View Pictures/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesDue to the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has once again extended its shutdown. The downtown Nashville location will now remain closed to the public through July 31. In a statement, the Hall of Fame CEO Kyle Young stressed the …
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Jul 01
Granger Smith reckons with guilt and forgiving himself, one year after son River’s death
Disney Channel/Chris HolloIt’s been a little over a year since Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, lost their 3-year-old son, River, in a tragic drowning accident. In a new interview with People, Granger looks back on his healing journey over the last year, and confronts the grief and guilt he still experiences today. “[Returning to …
Jul 01
Are Gwen and Blake planning to tie the knot this summer?
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesThey’re not even engaged, but US Weekly claims that longtime partners Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are so eager to get married that they may tie the knot this summer. The mag quotes a source as saying the couple is “keen to make it happen as soon as possible,” but …
Jul 01
‘Bettie James’: Jimmie Allen’s collaboration-packed new EP will spotlight family ties
BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen’s got a new EP in the works, and his next batch of tunes will feature more than a few special guests. Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Tim McGraw are just a few of the familiar voices that will make an appearance on the project, which is called Bettie James. Other guest …
Jul 01
Following her split from Michael Ray, Carly Pearce introduces her new puppy
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce rocked the country world earlier this month when news broke that she’d filed for divorce from her fellow artist husband, Michael Ray. But this week, Carly revealed that she’s already found new love — and it’s the furry, four-footed variety. In her first social media post since her breakup became public, …
Jul 01
Lindsay Ell pours “Two Pina Coladas” for ‘CMA Summer Stay-Cay,’ as she hosts online special with Jimmie Allen
Country Music AssociationThe annual CMA Fest may’ve been impossible in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association’s still found a way to have a party — several, in fact — with the fans. The first happens today at 6 p.m. ET, as CMA Summer Stay-Cay kicks off on YouTube and Facebook, hosted by Jimmie …
Jun 30
Kane Brown signs on for ‘CMA Summer Stay-Cay’
CMACMA Summer Stay-Cay just got “Cool Again” with the addition of Kane Brown to the lineup. Kane is set to perform during the multi-hour livestream event tomorrow, alongside a hefty roster of country stars including Luke Combs, Lady A, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Brett Young and many more. There will also be a “Women of Summer” performance featuring Lauren Alaina, Cassadee Pope and Lindsay Ell, who is co-hosting Summer …
Jun 30
Lanco launches ‘Love Runs Deep’ initiative to help Nashville families in need
ABC/Image Group LALanco is stepping up to help their Nashville neighbors. The band has launched the “Love Runs Deep” initiative in partnership with the nonprofit mobile app. Purposity. It connects nonprofits with the local school systems to provide essentials to those in need, following the tornado outbreak that decimated parts of Nashville and nearby Putnam County …
Jun 30
Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey expecting a baby boy
ABC/Image Group LARussell and Kailey Dickerson announced that they’re having a baby boy in the most adorable way. On Monday, Russell posted a video on social media sharing the news with fans. The video begins with the couple waiting in the doctor’s office for their appointment when Russell reveals that he’s going to find out the sex of the baby before …
Jun 30
Garth Brooks hosting acoustic ‘Garth Request Live 2’ next week
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks is set to host another night of acoustic music. On the Monday night installment of Inside Studio G, the legendary country star revealed that he’s making good on his promise to host another virtual live music session next Tuesday with part two of Garth Request Live. “How about we just make it intimate? We just make …
