Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins was diagnosed with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – in December 2021. In a new interview with People, the three-time Grammy winner emphasizes the importance of perseverance, and says that despite the physical challenges of his ailment, he remains committed to making music and touring with…… MORE
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Turnpike Troubadours Announce Fall 2025 “Wild America Tour”
On Tuesday (May 13), Turnpike Troubadours announced the dates and details of their Wild America Tour, a series of 22 shows that will take them throughout the U.S. this fall. The new run of dates will follow the Oklahoma country band’s upcoming summer performances on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Festival Tour and their already scheduled North…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Hosts Series Of Listening Parties At His Nashville Bar Ahead Of Album Release
On his 32nd birthday on Tuesday (May 13), Morgan Wallen treated fans to a preview of his forthcoming album, I’m the Problem, at a series of listening parties at his Nashville establishment, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The country superstar also shared insightful stories behind the new songs, most of which stemmed from…… MORE
Willie Nelson Will Celebrate Farm Aid’s 40th Anniversary With Star-Studded Stadium Show In Minneapolis
Farm Aid will mark its 40th anniversary with an expansive show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20, featuring performances by festival founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The music legends will be joined by a stacked lineup featuring fellow Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews (who will be playing a…… MORE
Lee Brice Announces 2025 ‘What You Know About That Tour’
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 “What You Know About That Tour.” The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. this fall. The tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, “Jimmy’s Dream Validated My Journey”
During a recent discussion with Mac McAnally on a joint broadcast of Radio Margaritaville and No Shoes Radio, Kenny Chesney pays a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Buffett while acknowledging the profound influence he had on his music and career. “I sang so many Jimmy Buffett songs in college for tips, I mean, I felt like…… MORE
Ashley Judd Reveals What She Said During Final Conversation With Her Mom Naomi
In the new docuseries, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, Ashley Judd opened up about what occurred during the final moments of her mom Naomi Judd’s life. Ashley recounted receiving a distressing text of “pls help” from her mother on the morning of her death, leading her to rush to Naomi’s side where she found…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Defends Abrupt Exit From ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Saying “I Was Just Ready To Go Home”
During his May 11th appearance on the Sundae Conversations podcast with host Caleb Pressley, Morgan Wallen responded to the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from Saturday Night Live during the cast goodbyes of the March 29th episode. Pressley asked him, “Seriously, SNL, did they make you mad?” The country superstar quickly responded, “No, no, I…… MORE
Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a 12th consecutive week. The hit collaboration now holds the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” (featuring 112), which topped the…… MORE
Legendary Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies At 73
Johnny Rodriguez, the pioneering Hispanic country music star, passed away on May 9 at the age of 73. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, in an emotional social media post that reflected on her father’s impactful legacy and his love of his family. His debut album, Introducing Johnny Rodriguez, reached No. 1…… MORE
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Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Legendary Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies At 73
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