Columbia RecordsIt’s been 14 years since the Dixie Chicks released their last album, a break the trio says is a result of raising their children and the outcry following their 2003 statements about former President George Bush. Sitting down for an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison share that while raising their nine …
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Mar 16
Jon Pardi charges to country radio with “Ain’t Always the Cowboy”
Jim WrightJon Pardi knows that it “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” who’s ready to move on from a relationship in his new single. Shipped to country radio today, March 16, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is the second single released off Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman who stands firm in …
Mar 16
COVID-19 causes Midland to postpone European tour
ABC/Image Group LALike many other artists, Midland has been forced to cancel their upcoming concert dates in Europe as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The band was originally scheduled for a two-week trek across the U.K., Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands this month, but have postponed the dates over safety concerns regarding the virus. This …
Mar 16
CMA makes donation to tornado relief efforts
CMAThe Country Music Association is stepping up with a monetary donation to help those impacted by the tornadoes that ravaged Nashville and Middle Tennessee on March 3. The organization is donating $100,000 on behalf of its members to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Emergency Response Fund, which supports nonprofits aiding in the relief efforts and the …
Mar 16
Kelsea Ballerini adjusts album release plans due to COVID-19
Black River Records Kelsea Ballerini is rearranging her promotional plans for the release of her new album, kelsea, due to COVID-19. The singer shared and note and video to fans on Twitter revealing that the album promotion cycle will look “pretty different” than she imagined in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. She had originally planned to appear on TV shows …
Mar 16
Reba McEntire posts heartfelt tribute after her mother’s death
ABC/Image Group LACountry superstar Reba McEntire announced the heartbreaking news Saturday that her mother, Jacqueline, had died. “Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven today,” the 64-year-old wrote in a lengthy emotional eulogy on her personal Instagram. “She had a wonderful, full, healthy life and was absolutely ready to go. The cancer might think it …
Mar 16
As ‘The Voice”s blind auditions wrap, Blake admits it’s “been a lot of fun” figuring out how to beat Nick Jonas
2019 NBCUniversal Media, LLCTonight, the blind auditions wrap up on The Voice. And even after eighteen seasons, it’s a concept Blake Shelton still loves. “You know, you can’t really listen for anything other than talent whenever you’re sitting in these blind auditions because you can’t see the person,” he explains. “You don’t know what they have going on …
Mar 15
ACM Awards postponed until September in response to COVID-19
Academy of Country MusicThe upcoming 55th Academy of Country Music Awards — which were to be held Sunday, April 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — have now been postponed until September, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The exact date, time and venue for the CBS show will be announced …
Mar 13
Opry cancels audiences through April 4; Will continue as a Saturday radio show in the meantime
Grand Ole Opry/Chris HolloYou can add one of Nashville’s most treasured traditions to the long list of performances that have been canceled because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Starting with the Friday show scheduled for tonight, the Grand Ole Opry will “pause performances that include a live audience through April 4,” according to a news release. …
Mar 13
Country Music Hall of Fame announces temporary closure in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus
Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesFollowing a string of cancelled country tours, shows and festival dates, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced plans to temporarily close its doors due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The closure goes into effect at the end of the day on Friday, and lasts until March 31. “The health and …