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Chris Stapleton Expands 2024 'All-American Road Show' Including Additional Dates in L Photo Chris Stapleton Expands 2024 'All-American Road Show' Including Additional Dates in Los Angeles, Nashville and Gilford
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

Chris Stapleton has added four new shows to his “All-American Road Show” tour: a second night at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl (Thursday, June 27), a third night at Gilford’s BankNH Pavilion (Saturday, August 3) and a second night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (Saturday, August 10) as well as a sto...

Kelsea Ballerini, Post Malone & More to Perform at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards' Photo Kelsea Ballerini, Post Malone & More to Perform at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023

The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced additional performers for 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards.' Find out who will be taking the stage at this highly anticipated event....

Chris Stapleton Confirms 2024 'All-American Road Show' Photo Chris Stapleton Confirms 2024 'All-American Road Show'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2023

Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive “All-American Road Show” tour through next summer including newly confirmed shows. Special guests on the tour include Sheryl Crow, Elle King, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Willie Nelson and Family, Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart, Turnpike Troubadours, ...

Ricky Skaggs Announces 2023 Christmas Tour Photo Ricky Skaggs Announces 2023 Christmas Tour
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Fifteen-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs is getting in the holiday spirit with the announcement of his 2023 holiday tour, titled Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas with Special Guests. Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder, hit the road this December....

Darius Rucker Receives the 2023 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award Photo Darius Rucker Receives the 2023 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Rucker was presented the award in a surprise announcement during a visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” He also spoke about his late mother Carolyn Rucker and explained how the namesake of his new album, Carolyn's Boy, directly inspired his passion for giving back. ...

Chris Stapleton Drops New Song 'It Takes a Woman' Photo Chris Stapleton Drops New Song 'It Takes a Woman'
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023

Written by Stapleton, Ronnie Bowman and Jerry Salley,  the song was produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton, Higher was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A and showcases his supernatural voice and musical versatility across 14 songs that defy genre....

Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan Release New Collaboration 'Cowboys and Plowboys' Photo Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan Release New Collaboration 'Cowboys and Plowboys'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

ACM and CMA Award-winning artist Jon Pardi and Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan released their new collaboration, “Cowboys and Plowboys.” Written by Rhett Akins, Jacob Rice and Cole Taylor, “Cowboys and Plowboys” was initially teased by both Pardi and Bryan online this week, and is out e...

Maren Morris & Karina Argow to Release New Children's Book Photo Maren Morris & Karina Argow to Release New Children's Book
by Michael Major - October 12, 2023

Morris and Argow were inspired by reading to Morris’ young son to create their first children’s picture book — one that is visually stunning with a story that both children and adults will find humorous and engaging. ADDIE ANT GOES ON AN ADVENTURE combines clever wordplay alongside themes of indepen...

Jordan Davis 'Damn Good Time' World Tour Coming to the UK & Europe Photo Jordan Davis 'Damn Good Time' World Tour Coming to the UK & Europe
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023

Jordan Davis is bringing his 'Damn Good Time' World Tour to the UK and Europe. Don't miss his first UK headline shows in February 2024. Having previously visited the UK with Old Dominion in 2019, followed by a Special Guest spot at the ‘Country to Country' events earlier this year, Jordan has been k...

Reba McEntire Releases 'Not That Fancy' Acoustic Album Photo Reba McEntire Releases 'Not That Fancy' Acoustic Album
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

The album is the first offering for fans who are also awaiting next week’s Oct. 10 debut of Reba’s accompanying book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Fans can order a limited-edition Not That Fancy box set that includes a copy of the new book and ...

Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' Remains #1 On Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart For Second-con Photo Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' Remains #1 On Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart For Second-consecutive Week
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023

Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” remains #1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for second-consecutive week, 17th week in Billboard Hot 100 top 5. Nominated for four awards at 57th Annual CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year. Final leg of sold-out world tour underway, 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour breaks sa...

CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors Photo CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023

New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories. CMA members will soon have the opportunity to vote for Crew, Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, and Unsung Hero of the Year. Additionally, a CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement A...

Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut Photo Willie Nelson's Revered Album 'Rainbow Connection' To Make Its Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023

Continuing the yearlong celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday, UMe has added two additional titles to its extensive vinyl campaign of the legend’s UMG catalog: on November 10 Willie’s beloved 2001 kid-friendly album, Rainbow Connection, will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and hi...

Morgan Wallen Extends 'One Night At A Time' Tour Into 2024 Photo Morgan Wallen Extends 'One Night At A Time' Tour Into 2024
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023

Now, with 11 dates remaining on the 2023 leg and fans demanding more, Wallen is extending the tour into 2024 with 10 additional stadium shows. A rotating lineup of guests including Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins and Ella Langley will ...

Chris Stapleton Sets 2024 U.K. & Ireland Arena Tour Dates Photo Chris Stapleton Sets 2024 U.K. & Ireland Arena Tour Dates
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023

Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland, including stops at Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Dublin’s 3Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and London’s The O2. The shows will feature specia...

Brothers Osborne Release Self-Titled Fourth Studio Album Photo Brothers Osborne Release Self-Titled Fourth Studio Album
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

The brothers enlisted Mike Elizondo (Sheryl Crow, Turnstile, Dr. Dre, Twenty One Pilots, Lin-Manuel Miranda) to produce, curating his own band of studio musicians, including Paul McCartney’s drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. behind the kit. Miranda Lambert provides the LP’s guest vocals, after co-writing the...

Maren Morris Drops New EP 'The Bridge'; Announces She Is Leaving Country Music Photo Maren Morris Drops New EP 'The Bridge'; Announces She Is Leaving Country Music
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris returns with a two-track EP, The Bridge, which features two new tracks, “The Tree,” produced by Greg Kurstin and “Get the Hell Out of Here,” produced by Jack Antonoff. Watch the Jason Lester-directed videos now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates with The Chicks....

Video: Lori McKenna Debuts New Acoustic Performance Video for 'Wonder Drug' Photo Video: Lori McKenna Debuts New Acoustic Performance Video for 'Wonder Drug'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

“Wonder Drug” is from McKenna’s new album, 1988, which was released earlier this summer via CN Records/Thirty Tigers. Produced by Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at his studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 is named for the year McKenna married her husband, and serves as a love letter to her...

Luke Combs' Record-Breaking 2024 Stadium Tour Sells Over One Million Tickets in Openi Photo Luke Combs' Record-Breaking 2024 Stadium Tour Sells Over One Million Tickets in Opening Weekend
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

Luke Combs sold over a million tickets for his 2024 “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour in the first weekend tickets were on-sale, with 16 of the 25 shows selling out immediately including back-to-back nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, Santa Clara’s Levi’s...

Hulu Orders Luke Bryan-Hosted Docuseries IT'S ALL COUNTRY Photo Hulu Orders Luke Bryan-Hosted Docuseries IT'S ALL COUNTRY
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

A premium, pop-culture-forward docuseries, “It’s All Country” explores the hottest people, topics and moments in country music by examining the iconic songs and artists that changed the face of country music forever. Marking 100 years since the first country music record was made, the series highlig...

George Strait and Chris Stapleton Extend Run of Stadium Shows With New Dates Added fo Photo George Strait and Chris Stapleton Extend Run of Stadium Shows With New Dates Added for 2024
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

Setting venue attendance records across seven stadium shows this summer, country music icon George Strait and eight-time GRAMMY winner Chris Stapleton continue the excitement into 2024 with nine new dates. Also returning alongside the King of Country and Stapleton for the extended run of one-off sta...

Zach Bryan's #1 Self-Titled, Self-Written and Produced Album Tops Billboard 200 for S Photo Zach Bryan's #1 Self-Titled, Self-Written and Produced Album Tops Billboard 200 for Second Week in a Row
by Michael Major - September 11, 2023

The unprecedented success was also repeated on DSPs with “I Remember Everything' (Feat. Kacey Musgraves) reaching #1 on Spotify and Apple Music upon release. Support acts for his 2024 tour will include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Maeson, Lev...

Chris Stapleton Releases New Song 'Think I'm In Love With You' Photo Chris Stapleton Releases New Song 'Think I'm In Love With You'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Chris Stapleton’s new song, “Think I’m In Love With You,” is out now. The music adds to yet another landmark year for the 15x CMA Award-winner, who is nominated for three more awards at this year’s 57th Annual CMA Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Musical Event of the Ye...

Luke Combs Nominated for Four Awards at 57th Annual CMA Awards Photo Luke Combs Nominated for Four Awards at 57th Annual CMA Awards
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023

8x CMA Award-winner and reigning 2x Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs is nominated for four more awards at this year’s 57th Annual CMA Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Gettin’ Old) and Single of the Year (“Fast Car”). Written by Tracy Chapman, “Fast Car...

Hailey Whitters Nominated For New Artist Of The Year At The 57th Annual CMA Awards Photo Hailey Whitters Nominated For New Artist Of The Year At The 57th Annual CMA Awards
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023

The Iowa-born, Nashville-based country star Hailey Whitters earned a nomination for New Artist Of The Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards. This nomination marks the first for Whitters at the CMA Awards and follows her New Female Artist Of The Year win at this year’s ACM Awards....












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