Rick Diamond/Getty Images Garth Brooks has added a second show in Charlotte, N.C. Two weeks after announcing a stop on his Stadium Tour at Bank of America Stadium on July 16, the superstar has now added a second show on July 15. “HOLY COW!!!! Charlotte, we are opening a SECOND SHOW!!! Friday, it’s a whole new …
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Mar 25
Jake Owen finds his perfect match in “Up There Down Here”
Courtesy of Big Loud Records Jake Owen is praising the women in his life with his new song, “Up There Down Here.” The country track finds the singer describing the angel to his devil, the type he can see himself marrying one day as he sings, “I’m a raise a little hell, she’s heaven on Earth/The …
Mar 25
Dan + Shay break silence to share they’re “more excited about music than ever before”
ABC Dan + Shay are breaking their silence after a social media hiatus. The hit duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney posted a letter to fans on Twitter sharing that since they concluded The (Arena) Tour in December, they’ve used that time to spend time with family and friends, in addition to “reflect and appreciate” all that they’ve accomplished. …
Mar 25
“Somehow You Do”: The emotional undercurrent of Reba’s Sunday performance at the 94th Oscars
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Foundation Reba McEntire steps into the spotlight Sunday at the 94th Oscars, performing an Original Song contender alongside Beyonce and Billie Eilish. It’s not her first time, however: In 1991, she did “I’m Checkin’ Out” from Postcards from the Edge, at perhaps the most difficult time of her life: She’d just lost 8 …
Mar 24
Nashville notes
In case you missed it, Chris Janson was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week. He performed his heartstring-tugging ballad, “Bye Mom.” American Idol alumna Lauren Alaina will return to the show next week as a guest mentor for the country genre. You can tune in to watch her appearance next Monday night …
Mar 24
“Hummingbird”: Maren Morris’ personal new song is a timestamp for her journey into parenthood
ABC Maren Morris wrote “Hummingbird,” arguably the most tender song on her new Humble Quest album, the day she found out she was pregnant. That was back in 2019. Its lyrics were written more around the idea of Maren’s potential future child; it would be months before she learned she was having a boy, or …
Mar 24
Little Big Town, Brad Paisley + more line up to tribute Paul Simon in a Grammy Salute show
ABC/Image Group LA Little Big Town and Brad Paisley are two of the stars on an all-genre lineup paying tribute to Paul Simon next month. Called Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon, the event will take place April 6. Brandi Carlile is performing, too, as are Irma Thomas and Rhiannon …
Mar 24
Chris Stapleton added to the performance lineup for the 2022 Grammy Awards
ABC Chris Stapleton is joining the bill for the 2022 Grammy Awards. He’s part of a newly-announced, all-genre round of performers also including Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, Nas and H.E.R. Chris’ latest album, Starting Over, is nominated for Best Country Album at the Grammys this year. Two of the album’s songs, “Cold” and “You Should …
Mar 24
Hank Williams Jr.’s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, is dead at 58
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Country Music Hall of Famer Hank Williams Jr. is mourning the loss of his wife of over three decades, Mary Jane Thomas. Thomas died unexpectedly earlier this week in Jupiter, Florida. TMZ reported the news, saying that a spokesperson for the Jupiter police department …
Mar 24
Luke Combs pulled from CMT Awards performance due to a positive COVID-19 test
ABC Luke Combs was scheduled this week to record a performance to air during next month’s CMT Music Awards, but those plans have been scrapped due to a positive COVID-19 test. The Tennessean reports the news, explaining that Luke originally planned to record a performance for the show with Kane Brown at an undisclosed location …