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Darius Rucker has announced that he will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on June 6 for his 13th annual Darius and Friends concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, which unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in downtown Nashville, has raised more than $2.5 million to date. An all-star roster…

Jason Aldean recently released a new single, “God Made Airplanes,” a song from his upcoming record, Georgia, due to arrive on April 22. John Morgan, Jessi Alexander, and the Warren Brothers’ Brad and Brett Warren wrote “God Made Airplanes,” a mid-tempo track. The song is a narrative about a man struggling to heal a broken…

Country legend Garth Brooks has announced that he will open a new entertainment concept and bar in Nashville. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year’s new business is located at 411 Broadway at the epicenter of famed Lower Broadway, in a 3-story, 40,000+ square foot property. “We feel very lucky to have the chance to…

Lauren Alaina recently took to social media to reveal that she had parted ways with her longtime record label Universal Music Group Nashville. Alaina had signed with the label as a 16-year old in 2011, after placing second on the 10th season of “American Idol.” During her tenure with UMG Nashville, she has amassed three…

Country star Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Festival will return this year in a new location. Dierks Bentley and Live Nation announced that the third Seven Peaks Music Festival will be held this year in a new scenic setting of San Luis Valley in Villa Grove, Colorado. With fans previously travelling from 49 states and as…

Carrie Underwood is mourning the death of her beloved dog, Ace, who died on Sunday, April 3. On social media, Underwood posted a series of pictures of Ace and wrote about how much she valued his friendship. “Last night my sweet Ace left this world…he will forever live on in our hearts and be forever…

Country legend Willie Nelson’s 89th birthday celebration is set to feature Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and many others. Luck Presents and The Next Waltz are producing “To Willie: A Birthday Celebration,” a star-studded event, which will take place on Sunday, May 1, in honor of Nelson’s 89th birthday that is on April 29. Rateliff, Price,…

Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant and his brother Donnie Van Zant of 38 Special recently released “Sweet Florida,” a campaign song for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. “He stands up for what he believes / So don’t come down here trying to change things / We’re doing alright in the Sunshine State / Stay out…

Cole Swindell recently released the highly anticipated title track from his upcoming fourth album, Stereotype, which is set to be released on Friday, April 8. The song, co-written by Swindell, Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt, describes how you can’t judge a book by its cover. Over the past several weeks, Swindell has released a few…

CBS has revealed several notable additions to the lineup of superstar performers for the upcoming CMT Music Awards. Mickey Guyton + Black Pumas, Old Dominion, and Carrie Underwood are joining the already star-studded line-up of performers. In addition, the six finalists for the fan-voted video of the year award were also revealed. The nominees are:…