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Jon Pardi fans have reason to rejoice—the California native released a surprise cover album, Rancho Fiesta Sessions, on Aug. 14. The eight-song offering was recorded live in one night with Jon’s touring band at his home base in Nashville. “I nicknamed my place out here [in Nashville] Rancho Fiesta because it was fun and sounded…
Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends. More so than any other tune on the 13-song album that Chris co-produced, “Done” had to fit a very…
By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…
George Strait has announced rescheduled dates for two upcoming concerts. George’s “Strait to South Bend” concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., which was originally scheduled on Aug. 15, 2020, will now take place on Aug. 7, 2021, with special guests Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne. George’s concert at U.S. Bank Stadium in…
Blake Shelton scored his 27th No. 1 single as his duet with girlfriend Gwen Stefani, “Nobody But You,” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Blake’s 27th No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart puts him into third place on the all-time list, following Kenny Chesney (30) and…
An all-star cast of performers hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12, 2019. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—featured performances by Willie, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Micah Nelson,…
George Strait announced he will perform a concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., on Aug. 15. The upcoming show, which is dubbed Strait to South Bend, will feature special guests Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne. Tickets for the new show go on sale on March 6 at 10 a.m. ET, with pre-sale…
George Strait will be keeping busy in 2020 with a handful of tour dates, including a newly announced stadium performance with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. George will be performing at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 22 with LBT and Stapleton, followed by two new dates in Las Vegas with…
Ronnie Dunn dropped his new country/rock cover album, Re-Dunn, on Jan. 10. The 24-track album features popular tunes originally recorded by Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Hank Williams, Eric Clapton, George Strait, Tom T. Hall, Eddy Arnold and more. In addition to covering “Amarillo By Morning” on the new album, Ronnie sings George Strait’s…
George Strait hit the stage at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, in November 2016 to perform a nearly two-hour set in celebration of his then-new album, Strait Out of the Box: Part II. During the concert, George treated attendees to a number of his most beloved hits, including “Troubadour,” “Wrapped” and “Amarillo by Morning,”…
Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles, who are currently starring in Amazon Prime’s series The Bondsman, have not only worked together on the show but have also collaborated on a new country album titled, Hell and Back. The record features eight original tracks inspired by the series and performed in character by both Bacon and Nettles,…
Jordan Davis’ new single, “Bar None,” captures the desperation of a man haunted by his past and fighting a losing battle with an empty glass in the lyrical double-meaning of the chorus, “You and your memory, one/ Me and this bar, none.” “When I brought in the general concept, I knew it was going to…
Fans eagerly awaiting Lainey Wilson’s 2024 album, Whirlwind, were surprised to find her live favorite, “Bell Bottoms Up,” missing from the tracklist. On Friday (April 4), the Louisiana singer-songwriter finally made the infectious single available on streaming platforms. The spirited honky-tonk tune showcases Wilson’s traditional country roots and boundless charisma, while referencing her trademark bell-bottom…
During a new interview with Theo Von on the comedian’s This Past Weekend podcast, Morgan Wallen discussed his decision to stay away from bars since his notorious chair-throwing incident in Nashville in April 2024. The country music superstar reflected on the challenges of fame and mentioned how he has made lifestyle changes to cope, emphasizing…
On Monday (March 31), Jelly Roll shared an Instagram video that highlighted the daily meals that he eats while on tour. The country star praised the work of his nutrition coach, Ian Larios, who creates healthier versions of his favorite foods, including a protein-packed breakfast bowl reminiscent of a popular Waffle House dish. “It all…