In honor of Jerry Lee Lewis’ 85th birthday this year, a number of artists and celebrities will take part in a live-stream tribute, Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years of The Killer, on Oct. 27. Hosted by John Stamos, the tribute will feature President Bill Clinton, Billy Gibbons, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Janson, Elton John, Jacob Tolliver,…
The 35th anniversary Farm Aid celebration, dubbed Farm Aid 2020 On The Road, will be live streamed on Sept. 26. In addition to performances from Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and board member Dave Matthews, the lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jamey Johnson, Lukas…
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Willie Nelson teamed with 10 “new” artists to remake his iconic hit, “On the Road Again,” which was released to digital platforms and country radio on Aug. 13. The remix features this year’s 10 ACM Award New Artist of the Year nominees: Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Riley Green, Caylee…
Willie Nelson teamed with 10 “new” artists to remake his iconic hit, “On the Road Again.” The remix includes this year’s 10 ACM Award New Artist of the Year nominees: Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Riley Green, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Tenille Townes and Morgan Wallen. Proceeds from the single,…
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Willie Nelson—with sons Lukas and Micah—treated viewers to a virtual performance of “I Never Cared for You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live on July 22. Willie penned and released “I Never Cared for You” in 1964. He has included the song on a number of his albums, including 1984’s Me & Paul and 1989’s A Horse…
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put the kibosh on your favorite Fourth of July celebration, but there are still plenty of virtual concerts to keep you entertained on our nation’s birthday, including performances from Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Lady A, Trace Adkins, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Tenille Townes, Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen and more.…
Willie Nelson’s 47th annual Fourth of July Picnic boasts a full slate of performers this year, without its customary crowd due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The online event will feature virtual performance from more than 20 acts, including Willie Nelson & Family, Asleep At The Wheel, Charley Crockett, Devon Gilfillian, John Doe, Johnny Bush,…
Willie Nelson released a video for his newly recorded song, “We Are the Cowboys.” The song is featured on Willie’s upcoming album, First Rose of Spring, which drops on July 3. The tune was originally recorded—and penned—by Billy Joe Shaver on his 1981 album, I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal. Willie also put his…
Where there’s a Willie, there’s a way. Willie Nelson and wife Annie Nelson are teaming with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell to organize A Night for Austin, a fundraising event on June 10 at 8 p.m. CT to benefit the Austin Community Foundation. The two-hour, commercial-free, telethon-style fundraiser will benefit the Austin Community Foundation in…
Cannabis-loving country music great Willie Nelson, 86, is celebrating 4-20 Day (April 20) by hosting a live-stream variety show, Come and Toke It. Presented by Luck Reunion and Willie’s Reserve, Come and Toke It will feature “artists, chefs, comedians, educators and more for 4 hours and 20 minutes of cannabis-centric entertainment—all from the comfort of…
Ty Herndon has just signed a three-album deal with Club44 Records, and the Grammy-nominated country singer launched his new creative partnership with a reimagined duet version of his 1995 breakout hit, “What Mattered Most,” featuring LeAnn Rimes. The single is the first offering from Herndon’s upcoming album, Thirty, which will pay tribute to his distinguished…
On Thursday (June 12), Kane Brown released his infectious new country anthem, “2 Pair.” The track was produced by Jordan Schmidt, with Brown saying of his new song: “’2 Pair’ is an anthem for the summer. I wanted to give my fans a song they can blast at full volume and sing along to all…
On Thursday (June 12), Post Malone shared a raw and soulful rendition of his country-tinged track, “Ain’t How it Ends,” as part of The Littlest Honky Tonk series. The stripped-down, unplugged performance was filmed in a cozy trailer-turned-stage outside of a stadium stop on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, with Posty providing an unexpected intimate…
On Monday (June 16), Hardy announced the cancellation of all the upcoming European shows on his 2025 Jim Bob World Tour just days before it was set to commence. The country star writes: “It wasn’t an easy decision, but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family. Please know that I…
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” premieres at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the Grammy-winning pop star’s second chart-topper and her fourth Top 10 hit of her career, while becoming her first single to debut atop the chart. Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” spent one week at No. 1 in June 2024, after debuting at No.…