Al Pereira/WireImageFaith Hill will represent the world of country music next Friday, August 31 at the funeral of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Shortly after the death of the 76-year-old last week from pancreatic cancer, Faith shared a photo of herself with the legend, along with her sentiments about the music legend. Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Fantasia, and Jennifer Hudson are set …
Aug 23
Watch now: Is Keith Urban reviving the line dance with “Never Comin Down?”
Capitol NashvilleIf the line-dancing craze from the nineties makes a comeback, you’ll be able to thank — or blame — Keith Urban. Keith’s new video, “Never Comin Down,” takes place mainly on the dance floor, following a shy everyman who makes his way into a club where the Aussie superstar is playing. By the end of …
Aug 23
Strike a pose: Justin Timberlake picks Brett Young to model his fashion line
William RastBrett Young is the new face of Justin Timberlake’s clothing line, William Rast. The ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year will model the men’s fashions from William Rast’s Fall 2018 collection, with model Stella Maxwell showcasing the women’s line. The name “William Rast” comes from Timberlake’s grandfather’s first name and the last name of the grandfather of Justin’s …
Aug 23
2018 ACM Honors: Darius is a great dude, Thomas Rhett’s dad reigns as Songwriter, and Dierks has the spirit of Merle
ABC RadioWednesday night at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the Academy of Country Music passed out its 2018 Honors. Old Crow Medicine Show delivered their original version of Darius Rucker‘s hit, “Wagon Wheel,” before the Hootie & the Blowfish singer accepted the Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award for his charitable work. “You don’t do this stuff for recognition, you know,” …
Aug 23
2018 ACM Honors Red Carpet: Morgan Evans, Cam and Ashley McBryde plan unforgettable performances, while host Jon Pardi plays it cool
ABC RadioThe excitement — and the nerves — were building Wednesday night on the red carpet, before the 2018 ACM Honors at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. First time host Jon Pardi took a devil-may-care attitude about his gig with Lauren Alaina. “Me and Lauren are having a good time…” Jon said. “Just, you know, a lot of names …
Aug 22
Florida Georgia Line is sending you a “Postcard” on Friday
ABC/Image Group LA Look for a “Postcard” coming from Florida Georgia Line on Friday. The “Meant to Be” hitmakers posted the partially-obscured lyrics of a new tune on social media, along with the promise of a new song at the end of the week. The words to the new track are printed on a mock-up of a vacation …
Aug 22
Former tourmates Keith Urban and Maren Morris meet in “The Middle” on the Graffiti U trek
ABC/Mark LevineIf you go see Keith Urban’s Graffiti U World Tour, you’ll know the Aussie superstar is about to start the show once you hear Maren Morris’s pop hit, “The Middle.” Keith demonstrates how Maren cues him to sneak onstage in a new video posted on his socials. “Haha, this is amazing,” Maren responded after seeing the clip. “I am so …
Aug 22
Walker Hayes reveals the devastating details of the loss of his seventh child
Monument RecordsIn this week’s issue of People magazine, Walker Hayes reveals the heartbreaking details of the loss of his seventh child. On the morning of June 6, the “You Broke Up with Me” singer and his wife Laney were preparing for a home birth with a midwife, but then, the unexpected happened. Laney’s uterus ruptured, a rare occurrence that caused the …
Aug 22
Loretta Lynn’s feeling better, and is ready to return to promote “Wouldn’t It Be Great”
Legacy RecordingsLoretta Lynn is feeling better and is ready to promote her new album, now set to be released on September 28. Wouldn’t It Be Great was delayed after the 86-year-old suffered a stroke in May of last year, and then broke her hip in January. “This new record means so much to me,” Loretta says, “but this …
Aug 22
“Redneck Woman” Gretchen Wilson arrested at Connecticut airport
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for IEBAGretchen Wilson is expected in court on Wednesday, after being arrested for causing a “minor disturbance” on a plane on Tuesday, according to People. When Connecticut State Police interviewed the 2005 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year at Bradley International Airport, she allegedly “became belligerent” and “caused a disturbance.” The 45-year-old was then …