Dolly Parton loves to perform, but her days of touring are a thing of the past. The 76-year-old says she no longer plans to do any major tours, although she will still sing when she can. “I do not think I will ever tour again, but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then,” Parton…
Several more stars have lined up to pay tribute to Loretta Lynn, with the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn, taking place at the Grand Ole Opry this Sunday, October 30. Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, the Gaither Vocal Band, Hoda Kotb, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Sissy Spacek and family…
Jerry Lee Lewis has died. The news of his passing was announced on October 28. Lewis was 87 years old when he died, after suffering health problems in the last few years. Lewis was born in Louisiana, in a farming family that struggled to make ends meet. When he was just eight years old, Lewis began playing piano, quickly…
Vince Gill, Ray Stevens and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are among the 2022 class of inductees into the Musicians Hall of Fame. The artists will join Don McLean, producer Jim Guercio and engineer George Masenburg in being inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum on November 22. The induction ceremony and concert, the first since…
Alexandra Kay‘s “Backroad Therapy” is out! The Illinois native released her new single, the follow-up to “Skip This Part,” continuing her prowess in articulating hard feelings around breakups and lost love. “Backroad Therapy is out now!” Kay shared on social media. “Thank you to everyone who made this possible. I got to have MY BAND play on this record…
Another chapter in Carly Pearce‘s 29: Written in Stone is officially closed. The Kentucky native performed the second of two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on October 27, where she sang songs not only from her latest record, but from her debut Every Little Thing, and eponymous sophomore project, celebrating her five years in country music. Pearce kicked off the…
Lainey Wilson‘s father is, finally, on the mend, after suffering a series of health setbacks. In July, Wilson unexpectedly canceled two shows to be with her father, Brian Wilson, saying at the time that she just had a “family emergency.” But now, the “Heart Like A Truck” singer is opening up about her father’s illness, and how grateful she…
Alan Jackson will receive another accolade in honor of his legendary career. The 64-year-old will be given the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, during the live broadcast of the upcoming CMA Awards. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will perform a special tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame member. “We are thrilled to honor Alan…
John Driskell Hopkins is experiencing something he never expected, nor wanted, but he is finding hope amid it all. A founding member of the Zac Brown Band, Hopkins announced earlier this year that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. The scary news came after Hopkins began experiencing some odd symptoms, symptoms that were especially problematic…
George Strait fans in Nashville are in luck. The King of Country Music, who announced several stadium shows with Chris Stapleton in 2023, has added a second show to his Nissan Stadium concert next year, due to overwhelming fan demand. The two superstars will now also perform on Friday, July 28, after fans’ overwhelming response to his Music City…
