Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan doesn’t want to be a “sacrificial lamb” when it comes to performing live shows during a pandemic. Like countless other artists, Luke’s cancelled or postponed many live shows scheduled for this year, including his annual Farm Tour and his Proud to Be Right Here Tour, which has been moved to next year. In …
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Aug 10
Dolly Parton designs butterfly spatula for Williams Sonoma
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is adding her signature flair to the culinary world as part of Williams Sonoma’s 2020 lineup of celebrity-designed spatulas. Dolly is one of 10 celebrities who has created a special spatula and accompanying tea towel to benefit of No Kid Hungry. The singer’s design features a brightly colored blue-and-red butterfly floating against a yellow …
Aug 10
Willie Nelson joined by Gabby Barrett, Russell Dickerson & more on special edition of “On the Road Again”
Warner Music NashvilleWillie Nelson is teaming up with a group of up-and-coming country artists for a special rendition of “On the Road Again.” Through the Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives, the country legend has recorded a reimagining of his classic hit, featuring 10 rising stars in Nashville who are nominated for New Female and New …
Aug 10
Blake Shelton, Luke Combs among country stars donating to MusiCares Charity Auction
ABC/Image Group LASeveral country stars are participating in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction to support musicians in need. Blake Shelton, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett are among the many artists donating special items to the auction, conducted by Julien’s Auctions, with proceeds going toward MusiCares’ mission of assisting artists who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Blake has contributed a signed tour program and …
Aug 10
Kane Brown dropping ‘Mixtape Vol. 1’ on Friday
RCA NashvilleKane Brown will release his new EP Mixtape Vol. 1 this Friday, August 14. The seven-track compilation features previously shared tracks “Cool Again,” which has cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It also includes “Worldwide Beautiful” and the collaborative number “Last Time I Say Sorry” with John Legend, which they performed live for the first time …
Aug 10
Shay Mooney shifts focus from Dan + Shay to Asher + Ames, thanks to COVID-19
ABC/Image Group LA2020 was off to an epic start for Dan + Shay. In late January, they picked up their second Grammy, and kicked off The (Arena) Tour about a month later. On the personal side, Dan Smyers and wife Abby had just bought a new house, while Shay and Hannah Mooney were expecting their second son. When COVID-19 brought things to a halt in March, Dan + …
Aug 07
Thomas Rhett surprises healthcare workers with thanks and music during virtual acoustic show
ABC/Mark LevineA group of healthcare workers got an unforgettable surprise last week, when Thomas Rhett offered up an exclusive virtual performance as a well-earned thanks for their work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thomas’ gratitude was personal, he shared during the video call set. “You guys are my heroes. I have a lot …
Aug 07
Cassadee Pope releases acoustic album Rise and Shine, opens up about her mental health
John ShearerCassadee Pope unveiled Rise and Shine this week, an eight-track acoustic album that she hopes will offer listeners an opportunity for self-reflection. “Rise and Shine is a record that is meant to help people navigate their feelings in this trying time,” she explains. “Personally, it’s been a reflective time for me, and a lot …
Aug 07
“I Ain’t Without You”: Tucker Beathard releases the song he wrote in tribute to his late younger brother
Warner Music NashvilleTucker Beathard grapples with the loss of his younger brother, Clay, in the gut-wrenching “I Ain’t Without You.” Clay died in December of 2019 at the age of 22, after a stabbing altercation that took place outside a bar in downtown Nashville. In the difficult days and months that followed, Tucker turned to …
Aug 07
Old Dominion isn’t “kitten” you: The “Meow Mix” version of their album is completely “fur” real
RCA RecordsWhat started as a series of mysterious, cat-centric posts on social media has become something very real, and very strange: Old Dominion dropped the “Meow Mix” version of their self-titled third album this week. Yes, that means that the band re-recorded every single song by meowing instead of singing the words. “Cat’s out of …
