ABC/Randy HolmesDarius Rucker, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina are just a few of the country stars who will contribute their voices to a new series called “Healing Through Music,” launched this week by nonprofit organization Musicians on Call. Over the course of the series, artists will deliver virtual performances for patients, nurses and doctors in children’s hospitals across the …
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May 20
Country Music Hall of Fame cancels in-person events through July 31
John Greim/LightRocket via Getty ImagesNashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is continuing to limit group gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person events — including performances, screenings, summer camps, internship program and family programming — have all been canceled through July 31. When the Hall of Fame first closed its doors in …
May 20
“I wasn’t ready for this”: George Strait admits he’s frustrated in the face of halted 2020 tour plans
Rich Fury/ACMA2019/Getty Images for ACMAfter wrapping his Cowboy Rides Away farewell tour a few years ago, George Strait intentionally took some time off the road in order to recalibrate and rest. But since then, he’s been slowly amping back up to a comfortable touring pace, playing a few shows a year, and he was excited to continue that routine …
May 20
Sam Hunt calls off his Southside Summer Tour amid the COVID-19 pandemic
ABC/Randy HolmesWhile it’s no surprise, it still comes as a major disappointment for many fans: Sam Hunt won’t be going ahead with his 2020 Southside Summer Tour after all. The news comes after a wave of cancellations and postponements across the country genre and beyond, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sam’s trek was originally scheduled …
May 20
Keith Urban reveals why health care workers made the perfect audience for his first socially distanced show
ABC/Image Group LALast week, Keith Urban returned to the stage for the first time since social distancing took effect over two months ago. Of course, his newest show looked a little different than what fans are used to, with Keith performing at a drive-in for an audience full of parked cars. He also held the concert exclusively for …
May 20
Inside the departure of Runaway June’s Hannah Mulholland, as the trio remains “Head over Heels” about the future
ABC/Image Group LALess than a week after Hannah Mulholland‘s unexpected departure from Runaway June, the trio’s opening up about what happened. Hannah may be gone from the group, but Jennifer Wayne makes it clear their sisterhood remains strong. “We will always be sisters,” the granddaughter of Hollywood legend John Wayne tells ABC Audio. “We love Hannah so much. We’ve been through …
May 19
CMT extends lineup for ‘Feed the Front Line’
CMTCMT has unveiled the performance time slots during “Feed the Front Line,” an online event benefiting the organization of the same name. Beginning Wednesday morning, the multi-hour special will feature several artists performing during three times during the day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the breakfast hour at 10 a.m. ET, Tim McGraw, Brett Young, Ingrid Andress, Scotty McCreery, Jimmie Allen and RaeLynn will perform. …
May 19
‘6-Pack’: Florida Georgia Line unpacks track listing for new EP
BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line has unveiled the track list for their upcoming EP, 6-Pack. In addition to the previously released “I Love My Country” and “Beer:30,” which the duo previewed on social media, the project consists of titles “Ain’t Worried Bout It,” “Countryside,” “U.S. Stronger” and “Second Guessing.” Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley had a hand in writing four of the album’s …
May 19
Thomas Rhett shifts ‘Center Point Road’ Tour to 2021
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett is postponing his concert dates to 2021. Named after his chart-topping 2019 album, the Center Point Road Tour will shift from its original spring 2020 start to summer 2021. The trek will now kick off on June 3 in New Hampshire and keep him on the road through August. It’s currently scheduled to wrap on …
May 19
George Strait offers virtual happy hour to benefit restaurants
Courtesy of Codigo 1530George Strait is doing his part to give back to restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. George’s tequila brand Codigo has partnered with fundraising organization Omaze to offer a lucky fan the chance to win a virtual happy hour with the country king himself. During the video chat, the “Give it Away” hitmaker will share a virtual libation …