Americana Association Reveals 2019 Lifetime Achievement Honorees, Including Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton & More

The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards show—the centerpiece of AmericanaFest—announced the special honorees for its ceremony on Sept. 11 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Felice & Boudleaux Bryant (posthumously): President’s Award Elvis Costello: Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting Delbert McClinton: Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance Maria Muldaur: Americana Trailblazer Award Frank Johnson (posthumously) and Rhiannon Giddens:…MORE

AUGUST 13, 2019

Mensa welcomes people whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population, with the objective of, “enjoying each other’s company and participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.” Here are the 2 most well-known ones: Geena Davis Nolan Gould from “Modern Family”   A male model named Josh Kloss is accusing…MORE

Lady Antebellum Drops Intimate Video for New Song, “Pictures” [Watch]

Lady Antebellum dropped an intimate video via Vevo for their new song, “Pictures.” The new tune, which was penned by Lady A’s Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott with Sarah Buxton and Corey Crowder, follows the May release of their current single, “What If I Never Get Over You.” Both songs are expected to…MORE

ACM Honors Ceremony to Feature Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Midland, Lauren Alaina, Billy Joe Shaver & More

The Academy of Country Music announced its second round of talent participating at the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony: Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones, Caylee Hammack, Miranda Lambert, Shane McAnally, Midland, Billy Joe Shaver and Chris Young. Previously announced artists include Keith Urban, Chris Janson, Maddie & Tae, Barbara Mandrell, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Trisha…MORE

Martina McBride Announces 9th “The Joy of Christmas Tour”

Martina McBride announced she will hit the road for her ninth annual The Joy of Christmas Tour. The 14-date holiday tour kicks off on Nov. 29 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes additional stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and more. “This show is so much fun to do,” says Martina. “We have everything from classic hymns…MORE

Tyler Childers’ “Country Squire” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

Tyler Childers’ new album, Country Squire, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week. Produced by Sturgill Simpson and Dave Ferguson, Country Squire moved 32,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music. The nine-song offering marks the Kentucky native’s first No. 1 album. Tyler’s sophomore album, Purgatory, peaked at No.…MORE

Brothers Osborne Announce New “Live at the Ryman” Album

Brothers Osborne will commemorate their sold-out, three-night run at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in February 2019 with a new album, Live at the Ryman. The 12-song offering, which features fan-favorites “Stay a Little Longer,” “It Ain’t My Fault,” “21 Summer” and more, will be released digitally on Oct. 11. “The Live at the Ryman album highlights—it’s…MORE

Dan + Shay Win Big at the Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards handed out hardware during its live show from Hermosa Beach, Calif., on Aug. 11. On the country front, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay were the big winners, copping awards for both Choice Country Artist and Choice Country Song (“Speechless”). The remix of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town…MORE

AUGUST 12, 2019

After 8 months of matrimonial, MILEY CYRUS and LIAM HEMSWORTH have decided to call it quits. Miley’s rep issued a statement saying, “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time. Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and [their] careers. They…MORE

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TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025

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…

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025

Morgan Wallen wasn’t at the ACMs last week, but he had a good reason.  He was in Northern Ireland playing golf with Tom Brady. In the post Morgan shared from the golf course, he’s even catching a football thrown by the G.O.A.T. himself.  His caption was, “Had a little mustard on it.” In addition to…