ABC/Mark LevineIf you go see Keith Urban’s Graffiti U World Tour, you’ll know the Aussie superstar is about to start the show once you hear Maren Morris’s pop hit, “The Middle.” Keith demonstrates how Maren cues him to sneak onstage in a new video posted on his socials. “Haha, this is amazing,” Maren responded after seeing the clip. “I am so …
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Aug 22
Walker Hayes reveals the devastating details of the loss of his seventh child
Monument RecordsIn this week’s issue of People magazine, Walker Hayes reveals the heartbreaking details of the loss of his seventh child. On the morning of June 6, the “You Broke Up with Me” singer and his wife Laney were preparing for a home birth with a midwife, but then, the unexpected happened. Laney’s uterus ruptured, a rare occurrence that caused the …
Aug 22
Loretta Lynn’s feeling better, and is ready to return to promote “Wouldn’t It Be Great”
Legacy RecordingsLoretta Lynn is feeling better and is ready to promote her new album, now set to be released on September 28. Wouldn’t It Be Great was delayed after the 86-year-old suffered a stroke in May of last year, and then broke her hip in January. “This new record means so much to me,” Loretta says, “but this …
Aug 22
“Redneck Woman” Gretchen Wilson arrested at Connecticut airport
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for IEBAGretchen Wilson is expected in court on Wednesday, after being arrested for causing a “minor disturbance” on a plane on Tuesday, according to People. When Connecticut State Police interviewed the 2005 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year at Bradley International Airport, she allegedly “became belligerent” and “caused a disturbance.” The 45-year-old was then …
Aug 22
“Triple Live” and a date with the Fighting Irish: Garth promises all the details next Monday
ABC RadioNext Monday, we’ll find out the exact date for the massive concert Garth Brooks is planning at Notre Dame Stadium, at the home of the Fighting Irish. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year promises to announce more details during a news conference in South Bend, Indiana. We should also find out more about the upcoming …
Aug 22
Chris Young’s infectious “Hangin’ On” will get in your head and make you wave your hands
RCA Nashville If you can’t get Chris Young’s latest hit, “Hangin’ On,” out of your head, you’re just like lots of other folks Chris is seeing on the road these days. In fact, the Tennessee native says it’s making lots of fans put their hands in the air, too. “One of my favorite things about this …
Aug 21
Trace Adkins invites Dustin Lynch to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry
© 2018 Grand Ole Opry | Photos by Chris Hollo and Rachael BlackDustin Lynch will soon become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. On Tuesday, Trace Adkins officially issued the invitation to the Tullahoma, Tennessee native, on the night he celebrated his own 15th anniversary of Opry membership. “Being a member of the Grand Ole Opry …
Aug 21
Shania Twain’s “Real Country” premieres in November, with Jake Owen, Travis Tritt, Wynonna and Willie joining the show
ABC RadioUSA Network’s new singing competition, Real Country, is set to premiere Tuesday, November 13 at 10 p.m. ET. In addition to being one of Real Country’s permanent panel of artists, Shania Twain is also one of the show’s executive producers. Both Jake Owen and Travis Tritt will appear alongside the Canadian country/pop superstar on each episode, with Trace Adkins, Wynonna and Big & Rich also …
Aug 21
Follow Your Arrow: Kacey Musgraves heads to South Africa to play with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Oprah
ABC/Randy HolmesKacey Musgraves is set to perform alongside Jay-Z, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and others at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 event later this year in Johannesburg, South Africa. Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Pharrell Williams, Naomi Campbell, Gayle King, and Tyler Perry will also be on hand for the December 2 gathering at FNB Stadium, put on by international advocacy organization Global Citizen. Oprah will give …
Aug 21
“Small Town Boy” Dustin Lynch will jam with The Roots in Memphis to promote tourism in Tennessee
ABC/Image Group LA Dustin Lynch will soon be jamming with the house band from The Tonight Show to promote tourism in Tennessee. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native is teaming up with The Roots for the September 15 Six Degrees to Tennessee concert in Memphis. The show will take place at the New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street, and will also feature Elle King, who …