been released and it does not specifically mention daughters Wynonna or Ashley Judd. In the will, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the late country legend leaves her estate in the hands of her husband, Larry Strickland, appointing him executor of the estate. The will, which dates back to November 20, 2017, states he has “full authority and …
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Aug 02
Keith Urban shows off the Crazy Cart he uses backstage
Capitol Records Nashville While fans are pregaming before the show, Keith Urban is having his own fun backstage. The “Wild Hearts” singer took to Instagram to offer a peek into what life is like backstage on his tour, and it’s a wild ride. In the video, Keith is racing around the concert venue in a small Crazy Cart, doing …
Aug 02
Kane Brown’s daughter dances to his “Grand” video
ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown‘s eldest daughter may be his biggest fan. Katelyn Brown, wife of the hit country singer, took to Instagram Stories to share an adorable video of their 2-year-old daughter, Kingsley, dancing to her dad’s new song, “Grand.” Kingsley can be seen standing in front of the TV screen on which the neon-clad music video is …
Aug 02
Mitchell Tenpenny readies ’This Is Heavy’ album
Sony Music Nashville Things are about to get Heavy for Mitchell Tenpenny. The hit singer has announced that his third studio album, This Is Heavy, will be released on September 16. He teased the announcement with an Instagram video with a graphic of a UFO beaming a light down to Earth as the phrase “are y’all f****** ready for album …
Aug 02
“Best Thing”: Jake Owen scores 10th #1 single
Big Loud Records Jake Owen has the #1 song in country music this week, and he couldn’t be more excited about it. Jake scored his 10th #1 hit with “Best Thing Since Backroads,” the lead single from his forthcoming album. “Having the #1 song in America is unbelievable,” Jake says in a celebratory video filmed on his Nashville property, …
Aug 02
Jason Aldean recalls playing Nissan Stadium parking lot at his first CMA Fest
ABC/Connie Chornuk Ahead of his appearance on the CMA Fest special this week, Jason Aldean is looking back on his first performance at the festival, which proves what a difference a year makes. Jason Aldean recalls performing in the parking lot of Nissan Stadium in 2005, but even then, he had his eyes set on those stadium lights, hoping …
Aug 01
Nashville notes: Garth Brooks goes live, Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina and more
Garth Brooks is hosting a live chat Monday to discuss the release of The Anthology Part II. It airs at 7 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive. Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina will perform “Dancin’ in the Moonlight” on the Today show Tuesday during the 10 a.m. hour. Hardy, Ernest and other artists featured on Hixtape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will perform as part of the first Hixtape live event in conjunction with Whiskey …
Aug 01
Thomas Rhett offers a look into “dad life”
ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett is showing the realities of life at home. When he’s not performing for thousands of fans across the country on tour, Thomas can be found at home in Nashville with his wife, Lauren, and their four daughters Willa, Ada, Lennon and Lillie. Recently, Thomas took to Instagram to share a look into what dad life is really like when he’s off …
Aug 01
Brett Eldredge performing three Christmas shows at Ryman Auditorium
ABC/Ida Mae Astute It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Brett Eldredge. The country singer will resume his Glow Live Tour this year, beginning with a three-night stay at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in November. The holiday show will feature Brett performing classic holiday hits off his pair of Christmas albums, 2016’s Glow and Mr. Christmas, released …
Aug 01
Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert to perform at ATLive
Erika Goldring/Getty Images for CMT Chris Stapleton will headline ATLive this fall. The country hitmaker joins Billy Joel as a headlining act at the two-day festival that brings together country and rock n’ roll greats at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Chris will headline the show on November 12 with a lineup that also features Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam and Katie Pruitt. American Idol judge Lionel Richie and Sheryl Crow will perform with Billy …