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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWhiskey Myers have unveiled the lineup for their personally-curated Firewater Music Festival. Featuring The Drive-By Truckers and more, the event is scheduled for October. Jason Isbell and&nbs...
Former ‘The Voice’ champ Craig Wayne Boyd forms country trio with two other reality TV show alumni
Michael Tran/FilmMagicIn 2014, Craig Wayne Boyd was crowned champion of The Voice’s Season 7, as a member of Team Blake Shelton. Since then, he’s gone on to have a country career in Nashville, hitting the number-one spot...
Gabby Barrett joins King Calaway for House Band cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”
ABC/Image Group LAGabby Barrett takes a turn in the spotlight on the latest installment of King Calaway’s Nashville’s House Band Series, a running list of virtual performances from the rising country group and some of th...
Kelly Clarkson calls it quits with her husband, country manager Brandon Blackstock
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicKelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock have separated after nearly seven years of marriage, Us Weekly reports, adding that the singer and The Voice coach filed for divorce from her husband with a ...
Stagecoach, featuring Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Eric Church, officially nixed for 2020
ABC/Image Group LACalifornia’s country-themed Stagecoach Festival was originally scheduled to take place this April, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was moved to October. Now, the Los Angeles Times reports that the event will ...
Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady A in light of “antebellum’’s association with slavery
ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum are making a major change in hopes of fostering inclusivity and equality for all of their fans. The trio announced on social media today that they’re dropping the “Antebellum” fro...
“You are loved and you are wanted”: Carrie Underwood tearfully reveals her message to her sons and the world
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood and Mike Fisher have previously talked about their marriage and the miscarriages between the arrival of their two sons on the inspirational mini-documentary, Mike and Carrie: God & Co...
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockUrban Cowboy is now available on Blu-ray in honor of the film's 40th anniversary this year. The 1980 film starring John Travolta and Debra Winger features such songs as Johnny Lee's ...
Miranda Lambert’s “Bluebird” gives her first solo top 10 single in six years
ABC/Mark LevineAs Miranda Lambert's single "Bluebird" soars up the charts, it marks a personal feat for the star. The hopeful song ascends to the number 10 position on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, markin...
Mickey Guyton on how country music industry can create change: “Don’t be afraid to speak up”
ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton has penned an open letter advising the country music community on how to be more inclusive. In a personal letter published in Billboard, Mickey shares her insights into what the industry as a wh...