Super Bowl LIV (54) on Feb. 2 is not slated to have any country-centric performers taking the stage at halftime (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira) or performing the national anthem (Demi Lovato) during pre-game festivities. However, a handful of country stars have taken part in various Super Bowls over the last 50-plus years. Take a look…… MORE
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus have parlayed their smash hit, “Old Town Road,” into a Super Bowl spot for Doritos. The tune, which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, has won a number of awards in the past year, including the Grammy for Best Pop…… MORE
Fresh off of her double-Grammy win on Jan. 26 for Best Country Album and Best Country Song, Tanya Tucker stopped by The Ellen Show to perform “Hard Luck” with Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings. “Hard Luck” is featured on Tanya’s award-winning 2019 album, While I’m Livin‘, which was co-produced by Brandi and Shooter. Check out…… MORE
Chris Stapleton will revive his All-American Road Show this summer and fall with more than 30 dates, including stops in Phoenix, Denver, Atlanta, New York, Chicago and more. As in years past, Chris will be bringing along a motley crew of supporting artists at various stops, including Dwight Yoakam, Elle King, Hank Williams Jr., Kendell…… MORE
A star-studded cast of country artists will come together for C’Ya On the Flipside II, a benefit concert on Feb. 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House that will support the Troy Gentry Foundation. C’Ya On the Flipside II will feature performances by Justin Moore, Trace Adkins, Don McLean, Terri Clark, Mark Wills, Shenandoah, Ricochet,…… MORE
With her fearless delivery, musically diverse catalogue, clever lyrics and take-a-stand attitude, Miranda Lambert has built herself into one of the most celebrated artists in country music history. And, she has the hardware to prove it, including winning 34 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards and two Grammy Awards. In a recent conversation with Kix Brooks…… MORE
Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry always boasts a stellar lineup . . . but some shows are out of this universe. For instance, the Opry’s two shows on Feb. 11 will feature Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, Jimmie Allen, Maggie Rose and Dale Watson. Tickets are still available for both shows: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Additional…… MORE
Little Big Town’s ninth studio album, Nightfall, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The new 13-song offering, which moved 31,000 equivalent units according to Nielsen Music, marks the fourth time that LBT’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook have scored a No. 1 album. LBT’s previous…… MORE
Luke Combs will follow up his seventh consecutive No. 1 single, “Even Though I’m Leaving,” with the release of “Does to Me,” which features vocals from Eric Church. The new tune, which was penned by Luke, Ray Fulcher and Tyler Reeve, will impact country radio on Feb. 10. “Does to Me” will be the third…… MORE
After visiting six cities on his Dive Bar Tour in 2019, Garth Brooks announced that his first stop in 2020 will be at the Six String Grill in Foxborough, Mass., on Feb. 5. Garth’s originally planned show in Foxborough on Dec. 2, 2019, was postponed after inclement weather hit the area. In addition to his…… MORE
