After announcing his 2019 Friends & Heroes Tour with the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina, Blake Shelton decided to cover a trio of classic country songs leading up to the tour in his Friends & Heroes Session. Blake rolled out covers of Bobby Bare’s “Tequila Shelia” and George Jones’ “The King…… MORE
Jana Kramer Welcomes Baby Boy
Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin welcomed a baby boy, Jace Joseph Caussin, on Nov. 29. Jana revealed the birth in a photo via Instagram, stating: “Welcome to the world, Jace Joseph Caussin. Our hearts are so full. Thank you to all of our friends and family..and all of you who have supported Mike and…… MORE
Dolly Parton to Celebrate 50th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member in 2019
On Jan. 4, 2019, Dolly Parton will celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. To commemorate the milestone accomplishment, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week in October with a number of performances on Oct. 10, 11 and 12. Oct. 10 | Opry Country Classics featuring performances of Dolly’s No. 1…… MORE
Dates & Cities Revealed for CMT Next Women of Country Tour With Cassadee Pope, Clare Dunn & Hannah Ellis
CMT revealed the dates, cities and venues for its 2019 CMT Next Women of Country Tour that features Cassadee Pope, Clare Dunn and Hannah Ellis. The 11-city tour will kick off on April 11 in Tampa, Fla., making additional stops in Atlanta, Boston, New York and more. On sale dates for tickets will vary by…… MORE
George Strait & Blake Shelton Will Headline One-Day Festival in June
It’s hard to keep a good cowboy down. Since George Strait wrapped his Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, his appearances onstage have been few and far between—outside of his 18 “Strait to Vegas” concerts. However, George is feeling froggy in 2019—he’s already announced a handful of shows for the new year, including a headlining…… MORE
Tim McGraw Helps Design & Launch New Gym Chain
The perpetually fit Tim McGraw has partnered with Snap Fitness to help design and launch a new line of boutique gyms called Trumav Fitness. The flagship club is slated to open in Nashville in January at 601 9th Ave South. Trumav Fitness will provide instructional exercise classes, and members can work out on their own,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton’s Tours Have Become a Family Affair: “That’s Always Been the Goal”
Earlier this month, Chris Stapleton revealed during his concert at Madison Square Garden that he and wife Morgane are expecting their fifth child in 2019. Chris and Morgane also have twins sons who are eight months old and a son and daughter around ages 6 and 8. For an artist who headlined more than 50…… MORE
Jason Aldean Treats Nashville Fans to Free Concert [Photo Gallery]
Pandora hosted a free “Backroads” concert that was headlined by Jason Aldean at Nasvhille’s Marathon Music Works on Nov. 27. The free concert was a celebration for fans—and Jason, who is the most played country artist in Pandora history. “It’s cool to get to play shows like this where you know the fans are all…… MORE
“Fired Up” Garth Brooks Looking Forward to “Helicopter Crowd Shots” During Notre Dame Stadium Concert TV Special
If you weren’t one of the more than 84,000 fans who purchased a ticket to watch Garth Brooks’ concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, on Oct. 20, you can still be a part of the experience. CBS will premiere a new two-hour television special that captures his performance. Garth: Live at Notre…… MORE
Grand Ole Opry Announces Yearlong Collaborations With Four New Artists
The Grand Ole Opry is rolling out a new campaign in 2019: Opry NextStage, which features yearlong collaborations with rising country artists Tegan Marie, Riley Green, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning. The collaborations will include live performances, strategic marketing support and short-form documentaries. According to the Opry, the goal is to create a “connection between…… MORE
