According to a post on Crystal Gayle’s Twitter page, her sister, Loretta Lynn, fell and broke her hip last week. “My birthday wish is for everyone to send love and prayers to my sister, Loretta Lynn, who fell and broke her hip last week,” Crystal said, in part. “I was with Loretta yesterday. She is…… MORE
Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Escapes Bus Fire Unharmed
Rascal Flatt’s lead singer Gary LeVox and his brother, Kevin, escaped unharmed after the tour bus they were riding in caught fire. Gary and his brother were on their way to a hunting trip in Louisiana when the malfunction occurred. Gary posted a video of smoke pouring out of the bus on Instagram with the…… MORE
Jason Isbell: Spring Tour Dates
April 14 Savannah, GA Savannah Music festival April 15 Panama City, FL Marina Civic Center April 17 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall April 18 Orlando, FL Walt Disney Theater April 20 Greenville, SC Peace Center April 21 Charleston, SC Highwater Festival April 22 Chattanooga, TN Tivoli Theatre April 24 Amarillo, TX Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium…… MORE
LANCO Drops New Single, “Born to Love You” [Listen]
Riding high from the momentum of their recent No. 1 single, “Greatest Love Story,” LANCO—which consists of Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell and Eric Steedly—has released its follow-up single, “Born to Love You.” Co-penned by Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Josh Osborne and LANCO lead singer Brandon Lancaster, the track is the next…… MORE
Houston Rodeo Announces Star-Studded 2018 Lineup, Including Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini & More
Running from February 27 to March 18—yes, 20 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in more than 2.6 million attendees during…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Previews New Super Bowl Song, “The Champion” [Listen]
During halftime of the NFL playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints on Jan. 6, fans were given a sneak preview of Carrie Underwood’s new song, “The Champion.” The new tune will be part of the opening segment before Super Bowl 52 on February 4. “I’ve been working my whole life /…… MORE
Watch Chris Janson Perform “Drunk Girl” on “Today”
Dapperly dressed Chris Janson stopped by the Today show (Jan. 5) to perform his new single, “Drunk Girl.” The tune—which was co-penned by Chris, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, is the second single from Chris’ 2017 sophomore album, Everybody. “Both of my co-writers are legendary,” said Chris to Nash Country Daily. “They certainly didn’t need…… MORE
Mickey Gilley Fractures Ankle and Shoulder in Auto Accident
Mickey Gilley, 81, is recovering after fracturing his left ankle and right shoulder in an automobile accident on Jan. 3. Mickey and his son were on their way back to Branson, Mo., after an event in Texas when the accident occurred. Mickey’s son also sustained minor injuries and is on the mend. “I had an…… MORE
Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Jamey Johnson & More to Take Part in Public Memorial for Mel Tillis on Jan. 31
A public memorial will be held for Mel Tillis at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. CT. Mel, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died on Nov. 19, 2017, of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Those scheduled to take the…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Will Be Featured on Justin Timberlake’s New Album
No one’s stock in country music has increased more in the past couple of years than Chris Stapleton’s. The Kentucky native became the darling of the 2015 CMA Awards, winning three trophies, while putting on a show-stopping performance with Justin Timberlake during their collaborations on “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away.” Grammys Awards, ACM Awards…… MORE
