Oprah Winfrey is donating $2 million to the city of Nashville, as part of her Coronavirus Relief Fund, through the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation. The talk show host has pledged a total of $12 million to various cities where she once lived, including Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee and Kosciusko, the small Mississippi town where she was born. “The reason I’m…
Tim McGraw performed his newest single, “I Called Mama” while appearing remotely on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The father of three dedicated the song to those working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. “I wanna just say thank you, from myself and my family, to all the frontline workers, all the public-facing workers, who are doing…
George Strait is offering advice for his fans who are struggling with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 68-year-old is encouraging others to enjoy time outside, and keep themselves busy and engaged, even while much of life seems currently paused. “I think get out when you can,” George told Billboard. “Try not to make staying in a habit. Talk to…
The Country Music Hall of Fame was one of the first businesses to shut their doors due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The museum is still closed through May 31, but is currently scheduled to reopen in June, albeit with certain restrictions in place. While the museum will be open, all in-person programming is currently canceled through July 31….
If there’s any good to be found about staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, for Lee Brice it’s time with his family. The father of three has spent much of his children’s lives on the road, which is why he is especially grateful to have this unprecedented amount of time with them. “I’ve been trying to teach the…
Rascal Flatts announced they are canceling their farewell Life is a Highway Tour, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The trio, made up of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, planned to use the tour to say a final goodbye to the fans they have made over the past 20 years, which makes the cancellation that much more…
Good news, Michael W. Smith fans! The singer just announced he will host a drive-in concert in Franklin, Tennessee, complete with his full band. The show will take place on Saturday, May 30, at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. “This is going to be a fun night. I am so excited to see everyone, perform and lead worship…
Even celebrities get homesick, including country music superstar, Keith Urban, and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman. The two have been self-quarantined in Nashville during the coronavirus pandemic, along with their two daughters, but Keith admits they are both homesick for their native Australia. “We want to be able to see our moms, too, and Nic’s sister is there, all…
Nashville is beginning to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, but not in time for the annual July 4th celebration. The city, which typically hosts one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the country, complete with an elaborate fireworks display accompanied by the Nashville Symphony, along with a star-studded concert, will air the fireworks on TV instead. “The community…
Mississippi pastor Todd Tilghman is the Season 18 winner of The Voice, thanks in large part to his coach, Blake Shelton. After earning a four-chair turnaround during Todd’s blind audition, Blake beat out Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas and John Legend in convincing Todd to be on his team, forming not just a professional relationship, but a personal one as…
