Darius Rucker’s annual benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Hospital will be performed virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rucker announced that he will be joined by Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence on the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage for a virtual edition of his “Darius & Friends” concert on July 30 at…… Continue Reading
During a recent episode of deejay Bobby Bones’ “Bobbycast” podcast, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox revealed he is considering a solo country album. “I think I’m going to do a solo country album,” LeVox told Bones. “I will just see where God takes it.” LeVox said he feels he has been “called” to consider doing something…… Continue Reading
Kelly Clarkson has released a “Kellyoke” cover of R&B icon Whitney Houston’s 1985 classic “How Will I Know.” In the video, which was originally filmed for a segment on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the singer’s house band joins her from their respective homes, and together, they deliver a power-packed rendition of the smooth tune. Incidentally,…… Continue Reading
Country crooner Kane Brown has released the audio of his latest collaboration with R&B singer Khalid and rapper Swae Lee. Titled “Be Like That,” the song is a compelling mix of Country, Pop, & Hip-Hop elements, each contributed by the three artists, and revolves around the theme of compromise for the sake of love. “I…… Continue Reading
The Chicks have revealed the full tracklisting for their upcoming new album, Gaslighter, which is due out on July 17. The album is the trio’s first since the release of Taking the Long Way in 2006. Most of the twelve songs on the forthcoming album have been co-written by the Chicks, along with co-producer Jack…… Continue Reading
Willie Nelson revealed during a recent interview on NBC’s “Today” show that Kenny Rogers wanted him to record “The Gambler.” “Through the years, him and I were big pals,” Nelson said about Rogers, who passed away on March 20. “In fact, he tried to get me to record ‘The Gambler.” “We were somewhere, I don’t…… Continue Reading
Country music band Lady Antebellum changed its name to Lady A last month, evoking protest from blues singer Lady A, who has been using the same moniker for more than 20 years. The country music band, consisting of singers Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, changed their original name saying it was linked to…… Continue Reading
GLAAD will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on July 30, featuring special guests Dolly Parton, Lil Nas X, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. Cara Delevingne, Kaitlyn Dever, and WWE superstar Sonya Deville also are among special guests. The original ceremony, which was scheduled to be held earlier this year,…… Continue Reading
Country superstar Luke Bryan’s “One Margarita” has topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Bryan earned his 23rd No. 1 on Country Airplay chart, as “One Margarita” rose to the top spot from No. 2 on the July 11-dated list. The song earned 32.8 million audience impressions in the week ending July 5, up 13%, according to…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton has announced that he will play a drive-in concert with Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins on July 25 as part of Encore Drive-In Nights hosted by Encore Live. The concert will be filmed and fans can watch the shows at drive-ins throughout the United States and Canada at a cost of $114.99 per…… Continue Reading