ABC/Randy HolmesBack in 2010, when he was just starting his country career, Brett Eldredge released “Raymond” as his debut single. In the song, a nursing home worker develops a relationship with an Alzheimer’s patient who calls him Raymond, believing him to be her son. The story was a personal one for Brett, whose grandmother was battling Alzheimer’s …
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Mar 13
Reba McEntire pushes her upcoming arena tour due to the COVID-19 coronavirus
Universal Music GroupReba McEntire was originally scheduled to head out on the road next weekend to begin her 2020 arena tour, but in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, those shows have been postponed. “For the safety of everyone, we have decided to postpone our new arena tour until July,” Reba commented. “All tickets will be …
Mar 13
Luke Combs admits he gets competitive when it comes to writing hits: ‘I want to be the best at what I do’
ABC/Todd WawrychukSuperstar Luke Combs has had an unstoppable run at radio over the past few years, sending his first seven singles to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. However, the singer says he doesn’t think he’s reached his full potential yet. “I’m not the best at what I do, at least I don’t feel like I am. I still feel like I …
Mar 12
Dollywood updates visitors on the COVID-19 coronavirus ahead of park’s season opening
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, is set to open for its spring season on Saturday. Ahead of opening day, the park issued a statement to its visitors regarding the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “We are working closely with our partners at Covenant Health and are following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance,” …
Mar 12
Kelsea Ballerini, Halsey shine on “homecoming queen?” in their CMT ‘Crossroads’ performance
Jason Kempin/CMTKelsea Ballerini takes the stage with pop superstar Halsey in an upcoming episode of CMT’s Crossroads, which premieres in just a couple of weeks. Until then, Kelsea and Halsey are tiding fans over with an advance clip of their performance of “homecoming queen?,” Kelsea’s current single. “If there is any song that I wish that I wrote, it …
Mar 12
Blake Shelton postpones the last weekends of his Friends & Heroes Tour due to the COVID-19 coronavirus
ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton has announced that the final five stops on his 2020 Friends & Heroes Tour will be rescheduled. The news comes as several other country stars are postponing tour dates and shows in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The first of the halted shows is Thursday night’s Omaha stop. He made the …
Mar 12
Report: Concert promoter Live Nation to pause all concert tours worldwide through end of March
iStock/Cesare FerrariFor several weeks, artists have been announcing concert tour cancellations. But now, all the tours are being canceled for all the artists. Well — almost all artists. Live Nation, one of the world’s biggest concert promoters, plans to press pause on all of the tours it’s currently promoting, both foreign and domestic, through the …
Mar 12
Maren Morris reflects on her landmark new hit and playing the Houston Rodeo nine months pregnant
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been a big week for Maren Morris, who headlined the 2020 Houston Rodeo last weekend while nine months pregnant. As she rocked her way through the iconic performance — with a car at the ready, just in case she went into early labor — she was also celebrating her newest chart-topping hit, “The …
Mar 12
“I won’t take chances with those I love”: Kenny Chesney postpones spring tour dates
Allister AnnKenny Chesney is the latest country artist to postpone a spring 2020 leg of tour dates in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. He broke the news to fans on Thursday, saying he’s putting his Chillaxification tour on pause through late May. “You can’t take chances without really understanding the consequences,” Kenny explains. “In times of uncertainty, I …
Mar 12
Palm trees and bowling lanes: Jason Aldean’s wife updates fans on house-building process
ABC/Getty Images LAJason Aldean’s wife, Brittany, has been providing fans with regular social media updates as the couple work on construction of their dream home. In her latest batch of posts, Brittany revealed a number of exciting new changes around the house. “Look what you can see through the windows when you walk in the door,” the singer’s wife …