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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts Amy Grant, Steve Earle, Toby Keith, Rhett Akins and more in a star-studded gala
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame welcomed ten new members as the Classes of 2020 and 2021 were officially honored during NaSHOF's 50th and 51st Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala at Nashville's Music City Center. Sarah Cates, Board Chair of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation, said: "This year we are belatedly celebrating our Golden Anniversary - more than 50 years of the…
Dan + Shay cancel two tour dates due to COVID-19; release new Christmas track
Dan + Shay have cancelled a pair of upcoming dates on "The (Arena) Tour" due to a member of their team contracting COVID-19. The duo shared in a letter to their fans on socials sharing that they had "some good news + some bad news." The bad news was that a member of their touring crew has tested positive for the virus, forcing them to cancel shows in Orlando, Florida on Nov. 4 and Atlanta on…
Kenny Chesney to launch ‘Here and Now’ tour beginning April 2022
Kenny Chesney is going on tour in 2022, shared plans for his Here and Now stadium tour. Chesney wrote on Instagram: "I'm so excited to finally be able to say we're bringing the music back to the road in 2022 with @danandshay, @olddominionmusic and @carlypearce." Chesney released his 19th studio album, 'Here and Now,' in May 2020. The album features the singles "Tip of My Tongue," "Here and…
Walker Hayes to hit the road on ‘The Fancy Like Tour’ in 2022
Walker Hayes has announced his headlining "The Fancy Like Tour" for 2022, with rising artist MacKenzie Porter serving as support on all tour dates. Walker shared on social media: “Fancy Like Tour comin at cha…jacked to be playin all these cities. MacKenzie Porter will be joinin and if you don’t know her yet…you should. Tix on sale everywhere Friday OR you can text me for the presale code…
Take a look at the video from George Strait “The Weight Of The Badge”
In honor of 'First Responders Day' last week, George Strait released a powerful new video for his song “The Weight Of The Badge”, one of the 13-tracks included on his 2019 album Honky Tonk Time Machine. Said George: “The men and women in this music video are our friends and neighbors who carry the weight of the badge each day,” and he adds, “Thank you. We appreciate you and the sacrifices you…
Miranda Lambert is inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall Of Fame
Country superstar Miranda Lambert has been inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Lambert joins a class of women who embody the adventurous, self-reliant spirit of the old American frontier. The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame is meant to honor and celebrate women “whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience and independence that helped shape the West, and fosters an appreciation” for…
American Gladiators!
Let’s face it Luke Bryan has a colorful family. The holidays are always fun and this year they celebrated Halloween in epic style. Check out this picture of Luke and wife Caroline as American Gladiators from their Instagram account. Both Luke and Caroline are so in shape, that its actually believable! The picture was taken on the tailgate of their pickup truck with their dog, Choc.
Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” inspires a new Hallmark Christmas film
Scotty McCreery's hit single from 2017, "Five More Minutes," will lend its name to a Hallmark Christmas movie. "Five More Minutes" comes off the track list of McCreery's 2018 album, Seasons Change, and the song was his first-ever No. 1 hit single The film, which was inspired by the song, will air on Hallmark's Movies & Mysteries channel on Nov. 20 at 10PM ET. "Five More Minutes" isn't a…
Randy Houser to hit the road on his 2022 headlining concert tour
After co-headlining an acoustic tour with Jamey Johnson earlier this year, Randy Houser will kick off 2022 with a brand new 26-city tour, beginning Jan. 21 and wrapping at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in mid-March. Rising singer-songwriter Ella Langley will be joining Houser on the road; she has previously opened for Johnson as well as country artists like Riley Green, Montgomery Gentry…
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and more added as performers at the 55th Annual CMA Awards
The 55th Annual CMA Awards announced on social media the first round of performers for this year's show. This year’s performances will include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards, Carly Pearce together with Ashley McBryde, and Blake Shelton. Other artists scheduled to perform are Jason Aldean with Carrie…