CMT celebrated the life and career of Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20 at age 81, during the TV special, CMT Giants Kenny Rogers, on April 8. The tribute, which was hosted by Rita Wilson, featured virtual performances and interviews from Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 9 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Charlie…
AXS TV will salute Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20, by airing two classic TV concerts throughout the week: Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong Kenny and Dolly: Real Love 1989’s Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong features Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson taking turns singing each…
Dolly Parton will launch her 10-week Goodnight With Dolly book-reading video series via YouTube on April 2. Goodnight with Dolly features the country music icon reading select books from her Imagination Library. Dolly will kick off the weekly series on April 2 by reading “The Little Engine That Could.” Dolly hopes the new series will…
CMT will celebrate the life and career of Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20 at age 81, during an upcoming TV special, CMT Giants Kenny Rogers, on April 8. The tribute, which will be hosted by Rita Wilson, will feature virtual performances and interviews from Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell and Amanda…
Dolly Parton revealed via Twitter on April 1 that she is donating $1 million to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 research. “My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been involved in research at Vanderbilt for many years, informed me that they were making some exciting advancements towards research of the coronavirus for a…
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding the death of country music legend Kenny Rogers, 81, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20. Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, Oak Ridge Boys, Keith Urban, Charlie Daniels, Darius Rucker, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and…
Check out all of the country-centric winners from the 2020 Grammy Awards on Jan. 26. Best Country Solo Performance “All Your’n” | Tyler Childers “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” | Ashley McBryde “Ride Me Back Home” | Willie Nelson WINNER “God’s Country” | Blake Shelton “Bring My Flowers Now” | Tanya Tucker Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Brand…
The Gift of Music charity concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Jan. 30 will feature a lineup that includes Dolly Parton, Lee Greenwood, Lonestar, Collin Raye, T.G. Sheppard, Drew Baldridge, Abby Anderson, Artimus Pyle Band, Eric Lee Beddingfield, Red Mountain Bluegrass Band, Brad and Maisy Stella, Taylon Hope and Scott Bass. The Gift of Music…
Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time tournament kicked off on Jan. 7 with contestants Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter vying for the GOAT title. One of the games featured an “American Idols” category, with the clues given by Idol judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest. While the clues…
Kelsea Ballerini made a fan’s dream come true when she wore custom bedazzled boots gifted by 23-year-old Dani Krapf during her headlining tour stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 5. Krapf, a longtime fan of Ballerini, sparkled the personalized pair with colorful gemstones inspired by the singer’s past musical eras and song titles. Ballerini surprised…
Post Malone has joined forces with Raising Cane’s to donate $500,000 to Notes for Notes, a Nashville-based charity supporting future musicians. The funds were generated from the sale of limited-edition Post Malone posters at Cane’s locations in Utah and Texas. The donation will benefit youth by providing free access to music instruments, instruction, and recording…
Brad Paisley has been announced as the headliner for the NFL Draft Concert Series on April 26, which will bring an end to the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near historic Lambeau Field, offering fans a free concert following Round 7 of the draft. “There’s…
On Wednesday (April 16), Morgan Wallen announced the track list for his highly-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem. The country star revealed that there are a total of 37 songs on his upcoming record, which is due out May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project includes an impressive list of special guest collaborators,…
Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…