Football fans will be descending on NRG Stadium in Houston ,Texas this weekend (Feb 2-5) for Super Bowl LI, when the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons. Country stars are also joining in the festivities with a few performances of their own. With many parties going on in Houston, we compiled a list…
Hijinks ensued this morning (Feb. 2) as Luke Bryan spoke with NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck about singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. When the hosts asked how he was preparing for the big moment, Luke deadpanned, “Well, you keep a paper bag in your…
Country stars, NFL players, celebrities and more will come together Feb. 2–5 for The Players Party in Houston, a four-day shindig leading up to the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. With more than 20-plus concerts scheduled, there’s no shortage of talent on the country side, including performances from Hunter Hayes, Montgomery Gentry, Jamie Lynn Spears,…
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In the 50-year history of the Super Bowl, only five country artists have performed the national anthem before the big game: Charley Pride, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Dixie Chicks and Carrie Underwood. At Super Bowl LI (51) this year, Luke Bryan will add his name to the list as he sings “The Star Spangled Banner”…
During the NFL pre-game show on Fox today (Jan. 22), Luke Bryan announced that he will be performing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl. “Hey guys, it’s Luke Bryan here, and I’m so excited to announce that I will be performing the national anthem at Super Bowl 51 live from NRG Stadium in…
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…