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Zac Brown Band postpone spring tour amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns

Diego PerníaJust five dates into their spring 2020 The Owl Tour, the Zac Brown Band has decided to reschedule the trek’s remaining stops. The band cites concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus as the reason behind their change of plans.  ZBB shared the news with their fans via social media on Tuesday, adding that rescheduled dates will be announced soon …

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It’s official, Coachella and Stagecoach postponed until October

2020 Coachella lineup; Goldenvoice COVID-19 coronavirus has taken down yet another set of festivals in its wake.  On Tuesday, Goldenvoice, the company behind the fests, made the announcement that both Coachella and Stagecoach have been postponed until October due to the infectious disease.  “At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we …

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“This Is It”: Scotty McCreery prepares to play the Ryman as a chart-topping hitmaker

Steve Lowry/Ryman AuditoriumTonight, Scotty McCreery brings his tour to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the first time in half-a-dozen years.  While the American Idol winner has played other events at the Ryman, it’s been quite awhile since he’s done his own show at the Mother Church of Country Music. “First time headlining in about six years, and [it’s] six years too …

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Carrie Underwood on using music to connect: “It’s helpful to know that you’re not alone”

ABC/Image Group LAFor Carrie Underwood, being open about the series of miscarriages she experienced was liberating.   In a new interview with Parade, Carrie explains how being open about what she was going through was liberating, and also affected the music she was recording at the time. “The entire time I was making Cry Pretty, I was going through all …

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Ingrid Andress is “Lady Like” in new Apple Music short film

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is the subject of an Apple Music short film chronicling her rise to country stardom.  The film goes along with the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer having been selected as one of Apple Music’s Up Next artists. In a trailer for the film, Ingrid sits down for an intimate interview about her music and …

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Florida Georgia Line join lineup for Chris Tomlin’s Good Friday Nashville

ABC/Randy HolmesFlorida Georgia Line is reuniting with friend Chris Tomlin for a special event.  The hitmaking duo will partake in “Good Friday Nashville,” a concert hosted by the Christian singer honoring the Easter holiday. They were originally scheduled to be surprise guests during the show, but Chris decided to unveil the news on Monday, March 9. All proceeds from …

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Jimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus weather the rain in “This Is Us” video

BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus walk through water to reach one other in the video for their new song, “This Is Us.”  Jimmie’s dressed in a cheetah-print shirt and black leather jacket, while Noah dons a nude body suit covered in little gems.  The duet partners wade through a pool of shallow water against a black backdrop, …

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“The Bones” are good: Maren Morris tops Hot Country Songs chart

ABC/Image Group LA“The Bones” has rewarded Maren Morris with chart accomplishment. The song has claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week dated March 14, right on the heels of “The Bones” celebrating a two-week streak at number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart.  Though Maren has also topped the …

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Stagecoach Festival and Coachella may be postponed due to COVID-19

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for StagecoachTwo major music festivals are in talks to move until later in the year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. Billboard reports that Goldenvoice, the concert promoter for Stagecoach Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is trying to strategize a way to delay both festivals until October. Stagecoach and Coachella take …

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Dixie Chicks reappear on Billboard charts with “Gaslighter”

Columbia RecordsThe Dixie Chicks are lighting up the country charts with their new single.  “Gaslighter,” the trio’s first single in three years, has debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart following its release last Wednesday, March 4. This marks their highest debut on the chart in 18 years, since their famous cover of Fleetwood Mac‘s “Landslide” hit …

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