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 …
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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 …
Mar 18
Kelsea Ballerini opens up about her “massive social anxiety”
Black River RecordsKelsea Ballerini brings her self-consciousness to light on her new album, Kelsea. In an interview with People, the country-pop star reveals that she deals with “massive social anxiety” living in the spotlight, especially when she’s surrounded by prominent celebrities and the glitz and glam of Hollywood. “Part of it is I don’t know where I fit in …
Mar 18
Dixie Chicks top “Billboard” Country Digital Song Sales chart
Columbia RecordsThe Dixie Chicks are making a special appearance on the country charts with their new single, “Gaslighter.” The song has landed them in the number-one slot on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart, scoring 12,000 downloads in its first week since being released on March 4. This marks the trio’s first time in the top spot on the …
Mar 18
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly offer free groceries to elderly through The Store
ABC/Mark LevineBrad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley are already putting their free grocery store to good use amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The couple has announced that they’re offering a free grocery delivery service to the elderly who can’t leave their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brad announced via Instagram video that a group of volunteers are following protocol while delivering …
Mar 18
Luke Combs performs new songs during online concert
ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs treated fans to a free online concert Tuesday night that included the debut of a new song. Luke is one of the many artists who has turned to social media in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak to bring music to fans as they hunker down at home. The superstar singer delivered a 20-minute set …