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On the eve of her return to headline the Mane Stage at the Stagecoach Festival, Carrie Underwood released the world premiere of the cinematic official music video for her new single “Ghost Story.” Carrie has also teamed up with YouTube for an exclusive Stagecoach pre-party on Saturday, which took place just prior to her livestreamed…

Naomi Judd, the legendary country music star and one half of The Judds, died on Saturday at the age of 76. Judd breathed her last just one day before her scheduled induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame along with her daughter Wynona. The news was revealed by Naomi’s other daughter Ashley Judd. “Today…

Garth Brooks has announced that he will be performing at the 60,000-capacity Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on June 25 as part of his Stadium Tour. “Garth Brooks is really maximizing the number of people that can come to the stadium,” said Heather Seutter, the director of Commonwealth Stadium. “Because the stage is in the centre…

Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson’s “Never Say Never” has topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. “Never Say Never” rose to the top spot on Country Airplay chart dated April 30, up 3% to 23 million in audience, according to Luminate, formerly MRC Data. With the single, Swindell earned his seventh Country Airplay No. 1 and third…

Jimmie Allen has revealed the lineup for the upcoming 2nd annual Bettie James Festival, scheduled to take place on August 13 at Hudson Fields in his hometown of Milton, Delaware. The lineup includes We The Kings, Lainey Wilson, Neon Union, Chayce Beckham, JJ Rupp and Kounty. Allen will be holding a social media contest for…

Dolly Parton, who pulled herself out of contention for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last month, has changed her mind. The country music icon says she will accept the honor gracefully if she is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Parton made the remark in an interview with NPR’s “Morning…

Darius Rucker has partnered with SRE Entertainment to fulfil his longtime dream of bringing a unique music festival to his beloved hometown of Charleston, South Caroline. Set to take place on October 8 and 9 at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park, the family-friendly Riverfront Revival music festival will feature curated offerings of the Lowcountry’s best food,…

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. posted a loving tribute to his late wife Mary Jane on Twitter a month after her death. She died at the age of 58 on March 22 in Jupiter, Florida, after reportedly suffering a complication, possibly a blood clot, following a medical procedure. “I met Ms. Mary Jane Thomas…

Chris Janson and Cole Swindell have been announced as the headliners for the CMA Fest Nighttime Concerts at Ascend Amphitheater. The fest, which takes place on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, will also feature performances from Boy Named Banjo, Lanco, Peytan Porter, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ingrid Andress, Tyler Braden, Carter and Randall King. Tickets…

A spectacular lineup of top country music artists has been announced for the GoldenSky Country Music Festival. Headliners Tim McGraw and Sam Hunt lead the all-star lineup, which will also feature Brothers Osborne, Midland, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Michael Ray, Diamond Rio, Brian Kelley, and Lindsay Ell among others. McGraw is scheduled to perform on October…