Last April, 2020, the world lost John Prine. At the time, the country music community sent out their messages of love… Miranda Lambert: “thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine.” Keith Urban: “The angel flys home. Rest in blessed peace John Prine. Love and prayers to all of your family and friends. -KU” Maren Morris: “Angel from Montgomery…… MORE
Jordan Davis recently released a brand new EP called Buy Dirt, which includes his latest hit, and current single at country radio, “Almost Maybes.” Now he’ll be doing a livestream event with the music from the EP – and more – for fans to checkout today, Wednesday May 26th, at 7 PM CST Along with…… MORE
The Americana Music Association announced the winners of the 2020 Americana Honors & Awards on Dec. 15. Winners included The Highwomen (Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year), the late John Prine (Artist of the Year), Black Pumas (Emerging Act of the Year) and Brittany Haas (Instrumentalist of the…… MORE
Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosted an online fundraiser via YouTube on Oct. 28 that featured a who’s who of country stars. Big Night (At the Museum) paired country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music. Artists taking part included Alison Brown, Kane Brown, Carlene Carter, Rodney Crowell,…… MORE
John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” has been released. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Penned by John and Pat McLaughlin, “I Remember Everything” was recorded in 2019 in John’s living room with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and engineer Gena Johnson. The touching tune is the first…… MORE
The late John Prine will be honored by a musical who’s who during Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine on June 11. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Confirmed guests for Picture Show include Courtney Marie Andrews, Dan Auerbach, Kevin Bacon, Brené Brown, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Dave Cobb,…… MORE
One day after legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, Eric Church honored his hero by covering John’s “Long Monday” on YouTube. John, who penned “Long Monday” with Keith Sykes, recorded the tune for his 2005 album, Fair & Square. “We lost one of my all-time favorites yesterday—a man…… MORE
One day after legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, his wife of 24 years, Fiona, shared a message via Instagram on April 8. “Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. We have no words to describe the grief our family is experiencing…… MORE
A number of country artists paid tribute to John Prine, 73, who passed away on April 7 from COVID-19 complication. Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kix Brooks, Charlie Daniels and many more shared their love on social media and via statements. Jason Isbell: “We love you John.” Margo Price: “It…… MORE
Legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, according to Rolling Stone. John’s wife, Fiona, confirmed on April 3 that John had been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John had been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28. John…… MORE
Marking the 10th anniversary of his double Platinum-certified album True Believers, Darius Rucker will release the record on vinyl for the first time. The standard black vinyl is available for preorder now at https://dariusrucker.store/collections/true-believers-vinyl-pre-order. 500 commemorative signed copies are also available for preorder via DariusRucker.com. In addition to the title track and Top 10 hit…
An original documentary film that tells the story of CMA Fest will debut on Hulu on July 5. CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair marks CMA’s first feature-length film, with CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern and CMA Senior Vice President, Marketing, Content & Communications Strategy Kelly Striewski serving as the film’s executive producers.…
Morgan Wade has revealed that she plans to undergo a double mastectomy in November after testing positive for a cancerous gene. The 28-year-old country star told Page Six that she had tested positive for the RAD51D gene – a mutation in one of the breast cancer genes. The RAD51D gene typically helps prevent cancers, but…
Jimmy Buffett, who was briefly hospitalized to address some issues that required immediate attention, recently took to social media last week to provide an update about his health. “Thank you for the outpouring of support and well-wishes,” Buffett wrote. “I head home tomorrow for a while, and then will go for a fishing trip with…
