John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCGwen Stefani’s ready to tie the knot with Blake Shelton, even if her earlier marriage to rocker Gavin Rossdale isn’t annulled by the Catholic Church, according to Us Weekly. The magazine’s previously reported that Gwen’s been trying to have her former union annulled for the past year, and that’s what’s been keeping her from making …
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Jan 22
Luke Combs books ‘Saturday Night Live’ on February 1
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs will make his Saturday Night Live debut on February 1, as the musical guest alongside the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt, who’s hosting. As of now, we don’t know what the North Carolina native will sing. He recently spent three weeks at the top of the chart with “Even Though I’m Leaving,” his seventh consecutive number one. …
Jan 22
Former Recording Academy president files discrimination complaint
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesFormer Recording Academy CEO and President Deborah Dugan and her lawyers spent Tuesday trading accusations with the Academy in the wake of Dugan’s complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accusing the organization behind the Grammy Awards of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Dugan’s complaint alleges, among other things, that the Recording Academy …
Jan 22
Crash My Playa Mayor Dustin Lynch teases “anything and everything goes” once you “start drinking tequila”
ABC/Image Group LAToday, Luke Bryan‘s sixth annual Crash My Playa getaway vacation gets underway in Riviera Cancun, Mexico. And that means it’s time for Dustin Lynch to assume his official duties. “In year two, [Luke] made me the official mayor of Crash My Playa,” Dustin recalls. “This is our sixth year… and I’ve been back every year with …
Jan 21
“Give it Away:” George Strait’s San Antonio home is on the market
ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait is selling his extravagant San Antonio home. According to Realtor.com, the superstar is selling the custom-designed home in San Antonio’s exclusive Dominion neighborhood for $8.9 million. The three-bedroom, six-bath mansion was designed by Bill Tull and features 14 hand-carved fireplaces, hand-painted murals and stained glass windows, in addition to an infinity pool and multi-use sports …
Jan 21
Dustin Lynch, Midland to headline 2020 Headwaters Country Jam
ABC/Image Group LAHeadwaters Country Jam has announced its 2020 lineup. The 13th annual festival, which takes place June 18-20 in Three Forks, Montana, will feature Dustin Lynch, Midland and Clay Walker as headliners. A mix of veteran and rising stars will also perform throughout the three-day festival, including Tanya Tucker, Craig Morgan, Ashley McBryde and Mitchell Tenpenny. Additionally, The Cadillac Three will appear, along with “The Git Up” …
Jan 21
Loretta Lynn to release memoir about friendship with Patsy Cline
Erika Goldring/WireImageLoretta Lynn is sharing the story of her friendship with Patsy Cline in her own words. The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer has teamed up with her daughter, Patsy Lynn, to pen Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust, a new memoir chronicling her friendship with Patsy Cline before the latter’s untimely passing in 1963. Set to be published through Grand Central …
Jan 21
CMT announces equal video airplay for women
Courtesy CMTCMT has instituted a new initiative to combat the ongoing issue of unequal airplay on country radio. The country music channel has announced that it will now feature 50/50 video airplay for female artists on both its TV and music channels. CMT features 29 primetime hours of video content, half of which will now be …
Jan 21
“Write This Down”: George Strait announces new shows in Minneapolis & Las Vegas
ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait has announced a series of new live shows for 2020, including a stadium stop. The country legend will perform at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 22, with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town joining him. Additional acts will be announced soon. The country king has also scheduled two dates for his Las …
Jan 21
Carrie Underwood honors son Jacob’s first birthday: “You are truly our miracle baby”
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is celebrating the first birthday of her son, Jacob. The superstar singer penned a thoughtful note to her child on Instagram, calling him “smiley,” “crazy” and “smart.” She also shared photos of his beautiful cake, adorned with a baby figurine on top wrapped in a green blanket. “Happy birthday, Jacob! How are you already 1 …