Dolly Parton is again using her platform and resources for good. The legendary country singer-songwriter has donated $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). The money will help fund research in various ares related to pediatric infectious diseases — research that, per a press release, will help ”understanding how viruses and bacteria
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On June 15, 1963, Buck Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song “Act Naturally.” A clever take on feeling down on your luck, the song stars a narrator who feels he’s so good at being heartbroken, he’d make a natural star actor: “They’re gonna put me in the movies,” Owens sings in “Act Naturally.”
Fast-rising country newcomer Breland — who’s best known for collaborating with A-Listers like Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban and Sam Hunt — officially has an album on the way. He announced his full-length debut, Cross Country, during a stop on NBC’s Today With Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday morning (June 13). The album takes its name from Breland’s
Cole Swindell saved the best for last at his performance at this year’s CMA Fest. To wrap up his set at Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday (June 11), the “Never Say Never” singer welcomed Randy Travis to the stage. “One of my biggest influences right here,” he told the crowd after ushering the country veteran to
Chris Stapleton took his All-American Road Show to the west coast over the weekend, playing to a packed house at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Friday (June 10). On a stage adorned by his tour’s signature light bulb-centric decor, Stapleton delivered a set packed with new songs and classics from his catalog. The night included
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
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