Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Brothers Osborne are among the 35 artists taking part in the virtual Save Our Stages Festival on Oct. 16–18. The three-day virtual festival, in partnership with National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), will feature performances from 35 artists recorded live from more than 25 independent concert venues across…… MORE
Locash Drops “Cloud of Dust” With The Gronkowski Brothers [Listen]
Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of Locash teamed up with the Gronkowski Brothers—Chris, Dan, Glenn, Gordie and Rob—to record a new tune, “Cloud of Dust.” The Gronkowski Brothers have parlayed their athletic skills and fun-loving personalities into entrepreneurial endeavors and media engagements. The most well-known brother, Rob, plays for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “We’ve…… MORE
Sturgill Simpson to Release New Bluegrass Album, “Cuttin’ Grass,” on Oct. 16
Sturgill Simpson will release a new 20-song bluegrass album, Cuttin’ Grass: Vol 1 – The Butcher Shoppe Sessions, on Oct. 16. Sturgill revealed the news via Instagram on Oct. 13 with an image of the album cover: “Welp,..was hoping to surprise everybody on Thursday but somebody somewhere (Germany) got all excited and just couldn’t hold…… MORE
CMHOF Reveals Lineup for Museum Fundraiser With Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley & More
Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum will host an online fundraiser via YouTube at 8 p.m. CT on Oct. 28 that features a who’s who of country stars. Big Night (At the Museum) will pair country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music. Artists taking part include Alison Brown,…… MORE
Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini, Morgan Wallen & More Added as Performers at CMT Awards
CMT announced additional performers and collaborations for the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21. Gabby Barrett, Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt and Shania Twain are slated to perform, while collaborations include Jimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus, Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey, and Luke Combs and Brooks & Dunn. Previously announced performers include Ashley McBryde, Dan +…… MORE
Everything a Country Fan Needs to Know About the Billboard Music Awards on Oct. 14
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Oct. 14. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14 Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT Location: Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles TV Channel: NBC Online Stream: NBC.com/live Host: Kelly Clarkson Performers: Kelly Clarkson feat. Pentatonix and…… MORE
Mickey Guyton Releases New Video for “Heaven Down Here” [Watch]
Mickey Guyton released a new video for her single, “Heaven Down Here.” Directed by Sarah McColgan, the video features juxtaposing clips of the world through Mickey’s eyes as she sings her message of hope. The new single, which was co-penned by Mickey, Gordie Sampson, Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey, is featured on Mickey’s six-song EP, Bridges,…… MORE
Willie Nelson, Chris Janson, Lindsay Ell, Marty Stuart & More to Take Part in Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute
In honor of Jerry Lee Lewis’ 85th birthday this year, a number of artists and celebrities will take part in a live-stream tribute, Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years of The Killer, on Oct. 27. Hosted by John Stamos, the tribute will feature President Bill Clinton, Billy Gibbons, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Janson, Elton John, Jacob Tolliver,…… MORE
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Rules the Hot Country Songs Chart for 12th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 12th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. Penned by…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire Honor The Beatles at 2000 All-Star Concert With Performance of “If I Fell”
Reba McEntire honored John Lennon—on what would have been his 80th birthday on Oct. 9—by sharing her performance of “If I Fell” via YouTube. Reba’s performance was recorded in 2000 during the UK TV special, Stars Sing the Beatles, which also featured Engelbert Humperdinck, Sid Owen, Paul Marazzi and more. “If I Fell,” which was…… MORE
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