Feb 28
Leo33 Zach Top‘s new EP, Me & Billy, with acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings, is out now. The three-track collection features new versions of “Bad Luck” and “Things to Do” — originally from Zach’s Cold Beer & Country Music album — as well as a cover of Ricky Skaggs‘ #1 from 1983, “Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown.” “We …
Feb 28
Disney/Frank Micelotta My, how the tables have turned: Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol back in 2005. Thirteen years later, Luke Bryan joined the ABC show as a judge. Now, as Carrie comes back to Idol, Luke’s the veteran, starting his eighth season on the show. So how’s the “Before He Cheats” …
Feb 27
Dollywood kicks off its annual Flower & Food Festival April 18, boasting half a million blooms and food ranging from the Honey & Peach Bar-B-Q Sandwich to the zesty Lemon Cannoli. It runs through June 8. HARDY‘s launched his own rock label called Crow Records, in partnership with his record company, Big Loud. Sikarus is …
Feb 27
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Darius Rucker loves to hit the links, so it only seems fitting they should name him the Ambassador of Golf. This summer, the Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation will do exactly that at a fundraiser for the foundation. The ceremony‘s set to take place June 19 in Akron, Ohio, and includes dinner, entertainment …
Feb 27
Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry Vince Gill will unveil a new update to the Grand Ole Opry’s iconic mic stand on March 1. “Like the Opry’s famed Circle center stage and its signature barn backdrop, the show’s familiar microphone stands have been a key part of our iconography for decades,” Opry executive producer Dan Rogers says. “This …
Feb 27
ABC/Heidi Gutman Kane Brown‘s picking up a Diamond, but this one’s not for his wife. Actually, he shares it with his school pal Lauren Alaina, as their duet “What Ifs” reaches Diamond status, having sold and streamed 10 million units. The 2017 single was also Kane’s first #1. It’s his second Diamond single, following the …
Feb 27
Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images Brad Paisley‘s ready with another night of Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without. He’ll host the cleverly named benefit with his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, with proceeds going to their neighborhood nonprofit The Store. The Sunday, April 13, event will take place at Zanies in Nashville, with tickets going on …
Feb 27
Black River Kelsea Ballerini promised a surprise during her Wednesday night show in Fort Worth, and she delivered, announcing the expanded edition of her latest album and debuting the new track, “Future Tripping.” You can check out Kelsea’s big reveal and the new song on her socials. Patterns (Deluxe) adds five new cuts and is …
Feb 27
Disney/Larry McCormack Jordan Davis kicked off 2025 touring Australia with his pal and frequent tour partner of late, Luke Combs. Now Luke is back at #1 with Post Malone, with Jordan nipping at their heels with “I Ain’t Sayin’.” If you’re looking for a good friend, Jordan says Luke’s definitely the “Guy for That.” “One …
Feb 26
Hailey Whitters‘ new track, “Prodigal Daughter,” features bluegrass sensation Molly Tuttle and was co-written with the same hitmakers behind her breakthrough, “Everything She Ain’t.” The first-ever Las Vegas Songwriters Festival will take place Aug. 21-24 at Mandalay Bay, boasting 300 #1 hits and 100 live performances by 50 songwriters, like Dean Dillon, Bob DiPiero, Victoria …