Sugarland is back . . . and they may be coming to a city near you. The duo has announced plans for a new 48-city tour. The Still the Same Tour will kick off on May 4 in Durant, Okla., and make stops in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, L.A., Las Vegas, Seattle and more, before…
Sugarland is back . . . and they may be coming to a city near you. After dropping a new single, “Still the Same,” and performing as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in December, the duo has announced plans for a new 40-plus-city tour. And now for the moment we’ve certainly been waiting…
A handful of country stars will help ring in the New Year with televised performances on Dec. 31. Florida Georgia Line, Sugarland and Kane Brown will perform as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2018. Mariah Carey, Camila Cabello, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Imagine Dragons and Britney Spears will…
Jim Casey talks with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland about: working on individual projects during their five-year hiatus from Sugarland their surprise reunion at the CMA Awards in November the changing sonic nature of country music over the last five years writing and recording their new single, “Still the Same” working on their…
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8 to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, the duo has some definitive plans for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018, including a new…
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8 to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, a month later, the duo has some definitive plans for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018,…
Sugarland is back. After taking a break from the duo in 2012 to pursue solo projects and raise families, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush announced today (Nov. 17) that new music is coming. “We’ve been writing and in the studio together and have some new music coming your way,” said Jennifer, in part, during a…
Jim Casey talks with Kristian Bush about his transition from being a member of a duo—first with Billy Pilgrim and then Sugarland—to being a solo artist, receiving validation for his first solo album, Southern Gravity, from fans and critics, his new song, “Sing Along,” upcoming new album, producing Lindsay Ell’s new EP, Worth the Wait,…
Country stars are constantly bombarded with all kinds of interesting requests from fans, and Jennifer Nettles is no exception. The Georgia native often gets asked to sign her name or write out lyrics to her songs on her fans’ bodies. “I find the most intriguing of requests to be when people want me to sign or…
Reba did it on Monday (Feb. 6), Keith Urban did it on Tuesday (Feb. 7) and Jennifer Nettles did it today (Feb. 9). And by “it,” we mean play a game of country confessions while co-hosting the third hour of the Today show. Jennifer joined hosts Al Roker and Shenielle Jones as they once again…
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…