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Kelly Clarkson covered Depeche Mode’s 1990 hit single “Enjoy the Silence” during the “Kellyoke” segment of her talk show on Monday, September 27. “All I ever wanted/ All I ever needed/ Is here in my arms/ Words are very unnecessary/ They can only do harm,” Clarkson crooned while wearing a zebra-print dress accompanied by her…

The Grand Ole Opry has announced that Garth Brooks, Dustin Lynch, Darius Rucker and Trisha Yearwood will join the star-studded lineup for its historic 5,000th Saturday night broadcast on October 30. Previously announced performers include Bill Anderson, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, Chris Janson, Jeannie Seely, Connie Smith, The Gatlin Brothers and Chris Young. The Opry’s…

In a recent interview, Alan Jackson opened up about his battle with a degenerative nerve condition. The country music icon revealed in an interview with NBC’s “Today” on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease a decade ago, which has been affecting his ability to walk. “I have this neuropathy and neurological disease. It’s…

Zac Brown Band’s “The Comeback Tour” came to a halt after lead singer Zac Brown tested positive for the coronavirus. A September 30 show, scheduled to be held in Clarkston, Michigan; an October 1 show in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania; a concert to be held in Syracuse, New York, the next day, and a concert in Saratoga…

Scotty McCreery has earned his fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart thanks to “You Time.” “You Time” topped the chart after recording 27.7 million audience impressions, up 8%, according to MRC Data. “You Time” is the lead single from McCreery’s new studio album Same Truck, which debuted at No. 10 on Billboard’s Top…

A special edition of Carrie Underwood’s holiday album My Gift is available worldwide now digitally and on CD. The vinyl format will be released on November 5, with pre-orders available now. The special edition features three new tracks in addition to the 11 songs included in the original My Gift album, released in September, 2020.…

Jason Aldean will release a new double album Macon, Georgia over the course of this year and next. Aldean is looking back home with his upcoming 10th studio album, which reflects both where he is from and how far he has taken his signature sound. “Where you were raised has such a big influence on…

Country music superstar Alan Jackson recently released a music video for “Where Have You Gone,” the title track from his new album. The video, directed by Peter Zavadil, opens with Jackson onstage of Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. The black-and-white clip honors “real country music,” as Jackson is surrounded by several instruments, including steel guitar, banjo,…

Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Nettles has joined the cast of Broadway musical “Waitress.” Nettles, who will take on the lead role of Jenna, will perform in the musical from October 19 through November 24. Sara Bareilles is currently in the role of Jenna through October 17. “Waitress” is produced by Barry and Fran Weissler and Norton…

Country crooner Brett Young has announced his first-ever Christmas album featuring a host of his friends from the music industry. Titled Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics, the collection features all-new spins on classic Christmas songs, including “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Silent Night,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” to name…