When the stars align . . . sometimes the music stars align. Keith Urban shared just such an instance during a recent sit-down with Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown. As Kix was reminiscing about his fun-loving days on the road as part of Hall of Fame duo Brooks & Dunn, he jokingly noted that…… MORE
Ray Wylie Hubbard Returns With Gritty New Album, “Co-Starring,” Featuring Motley Mix of Guest Artists
Roadhouse poet and renegade guitarist Ray Wylie Hubbard, 73, will release a new album, Co-Starring, on July 10. The 10-song project features contributions from a number of “‘co-stars,” including Ronnie Dunn, Ashley McBryde, Pam Tillis, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Chris Robinson, Don Was, Larkin Poe, Peter Rowan, Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Cadillac Three and more. Ray Wylie…… MORE
Country Trio Lady A Files Lawsuit Against Blues Singer Anita “Lady A” White
Country music trio Lady A—formerly known as Lady Antebellum—has filed a lawsuit against blues singer Anita White, who has been performing under the name Lady A for a number of years. According to the lawsuit filed in a Nashville court, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley are seeking a ruling that their…… MORE
Jimmie Allen Releases Track List for New Collaborative EP, “Bettie James,” Feat. Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker & More
Jimmie Allen announced the track list for his new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which drops on July 10. The seven-song EP features a bevy of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw. The new EP takes its…… MORE
Billboard Reveals Most Honored Country Recording of All Time
Billboard put together a unique list of the Most Honored Country Recordings of All Time. Using criteria that included awards from the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Country Music Association (CMA), Recording Academy (Grammy) and more, Billboard deduced that George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is the most honored country song of all time.…… MORE
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Charlie Daniels
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Charlie Daniels, who passed away on July 6 at age 83. According to WSMV News 4, Charlie’s funeral service will be held on July 10 at 11 a.m. CT at World Outreach Church (1921 State Highway 99, Murfreesboro, Tenn.). Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson and Trace Adkins will…… MORE
Blake Shelton to Stage Concert Event Across Drive-In Theaters on July 25 With Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins
Following the blueprint Garth Brooks and Encore Live created with his concert event that aired across more than 300 drive-in theaters in June, Blake Shelton is taking his talents to the drive-in on July 25. Blake’s new, one-night-only concert, which was filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America, is being presented by Encore Live…… MORE
Maren Morris’ “The Bones” Tops the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for 18th Week
Maren Morris’ “The Bones” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the 18th week, which is the longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. “The Bones” bested Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” which ruled the chart for 10 weeks beginning in October…… MORE
Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman’s Oldest Daughter Showing an Interest in Film: “She Loves Telling Stories”
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially when Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are the roots. Keith and Nicole’s oldest daughter, Sunday Rose, 12, is interested in “telling stories.” Specifically, the preteen has taken a keen interest in film. And why wouldn’t she? Her mother is an award-winning actress who has starred in…… MORE
Brett Eldredge Gears Up for Release of New Album, “Sunday Drive,” on July 10 [Watch New Video]
Brett Eldredge will release his upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Drive, on July 10. The 12-song offering features 11 songs that Brett co-wrote, including the album’s lead single, “Gabrielle,” which is currently No. 43 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 12 weeks. Brett released a new video for “Gabrielle” on July 7. In addition…… MORE
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TV Tonight: “Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute” and the series finale of “Andor” BIRTHDAYS Here’s some facts about 32 year old Morgan Wallen: 1. His full name is Morgan Cole Wallen and he was born on May 13th, 1993. 2. He was raised in Sneedville, Tennessee by his parents Tommy and Lesli Wallen…
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