RCA Records Nashville Kane Brown’s new song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” is one he’s been saving for quite a while now, but during the current movement against racism and police brutality, the singer says it was the perfect time to share his new song. “Worldwide Beautiful” is an anthem for equality, calling on fans to open their …
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Jun 04
Amy Grant expected to make “full recovery” following open heart surgery
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesSinger Amy Grant is resting comfortably at home after undergoing major surgery. The “Baby, Baby” singer underwent open heart surgery on Wednesday to correct a rare defect she unknowingly had since birth. “Thank you for so many prayers today. Amy is out of surgery and the doctor said it could not have gone better,” Grant’s representative shared in a statement on …
Jun 04
Carrie Underwood tearfully remembers her miscarriages, and reveals the divine inspiration for her son’s name
ABC/Image Group LAIn the continuing faith-based mini-documentary Mike and Carrie: God & Country, Carrie Underwoodand Mike Fisher discuss their multiple miscarriages after the birth of their son Isaiah. After their five-year-old was born, they immediately wanted more kids. Though they got pregnant quickly, Carrie suffered a cycle of miscarriages. “It sounds wrong when you say it,” she confesses, “but it’s one of those bad …
Jun 03
‘CMT Celebrates Our Heroes’ with TR, Kane, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, FGL and more
CMTIf 2020 had gone as planned, the annual CMT Music Awards would’ve been passed out at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, made that impossible, bringing the virtual CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special in its place. The two-hour extravaganza featured much-loved covers appropriate to the times, as well …
Jun 03
Morgan Wallen tests out brand new ballad, “Wasted on You,” with fans on social media
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Morgan Wallen’s gearing up to record a new album, and before he heads into the studio, he’s sharing a snippet of a just-written song to see what fans think. The singer posted a voice memo recording to Instagram this week, explaining that he had written it only one day before. Called …
Jun 03
Alan Jackson pushes drive-in shows to next week as weather threat looms in Alabama
Jason Merritt/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACMAlan Jackson is postponing two “Small Town Drive-In” events scheduled for this week due to potentially inclement weather. The country superstar originally planned the events as his first drive-in concerts, reconfigured in order to comply with social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The shows were originally scheduled for June 5 and …
Jun 03
Forever and Ever, Amen: Randy Travis’ memoir tops Book Authority’s ‘Best Country Music Books’ list
HarperCollins Christian Publishing Randy Travis is adding yet another milestone to his collections of awards, honors and accolades. His 2019 memoir, Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life, tops Book Authority’s Best Country Music Books of All Time list. Randy’s memoir, which he wrote with the help of best-selling author Ken Abraham, tells …
Jun 03
Garth Brooks reschedules his Cincinnati stadium tour stop amid the COVID-19 pandemic
ABC/Image Group LA Garth Brooks has postponed his upcoming stadium show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, which was planned for June 27. Though he hasn’t yet announced when he plans to reschedule the concert, Garth did assure fans that originally purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. It’s the second time the superstar has …
Jun 03
‘Only Truck in Town’: Tyler Farr readies his Jason Aldean-produced EP for release
BBR Music Group/Night Train RecordsIt’s been five years since Tyler Farr released a new project, but on Friday, he’ll return with his new, four-song EP, Only Truck in Town. The project also marks Farr’s first release since inking a deal with Jason Aldean’s Night Train Records, who also signed on to produce the new music. Only Truck in Town takes …
Jun 03
Brandi Carlile’s virtual birthday show raises over $100k for equality advocacy groups
ABC/Image Group LABrandi Carlile celebrated her 39th birthday this week by performing her landmark 2018 album, By the Way, I Forgive You, from start to finish, along with her band mates Phil and Tim Hanseroth. The show livestreamed via Veeps.com, and for a minimum entrance price of $10, viewers could watch the Highwomen band mate and solo Americana act’s full, 75-minute set. Amid the …