CMA Music Fest is canceled… Luke Bryan is back at #1… The CMA Music Fest, which was to take place June 4th through 7th in Nashville, has been canceled for this year. In a statement, the CMA said, “After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, we are sad to […]
Craig Morgan has a new album ready… So does Kip Moore… Craig Morgan will release his new album God, Family, Country on May 22nd. The album has five new tracks and some remastered songs from previous records. He says, “I feel like I have some of the most quality songs I’ve ever recorded, and there is a new […]
Joe Diffie passed away yesterday… Joe Diffie died yesterday from complications of the coronavirus at the age of 61, after being diagnosed last week. He rose to popularity in the 90s, had 5 #1s and charted more than 30 singles, including “Third Rock From The Sun,” “Bigger Than The Beatles,” “John Deere Green” and “Pickup […]
ACM announced at home performers… Thomas Rhett reschedules some shows… The Academy of Country Music has announced performers for the ACM Presents: Our Country special, airing in place of the postponed ACM Awards. Those who will be sharing performances from their homes are Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town,Tim McGraw, Old […]
Rhett Akins is a dad again… Lee Brice has a new family member… Singer, songwriter Rhett Akins and his wife, Sonya, recently welcomed a baby boy. They took to social media to share the news about their son Brody James Akins. Rhett is Thomas Rhett’s father, so that means Brody is his new baby brother […]
Jake Owen is finally back at #1… Willie Nelson delays his next album… Congratulations to Jake Owen. His single, “Homemade” is at the top of the Mediabase country singles chart, making it his first number-one single since 2018’s “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” and his 8th total number-one. Willie Nelson’s 70th solo studio album, First Rose […]
The ACMs get a new date… Maren Morris is a mom… The Academy of Country Music announced that this year’s postponed ACM Awards will now air on September 16th on CBS with Keith Urban still on board as host. The ACM Awards were originally set to take place April 5th, but instead the ACM Presents: Our Country special will air- a […]
Kenny Rogers passed away… Zac Brown Band canceled tour… The legendary singer, songwriter, actor and Country Hall of Famer Kenny Rogers died this past Friday. He made 65 albums, sold over 190 million records, was a 2013 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame he won many awards including an ACM for Entertainer of the Year […]
Eric Church is talking whiskey… The ACMs are doing a special special… Eric Church is featured in the documentary Chasing Whiskey – The Untold Story of Jack Daniel’s. Fans know that Jack is Eric’s favorite whiskey. As of right now, the documentary is set to hit theaters on May 11th. The Academy of Country Music came up with something […]
The Billboard Music Awards– postponed… Garth Brooks is seeing kindness… The Billboard Music Awards is the latest awards show to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show was set for April 29th in Las Vegas and to air on NBC with Kelly Clarkson as the host. They will announce a new date and venue for the show in the […]