The Green Room PRLegendary country duo Brooks & Dunn were set to kick off their first tour together in a decade this spring, but the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has changed their plans. They’ve announced that they’ll be pushing their tour until early fall 2020. The trek will now kick off on August 28 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and …
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Mar 19
Dan Smalley knows you’ve got the “Coronavirus Blues,” so he put it in a song
Robby KleinDan Smalley was just about to put out his debut EP on Big Machine Records, the same label that launched superstars like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line. But then, just like the rest of us, he got the “Coronavirus Blues.” The only difference is, the Louisiana native wrote an impromptu song about it and shared it on …
Mar 19
‘Copy That’: Sara Evans details new covers album, shares first track, ‘If I Can’t Have You’
Born to Fly RecordsSara Evans is exploring the art of the cover song in her upcoming new album, Copy That, a 13-track collection of renditions of her favorite songs by other artists. The singer selected tunes from a wide range of genres and eras to compile her new album. The project, which Sara co-produced, also features a …
Mar 19
Florida Georgia Line to pay $1,000 to each FGL House employee amid COVID-19 closure
ABC/Randy HolmesThe COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced restaurants, bars and other venues to close, leaving the employees who work there stuck without a steady income. With that in mind, Florida Georgia Line is doing their part to offer financial assistance to the 117 staff members of their downtown Nashville restaurant, FGL House. On Instagram, the country superstar duo …
Mar 19
Cole Swindell reveals rescheduled dates for his headlining Down to Earth tour
Schmidt PRCole Swindell is among the artists who had to pump the brakes on his touring schedule in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, but he’s working hard to get back on the road. The singer just announced rescheduled dates for his headlining Down to Earth tour, which will now take place in October. “We were …
Mar 19
Billboard brings fans into Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson’s living rooms with ‘Live At-Home’ series
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan and Russell Dickerson are two of the artists set to participate in Billboard’s new Live At-Home series, a lineup of virtual concerts that fans can watch from the comfort of their own home. As COVID-19 continues to keep fans and performers alike in home self-isolation, many country artists have turned to live-streamed concerts as a way to keep …
Mar 19
Kelsea Ballerini “earns [her] wine” with creative new leg day workout set to “hole in the bottle”
Black River RecordsIt’s music release week for Kelsea Ballerini, who will drop her third studio album, kelsea, on Friday. The singer originally had a jam-packed week full of in-person fan events planned, but as the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to keep fans and artists alike at home, Kelsea had to get creative. Enter celebrity trainer Erin …
Mar 19
ACM to air TV special, ‘Our Country,’ in former ACM Awards time slot
ACMThe Academy of Country Music announced earlier this week that the 2020 ACM Awards, previously planned to air on April 5, will be delayed until the fall due to concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Now, it’s been announced that a different kind of country music show will air during the award ceremony’s …
Mar 19
In the wake of COVID-19, Jordan Davis is enjoying Eloise — and worrying about his band and crew
ABC/Image Group LAJust last week, Jordan Davis was among the country artists who traveled across the pond to play Europe’s Country to Country Festival, only to unexpectedly return after the annual event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Now, the Louisiana native’s enjoying some precious time at home with his wife Kristen and their four-month-old daughter Eloise. The “Singles …
Mar 18
Will ‘American Idol’ continue in the wake of coronavirus concerns?
ABC/Gavin BondAmerican Idol is currently airing pre-taped episodes, but the live performance shows are set to begin in April…or are they? Many TV shows have completely shut down production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and right now, American Idol is attempting to adjust to the new reality. A production source tells ABC Audio that the …