Country superstar Carrie Underwood was forced to miss the star-studded finale of Season 20 of “American Idol” on Sunday, May 22, due to Covid-19 exposure. “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest revealed the news at the beginning of the episode. “There was a COVID exposure within Carrie Underwood’s group,” he stated. “So following protocol, she is…… Read More
Parker McCollum has earned Double Platinum And Gold RIAA certifications for two of his chart-topping hits. The Americana and country singer-songwriter was surprised with two RIAA plaques Saturday night ahead of his sold-out show at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville. The plaques were presented to him by RIAA’s Jackie Jones, his label team at UMG Nashville,…… Read More
Elle King and Dierks Bentley recently released a music video for their new duet, “Worth A Shot.” The wild west-themed visual, shot on location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, sees Bentley playing the role of a man wanted by the law. King, who plays his wife, locates him in his favorite poker house but finds other people…… Read More
Country singer-songwriter Cody Johnson recently announced several new dates for his headlining tour. Johnson’s upcoming dates include support from artists such as Randy Houser, Easton Corbin, Ian Munsick, Craig Campbell, Ashland Craft, Dillon Carmichael, Randall King, Drew Parker and more. Besides his own headlining dates, the singer is set to support Luke Combs on his…… Read More
Carrie Underwood recently released “She Don’t Know,” another song from her upcoming 12-track ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, which is due to arrive on June 10. In the new song, which she co-wrote with David Garcia and Hilary Lindsey, Underwood calls out the “other woman” and a cheating husband. “She smiles at me all…… Read More
Kelly Clarkson performed a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “River” during the “Kellyoke” segment of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Friday, May 20. Clarkson stayed faithful to the song, while she was joined on stage by her musical director Jason Halbert and guitarist Jaco Caraco. “I wish I had a river/I could skate away on,” Clarkson…… Read More
Zac Brown Band bassist and songwriter John Driskell Hopkins has been diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Hopkins revealed the news to his fans on YouTube along with his band on Friday, May 20. “I have tough news to share and my brothers and sister have gathered to support me,” he shared in the clip…… Read More
Country star Luke Combs has revealed the track list of his upcoming third studio album, Growin’ Up. Growin’ Up is set to drop on June 24 via River House Artists/Columbia Nashville. The project will feature 12 tracks, including his latest No. 1 hit “Doin’ This,” and the newly released “Tomorrow Me.” Growin’ Up will also…… Read More
Country music entertainer and 17-year Army and Army Reserves veteran Craig Morgan was inducted into the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame in recognition of his great contribution to the Field Artillery branch. The United States Field Artillery Association [USFAA] class of 2022 included 33 past honorees of the USFAA Music Tattoo and four living…… Read More
George Strait has announced two dates in his “Strait to Vegas” series for December 2 and 3. As usual, the two “Strait to Vegas” shows will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The shows will mark the 35th and 36th time he has played at the venue. Caitlyn Smith, who frequently opens for…… Read More
