In May, Tim McGraw released his touching new single, “I Called Mama.” Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers share with their children, especially when times are tough. However, as Tim noted during a press event in May when he was discussing his life under…… MORE
The late John Prine will be honored by a musical who’s who during Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine on June 11. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Confirmed guests for Picture Show include Courtney Marie Andrews, Dan Auerbach, Kevin Bacon, Brené Brown, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Dave Cobb,…… MORE
Blake Shelton’s new Ole Red restaurant/bar/venue in Orlando, Fla., will open on June 19. Ole Red Orlando was scheduled to open on April 14. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the plans for the grand opening. “My birthday is June 18, but Ole Red Orlando is opening June 19, that’s way more important,”…… MORE
United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes TV Special on June 21 will feature performances by Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and more. Hosted by Harry Connick Jr., the show features Harry and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia Connick, as they take a road trip across the nation in an RV to thank…… MORE
Two country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2020 list of the Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. No. 62: Luke Bryan, $45.5 million No. 70: Blake Shelton, $43.5 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams. In addition to their earnings from touring and…… MORE
The Today show’s 2020 Citi Summer Concert Series lineup will feature a number of country stars in its varied lineup, including Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts & More. Performances will be virtual with no live audience, until further notice. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks. Tune in to NBC to…… MORE
Where there’s a Willie, there’s a way. Willie Nelson and wife Annie Nelson are teaming with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell to organize A Night for Austin, a fundraising event on June 10 at 8 p.m. CT to benefit the Austin Community Foundation. The two-hour, commercial-free, telethon-style fundraiser will benefit the Austin Community Foundation in…… MORE
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Ingrid Andress will follow up her debut No. 1 single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” with the release of “The Stranger.” Penned by Ingrid and Ryan Lafferty, “The Stranger” will impact country radio on June 6. The tune is one of eight tracks featured on Ingrid’s debut album, Lady Like, which dropped on March 27. “‘The…… MORE
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Brantley Gilbert announced the release of a brand-new single, “Hard Days,” which will impact country radio on June 15. Penned by Brantley, Jimi Bell, Brock Berryhill, Jay Brunswick and Logan Wall, “Hard Days” follows the release of “Fire’t Up” (No. 44) and “What Happens in a Small Town” (No. 1), both of which were featured…… MORE
Tim McGraw performed his new single, “I Called Mama,” on Late Night With Seth Meyers on June 3. Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers share with their children, especially when times are tough. “My mom worked hard,” said Tim, when the song was released…… MORE
