John ShearerMorgan Wallen has been announced as one of the performers for the upcoming 16th Annual WWE Tribute to the Troops television special. The two-hour broadcast from Fort Hood, Texas, will air on December 20 at 9/8C on USA Network. “This is my first time doing anything with WWE,” Morgan says in a video interview with WWE Monday Night RAW. “My dad …
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Dec 04
Pilot error deemed the main cause of helicopter crash that killed Troy Gentry
Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryFederal investigators have concluded today that pilot error was the cause of the helicopter crash on September 8, 2017, that killed Montgomery Gentry‘s Troy Gentry. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports that shortly after takeoff, the pilot was unable to control the aircraft and attempted an emergency landing. NTSB states that three helicopter …
Dec 04
Toby Keith pens song for Clint Eastwood’s film, “The Mule”
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Shock InkToby Keith‘s upcoming single, “Don’t Let the Old Man In,” was inspired by a chat he had earlier this year with Clint Eastwood. The song, out December 7, will also be featured in Clint’s upcoming film, The Mule. Toby and Eastwood shared a golf cart when Toby attended Clint’s golf tournament in …
Dec 04
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard urges country community to support End Gun Violence Together campaign
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard is one of several country artists speaking out in support of TOMS shoe company founder Blake Mycoskie‘s campaign to end gun violence. In an Instagram video message, Tyler challenges others to support the campaign. “I want to do a personal challenge to my friends, to my peers, to other artists,” he says. “I …
Dec 04
Dan + Shay raise more than $60K for Tree of Life Synagogue
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay raised more than $60,000 during a Pittsburgh benefit concert for Tree of Life Synagogue over the weekend. The duo headlined a show on Sunday at Byham Theater in Pennsylvania following the mass shooting there in October that killed 11 people. According to a press statement, 1,200 people attended the event and …
Dec 04
Tim McGraw to perform in Cuba as part of four-day cultural event
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will travel to Cuba next year when he headlines Tim McGraw: One of Those Havana Nights. The country superstar will mark his first-ever visit to Cuba with a four-day cultural event on May 23-27, 2019. The singer will perform two acoustic concerts during his stay, and he’ll also be joined by several Cuban …
Dec 03
Shania Twain’s “on a mission” to find the next country star; wants to do more acting
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesShania Twain is an executive producer on USA Network’s Real Country reality competition series. The country star also serves as a co-panelist alongside Jake Owen and Travis Tritt. In a recent interview, Shania tells Billboard that she is certain the show will find the next country superstar. “What I love about the fans judging is only they know whether they’re being …
Dec 03
Kelsea Ballerini celebrates one-year wedding anniversary to Morgan Evans
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans celebrated their one-year anniversary as a married couple on December 2. In honor of the occasion, the newlyweds both shared sweet messages to their other half on social media alongside shots of their wedding day. “One year down & a billion to go. Love you more every day @morganevansmusic,” Kelsea captions a photo …
Dec 03
Reba McEntire recognized at Kennedy Center Honors
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire was one of several artists celebrated at the 41st Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night. The country legend was honored alongside singer and entertainer Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, and saxophone player Wayne Shorter. Each honoree was celebrated with performances by artists including Lady Antebellum, Brooks & Dunn, and pop stars Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and Cyndi Lauper, as well as …
Dec 03
Randy Houser to release film Magnolia, based on his new album
ABC/Fred LeeRandy Houser will release his new full-length album, Magnolia, on January 11. Coinciding with the project, he’ll launch a feature film of the same name. The film Magnolia is based on the music from the album and will feature several live performances by the singer, including the lead single “What Whiskey Does.” Randy stars as a local singer …