Academy of Country MusicThe show must go on — even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. And this Wednesday night, that’s exactly what will happen, as the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards — originally scheduled for April in Las Vegas — embrace a much different reality, hosted by reigning ACM Entertainer of the …
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Sep 11
Making ‘ballerini’ was Kelsea Ballerini’s way of re-working her ‘kelsea’ album to fit 2020
Black River EntertainmentThis March, right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelsea Ballerini released her third studio album, kelsea. It was an uncertain time in the music industry and beyond, and the singer had to forgo a lot of the special events and promotion she’d planned due to quickly escalating social distancing measures. But …
Sep 11
Luke Bryan’s date night is a hilarious fail in the latest Jockey commercial
Courtesy of Jockey International, Inc. Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, are ambassadors for Jockey brand, and they’re putting a hilarious spin on their new role with the release of the brand’s newest, “date night”-themed commercial. The clip begins as Caroline compliments Luke’s white Jockey t-shirt, telling him to be sure to wear it for …
Sep 11
Mickey Guyton drops long-awaited ‘Bridges’ EP: “If you only knew what it took for me to get here”
Phylicia J. L. Munn Mickey Guyton’s Bridges EP arrives today, a six-song collection that the singer says is the culmination of a long and often difficult musical journey. “If you only knew what it took for me to get here,” Mickey reflected on social media. “I felt unseen for so long. I am extremely grateful …
Sep 11
Reba McEntire to perform on GMA to celebrate ‘Rumor Has It’ 30th anniversary edition
Universal Music Group NashvilleReba McEntire takes a look back at one of her signature albums today with the special 30th anniversary release of Rumor Has It. The project first came out in September of 1990. Reba’s career-defining album featured four top-10 hits, including “You Lie,” “Fallin’ Out of Love” and the title track. But arguably …
Sep 11
Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey welcome baby boy Remington Edward
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a boy for Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey: The couple welcomed their first child, Remington Edward, on Thursday, September 10. Baby Remington was born at 3:23 PM, weighed 10 lbs, 4 oz and measured 22.5 inches long, People reports. Earlier this summer, the proud parents showed off their baby-to-be’s nature-inspired nursery. …
Sep 11
Tanya Tucker readies ‘Live from the Troubadour’ album to benefit the venue
ABC/Image Group LAOne year after her sold-out show at Los Angeles venue the Troubadour, Tanya Tucker will release a live album recorded at that event, aptly titled Live from the Troubadour. A portion of the proceeds from Live from the Troubadour sales will be invested back into the venue itself, according to Rolling Stone. The …
Sep 11
Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne to feature in the soundtrack for upcoming film ‘Unpregnant’
Warner Records/HBO MaxMaren Morris and duo Brothers Osborne will lend their voices to the soundtrack HBO Max’s new release, Unpregnant. The film includes the country acts’ duet, “All My Favorite People.” The movie follows the story of 17-year-old Veronica, a high school student on the cusp of adulthood who gets blindsided by a positive pregnancy …
Sep 11
Jessica Chastain to play Tammy Wynette in new limited series
Beth Gwinn/RedfernsActor Jessica Chastain will star as Tammy Wynette in George & Tammy, a new limited series about the First Lady of Country Music and her complicated relationship with fellow country legend George Jones. The country stars’ tumultuous marriage lasted from 1969 to 1975. The couple recorded several duets during their years together, such as …
Sep 11
Old Dominion’s ready to “Make It Sweet,” even at the socially-distanced ACM Awards
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion could take home more trophies than anyone else at next week’s Academy of Country Music Awards, with nominations for Group, Video, Single, and Song of the Year. “We do have quite a few of ’em…” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says humbly. “I guess that’s because we get to double-dip as producers and writers and, you know, …