Chris Young has been a fan of Keith Whitley and his music for years, even being fortunate enough to own one of the late singer’s guitars. When Whitley was announced as part of the 2022 class of Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, likely few were as excited as Young to see his musical hero get the industry recognition he…
Noah Thompson will make his CMA Fest debut this week. The recent Season 20 winner of American Idol kicked off the week by performing at The Bluebird Café (where he was joined by runner-up, HunterGirl), and will also join Jimmie Allen at CMA Fest on Thursday, June 9. “We got a lot of plans , actually. I’m trying to…
Garth Brooks is sharing more details about his upcoming Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk. The Country Music Hall of Fame member, who recently started an Instagram page, Facebook account and Twitter page for the new venue, reveals that he plans to make Friends in Low Places the premier destination for tourists visiting Music City. “If you’re going…
Alexander Ludwig just kicked off an entirely new creative chapter in his life and career. The seasoned actor, known for roles in The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor, Vikings and more, just released “Faded on Me.” The song is his debut single from his forthcoming Highway 99 album, out this summer on BBR Music Group/BMG. Ludwig’s career is doing well…
CMA Fest is here! The four-day event, held June 9 to 12 in Nashville, promises nonstop live music from multiple stages all over downtown Music City, culminating each night with the star-studded shows at Nissan Stadium, with artists like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs and more taking the stage. While CMA Fest is all…
Lindsay Ell will spend much of the year performing all over the world. The singer-songwriter has plenty of dates scheduled in not only the United States and her native Canada, but in places like Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia. It’s a welcome return for Ell, especially after the challenges of the last two years. “I think throughout this…
Tim McGraw‘s McGraw Tour 2022 ended last weekend, but tour opener Alexandra Kay will take all she learned from touring with one of country music’s biggest superstars with her for the rest of her career. “I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity,’ an emotional Kay says in a video posted on YouTube. “I’ve worked so hard over the…
Trisha Yearwood will soon have another trophy to add to her collection. The 57-year-old will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Artist Achievement Award, at the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later this month. “Trisha’s career achievements are among the ultimate imaginable: Country icon, TV star, bestselling author, philanthropist. Undeniably a legend,” boasts CRB/CRS Board President Kurt…
Sam Hunt is a dad! Hunt announced at the Ryman Auditorium on June 7, while performing as part of the Stars For Second Harvest benefit concert that he and his wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, were the proud parents of a baby girl, Lucy Lou, who was born a couple of weeks ago. “I think being out here in the…
Anne Wilson is offering a touching tribute to her late brother, Jacob, on the fifth anniversary of when he passed away in a car accident. Wilson posted a video on social media of her with her brother Jacob and sister, Elizabeth, on June 7, honoring his life and legacy. “Five years ago today,” Wilson wrote. “The day that changed…
