John Fogerty reacted with surprise to being pulled from an upcoming Australian country music festival. Country Fest Queensland announced earlier this week that the Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder had been dropped from its 2024 lineup due to “unforeseen circumstances.” “I was ready to celebrate with you all for my one and only show this year…… Read More
Luke Combs has announced the Bootleggers Bonfire Weekend for fan club members. The country music icon will entertain his diehard fan club members – known as the Bootleggers – in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day event, kicking off on October 10, will consist of two shows and special guests. “I’ll be playing two shows (one…… Read More
Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” has claimed the top spot on the latest Billboard Hot 100. The co-lead single from her upcoming eighth studio album, currently under the tentative title Act II, rose a step up a week after debuting at No. 2. “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” were released on February 11. Act II…… Read More
Music Legends Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are set to hit the road together this summer. Dylan will co-headline all 26 shows of Nelson’s 2024 “Outlaw Music Festival Tour.” The trek will also feature Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, Brittney Spencer, and Celisse at select dates. The 2024 “Outlaw Music Festival…… Read More
CMT has announced that Kelsea Ballerini will return for the fourth consecutive year to host the CMT Music Awards, which will air live on April 7 on CBS. The 2024 CMT Music Awards will be held at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Unlike previous years, Ballerini will host the show alone in 2024. “I couldn’t…… Read More
Beyonce has returned to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart for the first time in 14 years. “Texas Hold ‘Em,” one of two new tracks from her upcoming album Act II, rose to the top of the latest chart dated February 23. The country-tinged song climbed eight places after making its debut on…… Read More
Reba McEntire has denied the rumor that she is leaving “The Voice,” describing the reports as “clickbait.” The sexagenarian country singer, who joined NBC’s reality music show as a coach last May, replacing Blake Shelton, is set to continue in that role for the upcoming second season. But reports have been circulating for a few…… Read More
Emmy Russell, a singer-songwriter and the 24-year-old granddaughter of country legend Loretta Lynn, made her debut on “American Idol” on Sunday night, February 25. Emmy auditioned for “American Idol” and impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with her powerful song “Skinny.” “Growing up, I sang music my entire life,” she said as…… Read More
Taylor Swift has become the first artist to spend 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. Swift’s music catalog generated the most streams – a combined 319.4 million on-demand official U.S. streams – in the tracking week ending on February 22. “Cruel Summer,” “Is It Over Now,” “Anti-Hero,” “Lover” and “Karma”…… Read More
A new Tom Petty tribute album, titled Petty Country, which is set to arrive later this year on BMLG, will feature Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and several other country stars. Chris Stapleton, Marty Stuart, Margo Price, and former Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench are among the other acts that will feature on the upcoming…… Read More
