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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCam will perform her newest single, “Redwood Tree,” on Good Morning America today. The reflective ballad was inspired by a climbing tree that grew in the singer’s childhood backy...
“I’ve been surprised on both sides”: Mickey Guyton reflects on her white country peers’ response to racism
ABC/Image Group LA Following the killing of 46-year-old black man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, in Minneapolis, the past two weeks have brought a wave of protests and calls for justice on social medi...
Mitchell Tenpenny shares successes with his fans as “Alcohol You Later” goes gold
Courtesy of Mitchell Tenpenny Mitchell Tenpenny got a huge surprise while hosting a live-streamed fan Q&A on social media recently: Chris, a founding member of his fan club, virtually presented him with an RIAA gold certification pla...
“Mind on Fishin’”: Trace Adkins faces a country conundrum in his playful new tune
Verge RecordsMany rural residents have been caught now and again between their obligation to make it to church on time, and their desire to catch just one or two more fish. That’s the conundrum Trace Adkins faces in his up-tempo new tun...
Willie Nelson and more will host ‘A Night for Austin’ telethon-style fundraising event
Luck Productions Willie Nelson, his wife Annie, Paul Simon and Edie Brickell are helming a fundraising event to benefit the Austin Community Foundation in support for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the com...
“On This Side of Heaven,” Eric Paslay unveils tear-jerking new song, previews four-track EP
Courtesy of Eric Paslay/Schmidt PR Eric Paslay has announced his next project, a four-song EP called Heartbeat Higher, which he’s planning to drop on July 3. The collection takes its name from his recently released new single, and ...
FGL Fest canceled as NASCAR Fourth of July race weekend plans to proceed without fans
ABC/Paula Lobo The 2020 FGL Fest, hosted and headlined by superstar duo Florida Georgia Line, has been canceled. The event was scheduled to take place as part of the Fourth of July NASCAR race weekend next month. Amid ongoing concerns surrou...
Amy Grant expected to make “full recovery” following open heart surgery
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesSinger Amy Grant is resting comfortably at home after undergoing major surgery. The "Baby, Baby" singer underwent open heart surgery on Wednesday to correct a rare defect she unknowingly had ...
Carrie Underwood tearfully remembers her miscarriages, and reveals the divine inspiration for her son’s name
ABC/Image Group LAIn the continuing faith-based mini-documentary Mike and Carrie: God & Country, Carrie Underwoodand Mike Fisher discuss their multiple miscarriages after the birth of their son Isaiah. After thei...
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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJimmy Capps, legendary guitarist and member of the Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame, died this week at the age of 81. Capps played on some of country music’s most enduring songs, including Geo...