Trace Adkins will perform during the National Memorial Day Concert airing on PBS on Sunday, May 24, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which is usually filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., will instead feature performances and tributes filmed throughout the country in accordance with physical distancing guidelines…… MORE
Kenny Chesney planned to kick off his 2020 Chillaxification Tour on April 18 in Arlington, Texas. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 dates on the tour—from April 18 to May 28—were scrapped. The pandemic, however, didn’t stop Kenny from dropping his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. Now, Kenny is looking forward…… MORE
Radio Cares’ Feeding America Emergency Radiothon on April 30 raised more than $500,000 to help feed Americans facing hunger issues. More than 10,000 radio stations—including numerous Cumulus Media and Westwood One stations—aired the Feeding America Emergency Radiothon, which drove donations to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund and its 200 local member food banks. The all-day…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam, 63, married his longtime girlfriend, Emily Joyce, in March. Dwight and Emily released a statement through Dwight’s publicity firm, which you can read below. Dwight Yoakam and Emily Joyce were married in March just prior to the quarantine in a private ceremony at St Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, CA. At a…… MORE
Gabby Barrett will release her debut album, Goldmine, on June 19. Buoyed by No. 1 lead single, “I Hope,” which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart in April, Goldmine features 13 songs. Gabby co-penned 12 songs on the upcoming album with a bevy of top songwriters, including Josh Osborne, Emily Weisband, Ross Copperman, Josh Kear,…… 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 media. May 4 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Matt…… MORE
Tim McGraw will release a new single, “I Called Mama,” on May 8. 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. “On the one hand, this song is literally, ‘Hey, call your mom,’” says Tim. “On the other…… MORE
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After debuting his new quarantine-inspired song, “Six Feet Apart,” via YouTube on April 15, Luke Combs officially released the tune on May 1. Penned by Luke, Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder, “Six Feet Apart” features Luke crooning the chorus: “I miss my mom / I miss my dad / I miss the road / I…… MORE
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Rascal Flatts is paying tribute to Kenny Rogers, who passed away on March 20, by releasing a new cover of Kenny’s “Through the Years” on May 1. Kenny recorded “Though the Years, which was penned by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer, for his 1981 album, Share Your Love. The single topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary…… MORE
Kenny Chesney released his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. Longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon co-produced the album, with additional production assistance from Ross Copperman. The 12-song offering features tunes from some of the best songwriters in the business, including Shane McAnally, JT Harding, Josh Osborne, Scooter Carusoe, Tom Douglas and more. “This…… MORE
