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
Dixie Chicks Announce New Release Date for Upcoming Album, “Gaslighter”
Fans of the Dixie Chicks will be excited to hear the trio plans to release its upcoming eighth studio album, Gaslighter, on July 17. The Dixie Chicks made the announcement across social media using a photo-edited image of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer as young beauty queens with the release date on their…… MORE
Maren Morris Shares 2 New Tracks, “Just for Now” & “Takes Two” [Listen]
Maren Morris shared two previously unreleased tracks—“Just for Now” and “Takes Two”—that she recorded during the making of her debut album, Hero (2016), and sophomore album, Girl (2019). Penned by Maren, Ryan Hurd and the late songwriter busbee, “Just for Now” was recorded during the Hero sessions. Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin—the…… MORE
Garth Brooks to Stage Concert Event Across Hundreds of Drive-In Theaters on June 27
Garth Brooks is a seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year for a very good reason—he loves to entertain. Garth will headline a unique concert event on June 27 as he performs across 300 drive-in theaters. The concert will be created exclusively for this event, making it the largest one-night show to play at outdoor theaters…… MORE
Luke Bryan Releases Tender New Song & Video, “Build Me a Daddy” [Watch]
Luke Bryan released a tender new song, “Build Me a Daddy,” and accompanying video on June 12. Penned by Jake Mitchell, Josh Thompson and Brett Tyler, “Build Me a Daddy” is featured on Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, which is set to drop on Aug. 7. The new song…… MORE
Daughter of Hank Williams Jr. Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Tennessee
Katherine Williams-Dunning, 27, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 79 in Henry Country, Tennessee, on June 13, according to WKRN.com. Katherine is the daughter of Hank Williams Jr. and his third wife, Mary Jane Thomas. Henry County is approximately 115 miles west of Nashville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol as reported by…… MORE
Gone West Releases Debut Album, “Canyons,” After Two-Year Journey
Gone West released its debut album, Canyons, on June 12. Comprised of two-time Grammy-winner Colbie Caillat, Grammy-winning songwriter Jason Reeves, Hawaiian recording artist Justin Kawika Young and ACM Award nominee Nelly Joy, the four members joined forces in 2018 after successful individual careers as recording artists and songwriters. “There are a few moments [that brought…… MORE
