FOX Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and other major music stars gathered together for the Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday, and raised nearly $8 million to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and salute the strength and resilience of the U.S. people during the health crisis. …
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Mar 31
Jennifer Nettles reminds America of its resilience with emotional rendition of “Tomorrow” from ‘Annie’
ABC/Image Group LACountry star Jennifer Nettles is reminding America of its superpower: staying strong in the face of tragedy. As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nettles on Friday released a special performance of “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. Originally, the song features an upbeat melody and swells with hope. However, Nettles’ version is slower and more …
Mar 31
Luke Bryan brings home his 24th #1 with “What She Wants Tonight”
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan locks in the twenty-fourth number one of his career so far this week, as “What She Wants Tonight” ascends to the top of the country chart. It’s a track the Georgia native co-wrote at his Nashville-area farm. “‘What She Wants Tonight’ is a song that I wrote at my house with Jon Nite, Ross Copperman and Hillary …
Mar 30
Thomas Rhett calls on Keith Urban, Reba McEntire + more to “Be A Light”
The Valory Music Co.Via an uplifting new song, Thomas Rhett and friends are aiming to “Be A Light.“ The superstar singer shared a special surprise with fans during his Instagram Live stream today: He unveiled a new song, “Be A Light,” which features all-star friends Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Christian singer Chris Tomlin. Thomas co-wrote the song with Josh …
Mar 30
Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen join Post Malone’s virtual beer pong tournament
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown and Morgan Wallen are two of the celebrity participants in rapper Post Malone‘s upcoming online beer pong tournament. Dubbed The Ballina Cup, Post Malone and fellow rapper MIKE have called on a group of friends to engage in a virtual game of beer pong that is set to take place over the course of eight days, TMZreports. The participants …
Mar 30
John Prine now stable following COVID-19 diagnosis
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach Influential singer and songwriter John Prine‘s condition has improved following the announcement that he’d been diagnosed with COVID-19. John’s wife, Fiona Whealan Prine, turned to Twitter Monday to update fans that John, who’s 73, is in stable condition. “We are humbled by the outpouring of love for me and John and our precious family. …
Mar 30
Justin Moore to host birthday livestream today
ABC/Image Group LALike many other artists, Justin Moore is hosting a live concert on social media as a way to bring music and unity to fans during a time of social distancing. In honor of his 36th birthday, Justin will connect with fans through a livestream concert on Instagramthis evening. The singer will perform tracks off his …
Mar 30
Thomas Rhett rings in 30th birthday with champagne antics
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett is celebrating his birthday with some quarantine antics. The country superstar shared a video of his wife, Lauren Akins, making her best attempt to open a champagne bottle to commemorate the special occasion, documenting her struggle as she attempts to get the top off. “Lauren, just try one more time,” he beckons as his wife …
Mar 30
Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch + more send “Gratitunes” to medical staff fighting COVID-19
ABC/Mark LevineSeveral Nashville stars are coming together to pay tribute to the doctors, nurses and medical staff on the front lines of COVID-19. Brad Paisley and Dustin Lynch are two of the artists participating in a new initiative called Gratitunes, where artists and fans alike can donate a song to a medical professional working to fight COVID-19. Each donated song …
Mar 30
“The Gambler” reigns again: Kenny Rogers at number one on country albums chart
Doug McKenzie/Getty ImagesKenny Rogers may be gone, but his spirit lives on in his music: the country legend has landed at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The late country icon has solidified the number one slot with The Best of Kenny Rogers: Through the Years, a 2018 compilation album of several of his greatest hits including “The …