iStock/Cesare FerrariFor several weeks, artists have been announcing concert tour cancellations. But now, all the tours are being canceled for all the artists. Well — almost all artists. Live Nation, one of the world’s biggest concert promoters, plans to press pause on all of the tours it’s currently promoting, both foreign and domestic, through the …
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Mar 12
Maren Morris reflects on her landmark new hit and playing the Houston Rodeo nine months pregnant
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been a big week for Maren Morris, who headlined the 2020 Houston Rodeo last weekend while nine months pregnant. As she rocked her way through the iconic performance — with a car at the ready, just in case she went into early labor — she was also celebrating her newest chart-topping hit, “The …
Mar 12
“I won’t take chances with those I love”: Kenny Chesney postpones spring tour dates
Allister AnnKenny Chesney is the latest country artist to postpone a spring 2020 leg of tour dates in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. He broke the news to fans on Thursday, saying he’s putting his Chillaxification tour on pause through late May. “You can’t take chances without really understanding the consequences,” Kenny explains. “In times of uncertainty, I …
Mar 12
Palm trees and bowling lanes: Jason Aldean’s wife updates fans on house-building process
ABC/Getty Images LAJason Aldean’s wife, Brittany, has been providing fans with regular social media updates as the couple work on construction of their dream home. In her latest batch of posts, Brittany revealed a number of exciting new changes around the house. “Look what you can see through the windows when you walk in the door,” the singer’s wife …
Mar 12
Carrie Underwood’s new book debuts on the ‘New York Times’ bestseller list
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood’s first book, Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul and Get Strong With the Fit52 Life is officially a New York Times bestseller. The fitness and lifestyle book debuted at the number two spot on the Times‘ “Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous list.” Additionally, the book is currently in the number three spot on Amazon’s …
Mar 12
Dan + Shay postpone their spring tour in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay have announced that they’re postponing the spring leg of their The (Arena) Tour in response to growing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The announcement comes just after the country duo’s Philadelphia tour stop was canceled on Thursday: The venue, Wells Fargo Center, was closed for cleaning to fight …
Mar 12
Dan + Shay pull out of rescheduled Stagecoach Festival date: ‘We are bummed’
ABC/Image Group LAThe rescheduling of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival means that at least one major act will no longer appear at the event. As previously reported, in light of growing concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Stagecoach moved the festival, originally scheduled for April, to October 23-25. Many of the festival’s announced …
Mar 12
No “slowing down” for Carly Pearce & Michael Ray amid COVID-19 outbreak, just “Lysol Wipes” and “elbow hits”
ABC/BMLGWith Stagecoach postponed until fall and the Houston Rodeo ending early, country music is certainly feeling the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus. But at least for now, newlyweds Carly Pearce and Michael Ray plan to keep working. “I think we’re just as apprehensive and concerned as everybody else,” Carly tells ABC Audio. “I have a mother who has a lung …
Mar 11
Hot Country Knights get “abducted,” but not inducted, during their Grand Ole Opry debut
Zach BelcherHot Country Knights made their Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night, bringing their trademark combination of comedy, ‘90s-inspired tunes and high-waisted jeans to the stage. Before their performance, the Knights stormed the Opry’s backstage in a hilarious new video, which shows them crash-landing on the iconic venues’ dressing rooms, playfully antagonizing the staff and even …
Mar 11
Walker Hayes lines up Triple Play Tour, together with Brandon Ratcliff and Teddy Robb
Monument RecordsWalker Hayes has big plans to hit the road in April. He’s headlining the newly-announced Triple Play Tour, flanked by his up-and-coming labelmates Brandon Ratcliff and Teddy Robb. Kicking off in Cincinnati on April 16, the 13-stop trek is a tip of the hat to another iconic Triple Play Tour, mounted in 1993 by then-new artists Toby Keith, Shania Twain and John …
