Big Machine Label GroupBrantley Gilbert was forced to cut his planned 2020 Fire’t Up Tour short due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but as he reschedules the trek’s final dates for later in the year, he’s also making plans to take the party virtual. The singer has unveiled Fire’t Up Fridays, a weekly hang session live on Instagram in …
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Mar 20
Little Big Town postpones the Nightfall tour: ‘We’re already counting down the weeks to be back’
Sandbox ManagementLittle Big Town is hitting pause on their current tour, as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. New dates for the canceled shows have been announced, beginning in August. The band’s last stop on their Nightfall tour was a March 7 date in Atlanta. Their next pair of shows were rescheduled amid mounting concerns surrounding the virus’ …
Mar 20
Garth Brooks is taking requests for an exclusive live-streamed Facebook concert
ABC RadioJust because the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is keeping Garth Brooks off the road doesn’t mean he can’t connect with his fans. The singer is dreaming up a creative new way to share his music, and he’s doing it with a little help from his listeners. It all started during an installment of Garth’s live Facebook series, Inside …
Mar 20
“Who’s the other girl?”: Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey bring new duet to CMT Crossroads
Jason Kempin/CMT Kelsea Ballerini takes the stage with her pop star pal Halsey in a new episode of CMT Crossroads, which premieres next week. Ahead of the full episode, you can watch the pair perform their new song, “the other girl.” The track comes off of Kelsea’s just-released third studio album, kelsea, which came out on Friday. It’s a classic …
Mar 20
While social distancing, Lauren Alaina uses newfound free time to dye her hair blue
Mercury NashvilleLike most of her country star peers, Lauren Alaina has found herself with some unexpected free time at home this spring as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to cancel shows, events and tours. On Instagram, Lauren revealed that she’s been using that time to try out a new look: The singer dyed her hair blue. “This quarantine’s got …
Mar 20
‘Bluebird’: Miranda Lambert sings from a cage, but delivers a hopeful message in new music video
RCA Nashville/Vanner RecordsMiranda Lambert plays the title character of her new song, “Bluebird,” in the just-released music video for the track. Decked out in feathers and blue eyeshadow, she performs from the inside of a bird cage as a glamorous, expressionless crowd of concertgoers eye her from their seats. Still, the song’s message is ultimately one …
Mar 20
Sam Hunt pushes Southside Summer Tour, debuts colorful ‘Hard to Forget’ music video
Connor DwyerIn response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Sam Hunt is postponing his upcoming Southside Summer Tour, but he’s tiding fans over with a brand-new music video for “Hard to Forget.” The clip follows a diverse cast of characters as they spend a summery day lounging around the lowbrow, retro Southside Motel. A card game breaks out into …
Mar 20
‘Dear Corona’: Chase Rice is spending his time off the road writing a song about COVID-19
ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice was just trying to make his fans smile, and ease his own quarantine-induced boredom, when he picked up an acoustic guitar and wrote a song about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. But Chase’s light-hearted kiss-off tune struck a chord with fans when he uploaded it to Instagram last week. Beginning with the lyric, “Dear corona, …
Mar 20
Scotty McCreery shifts upcoming UK and Ireland tour to October
Triple 8Scotty McCreery had big plans to head to the U.K. and Ireland this May, but those tour dates have been postponed. The announcement comes in light of the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “I’ve been really looking forward to coming over this spring, but my first priority is the health and safety of my fans, venue …
Mar 20
Grand Ole Opry to continue “unbroken circle” of weekly shows with Brad Paisley and more
ABC/Mark LevineWhen the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak began shutting down country shows and events last week, the Grand Ole Opry immediately suspended all performances in front of a live audience through April 4. However, the institution has vowed to continue its near century-long tradition of live radio broadcasts. This Saturday, the Opry’s circle will …