Laurel Wright, 23, and Wesley Lunsford, 32, of The Young Fables have been creating modern country music rooted in tradition since forming their duo in 2015. Backed by Laurel’s sterling lead vocals, Wesley’s virtuosic guitar chops—and a penchant for collaborative songwriting—The Young Fables have built a grassroots following in the country/Americana genre, bolstered by national…… MORE
Luke Combs Extends Headlining Tour With New Dates
Luke Combs is extending his headlining Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour with five new dates this fall and winter. New dates on the tour include stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Antonio, Louisville and Nashville. Special guests throughout the tour include Morgan Wallen, The Cadillac Three, Flatland Calvary and Jameson Rodgers. For the…… MORE
Dolly Parton to Star in Upcoming Hallmark Movie, “Christmas at Dollywood”
Dolly Parton will return to TV screens this winter in a new Hallmark movie, Christmas at Dollywood. The upcoming flick, which stars Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years), will begin filming in Tennessee in August, according to Entertainment Tonight. Dolly will make a special appearance in the film, which is slated to be released in December…… MORE
Levi Hummon Drops Energetic New Single, “Drop Of Us” [Exclusive Premiere: Listen]
After releasing his six-song EP, Patient, in October 2018, Levi Hummon, 28, roared into 2019 with a spot on Hunter Hayes’ Closer to You Tour and a new single, “Night Lights,” which was featured on Spotify’s Hot Country Playlist. Now, the Nashville native—and son of heavyweight songwriter Marcus Hummon (“Cowboy Take Me Away,” “Bless the…… MORE
2 Country Stars Featured on Forbes’ List of the “Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities”
Two country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2019 list of the Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. No. 78: Luke Bryan, $42.5 million No. 95: Zac Brown Band, $38.5 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams—or any kind of music for that matter.…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Says Inspiration From “Spark Joy” Author Marie Kondo Has Helped Him Tidy Up His House
Over the course of his 16-year career, Dierks Bentley has accumulated enough hardware to fill more than a few trophy cases, including 18 No. 1 singles, eight No. 1 albums, two platinum albums, four platinum singles, five gold albums, nine gold singles, three CMA Awards, five ACM Awards and more. The 43-year-old Arizona native is…… MORE
Blake Shelton Ties George Strait & Alan Jackson With 26th No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Blake Shelton scored the 26th No. 1 single of his career as “God’s Country” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Blake’s new chart-topper puts him in a tie with George Strait (26) and Alan Jackson (26) at No. 3 on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on…… MORE
Luke Bryan Announces Lineup for 11th Annual Farm Tour, Including Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny & More
Luke Bryan announced the lineup for his 11th annual Farm Tour: Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, DJ Rock and the Peach Pickers (3 dates). The tour will make six stops at farms in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas (X2) and Oklahoma between Sept. 26–Oct. 5. Over the years, Luke has awarded more than 60 college scholarships to…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Looking Great During Rare Public Appearance in Nashville [Watch]
Since suffering a stroke in May 2017, Loretta Lynn, 87, has only made a handful of public appearances, but she stepped out on July 5 to attend Ray Stevens’ show at his Nashville theater, CabaRay—and she looked great. Ray hosted Loretta and her group at his VIP booth, where they dined and watched the newest…… MORE
Morgan Wallen to Release Smoldering New Single, “Chasin’ You” [Listen]
Morgan Wallen will follow up his bourbon-soaked, back-to-back No. 1 singles, “Up Down” and “Whiskey Glasses,” with the release of new single, “Chasin’ You,” on July 29. Penned by Morgan, Jaime Moore and Craig Wiseman, “Chasin’ You” is featured on Morgan’s 2018 debut album, If I Know Me. The new tune showcases Morgan’s smoldering vocals…… MORE
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