ABC It’s been a world-rocking couple of years for Maren Morris: Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic halt her tour plans and completely change her day-to-day life, but she also became a first-time mom to baby Hayes. “I’ve done things that have scared the ever-loving hell out of me, and I made it through it,” …
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Mar 31
Cole Swindell finds a true-blue country girl in ‘Stereotype’’s romantic title track
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell’s fourth studio album, Stereotype, isn’t even out yet, but it’s already produced a hit: “Never Say Never,” the singer’s duet with Lainey Wilson, is top-five and rising at country radio. Now, the singer’s sharing another new Stereotype song, and this time, it’s the title track. Romantic and vividly descriptive, “Stereotype” …
Mar 31
“Nightfalls”: Keith Urban’s new song celebrates the return of live music
ABC Keith Urban’s got big tour plans in 2022, and that’s not something he’s taking for granted. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, he and the rest of the country music world found themselves unexpectedly grounded, unable to play shows for the next couple of years. Now, Keith’s set to return …
Mar 31
Brothers Osborne may be “friend zoned” at the Grammys for now, but they’re ready to take the next step
ABC Perennial Grammy nominees Brothers Osborne may reliably get mentions each year, but they’ve yet to take home a trophy. “We’re, like, in the friend zone, really, for the Grammys right now,” jokes band mate TJ Osborne. “I’m ready to take it home.” “Well, we’re at first base,” adds John Osborne with a laugh. All …
Mar 30
Nashville notes
Brothers Osborne just shared the studio video for their new song, “Headstone.” The track comes off the recently-released deluxe edition of their Skeletons album. Shy Carter is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 6. You can grab tickets to the show now. In case you missed it, Chris Janson stopped by …
Mar 30
Introducing “The McCollums”: Parker McCollum marries Hallie Ray Light
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Parker McCollum is officially a married man. The singer and his fiancée, Hallie Ray Light, tied the knot this week after an eight-month-long engagement. People confirms that the wedding took place in the Tomball, Texas venue of Boxwood Manor. On Instagram, Parker shared a photo of himself and his newly-minted …
Mar 30
Carrie Underwood joins the lineup of 2022 Grammy performers
ABC Carrie Underwood is among the next batch of performers to be announced for the 2022 Grammy Awards. She joins an all-genre cast of artists taking the stage: Other newly-announced acts include John Legend, Silk Sonic and J Balvin with Maria Becerra. Carrie’s not the only country act taking the stage during the big night. …
Mar 30
Eric Church cancels San Antonio show to attend a “sports enthusiast’s dream” basketball game
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Eric Church is currently on the road for his Gather Again Tour, but he and his San Antonio fan base will have to “gather again” another time. This week, he canceled his headlining Saturday night show so that he and his family can watch the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball …
Mar 30
Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour is headed to Birmingham, will break in a brand-new stadium
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcp Garth Brooks is setting his sights on Alabama. The singer just announced a Stadium Tour stop in Birmingham at the city’s Protective Stadium, a 45,000-capacity venue that opened last October and has never hosted a concert before. The show will take place June 4 at 7 p.m. The just-announced show …
Mar 30
“I’m heading to Vegas y’all!”: Miranda Lambert unfurls plans for her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency
ABC Miranda Lambert is the newest country star signing on for a residency in Las Vegas. The singer announced her Velvet Rodeo residency on Wednesday. The 24-date string of shows kicks off September 23, and will take place at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood. By the time the residency begins, Miranda will have added another …