Toby Keith shared a difficult piece of news with fans on Sunday afternoon (June 12): He’s battling stomach cancer. The singer detailed the treatment he’s been undergoing since his diagnosis in late 2021, and assured fans that he’s optimistic about his prognosis. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” Keith said in a statement
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You never know what’s going to happen at Nashville-based country music festival CMA Fest, and as the party rages on through the weekend, Luke Bryan popped up in an unexpected place. The superstar was a surprise guest during the Spotify House showcase, which took place at Ole Red, the Blake Shelton-owned bar on Nashville’s buzzing
Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and more top country stars were among the highlights of the second day of CMA Fest 2022 on Friday (June 10) in Nashville, as well as Wynonna Judd‘s return to the public stage after the death of her mother, Naomi. CMA Fest is taking place in multiple locations all
Carly Pearce had a major surprise up her sleeve when she took the stage to perform at Nissan Stadium during Day 2 of the 2022 CMA Fest in Nashville. Pearce surprised the crowd by bringing out Wynonna Judd, who joined her to perform the Judds classic, “Why Not Me.” Pearce performed her current single, “What
Bill Anderson has a brand-new duet with Dolly Parton, but he’s actually known her since she first came to Nashville in the ’60s. In a new interview, the country icon shares a hilarious story about the first time he and his wife ever met Parton. The country legend has collected all of his biggest career
Season 20 American Idol runner-up HunterGirl joined Season 19 winner Chayce Beckham on stage during CMA Fest on Friday (June 10). Moments later, Season 20 winner Noah Thompson turned up. The two men performed a version of Beckham’s song “23,” a rolling, acoustic, lyrical showcase he debuted on Idol in 2021. The Apple Valley, Calif., native was amid
Development of Garth Brooks‘ new bar in Nashville is well underway, and in an episode of his Facebook show, Inside Studio G, from Monday (June 6), the country superstar confirmed the name of the establishment and revealed the logo. He also revealed inside details about the bar, teasing a fun rooftop element. The bar is officially called Friends in
Evan Paul hosts Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, a weekly country music interview podcast that focuses on the music. Follow wherever podcasts are found, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating and review. This show is part of the Townsquare Media On Demand network. If you want to talk about a person who can light up a room the moment they step
Forty-three years ago today (June 9, 1979) was a big day for Kenny Rogers: On that date, the singer soared to the top of the charts with his single “She Believes in Me,” from his album The Gambler. “She Believes in Me,” which was written by Steve Gibb, tells the story of a songwriter who soldiers
When CMT announced that they would be co-sponsoring an LGBTQ+ artist activation event at CMA Fest — the first of its kind at a major country music festival — rainbow flags and heart emojis abounded across social media. Many of the Facebook comments, however, told a different story. “Depraved and disgusting!” wrote one embittered country fan,
Forty-eight years ago today (June 8, 1974) was an historic day for Dolly Parton: It was on that date that the country legend landed at the top of the charts with her song “I Will Always Love You,” from her Jolene album. Chances are, Parton had no idea how monumental “I Will Always Love You” would
Trisha Yearwood is adding another accolade to her collection this summer. She’s the 2022 recipient of the CRB Artist Achievement Award, an annual tribute presented by the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. to an artist whose work has amounted to a significant contribution to the country genre and country radio. Yearwood’s resume is as diverse as
The Johnny Cash Show aired for 58 episodes between June 7, 1969, and March 31, 1971, capitalizing on the popularity of musical variety shows and Cash’s definitive prison albums (1968’s At Folsom Prison and 1969’s At San Quentin). It and a show that debuted just eight days later, Hee Haw, beamed country music into living
Carrie Underwood is quite the daredevil, but even the woman who performed a gravity-defying acrobatic stunt during her performance at the CMT Music Awards can get a little frightened. Via social media, the “Ghost Story” singer shared video of an unexpected visitor at her home. It was a long snake that had found its way into what appears to
Make your summer sizzle with a chance to see Kenny Chesney in concert! We’ll fly you and a guest to a surprise destination this August where you’ll see Kenny with Dan & Shay, Old Dominion, and Carly Pearce. We’re not stopping there–take a look at what you could score. Kenny Chesney Sand Bar Party Prize
Chris Stapleton‘s songwriting skills are nearly as renowned as his souful, rafter-reaching vocal prowess, but for his fourth single off his Starting Over album, the country superstar reaches for a cover. “Joy of My Life” is Stapleton’s tender reinterpretation of Creedence Clearwater Revival country rocker John Fogerty’s song from 1997. While it may not be
Jimmie Allen‘s new single “Down Home” is the song that’s going to raise his booking fee. The pop-friendly country cut is a headliner-status tribute that’s three kinds of infectious without any chance of growing old. It’s personal and accessible, two words that frame every songwriter’s bullseye. The natural tendency after an artist suffers great loss is to smother a project
One thing fans can count on when they tune into the Kelly Clarkson Show is the host covering various songs in the opening segment. Now Kelly Clarkson is taking some of her favorite covers from her “Kellyoke” segment and putting them on an EP. The short collection, titled Kellyoke, is set to drop on Thursday, June
Cameron Hawthorn uses country music to tell queer stories — full stop. If country music is three chords and the truth, then Hawthorn uses the storied genre to tell his own story, one that has only recently been reflected in country music. The Kansas native first came out using the music video for “Dancing in the
In 2017, the Americana Music Association finally embraced Drive-By Truckers after their protest album American Band earned a wave of critical acclaim. That year, they were nominated for Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year at the Americana Music Awards, just 20 short years into their career — because where else do you place a Southern band