David J. Phillip-Pool/Getty ImagesPresident George H.W. Bush was a great fan of country music, so it was only fitting that two members of the Country Music Hall of Fame sang at his service Thursday in Texas. Reba McEntire did “The Lord’s Prayer,” while the Oak Ridge Boys performed an a cappella version of “Amazing Grace.” “What a lot of …
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Dec 06
Much more than the “Girl in the Movies”: Dolly grabs her sixth Golden Globe nod
RCA Nashville Dolly Parton may finally take home a Golden Globe in 2019. The global superstar is up for Best Original Song at this year’s ceremony for “Girl in the Movies,” the tune she wrote and recorded for the film Dumplin’ with producer Linda Perry. “I was like ‘Yay Dolly!’” Perry said, reacting to news of the nomination. “I …
Dec 06
Brad Paisley gets “Bucked Off” shooting new video at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
ABC/Image Group LA Some lucky Brad Paisley fans not only got to see a surprise set by the superstar this week in Nashville, they also have a shot at being in his new music video. The West Virginia native played a pop-up show Wednesday night at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and filmed part of the video for his …
Dec 06
Old Dominion takes “Little Saint Nick” for a spin on CMA Country Christmas
Courtesy CMAOld Dominion has never recorded a holiday song, but you’ll get your first chance to hear the five-man band doing some yuletide fare on this year’s CMA Country Christmas special. For their first appearance on the annual show, the CMA Vocal group of the Year picked the rock and roll classic “Little Saint Nick.” “You know, taking …
Dec 05
Jason Aldean to perform on “Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square”
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean is headed to New York City for New Year’s Eve. The “Drowns the Whiskey” singer will perform as part of Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square on December 31. Joining the country star on the bill are Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting, R&B singer Robin Thicke, alternative rock band Florence …
Dec 05
Billboard’s Country Airplay chart has no female artists in the top 20 for the first time in chart history
ABC/Image Group LAThe country charts are an apparent boys club, according to Billboard. No female is featured in the top 20 on the publication’s latest Country Airplay chart. This is the first time a woman hasn’t been included in the top 20 since the chart launched in January 1990. Carrie Underwood is the highest-ranked female on the …
Dec 05
Scotty McCreery and wife Gabi to be featured on cover of Southern Bride
ABC/Image Group LAScotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi Dugal McCreery, are the newest cover models of Southern Bride magazine. The publication revealed today that the couple will grace the cover of the next issue. “We are thrilled to reveal the COVER of our Winter-Spring 2018/2019 issue, featuring country music star and American Idol Winner, @ScottyMcCreery, and his lovely #southernbride, …
Dec 05
Garth Brooks books Minneapolis tour date
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks will return to Minneapolis, MN for the first time in over four years on his upcoming 2019 The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour. The singer has revealed a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium on May 4, 2019. Tickets to Garth’s latest tour date will be available on December 14 at 10 a.m. CST. …
Dec 05
Dumplin’, anyone? Dolly Parton shares her secret to making good dumplings
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton recently sat down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss her work on the soundtrack to the upcoming Netflix movie, Dumplin’, but she didn’t miss the opportunity to talk about how she relates to the film’s story. Dumplin’ follows an overweight teen’s decision to enter a beauty pageant, and Dolly confesses that there have been times in her career …
Dec 05
Zac Brown’s Evening to Remember benefit raises $2 million for Camp Southern Ground
Andy Sapp/Southern ReelZac Brown‘s third annual Evening to Remember benefit event November 30 in Atlanta raised more than two million bucks for his non-profit, Camp Southern Ground. Even more impressive is that the money was raised from a gathering of fewer than 200 people. “This event is always special because we get to share the …