On Friday (August 8), the same day the New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot statue of Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium, Luke Bryan performed at the nearby Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, where he playfully teased the crowd by announcing a fake appearance from the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. Bryan congratulated Brady on his…… MORE
Zach Bryan delivered a memorable show at Red Rocks on Sunday night (August 10), surprising fans with a series of special guests and unique collaborations. The evening started with Bryan making an unexpected cameo during Jack van Cleaf’s opening set, dueting with the rising country singer on his breakout hit, “Rattlesnake.” During Bryan’s headlining performance,…… MORE
Kenny Chesney has revealed that he has just finished the final edit of his first book, Heart Life Music, which is set for release on November 4 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Rather than a traditional autobiography, the book offers a vivid collection of personal snapshots and reflections spanning his journey since…… MORE
Buck Owens’ iconic Crystal Palace music venue in Bakersfield, California, will close permanently after nearly 30 years, citing a challenging business climate and the Owens family’s desire to step back from management. Opened in 1996 by the late country pioneer known for hits like “Act Naturally” and co-hosting Hee-Haw, the Crystal Palace became a celebrated…… MORE
On Monday (August 11), Ella Langley took to social media to announce that she is canceling seven upcoming shows – including two supporting slots on Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour, and three opening dates on Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour – due to fatigue and illness. “I’m sad to be posting this. The…… MORE
Carly Pearce was recently rushed to the hospital after accidentally cutting her right thumb on a broken bottle of ranch dressing while eating after a show at the VOA Country Music Festival in Ohio. Although she initially thought the injury was minor, paramedics on-site recommended hospital treatment, leading to an ambulance ride that left her…… MORE
Hallmark is partnering with the Grand Ole Opry for an upcoming original holiday film, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, which is set to premiere during Hallmark’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas” event. The movie stars Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, and will feature guest appearances by a variety of Opry stars that will be announced…… MORE
Coroner Dan Hollis has confirmed that Brandon Blackstock, the Nashville music manager and ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson, passed away on August 7 at age 48 from melanoma, a form of skin cancer, while under hospice care at his home in Butte, Montana. Blackstock had bravely battled cancer for over three years, according to his employer…… MORE
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” rises one spot this week to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. The track, which features vocals by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, is featured on the soundtrack to the hit animated Netflix film, KPop Demon Hunters, which currently sits at No. 2 on the…… MORE
Thomas Rhett claims his 21st career No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “After All the Bars Are Closed,” which climbed two places to reach the top spot this week. Rhett co-wrote the track with Julian Bunetta, John Byron, Jaxson Free, and Jacob Kasher, with the country superstar also co-producing it alongside Bunetta and…… MORE
