Category Archives: Country Music News

Woman Arrested In Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s Family And Steal Ownership Of Graceland
On Friday morning, a Missouri woman was arrested on federal charges tied to an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family of "millions" of dollars, as well as attempting to steal ownership of th...
Erik Thompson Aug 18, 2024

Keith Urban Plays Surprise Free Show And Works The Counter At Alabama Buc-ee’s
On Friday night (August 16), Keith Urban put on a free concert outside of a Buc-ee's in north Alabama. Hundreds of people turned out for the show, which took place in the parking lot of the popular ro...
Erik Thompson Aug 18, 2024

Bob Dylan, Gene Simmons, Clint Black Recorded New Cover Songs For Upcoming Ronald Reagan Biopic
A biopic on Ronald Regan starring Dennis Quaid in the title role is set to hit theaters on August 30. So far, the star-studded soundtrack has garnered as many headlines as the film itself, with Bob Dy...
Erik Thompson Aug 18, 2024

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Tops Billboard 200 For 15th Week
Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the 15th total week. Swift's TTPD ties Carole King's Tapestry for the third-most weeks spent at No. 1 ...
Erik Thompson Aug 18, 2024

Maren Morris Shares Details About Suffering A Panic Attack Before Opening For The Chicks
During a recent appearance on the radio show, Fierce: Women in Music, Maren Morris candidly discussed her mental health struggles surrounding her divorce from country musician Ryan Hurd, whom she spli...
Erik Thompson Aug 15, 2024

Willie Nelson Releasing Covers LP Featuring Songs By Beck, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Keith Richards, And More
Willie Nelson is releasing his 153rd album, Last Leaf on the Tree, on November 1 via Legacy Recordings. The new collection features the country legend reinterpreting songs by Tom Waits, Keith Richards...
Erik Thompson Aug 15, 2024

Post Malone Kept Things Clean During His Star-Studded Grand Ole Opry Debut
Post Malone went without his trusty cigarettes, Bud Lights, and foul mouth during his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday night (August14). Posty kept things clean throughout his special appearance in t...
Erik Thompson Aug 15, 2024

Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town And More Pay Tribute To Alabama For CMT Giants
The concert special, CMT Giants: Alabama, aired on Thursday, August 15. The tribute to the country legends featured a series of contemporary stars honoring Alabama's Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry - who ...
Erik Thompson Aug 15, 2024

Johnny Cash Got On His Knees And Prayed So He Could Sing With Nick Cave
During an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Nick Cave shared a moving story about his experience recording with Johnny Cash back in 2002. The Man in Black and Cave sang a due...
Erik Thompson Aug 14, 2024

Luke Combs Becomes First Artist To Ever Have Three Diamond-Certified Country Singles
During Luke Combs' 5-year anniversary appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night (August 13), the country superstar received a series of surprise honors in addition to being able to perform on ...
Erik Thompson Aug 14, 2024