River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs’ Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour will be going strong through the end of the year, but he’s already mapped out the next leg of his journey. He’ll launch the What You See Is What You Get Tour next February with Ashley McBryde and Drew Parker opening the dates. The new tour takes its …
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Sep 19
Josh Turner’s crew involved in tour bus accident; one dead, seven injured
Jason Davis/Getty Images for CMTA sad day for Josh Turner, his team and his fans: His crew was involved in a serious accident. According to a tweet from the the fire department of San Luis Obispo County, CA, a tour bus carrying Josh Turner’s road crew was involved in a deadly accident; seven were injured …
Sep 19
Brantley Gilbert says leaving his son behind to go on tour “ripped me up!”
Jeff NelsonBrantley Gilbert is on the road right now, and at the top of the year, he’s got a huge North American tour planned. But now that he’s a father of two — he and his wife just welcomed daughter Braylen Hendrix — he says it’s getting harder and harder to get on the bus …
Sep 18
Luke Combs debuts new music at All For the Hall benefit in LA
ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs was the center of attention at the All For the Hall benefit concert Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, found Luke participating in an acoustic guitar pull alongside Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow. Luke used the show as an opportunity to perform …
Sep 18
Chris Stapleton and Ashley McBryde join Fender Play Foundation to support youth music education
ABC/Mark LevineTwo of country music’s trailblazing stars are lending their names to a worthy cause. Chris Stapleton and Ashley McBryde have thrown their support behind historic guitar company Fender, and will serve as artist ambassadors for its newly instituted Fender Play Foundation. The foundation aims to support youth music education by providing gear for schools and other educational institutions, as well …
Sep 18
Thomas Rhett hits NYC with Colbert appearance, MSG show, Times Square video reveal
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s a big week in the big city for Thomas Rhett. The country superstar is set to perform his new single “Remember You Young” on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert tonight. On Friday, the grand unveiling of the video for the reflective tune will happen on a billboard in New York’s Times Square in New York City …
Sep 18
George Strait, Luke Combs honored at 2019 Nashville Songwriter Awards
ABC/Image Group LAHe’s not known as a songwriter, but George Strait received the President’s Keystone Award Tuesday night at the 2019 Nashville Songwriter Awards, Billboard reports. “I believe songwriting is a gift from God,” George told the crowd at the event. “I think God has truly blessed all these songwriters in here. I want to …
Sep 18
Release date for Garth Brooks’ A&E special coming later this month
ABC RadioWe know it’s coming in November…but later on this month, we’ll find out exactly what day Garth Brooks‘ upcoming A&E TV special, Biography: The Road I’m On, will air. The trailer that’s out now promises “exclusive, unprecedented access” to the star, as he entertains stadiums full of fans and reflects on his incredible career. …
Sep 18
“Luckiest dude in the world”: Ryan Hurd’s new Gold plaque fits him “To A T”
Alan PoiznerRyan Hurd’s having a pretty good week so far. The Michigan native was surprised with a Gold plaque last night in Nashville, as he was rehearsing for his opening slot on Old Dominion‘s upcoming Make It Sweet tour. The certification celebrates sales of half-a-million units of his latest single, “To A T” — and …
Sep 18
Luke Bryan will stop “Knockin’ Boots” long enough to flip the switch on Opry Goes Pink
Jim WrightLuke Bryan is coming to the Grand Ole Opry next month for two special concerts. On October 22, as part of the annual Opry Goes Pink breast cancer fundraiser, Luke will flip the switch on the switch on the Opry’s iconic barn backdrop, bathing it in pink light. He’ll then perform intimate, acoustic sets …