Academy of Country MusicThe show must go on, and on Sunday night, it did, though the CBS special that aired was much different than the one the Academy of Country Music originally planned. Once the COVID-19 pandemic made the annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas impossible, a who’s-who of country stars came together to record socially-distant …
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Apr 03
‘Garth & Trisha Live!’ will re-broadcast due to massive viewer demand
Horse of Troy Productions, Inc. Earlier this week, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood staged a live concert from their home recording studio. Called Garth & Trisha Live!, the hour-long acoustic set list was constructed entirely from fan requests. The special aired on CBS, an idea spawned from Garth and Trisha initially attempting to host a live concert over Garth’s live …
Apr 03
Kane Brown and John Legend debut ‘Last Time I Say Sorry’ video and chat with fans live
Matthew Berinato / Yu Tsai Kane Brown and John Legend on Friday debuted the music video for their new duet, “Last Time I Say Sorry.” The two artists are co-directors on the project, and recorded footage from their homes while in self-quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Before dropping the new video, Kane made a virtual appearance on CBS This …
Apr 03
Keith Urban’s quarantine includes board games, family time and lots of music
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is self-quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the singer says he’s making the most of the unexpected downtime. “It’s early days, still, in a lot of ways, but it’s been a very vibrant house,” Keith tells ET. The singer’s household includes his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, and their two daughters: 11-year-old Sunday and 9-year-old Faith. …
Apr 03
‘Do your part, stay apart’: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher urge fans to practice social distancing
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood and her husband, former hockey pro Mike Fisher, are encouraging fans to practice social distancing in a new video shared to social media. The clip shows the couple at home, with Carrie showing her Music City pride with a shirt that reads “Spread love, it’s the Nashville way.” “To help the health of our …
Apr 03
2020 CMT Awards moves to October amid the COVID-19 pandemic
CMTThe 2020 CMT Awards, originally scheduled for June 3, will now take place on October 14. The postponement comes in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, as well as the tornadoes that ravaged middle Tennessee and Nashville in early March. “Our top priority this last month has been rebuilding our hometown of Nashville following the …
Apr 03
‘One of Them Girls’: Lee Brice selects his next radio single
Curb Records Lee Brice is headed back to country radio this month with a brand-new song, “One of Them Girls.” The tune will be available beginning April 10. The song was the product of a “emergency songwriting session” that Lee called at two o’clock in the morning, enlisting an all-star songwriting cast including Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ben Johnson. …
Apr 03
Loretta Lynn tributes an old friend in new rendition of Patsy Cline’s ‘I Fall to Pieces’
Sony MusicLoretta Lynn puts a new spin on Patsy Cline’s 1961 classic “I Fall to Pieces” on a new recording of the song that’s tied to her forthcoming book, Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust. It’s a special song to Loretta: She’s been performing “I Fall to Pieces” for decades, beginning with a 1961 live rendition on the …
Apr 03
Most people don’t change, but ‘Some People Do’: Old Dominion’s new music video is about redemption
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion teamed up with Jason Schneidman, a celebrity groomer who also cuts hair for the homeless, for the music video for their latest single, “Some People Do.” Jason’s connection to helping those in need is personal: He was previously homeless, and overcame drug addiction after a stint in rehab. Now, he spends his spare …
Apr 03
Miranda Lambert reschedules final ten dates on 2020 Wildcard Tour
Jason KempinMiranda Lambert began her 2020 Wildcard Tour back in January, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s putting the brakes on the final batch of show dates. The singer’s tour was scheduled to resume in late April with a series of Canadian stops as well as a couple more in the U.S. Now, Miranda is planning …