Today, Monday May 30th, is Memorial Day. We honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the US military ever year on the last Monday in May. The day, originally called Decoration Day, started after the US Civil War…but would have to wait 100 years to become an official federal holiday…
Looks like the C2C is a-go! The announcement came, “We’re delighted to announce our line-up for C2C 2022! We can’t wait to finally celebrate the return of live country music to UK and Ireland together at C2C!” While all the artists have not be revealed yet, the headliners alone make us want to book our…
Runaway June hits the road this weekend on Luke Bryan‘s Proud To Be Right Here tour, and they’ll have new music to play for fans as they release their EP, backstory. Naomi Cooke, Natalie Stovall and Jennifer Wayne share “These three songs tell the stories and paint the picture of the heartbreak, joy & freedom…
Luke Bryan kicked off his Proud To Be Right Here tour last night in Syracuse, NY. He was excited to get back on stage and share musical moments with the crowd – like when he sang his latest hit “Waves.” Luke shared, “I’ve been waiting to perform these new songs for y’all for a while…
Today, May 31st, is Memorial Day. We honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the US military ever year on the last Monday in May. The day, originally called Decoration Day, started after the US Civil War…but would have to wait 100 years to become an official federal holiday in…
Luke Bryan has announced dates for his Proud To Be Right Here tour! He says, “There is nothing more gratifying about writing and recording music than getting to play it live for y’all. I can’t believe this moment is nearly here when we get to hop on the tour bus and roll into towns across…
Congrats goes out to Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June as it was announced this week that she’s now engaged! Bandmate Natalie Stovall was a part of the surprise proposal, as she was in on setting up Jennifer to be in the right spot where fellow singer/songwriter Austin Moody popped the question. Happily, Jennifer said “Yes!”…
Runaway June is helping to bring some holiday cheer to military members and their families with their virtual When I Think About Christmas concert, presented by Armed Forces Entertainment. Due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, this is the first time in several decades that troops will not be entertained in person. So, Armed Forces Entertainment partnered with…
A number of country artists released new holiday albums, EPs and singles in 2020, including Dolly Parton, Lady A, Carrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae, Runaway June and more. Check out our Country Christmas Playlist 2020 featuring many of the brand-new tunes. Carrie Underwood feat. Isaiah Fisher: “Little Drummer Boy” Dolly Parton with Michael Buble: “Cuddle…
Josh Turner paid homage to his musical heroes with the release of his new album, Country State of Mind, which dropped on Aug. 21. Josh will celebrate the release of the new album with a live-stream event on Oct. 29 at AJ’s Good Time Bar in Nashville. Josh will perform songs from the new album,…
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…