A new song is out now from Dolly Parton. The Country Music Hall of Fame member just released “If You Hadn’t Been There,” in honor of her husband, Carl Dean. Dean was 82 years old when he passed away on March 3. The song says in part, “I wouldn’t be here, if you hadn’t been there / Holding my hand,…
The upcoming Opry 100: A Live Celebration televised special just got a lot more star power. Hosted by Blake Shelton, the three-hour show, airing on CBS, will now also include performances by Alan Jackson, Keith Urban, Post Malone, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Travis Tritt and Yolanda Adams. In addition, Grand…
Dolly Parton is speaking out about the loss of her husband, Carl Dean. The 79-year-old shared a heartfelt post on social media, three days after Dean passed away. “This is a love note to family, friends and fans,” Parton writes. “Thank you for all the messages, cards and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss…
A film about Randy Travis is coming to life. The Country Music Hall of Fame member will be the subject of the biopic, Forever and Ever, Amen, starting from his early years, up until present day. Clay Walker is producing the film, along with Travis’ wife, Mary Travis and veteran producer Eric Groth. “We’ve been approached many times through the…
Rascal Flatts have a new album coming out, joined by some unbelievable superstars. After releasing their “I Dare You” collaboration with the Jonas brothers, the trio announces the release of Life Is A Highway: Refueld Duets, out on June 6. The ten-track record includes some of their biggest hits, joined by artists like Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton,…
Jelly Roll has a good friend in Cody Johnson. The “Save Me” singer is opening up about this friendship with Johnson, who has been one of Jelly Roll’s biggest supporters since the beginning. “Cody Johnson is one of my best friends in country music,” Jelly Roll tells American Songwriter. “I love Cody Johnson. That cowboy is one of the most…
March 5, 1963 was one of the saddest days in country music, It was on that day that Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash, two days after what would be her final show. Cline was 30 years old, and the mother of two small children, when she passed away. On March 3, Cline performed three times as…
Lainey Wilson‘s overseas tour has officially begun. The Louisiana native just kicked off her international Whirlwind World Tour, with the first show taking place on March 4 in Zurich, Switzerland. Zach Meadows and Drake Milligan are serving as Wilson’s opening acts for the overseas dates. Wilson shared a few photos of her time exploring ahead of her first concert….
Carrie Underwood is looking back on her American Idol journey. Underwood was crowned the Season 4 winner in 2005, and is now returning, 20 years later, this time to serve as a judge alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. “I was always a singer. It was in me,” Underwood shares as part of the new From Idol to Icon series….
Kenny Chesney is praising his longtime manager, Clint Higham, after Higham just won the CMA Touring Award for Manager of the Year. “Clint understood my dream and knew how to use his dream to make the unthinkable happen,” Chesney says. “When you take two young guys who are on fire with creativity, the business and chasing what people say…
