One of Lauren Alaina‘s biggest dreams came true earlier this year, when she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. The American Idol alum officially became a member on February 12, inducted by Trisha Yearwood, who also invited Alaina to become a member. More than eight months after her induction, Alaina is still trying to absorb the significance of…
The first round of performers for the 2022 CMA Awards has been announced. Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert, HARDY, Lainey Wilson, the Zac Brown Band, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Kelly Clarkson, Marcus King and more are among the list of performers, along with host Luke Bryan. Bryan will perform his current single, “Country On,” while Lambert…
Carly Pearce once watched the CMA Awards on TV, dreaming of someday winning one herself. The reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will return on Wednesday, November 9, to try to claim another win in the category, along with four other categories she is nominated in. For all of her successes, especially within the last year, Pearce…
Alexandra Kay will join Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence for a few shows in November. The “Skip This Part” singer previously joined the two for a handful of dates earlier this year, earning high praise from Walker and Lawrence for her impressive covers of their songs before the tour even began. But now that Walker has had a chance to spend…
New music is finally on the way from Runaway June! The trio, made up of Jennifer Wayne, Natalie Stovall and newcomer Stevie Woodward, announce the release of “Broken Hearts (Do Broken Things),” out on Friday, October 28. Runaway June teased the new song on social media, which is likely from their forthcoming new project. “BROKEN HEARTS (DO BROKEN…
George Strait is teaming up with Chris Stapleton for several unforgettable stadium shows in 2023. The two will combine their talents for six shows, beginning on May 6 in Glendale, Arizona. Little Big Town will serve as the opening act. “It just felt right,” Strait tells Billboard of the tour dates. “I had the opportunity to work with Chris…
Wynonna Judd is extending The Judds: The Final Tour, due to fan demand. Wynonna planned to embark on the farewell tour with her mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away on April 30. Wynonna later announced she would fulfill the dates on the Final Tour, as a tribute to her mother. The tour, which was originally scheduled to end on October 29…
Home Free has released another single and video. The song is the second single released from the group’s forthcoming So Long Dixie album, out on November 4. Austin Brown takes the lead on the song, a powerful reminder of the important need of human connection. Home Free’s last album, The Sounds of Lockdown, was released in April. The…
The 53rd annual Dove Awards winners have been announced, with Anne Wilson taking home two awards, both for New Artist of the Year and Pop Contemporary Song of the Year, the latter for her debut “My Jesus” single. It’s a long way from where Wilson thought she would be at this stage in life, switching from her dreams of…
The Young Fables, a duo made up of Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford, almost didn’t happen. It took more than a few random moments that could almost seem like coincidences, if their personal and creative connection wasn’t so strong. “I was in China for six months, playing jazz and R&B,” Lunsford tells Everything Nash. “I was doing contract work,…
