Willie Nelson, 83, was forced to cancel two scheduled performances over the last week due to an undisclosed illness. Willie, who has toured perpetually over the course of his Hall of Fame career, cancelled shows in Midland, Texas, on Nov. 13 and in Lubbock, Texas, on Nov. 15. Willie’s next performance is slated for Nov.…… MORE
George Strait Adds 8 More Vegas Tour Dates to 2017 Schedule
As George Strait gears up for the release of his new three-disc album, Strait Out of the Box: Part II, on Nov. 18, he isn’t resting on his laurels. The King announced on Nov. 16 that he is returning to Las Vegas for four weekends—eight additional nights—at the T-Mobile Arena in 2017. Billed as 2…… MORE
Watch Garth Brooks’ Energetic Performance of “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Over the last two weeks, Garth Brooks has been making the rounds with appearances at the CMA Awards, The Voice and Good Morning America. Last night (Nov. 15) the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year was in Los Angeles on the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his current single, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down…… MORE
Cold Frontin’: Watch Home Free Cover Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather” in New Video
A cappella group Home Free—comprised of Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust and Adam Chance—released a new video for their harmony-driven cover of Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather.” Home Free first performed the song when competing on NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2013. “We have always been a fan of Zac Brown Band and…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn Challenges Himself With New Album, “Tattooed Heart”
If Ronnie Dunn’s voice were a whiskey, we’d all be damn drunks. His smooth vocals have captivated us for more than 25 years with songs like “My Maria,” “Neon Moon” and “Believe”—and those same smooth vocals can be heard again on his third solo studio album, Tattooed Heart. The album, which dropped on Nov. 11…… MORE
Americana Awards to Be Featured on Special Episode of PBS’ “Austin City Limits” on Nov. 19 With Performances From George Strait, Dwight Yoakam & More
If you couldn’t make it to Nashville in September for the 2016 Americana Music Festival, PBS has the next best thing with the airing of a special episode of Austin City Limits on Nov. 19. ACL Presents Americana Music Festival 2016, which will premiere on Friday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. CT, will feature more than…… MORE
Kellie Pickler Reveals New Holiday Collection From Selma Drye Home Goods Line [Photo Gallery]
In 2015, Kellie Pickler and the Grand Ole Opry collaborated to create Selma Drye, a home goods line featuring multi-purpose and practical items that have both Southern sensibility and style. The line was inspired by Kellie’s great-grandmother, Selma Drye. “My grandparents on my father’s side, the Picklers, had a big part in raising me, and…… MORE
Phil Vassar to Release First New Album in Seven Years, “American Soul”
You may know him from such hits as “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “American Child,” “Six-Pack Summer” and “That’s When I Love You,” but Phil Vassar is ready to make some fresh hits with his brand-new album, American Soul. American Soul, which drops on Dec. 2, will be Phil’s first studio album since 2009’s Traveling…… MORE
The Streak Continues: Cole Swindell Earns 6th Consecutive No. 1 Single, “Middle of a Memory”
Before the CMA Awards on Nov. 3, Cole Swindell told Nash Country Daily that he wasn’t ready to see his streak of consecutive No. 1 singles come to an end. “I’m not ready to see my streak end at five,” said Cole with a laugh. “Having a sixth single, in general, is insane to me.…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini, Scotty McCreery and More Join Forces to Empower “The Human Race”
Kelsea Ballerini, Scotty McCreery, LOCASH, Mickey Guyton, Lauren Alaina and Lindsay Ell are among the country artists that have put their voices together on a new single and music video, “The Human Race.” “The Human Race,” an empowering anthem, is set to premiere Thursday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. ET on Radio Disney and Radio…… MORE
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Lainey Wilson And Ella Langley Win Big At 2025 ACM Awards
The 60th Annual ACM Awards took place on Thursday (May 8) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire for a record 18th time. Lainey Wilson was the night’s big winner, taking home the ceremony’s highest award, Entertainer of the Year, along with Album of the Year for Whirlwind,…
84-Year-Old Grand Ole Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Is Recovering After Recent Health Issues
Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely is recovering from multiple recent health issues, including back and abdominal surgeries, an extensive stay in the ICU, and pneumonia. The 84-year-old country legend expressed gratitude for the support and love she received during her ordeal. “Over the past several weeks, I’ve received so many wonderful messages of love…
Lainey Wilson Awarded 2025 ACM Artist-Songwriter Of The Year By Reba McEntire And Miranda Lambert
On Wednesday (May 7), Lainey Wilson found out that she had been named the 2025 ACM Awards’ Artist-Songwriter of the Year, surprisingly receiving the honor from fellow country music stars Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire a day before the big ceremony. The trio are set to debut their new collaborative single, “Trailblazer,” at the awards…
Blake Shelton Shares “Key To Happiness” With Wife Gwen Stefani After 10 Years Together
As Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani approach their tenth anniversary, the country music superstar reflects on their enduring love in a new interview with People. “It honestly does [feel like time is flying by]. It’s like, how did this happen so quickly?” says Shelton, 48. He admits that “10 years is a long time,” but affectionately…
Jelly Roll Dances To “Our Song” With Wife Bunnie XO During Lainey Wilson’s Show
During Lainey Wilson’s recent performance, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO shared a heartwarming moment as they danced to Wilson’s love ballad “4X4XU,” captured in a TikTok video posted by Bunnie on Wednesday (May 7). Initially hesitant, Bunnie was coaxed onto the stage by Jelly, who pleaded, “Mama, it’s our song! Come dance with me.” The…