Scotty McCreery is officially a father! The American Idol alum and his wife, Gabi, welcomed their first child, son Merrick Avery McCreery, into the world on Monday, October 24, at 4:34 AM ET, weighing seven pounds, 13 ounces, and measuring 21 inches long. The baby is named after Gabi’s father, Merrick (Tre) Dugal III, and will be called Avery. “Next…
Bailey Zimmerman’s blossoming career is already breaking records, with his just-released first full-length album, Leave The Light On. The eight-track project not only became the most-streamed all-genre debut of the year, but it also became the biggest streaming country debut of all time. The record landed at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and an impressive No….
Matthew West believed in Anne Wilson long before her now very successful career began. The veteran Christian music singer began working with Wilson when she was just 17 years old, penning several songs with Wilson, and fellow songwriter Jeff Pardo, on Wilson’s debut My Jesus record, including the title track. Although Wilson didn’t have much success or many accolades…
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…
