ABC/Image Group LAJon Pardi and his fiancée, Summer Duncan, have postponed their wedding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Summer revealed on Instagram that “due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19,” she and her country star fiancé are hitting pause on their wedding, originally scheduled for May. The couple was planning to wed at a venue near Yellowstone National …
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Apr 01
CMA donates to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Country Music Association The Country Music Association has made a major donation to MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund. CMA and its philanthropic branch, the CMA Foundation, are contributing $1 million to the Recording Academy’s fund that provides support to those in the music industry whose employment is in jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund also …
Apr 01
ACM launches COVID-19 relief fund
Academy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music is stepping up to help those impacted by COVID-19. The organization has launched a new fund under its charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives, to aid those in the country music community who are taking a financial hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund will …
Mar 31
Sara Evans is “Born to Fly” with new memoir
Howard BooksSara Evans has found another way to share her life journey. The “Suds in the Bucket” singer is set to release a memoir about her life and career later this year. Titled Born to Fly, the book finds Sara telling never-before-told stories about her country music career and life in the limelight. She’ll also share insight and tips on …
Mar 31
Brett Young to host livestream with Levi’s, donate to COVID-19 relief fund
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Young is partnering with Levi’s to support an important cause. The “Sleep Without You” hitmaker is the star of Levi’s 5:01 Live Music Series tonight, hosting a virtual performance and Q&A session on Instagram Live. The initiative serves as a way to keep the music and conversation going as the country quarantines during the COVID-19 …
Mar 31
Carly Pearce takes on the TikTok #beautymodechallenge
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is making the most of her quarantine by having a little fun on TikTok. The “Every Little Thing” singer is lending her name to the viral #beautymodechallenge, where people go from bare-faced to glamorous seemingly in a matter of seconds, set to the voiceover of a man who is trying to figure out …
Mar 31
Keith Urban teases “God Whispered Your Name” video
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is gearing up to release the video for his latest single, “God Whispered Your Name,” and he’s giving fans a sneak peek. The country superstar has released a pair of clips that offer fans a taste of what to expect from the video. The first shows Keith walking amongst a serene landscape in solitude, the …
Mar 31
CMA Fest 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Country Music Association CMA Fest has been cancelled in the wake of COVID-19. The Country Music Association announced today that it’s following the guidelines from local, state and national authorities and has decided to cancel the country festival out of concern for patrons’ safety. It was scheduled to take place in Nashville June 4-7. “Whether you planned to …
Mar 31
“Homecoming Queen”: Kelsea Ballerini debuts at number two with “kelsea”
Black River RecordsKelsea Ballerini has achieved a chart best with her new album, kelsea. The pop-country star debuts at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Released March 20, her third studio project sold 28,000 units in its first week, marking her highest debut on the chart. Each of Kelsea’s albums has debuted one slot higher than …
Mar 31
Thomas Rhett on new song “Be a Light”: “It’s always been one of my favorites”
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett brought joy to fans through their TV screens this morning with a brief performance of his new song, “Be a Light,” on the Today show. Joining hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie via FaceTime from his house, the singer offered a little insight into how he wrote the encouraging song, which features appearances by Keith Urban,Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris …