Dec 04
Disney/Larry McCormack Jon Pardi is hitting the road next year for his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour. The 16-date trek begins April 25 in Lubbock, Texas, and will hit Tucson, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Idaho Falls and more before wrapping June 21 in Bend, Oregon. Corey Kent and Kassi Ashton will open for Jon on select dates. “Have a lot coming for …
Dec 04
Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville “Gonna Love You” isn’t just another song for Parmalee — it’s a story that mirrors their stories, life experiences and the love they’ve received from loved ones. Perhaps that’s why it’s become the group’s fifth chart-topper and resonated so well with fans. “Seeing that song connect with people and hearing ’em …
Dec 03
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas have announced a 73-date tour. It’ll kick off April 17 in Louisville, Kentucky, and wrap Sept. 28 in Davie, Florida. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, visit alisonkrauss.com. Dolly Parton recently appeared on TalkShopLive to chat with host and country singer Stephanie …
Dec 03
Disney/Larry McCormack Lainey Wilson will be honored as Storyteller of the Year at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers event. In a statement, Variety’s executive music editor, Jem Aswad, says, “Lainey has established herself as one of the most important new voices in country music.” Other honorees include Jelly Roll, who’s been named Changemaker of the Year, and Newcomers Award recipient Shaboozey. Reba …
Dec 03
Disney/Frank Micelotta Eric Church will headline the 13th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala. Happening April 24 at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater, the event is a joint fundraising effort helmed by actor Matthew McConaughey, country singer/songwriter Jack Ingram and coaching icon Mack Brown. “Eric Church is one of those rare talents who brings something raw and real to every stage,” Matthew …
Dec 03
Disney/Tanner Yeager Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest has announced its first batch of performers for its annual Dec. 31 ABC TV special. A promo reveals that Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson will be performing on the show, as well as Lenny Kravitz, who’ll be doing a live countdown to 2025 from Las Vegas. Also joining …
Dec 03
Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images Brett Young‘s taking his music global, with a twist. The “In Case You Didn’t Know” singer has announced his Back To Basics World Tour, a series of stripped-back shows with an enhanced intimate concert experience for fans. It’ll kick off Feb. 13 in Springfield, Illinois, and hit various parts of the U.S. before stops in Australia, Norway, Sweden, …
Dec 03
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT Parmalee has unlocked their fifth #1 hit with “Gonna Love You.” “Having ‘Gonna Love You’ go #1 is special in so many ways. We took a shot with a song completely different from the previous three (we released), and it really connected,” the group shares in a release. “Also, this …
Dec 03
Disney/Connie Chornuk Ashley McBryde‘s CMA Country Christmas performance will be like a friendship reunion for her. Brittney Spencer is joining the “One Night Standards” singer onstage to perform “Man With the Bag,” and this is an opportunity Ashley’s thrilled about. “When I found out I [get] to collab, I was immediately excited and curious as to who I would get to …
Dec 03
Disney/Connie Chornuk Hosting CMA Country Christmas is more than a job for Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant. It’s something they look forward to and love doing together. “I was really excited to get the call to come back and co-host again with you, Amy, because it was so much fun last year,” Trisha tells Amy …