In case you missed it, Carrie Underwood was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Tuesday night to perform her new song “Pink Champagne.” Speaking of Carrie, she’s one of the artists lining up to celebrate Barbara Mandrell on her 50th anniversary of being a Grand Ole Opry member. The country legend will be feted with a …
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Jun 16
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research: “No child should have to suffer”
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW Dolly Parton’s famous for her generous spirit, especially when it comes to protecting children, and she made another huge contribution this week in support of kids facing illness. The country superstar has donated $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Her donation will …
Jun 15
Nashville notes: Luke Bryan in Vegas, Breland’s debut album & more
Carrie Underwood is performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, June 14. It airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC. Presale tickets for the six new dates of Luke Bryan‘s Las Vegas residency are available now through Sunday. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday at 1 p.m. ET. Breland has announced that he’ll release his …
Jun 15
Carly Pearce overjoyed by generosity of fans who helped raised $10K at Carly’s Closet
ABC Carly Pearce‘s wardrobe is raking in the dough. The inaugural Carly’s Closet event hosted during CMA Fest last week raised more than $10,000 for Music Health Alliance. The event saw the ACM Award winner donating outfits worn at various awards shows and public events for fans to purchase, with all of the proceeds going …
Jun 15
“This is a special one”: Chris Young’s 37th birthday is connected to his debut hit
ABC Chris Young recently celebrated his 37th birthday, and it has a special connection to one of his many #1 hits. On June 12, the country singer turned 37 and honored the occasion by posting a photo of himself holding a pair of balloons of the numbers “3” and “7” in addition to thanking those in his inner circle …
Jun 15
“It’s gonna be a hell of a time!”: Cole Swindell books Back Down to the Bar Tour
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell is heading “Back Down to the Bar” with a headlining tour this fall. After concluding his Down to the Bar Tour in April, the country hitmaker couldn’t wait to get back out on the road, so he’s booked a string of dates on the Back Down to the Bar Tour, kicking …
Jun 15
Luke Bryan adds six dates to Las Vegas residency
ABC/Eric McCandless Luke Bryan is extending his stay in Las Vegas. The country superstar has added six new dates to his Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theatre and will close out the year with shows on November 30 and December 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10. The “One Margarita” hitmaker will also spend part of …
Jun 13
Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson, 4th of July broadcast & more
Russell Dickerson‘s hit “She Likes It” featuring Jake Scott has been certified Gold by the RIAA. He was presented with a plaque backstage at his set at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest. CMT will broadcast Nashville’s Fourth of July event, Let Freedom Sing!, headlined by Old Dominion. The broadcast is part of the network’s “Red, White & Blue Weekend,” airing …
Jun 13
Kelsea Ballerini feels the “luckiest” attending CMA Fest as country artist, fan
ABC Kelsea Ballerini had the honor of being both an artist and fan at CMA Fest this year. On the final night of the annual country music festival in Nashville Sunday, the country superstar shared photos from her seat inside Nissan Stadium, watching Lady A‘s set. Wearing a yellow sundress and hat, Kelsea can be seen dancing and clapping …
Jun 13
Jason Aldean matches Taylor Swift’s record with “Trouble With a Heartbreak”
ABC Jason Aldean isn’t having much trouble with his latest single. After claiming the #1 spot on country radio with “Trouble With a Heartbreak” last month, the song has again ascended to the top of the charts, bringing his total to three weeks. This marks the first song in more than a decade to reenter at #1 since Taylor …