One day after revealing his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 31, Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, released a statement via his publicity firm on April 1 to provide additional details and thank fans for the outpouring of support. You can read Ray’s new statement below. Wow, I am filled with so much love…… MORE
Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, revealed via Facebook on March 31 that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19. “Well folks, the bad news I’ve contracted the corona virus!!” said Ray. “Been feeling tired for about 10 days! Went to be tested on the 21st! No tests so went home! Went back yesterday…… MORE
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After an eight-year exploration, Ken Burns’ 16-hour Country Music documentary will premiere on PBS on Sept. 15. In celebration of the new film, PBS will air its all-star concert, Country Music: Live at the Ryman, on Sept. 8. Recorded at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in March, the concert will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash,…… MORE
For the third year in a row, Willie Nelson and pals will be heading back to Austin, Texas, for Willie’s 44th annual Fourth of July Picnic. More than a dozen acts will join Willie, including Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey Johnson, Steve Earle, Margo Price, Asleep at the Wheel, Turnpike Troubadours, Hayes Carll, Ray Wylie…… MORE
In a poll, these are some of the top country drinking songs: 1. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton. 2. “Whiskey Glasses” and “Wasted on You” by Morgan Wallen. 3. “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker. 4. “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan. 5. “When It Rains It Pours” by Luke Combs. 8. “Drink in My…
The first “Golden Bachelorette” was announced. It’s 61-year-old Joan Vassos. She was on “The Golden Bachelor”, but left early to care for her daughter, who’d just given birth. Jimmy Fallon refused to use his connections to score Taylor Swift tickets for his daughters. He says he wants them to earn things, and to be as…