In the wake of fears over Covid-19, the strain of Coronavirus that has medical professionals and governments around the world concerned for the safety and well-being of citizens, many artists and promoters have canceled or rescheduled shows and festivals. Find out which artists and festivals are affected by clicking here.… More
Music News
South By Southwest Music Festival 2020 Canceled Amid Coronavirus Fears
The Austin mayor is so terrified of Coronavirus he has canceled SXSW. The decision comes on the heels of sponsors backing out of the festival, several music festivals in other countries being canceled and major artists canceling tours and appearances. The annual music festival is in it’s 34th year and was scheduled for March 13-22.…… More
Fulfilling Grand Ole Opry Obligations: Who Did, Who Didn’t In 2019
Membership in the Grand Ole Opry is an honor for Country artists but it also comes with an obligation to play 5-10 performances per year on the Opry stage. So who fulfills their Opry obligation and who doesn’t? Click here to find out which artists keep their commitment and who’s a deadbeat.… More
Willie Nelson To Release 70th Studio Album, ‘First Rose Of Spring’
Country music legend Willie Nelson is set to release his 70th studio album in late April. On this album, Nelson left the songwriting to others including Randy Houser, Billy Joe Shaver, Toby Keith and Chris Stapleton, just to name a few. Read more about the album and pre-order your copy here.… More
Marty Stuart, Steve Miller Band To Tour
Their 2019 idea is coming to life. Marty Stuart and his band, The Fabulous Superlatives will hit the road this year with The Steve Miller Band on what they are billing as the ‘Americana Tour’. “Touring with Marty and the Superlatives is inspirational,” says Steve Miller. “This is undoubtedly one of the most talented touring combinations I’ve ever…… More
Luke Combs, Tyler Childers To Be Featured On Austin City Limits
March 24. That’s the date Tyler Childers will tape his first Austin City Limits appearance while Luke Combs is booked on April 27. Although it’s not as big a deal as being a member of The Grand Ole Opry(Combs has that accomplishment on his resume’), being featured on ACL is certainly a distinct honor. Read…… More
Johnny Cash Won Big At Super Bowl LIV
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Lombardi trophy in this year’s Super Bowl, but Johnny Cash is the musical performer who received the largest boost in revenue. Find out why here.… More
Willie Nelson On Marijuana, His ‘Willie’s Reserve’ Brand And Why He’s Stopped Smoking
It was an eye-opening experience. The CMA Awards last month and Willie Nelson struggling to not only sing, but to breathe. The 86-year-old, an outspoken advocate of marijuana smoking, couldn’t ignore his breathing problem any longer. Click here to read about Willie’s decision to stop smoking, his Willie’s Reserve product line and his continued advocacy…… More
Country News
Morgan Wallen Becomes First Artist To Have Two Albums Spend 100 Weeks In Top 10 Of Billboard 200 Chart
Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time has just secured its 100th nonconsecutive week in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. With this achievement, Wallen becomes the only solo artist to have two albums reach that milestone. His previous album, Dangerous: The Double Album, has spent 158 weeks in the Top 10, the…… More
Charley Crockett Releases ‘Lonesome Drifter,’ His Debut Album For Island Records
Charley Crockett takes his music career in a new direction with his current album, Lonesome Drifter, which was released on Friday (March 14). Over the last ten years, Crockett has released 14 albums on his independent label, Son of Davy, partnering with Thirty Tigers for nine of those releases. “The last few years, all the…… More
Jelly Roll Reveals How One Of His Beloved Tattoos Represents ‘Second Chances’
In a new interview with People, Jelly Roll revealed the significant meaning behind the broken chain tattoo on his arm. “It is just about breaking chains in life — anything that is bounding us, any bondage that we have, any addiction, anything we think God can’t get us through,” he shared. “We can break those…… More
Luke Bryan Reveals He Passed On Recording “Sand In My Boots” To Avoid Becoming Country’s “One-Trick Pony”
During a recent appearance on Bobby Bones’ BobbyCast, Luke Bryan revealed that he initially passed on Morgan Wallen’s song, “Sand in My Boots.” The current American Idol judge felt like there was an over-saturation of truck references in his own music at the time, so he turned down the HARDY, Ashley Gorley, and Josh Osborne…… More
Megan Moroney Reveals She’s Currently Single While Admitting “I’ve Always Had Bad Taste In Men”
While appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone’s Future of Music series, Megan Moroney revealed to the publication that she has been single for nearly a year, after her last relationship with a “regular finance dude” didn’t work out. “I feel like I’ve always had bad taste in men,” she admits. “I don’t know if…… More
Chappell Roan Says She’s “Not Switching Genres,” Assures Fans Her Upcoming LP Will Be Pop
Chappell Roan released her highly-anticipated new country single, “The Giver,” on Thursday (March 13), but she reassured her fans that she remains committed to pop music, calling her venture into country music a fun experiment. During an appearance on a new episode of Today’s Country Radio With Kelleigh Bannen, Roan said of her new single,…… More
Willie Nelson Announces Upcoming New Album, ‘Oh What A Beautiful World,’ Shares Title Track
On Wednesday (March 12), Willie Nelson announced the upcoming release of his 154th studio album, Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. To promote his new release, the 91-year-old country music legend just shared the title track for the record, as well as the cover art, which features a lone figure…… More
Jason Isbell And Amanda Shires Finalize Their Divorce
Country musician Jason Isbell, 46, and his former wife and collaborator Amanda Shires, 43, have finalized their divorce. Isbell initially filed for divorce in December 2023 after 10 years of marriage, due to irreconcilable differences between the couple. Isbell has since been in a relationship with painter Anna Weyant, 29, and she created the cover…… More
