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…
After visiting six cities on his Dive Bar Tour in 2019, Garth Brooks announced that his first stop in 2020 will be at the Six String Grill in Foxborough, Mass., on Feb. 5. Garth’s originally planned show in Foxborough on Dec. 2, 2019, was postponed after inclement weather hit the area. In addition to his…
Following announced stops in Detroit (Feb. 22) and Charlotte, N.C., (May 2), Garth Brooks revealed his 2020 Stadium Tour will visit Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium on May 16. This will be Garth’s first time playing at Paul Brown Stadium and the only Ohio date on The Stadium Tour. Tickets for the new show in Cincinnati…
As everyone takes a break to stuff themselves with turkey and count their blessings on Thanksgiving, we asked three of our favorite country stars—Maren Morris, Garth Brooks and Keith Urban—to tell us what they’re thankful for in 2019. And wouldn’t ya know it, “family” was a common theme. Maren Morris “I’m thankful for my health…
More than 50 performers took the stage at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Runaway June, Dierks Bentley, Joe Walsh, Sheryl…
The CMA Awards were handed out at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13. Take a look at the night’s big winners, including Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay and more, courtesy of photographer Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com. Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer) “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton –…
After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15), Bakersfield (Aug. 15), New Braunfels (Sept. 23), Sanford (Oct. 16) and Rootstown (Oct. 28), Garth Brooks announced the final two stops on the tour: Prospectors in Mt. Laurel, N.J., and Six String in Foxborough, Mass. Both tour stops will take place on Dec. 2. The…
Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton dropped a new video for their duet, “Dive Bar.” The new clip features Garth, Blake and the G-man’s band swimming with the sharks in a “dive” bar. “We don’t do a lot [of videos],” said Garth. “Unless it’s something, pretty much, that brings another whole dimension to the song, we’re…
The Country Music Association announced additional performers and collaborations for the 53rd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 13: Kelsea Ballerini (“Homecoming Queen?”), Brooks & Dunn with Brothers Osborne (“Hard Workin’ Man”), Garth Brooks with Blake Shelton (“Dive Bar”), Dan + Shay (“Speechless”), Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and Halsey, Old Dominion (“One Man…
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum inducted more than a dozen members during a star-studded ceremony on Oct. 22 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Musicians Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Alabama (Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen): Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Wariner Don Everly Felix Cavaliere The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim…
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…