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Darius Rucker has announced “Darius Rucker Live,” a series of intimate theater performances in iconic venues across the country. “It’s been a dream of mine for a while to bring our show to these beautiful theaters,” said the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish. “Some of my favorite venue memories over the years are…

The Country Music Association has announced an additional list of performers for the 55th annual CMA Awards. Country Music’s Biggest Night will see Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley feat. BRELAND and HARDY, Luke Bryan, Jennifer Hudson, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band perform on the CMA Awards stage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on…

Dan + Shay have cancelled two upcoming shows on their Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour after one of the members of their touring camp tested positive for Covid-19. “A member of our immediate touring party has tested positive for COVID-19 and to protect the safety of our fans and everyone around us, we will…

Carrie Underwood leads the list of musical performers for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to the streets of New York City after a virtual format forced by the pandemic last year. On November 25 at 9 A.M., the 95th march of the world-famous Parade of magic will bring the…

CMT will celebrate the holiday season this year with two new Christmas-themed music specials that will premiere on December 8 on the network. “CMT CROSSROADS Christmas: BRETT YOUNG & FRIENDS” with special guests Boyz II Men, Chris Tomlin, Colbie Caillat, Dann Huff, Darius Rucker, Gavin DeGraw and Maddie & Tae will kick off the Christmas…

Dustin Lynch’s “Thinking ‘Bout You,” featuring MacKenzie Porter, has reached top 10 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. “Thinking ‘Bout You” rose from No. 11 to No. 8 on the airplay-, sales- and streaming-based list dated November 6. In the week ending October 28, the song earned 6 million U.S. streams, an increase by 10%,…

Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and Carly Pearce will join Kenny Chesney on his rescheduled “Here And Now 2022” stadium tour. “Putting this line-up together has been awesome,” Kenny said in a statement announcing the tour. “We’ve got Dan + Shay, who continue to set records with their music and have been burning it up…

Country music legend George Strait has released a new video for “The Weight of the Badge” in tribute to police officers, firefighters and other first responders. In the beginning of the clip, officers are seen raising the American flag as one of the police officers speaks about the sacrifices of the job. “You have people…

Maddie & Tae recently released their powerful new ballad “Madness,” which will be part of their upcoming studio release via Mercury Nashville. The pair wrote on Instagram that “Madness” is “about the people who get you through the rough times … or in our case, the guys who changed our last names.” The song finds…

Superstar Taylor Swift presented Carole King for her induction as a solo artist into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Swift also officially kicked off the 36th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame program with a tribute performance of King’s “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” Speaking about King’s blockbuster Tapestry album, Swift said,…