Fresh off of the released of his No. 1 country album, Life on the Flip Side, Jimmy Buffett will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 27. Jimmy will perform alongside Opry member Brad Paisley, as well as instrument virtuoso Mac McAnally, who is a longtime member of Jimmy’s backing band, The Coral Reef…… MORE
Jon Pardi’s New Video for “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” Flips the Script With a Barrel Racing Cowgirl [Watch]
Jon Pardi released a new video for his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. Directed by Carlos Ruiz, the video highlights the California native’s love of the scenic beauty of the West, as well as the…… MORE
Garth Brooks Shares Hopeful Message in New Song, “We Belong Together” [Listen]
Garth Brooks shared a hopeful new song, “We Belong Together,” on June 15. Technically, Good Morning America host Robin Roberts shared the new song via Facebook. After Garth appeared on Good Morning America last week, he sent the song to Robin on Sunday with the option for her to “decide what you want to do…… MORE
Watch Preview of the Final Episode of Carrie Underwood’s 4-Part Digital Film, “Mike and Carrie: God & Country”
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher have been opening up about their faith, love, family, marriage, friendship and more in a new four-part digital short film, Mike and Carrie: God & Country. Episode 1 of the four-part weekly series was released on May 27 via iamsecond.com, a nonprofit that features athletes and entertainers “who have…… MORE
Luke Bryan to Host ABC TV Special “CMA Best of Fest” on July 13
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained with two nights of country music this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will…… MORE
Carly Pearce & Lee Brice Reach the Top of the Chart With “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice reached the top of both the Mediabase chart and Billboard Country Airplay chart with their duet, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Penned by Carly, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” is featured on Carly’s self-titled sophomore album, which was released in February. “I Hope…… MORE
Kenny Chesney
After scrapping his 2020 Chillaxification Tour in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenny Chesney has announced 19 rescheduled stadium dates for 2021. The original lineup of special guests—Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead—will serve as support. “There were so many questions, so many unknowns, but I believe music makes a…… MORE
Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, The Highwomen & More Earn Multiple Americana Awards Nominations [See Full List]
The nominees for the 2020 Americana Honors & Awards were announced on June 15. Artists with multiple nominations across the six categories include Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Nathaniel Rateliff, Black Pumas, Brittany Howard and more. The winners will be announced during the Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 16 at Nashville’s historic Ryman…… MORE
Listen to John Prine’s Last Recorded Song, “I Remember Everything”
John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” has been released. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Penned by John and Pat McLaughlin, “I Remember Everything” was recorded in 2019 in John’s living room with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and engineer Gena Johnson. The touching tune is the first…… MORE
Clint Black & Darius Rucker to Perform on Opry on June 20
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,929th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on June 20 with a showcase featuring Darius Rucker and Clint Black. The one-hour show will air live on 650 AM WSM and Circle Television, as well as stream live on Circle’s Facebook and YouTube. The Grand Ole Opry has aired without an…… MORE
