Mar 07
Disney When Carrie Underwood officially takes over as an American Idol judge on Sunday, she’ll be accomplishing a first. The 2005 winner is the first decision-maker ever to walk a mile in the contestants’ shoes. “I hope I can bring a different perspective to this show,” Carrie says. “There’s never been a former winner …
Mar 06
You can relive the moment Loretta Lynn became the first woman ever to win ACM entertainer of the year in 1976 on the Academy of Country Music’s YouTube channel. It is counting down to its 60th annual awards show this May in Frisco, Texas. Trace Adkins‘ new video for “What Color’s Your Wild” was filmed at Rudy’s …
Mar 06
NBCUniversal Going into his eighth season of American Idol, Luke Bryan‘s identified his superpower as a judge. “I can read a fainter when they’re about to faint,” he told Jimmy Fallon during a Tonight Show appearance with co-stars Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. “We had one kid, and I went behind him and kind of patted him …
Mar 06
NBCUniversal The Opry’s three-hour anniversary celebration on NBC just got bigger, adding a multitude of performers to an already star-studded lineup. Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Post Malone, Ricky Skaggs, Terri Clark and Travis Tritt join the lineup, along with Christian artists Steven Curtis Chapman and Yolanda Adams. Opry members Bill Anderson, …
Mar 06
Terry Wyatt/WireImage Dolly Parton‘s speaking out for the first time since announcing the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, on Monday. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” she begins in a post on her socials. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects …
Mar 06
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Clay Walker is set to play Randy Travis in a new biopic titled Forever and Ever, Amen. The two made the announcement Wednesday night on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. While two other actors will play the 65-year-old legend between the ages of 9-12 and 20-30, Walker will portray him …
Mar 06
Big Machine Even though Rascal Flatts are in the middle of what’s been considered their farewell tour, there’s at least one more album coming from the trio. Life is a Highway: Refueled Duets will arrive June 6, featuring new versions of Flatts hits with big-name country artists like Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Ashley Cooke and Jordan …
Mar 06
BBR Up until now, John Morgan‘s mainly been known for writing huge hits like “If I Didn’t Love You” for Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, as well as “Trouble with a Heartbreak” and “That’s What Tequila Does” for Jason. Now the North Carolina native has a top-10 hit of his own with “Friends Like That,” …
Mar 05
Brett Young, Raelynn and Annie Bosko are just some of the artists set to play Live in the Vineyard Goes Country April 22-24 in Napa Valley, California. You can check out Tanya Tucker‘s 1974 performance of her signature song, “Delta Dawn,” at the ninth ACM Awards as the Academy of Country Music counts down to its 60th …
Mar 05
Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Ingrid Andress is continuing her comeback, booking two shows in April in her home state of Colorado. “Hello lovelies I have some exciting news for y’all today. I’m heading home and playing two extra special shows!” she tweeted. “Aspen & Denver, I’m coming for you. Haven’t played a show in a …