Country music star Lauren Alaina recently made her return to “American Idol” as a guest mentor on Season 20 of the reality singing competition. Alaina mentored the country genre during the episode that aired on Monday, March 28. Besides Alaina, other returning “American Idol” alumni include Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Ruben Studdard and more. “I…… Read More
Taylor Swift recently announced that a new song titled “Carolina” will feature in the forthcoming film adaptation of Delia Owens’ hit 2018 novel Where The Crawdads Sing. A new trailer for the film was shared by Swift that features a snippet of the musician’s new song. “Where The Crawdads Sing is a book I got…… Read More
Multi-platinum country superstars Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean have released their long-awaited debut duet, titled “Rolex On A Redneck.” “Aldean was one of those guys coming up that I looked up to as he’s a great song guy,” Gilbert said in a statement. “Back in the day, he cut a couple songs of mine, ‘My…… Read More
Hank Williams Jr. has announced that his new album, Rich White Honky Blues, will arrive on June 17. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s 57th studio album is produced by the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and released by his Easy Eye Sound label. Hank Williams also released the album’s lead single, “.44 Special Blues.”…… Read More
Gwen Stefani borrowed her husband Blake Shelton’s clothes to appear as country boy on Shelton’s song, “Come Back As a Country Boy.” Stefani had them all, Shelton’s camo-patterned button-up, baggy blue jeans, cowboy boots and baseball cap, to ensure her appearance as country boy is perfect. “Why come back as a Country Boy when i…… Read More
Current Grammy nominees Jimmie Allen and Ledisi are among the performers for this year’s Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony to be held at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a special multi-nominee performance including Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Kalani Pe’a, John Popper and…… Read More
Country star Dierks Bentley has announced the dates for the summer leg of his Beers on Me Tour 2022. “A bunch of friends, ice cold beer and good Country music is just about all you need for a perfect summer,” Bentley said in a statement. “Every year when we plan a tour, I think this…… Read More
Cody Johnson has earned his first-ever No. 1 single on country radio after his hit song, “‘Til You Can’t” topped Billboard’s Country Airplay and Country Aircheck charts. “‘Til You Can’t is officially #1 on Country Radio! Huge thank you to country radio and to #COJONation for loving this song. Y’all, I am so thankful!” Johnson…… Read More
The Recording Academy and CBS have announced a special tribute concert honoring 16-time Grammy winner Paul Simon. “Homeward Bound: A GRAMMY Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon,” will take place on April 6 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. A star-studded lineup of Grammy-winning artists and past and current Grammy nominees will…… Read More
Luke Combs will not perform at the CMT Music Awards, reportedly due to Covid infection. Country Now quoted a spokesperson for CMT as saying that the 31-year-old country superstar tested positive for Covid-19, and is currently quarantining. “Unfortunately, Luke Combs won’t be with us tomorrow,” the spokesperson said in a statement, referring to a taping…… Read More
