Red dirt raconteurs Turnpike Troubadurs announced via Instagram that they are taking an “indefinite hiatus” after canceling their upcoming tour dates. The Oklahoma-based band, which consists of Evan Felker, Kyle Nix, Ryan Engleman, RC Edwards, Hank Early and Gabriel Pearson, has canceled a number of shows over the last year as one of its band…… MORE
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of June 3, 2019
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of June 3, 2019, based on the official Billboard Country Airplay Chart powered by Nielsen.… MORE
Runaway June Announces Release of Debut Album, “Blue Roses”
Runaway June—the trio comprised of Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland and Jennifer Wayne—will release its debut album, Blue Roses, on June 28. The 10-song offering, which was produced by Dann Huff and Ross Copperman, features Top 25 single, “Buy My Own Drinks.” Naomi, Hannah and Jennifer co-penned a number of tracks on the new album alongside…… MORE
Kenny Rogers Releases Statement After “Wild Misinformation” Regarding His Poor Health
Following tabloid reports that he was deathly ill, Kenny Rogers, 80, released a statement via his official Instagram account on May 31 to update his fans: “Due to recent wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets, we are issuing the following statement on behalf of Kenny Rogers: Kenny was recently admitted to a local…… MORE
2019 AmericanaFest to Feature Performances by Brandy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Jack Ingram & Hundreds More
Nashville’s 2019 AmericanaFest (Sept. 10–15) has revealed more than 100 artists slated to perform during the six-day festival, including Brandy Clark, Tanya Tucker, Corb Lund, Jack Ingram, Lori McKenna, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Quaker City Night Hawks, Shinyribs, Aubrie Sellers and more. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s “Remind Me.”… MORE
Hero of the Week: Patrick Mulvaney
After numerous suicides in the food industry, one restaurant owner took matters into his own hands to restaurant workers the support they need when it comes to mental health. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Luke Bryan Reveals Dates & Locations for 11th Annual Farm Tour
Luke Bryan announced that his 11th annual Farm Tour will visit six cities this fall. The tour will make stops at farms in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas (X2) and Oklahoma between Sept. 26–Oct. 5. Over the years, Luke has awarded more than 60 college scholarships to local students from farming families within the communities the…… MORE
Jon Pardi Shares Track List and Artwork for New Album, “Heartache Medication”
Jon Pardi revealed the track list, songwriters and artwork for his upcoming third studio album, Heartache Medication, which will drop on Sept. 27. The 14-song offering, which was co-produced by Jon, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore, features a bevy of top songwriters, including Natalie Hemby, Dean Dillon, Rhett Akins and more. Jon co-wrote seven of…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Reminisces About His First Truck “Fergie” That Inspired New Song, “That Old Truck”
Thomas Rhett will release his fourth studio album, Center Point Road, on May 31. The 16-song album takes its name from the street in TR’s Hendersonville, Tenn., hometown that shaped much of his life experiences. TR co-penned every track on the album, heightening the nostalgic quality of many of the songs, including the title track,…… MORE