Jamey Johnson, Chris Janson, Victoria Shaw, and Miko Marks have been added to the performance lineup for the 18th ACM Honors, set to take place on August 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards. They join previously announced performers Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle,…… MORE
On Tuesday (August 12), Reba McEntire took to social media to pay tribute to her former stepson Brandon Blackstock, who passed away from melanoma at age 48 on August 7. McEntire, who was previously married to Brandon’s father Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015 and was still identified as his stepmother in his obituary, posted…… MORE
On Wednesday (August 13), Rascal Flatts announced the details of new 2026 U.S. dates for their Life Is a Highway Tour. The 22-date jaunt stretches from January 15 to February 28, and hits cities throughout the country, including St. Louis, Nashville, Chicago, Tampa, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo, with Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane supporting all shows.…… MORE
Morgan Wallen has topped the TouchTunes Artists Chart for the second consecutive quarter in 2025, with his music appearing 10 times across the company’s Frontline and Catalog song rankings, which marks the most entries by any artist since the quarterly charts began in 2024. This dominance is fueled by his chart-topping fourth studio album, I’m…… MORE
Beyoncé won her first ever Emmy Award on Tuesday (August 12), for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for the ‘Beyoncé Bowl,’ her 2024 halftime show performance during Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL broadcast. During her set, Beyoncé performed songs from her Grammy-winning album, Cowboy Carter, live for the first time, which featured special…… MORE
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
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
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
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
