The Chicks have rescheduled another tour date and canceled an upcoming show due to ongoing illness within the band. In a tour update on Instagram on Tuesday, The Chicks wrote, “Due to an ongoing illness, we regret that we must reschedule our show at Merriweather Post Pavilion and cancel our show at Bethel Woods Center…… Read More
Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 5. “Try That In A Small Town” topped the chart a week after making its debut at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 amid controversy over the song’s message. “Try That In A Small…… Read More
Country music star Craig Morgan surprised a sold-out audience at the Grand Ole Opry by enlisting and being sworn into the U.S. Army Reserve during a live show on Saturday, July 29. “I’m excited to once again serve my country and be all I can be in hopes of encouraging others to be a part…… Read More
Rising country star Megan Moroney recently released an acoustic version of her popular song, “I’m Not Pretty.” The track was written by Moroney, Ben Williams, Micah Carpenter and fellow country artist Mackenzie Carpenter. “As a songwriter, I’ve always loved the stripped-back version of songs,” said Moroney. “I feel like people are more likely to pay…… Read More
Taylor Swift has earned her record 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart with “Cruel Summer.” The song, from Swift’s 2019 studio album Lover, has topped the chart dated August 5. Swift had been tied with Maroon 5, Katy Perry and Rihanna, as they all had 11 songs each with a No. 1 rank…… Read More
Jelly Roll recently released a song, called “Dragging These Roots,” kicking off Apple Music’s new “Lost & Found Program.” In addition to Taste of Country, Apple Music Country host Kelleigh Bannen, Jelly Roll and songwriter Lori McKenna were also on hand for the event. Ben Hayslip, Josh Thompson and Jessy Frasure co-wrote “Dragging These Roots.”…… Read More
Jason Aldean’s music video for his highly popular “Try That in a Small Town” track, has been edited to remove images of a Black Lives Matter demonstration following severe criticism that the song contained threats against Black people. The video, which was originally shared on YouTube on July 14, is now shorter by six seconds…… Read More
Country superstar Tim McGraw has announced an extensive “Standing Room Only Tour” for next year. The 30-plus city tour, in support of his upcoming album, will begin on March 14, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. The Grammy award-winner revealed the news at a fans-only preview concert at the Whisky a Go Go on Los Angeles’ Sunset…… Read More
To mark the 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album Pronounced ‘Leh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd, Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced the release of their highly anticipated new American Whiskey, Hell House Whiskey, paying homage to the famous cabin where they crafted countless legendary songs. It was at the iconic Hell House cabin that the Southern rock band’s three…… Read More
P!nk and Brandi Carlile covered “Nothing Compares 2 U” in tribute to Sinead O’Connor. Just hours before P!nk’s performance at the first date of her Summer Carnival Tour on Wednesday night in Cincinatti, Ohio, it was announced that O’Connor died at the age of 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing…… Read More
