Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay stopped by The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo on June 25 to perform “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon.” The Sesame Street spinoff launched in May on HBO Max with 13 weekly episodes that air on Thursday with host Elmo as the furry red Muppet…… MORE
Cole Swindell Shows Off Playful Personality in New Video for “Single Saturday Night” [Watch]
Cole Swindell is keeping his creative juices flowing during the ongoing pandemic by filming a new video for “Single Saturday Night.” The new clip, which was directed by Michael Monaco and Eder Acevedo, shows off Cole’s playful personality as he poses in front of a green screen for a series of dreamy adventures. “I have…… MORE
Bonnaroo Festival Rescheduled for June 2021 After 2020 Cancellation
There will be no Bonnaroo in 2020. In March, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, which was slated to take place June 11–14, was rescheduled for Sept. 24–27 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 24, Bonnaroo announced that it cancelled the 2020 festival via a statement on its website: “Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival…… MORE
The Dixie Chicks Change Name to “The Chicks”
According to their new website and social media handles, The Dixie Chicks—Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer—have rebranded as “The Chicks.” As of press time, the Chicks have not made a public announcement. The trio’s name change comes after weeks of social unrest that has put a spotlight on systematic racism and discrimination. “Dixie”…… MORE
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan has announced more than 20 new dates in 2021 for his Proud To Be Right Here Tour. The tour was originally scheduled to kick off in May 2020, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a kibosh on Luke’s plans. Morgan Wallen, Runaway June and Caylee Hammack will join Luke on the road in…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker Perform “Wagon Wheel” on the Opry With Clint Black on Harmonica
The Grand Ole Opry tallied its 4,929th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on June 20 with a showcase featuring Darius Rucker and Clint Black. In addition to performing songs “It Won’t Be Like This for Long,” “Hold My Hand,” “For the First Time” and more, Darius treated viewers/listeners to a rendition of his 2013 No. 1…… MORE
Lindsay Ell to Release New Concept Album, “Heart Theory,” on Aug. 14
Lindsay Ell announced she will release a new concept album, heart theory, on Aug. 14. The new album, which was produced by Dann Huff, is described in the press release as “an incredibly personal concept album comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance.”…… MORE
Spending Time With Baby Girl Has Been Jordan Davis’ Silver Lining During Quarantine
Like the rest of the music-making world, Jordan Davis was forced to cancel his spring and summer gigs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s been a silver lining for the Louisiana native, who has scored three consecutive No. 1 singles with “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot” (April 2020), “Take It From Me” (March…… MORE
Listen to Eric Church’s Hard-Hitting New Single, “Stick That in Your Country Song”
Eric Church released his rowdy new single, “Stick That in Your Country Song,” on June 25. Penned by Davis Naish and Jeffrey Steele—and produced by Jay Joyce—“Stick That in Your Country Song” tackles societal issues ranging from guns and drugs to veterans and school teachers. Eric croons the emphatic chorus, “Stick that in your country…… MORE
Runaway June Releases Nostalgic New Single, “We Were Rich” [Listen]
Runaway June has released its first single since the departure of Hannah Mulholland and addition of Natalie Stovall in May. The revamped trio—comprised of Natalie and founding members Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne—released a new version of “We Were Rich.” Penned by Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Ashley Gorley, “We Were Rich” is featured on…… MORE
