From times and tributes to performers and pre-show, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the ACM Presents: Our Country TV special. Date: Sunday, April 5 Time: 8–10 p.m. ET/PT Television Station: CBS Stream: CBS All Access Host: Gayle King Location: Stars will perform from their homes. Performers: Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane…… MORE
10-week Goodnight With Dolly book-reading video series via YouTube
Dolly Parton launched her 10-week Goodnight With Dolly book-reading video series via YouTube on April 2. Goodnight with Dolly features the country music icon reading select books from her Imagination Library. Dolly kicked off the weekly series on April 2 by reading “The Little Engine That Could.” Dolly hopes the new series will provide comfort…… MORE
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert revealed rescheduled dates for her Wildcard Tour, which will now resume in October. Originally scheduled dates in April and May have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Miranda’s tour will recommence on Oct. 8 in Spokane, Wash., with special guests Cody Johnson and Lanco. Tickets purchased for the original tour dates will…… MORE
CMT Awards Rescheduled for Oct. 14
The 2020 CMT Music Awards—originally slated for June 3—will now take place on October 14. CMT released a statement on April 3: “Our top priority this last month has been rebuilding our hometown of Nashville following the tornado and ensuring the safety of our fans, employees, artists and partners during the COVID-19 crisis. As we look…… MORE
TV Special “ACM Presents: Our Country” Announces 25-Song Performance List & Facebook Pre-Show
The Academy of Country Music announced the 25-song list for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line,…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Records New Cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” [Listen]
Loretta Lynn released a newly recorded cover of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” on April 3. Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, “I Fall to Pieces” was Patsy’s first No. 1 hit on the country charts in 1961. Before her death in a plane crash in 1963, Patsy was an established star who…… MORE
John Prine Battles COVID-19 & Pneumonia in Hospital ICU: “He Is Very Ill”
John Prine’s wife, Fiona, provided an update on her husband’s condition via Instagram on April 2. Fiona confirmed that John, 73, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John has been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28. “He is very ill and yet…… MORE
April 3: Live-Stream Show Calendar With Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice & More
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 3 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Seaforth:…… MORE
Keith Urban Drops Illuminating New Video for “God Whispered Your Name” [Watch]
Keith Urban released a new video for his single, “God Whispered Your Name.” Penned by James Slater, Shy Carter, Micah Carter and Chris August, “God Whispered Your Name” is Keith’s first new music in 2020. The new video juxtaposes Keith in the isolation of a dark room (warehouse in Nashville) with the expansiveness of performing…… MORE
Draper James Helping Out
View this post on Instagram Dear Teachers: We want to say thank you. During quarantine, we see you working harder than ever to educate our children. To show our gratitude, Draper James would like to give teachers a free dress. To apply, complete the form at the link in bio before this Sunday,…… MORE
