BBR Music GroupFor the next three Tuesdays, the Grand Ole Opry and Southwest Airlines are teaming up to bring country music to New York City. This summer, they’re sponsoring a handful of free acoustic shows in Manhattan’s Bryant Park. Parmalee plays the first concert on July 26, with Lindsay Ell and Thompson Square following on …
Jul 21
Craig Morgan Releases New Statement Regarding Son's Death
Black River EntertainmentCraig Morgan has released a new statement regarding the death of his son, Jerry Greer, earlier this month. “The loss of our son Jerry is the hardest thing we have ever had to endure as a family,” a post on Morgan’s Facebook page, featuring a photo of his late son, began. “Karen and …
Jul 20
Chris Stapleton Plans an 80th Birthday Jam with Charlie Daniels
ABC/Mark LevineCharlie Daniels is adding one of the hottest concert draws around to his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam this fall in Nashville. Chris Stapleton will join the all-star lineup, which already includes Kid Rock and Larry the Cable Guy, with more artists to be revealed in the future. “This is going to be one of them magic evenings,” Charlie says. “I’m …
Jul 20
As Hillary Scott Readies the Release of Her Side Project, She's Already Back in the Studio with Lady Antebellum
EMI NashvilleEven though Hillary Scott is busy promoting her new side project with her family, the Lady Antebellum hitmaker is already writing new music and recording with Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. “We are in exploratory mode! Exploratative? What’s the word? Just made it up!” she jokes. “We are having a blast. We’re writing. The fall is really what’s marked off for …
Jul 19
Reba's Cracker Barrel Take-Over: Country Icon Launches New Product Line, New CD This Summer
PRNewsFoto/Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreYou’ll soon be seeing a whole lot of Reba at Cracker Barrel. While the Country Music Hall of Famer admits she eats at the comfort food chain a lot, especially when she’s on the road, she’s also launching her new Rockin’ R by Reba collection at the store. “The line is …
Jul 19
"Sweet Baby James" Joins Chris Stapleton and Vince Gill for All for the Hall LA
ABC/Fred LeeChris Stapleton and legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor are teaming up with Vince Gill to help raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The three will play this year’s All for the Hall Los Angeles benefit September 27 at L.A.’s The Novo. The guitar-pull format should make for a lively evening of humor and music, giving …
Jul 19
Kelsea Ballerini Takes "Peter Pan" to the Patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini not only clocked several more dates on Rascal Flatts’ Rhythm & Roots tour this weekend, she also took time to lift the spirits of some special youngsters. The “Peter Pan” songstress partnered with Musicians on Call to take her music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers at Children’s Hospital in …
Jul 18
Luke Bryan Gets Ready to "Move" as He Turns 40
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan is celebrating his 40th birthday with a new single. “Thank y’all for the birthday wishes,” he tweeted Sunday night. “Love y’all. 40 gonna be crazy.” Monday, he followed with “Move,” the fifth release from his Kill the Lights album, which came out last August. “Kick the Dust Up,” “Strip It Down,” …
Jul 18
Locked & Loaded: Miranda Lambert Reunites with Pistol Annies
Image credit: Becky FlukeNot only is Miranda Lambert back this week with her new single “Vice,” she’s also busy reminding fans that Pistol Annies are still locked and loaded. This weekend, her pals Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley joined her on both her headlining Keeper of the Flame date in Rogers, Arkansas and during her …
Jul 18
Alan Jackson Makes It to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesThere’s a piece of country music history in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new exhibit. The guitar Alan Jackson played on the 2001 CMA Awards is featured in “Louder Than Music: Rock, Power & Politics,” an exhibit that chronicles times when music has intersected with major events in American history: in this case, the …