A number of country stars—including Darius Rucker, Ingrid Andress, Kane Brown, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Allen, Chris Young and more—have shared personal statements across social media concerning racism and inequality. pic.twitter.com/QkYirR2UCy — Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) June 1, 2020 pls read and go to https://t.co/IOBUn8ysly pic.twitter.com/LjqNCTjFLe — Ingrid Andress (@IngridAndress) May 29, 2020 pic.twitter.com/WtEnXSUi1G — Kane Brown…
From times and tributes to performers and pre-show, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the ACM Presents: Our Country TV special. Date: Sunday, April 5 Time: 8–10 p.m. ET/PT Television Station: CBS Stream: CBS All Access Host: Gayle King Location: Stars will perform from their homes. Performers: Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane…
The Academy of Country Music announced the 25-song list for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line,…
The Academy of Country Music announced performers for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown & John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum,…
Shania Twain has added 14 new dates to her Let’s Go! Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Aug: 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 Sept: 2, 5, 6 Dec: 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 Shania will serve as the creative director for the new shows, which feature her past…
Super Bowl LIV (54) on Feb. 2 is not slated to have any country-centric performers taking the stage at halftime (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira) or performing the national anthem (Demi Lovato) during pre-game festivities. However, a handful of country stars have taken part in various Super Bowls over the last 50-plus years. Take a look…
Before the trophies were handed out at the 2020 Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, a number of stars walked the red carpet, including a country contingent of Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Dan + Shay, Shania Twain, Tanya Tucker, Dan + Shay, Ashley McBryde and more. Check out our red carpet photo gallery, courtesy of…
Luke Combs is preventing Luke Combs from breaking Luke Combs’ all-time Billboard chart record. Yes, that’s a mouthful, but here’s the deal. In late October 2019, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart for the 50th week, tying him with Shania Twain’s Come On Over for…
Before the 2019 American Music Awards were handed out at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, many country stars walked the red carpet, including performers Shania Twain and Thomas Rhett, winners Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown and Dan + Shay, presenter Kelsea Ballerini and more. Check out our red carpet photo gallery below,…
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 American Music Awards. Date: Nov. 24 Time: 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT Location: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Television Station: ABC Host: Ciara Pre-Show: 6 p.m. ET via Twitter Performers: Thomas Rhett, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift,…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…