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Taylor Swift kicked off her final string of 2023 shows in the U.S. Thursday night in Los Angeles. Among the fans cheering at SoFi stadium were the late Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, and two daughters, Bianka, 6, and Natalia, 20. Swift knew they were there, and during her signature song “22,” the once-country, now-pop icon

Thirty-nine years ago today, on Aug. 4, 1984, the Judds earned their first No. 1 hit with “Mama He’s Crazy.” The song was the second single from their freshman EP, Wynonna & Naomi. The Judds, made up of mother Naomi Judd and daughter Wynonna Judd, had previously landed in the Top 20 with their debut single, “Had a Dream

The second Jimmie Allen accuser, known as Jane Doe 2, is asking a court to dismiss the countersuit the singer filed in mid-July. Allen filed two countersuits — one against each of his accusers — and the one against Jane Doe 2 accuses her of “conversion,” or illegally stealing his cell phone. The woman’s original

Ever since the 2019 accidental drowning death of their three-year-old son River, Granger Smith and his wife Amber have been open with fans about their grieving process, and advocated passionately for water safety awareness in children. Now, Smith — who is currently wrapping up his last tour as a country singer before he leaves the industry

Six seconds of news footage of 2020 Black Lives Matter protests was excised from the country singer’s controversial music video Jason Aldean’s polarizing “Try That in a Small Town” video was recently re-uploaded to YouTube without some of the protest footage that originally helped make the music video so controversial. According to the Washington Post,

The stage is set and it’s time to recognize and celebrate Caribbean Music! With an electrifying lineup of performances, presenters, and nominees, this extraordinary event will be a breathtaking celebration of Caribbean music and entertainment. With his unrivaled charisma and infectious energy, Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean will take center stage as the dynamic host

Hold onto your (cowboy) hats! Another country contestant has entered the America’s Got Talent arena! Kylie Frey quickly earned herself a spot in the next phase of the talent competition by offering up a heartfelt rendition of an original song called “Horses in Heaven.” Before jumping into her performance, Frey reflected on her journey to

In a week where a music video permeated by fearmongering and aggression dominated the conversation, Tyler Childers releases the antithesis to that with the moving, cinematic clip for his new song “In Your Love.” Set in 1950s Appalachia, the video chronicles the romance between two male coalminers, a love that not even death can extinguish.

diamond-certified, eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-hyphenate Travis Scott returns with fourth studio albumUTOPIA. Listen HERE The world of UTOPIA finds Travis Scott at the height of his powers as a performer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator proving once again that nobody sounds like Travis. It continues to enshrine him as the culture’s foremost sonic innovator, levelling up beyond comparison. Ahead of the album release, Travis Scott, brought together

Luke Bryan‘s “But I Got a Beer in My Hand” music video brushes off life’s everyday inconveniences and misfortunes with a wink, a smile and a drink raised up high. The visual treatment pairs with the lyrics of the single, in which Bryan admits he was more than ready to be heartbroken after a breakup

The country singer will presumably tell jokes on a tour he’s calling “I Said What I Said” Jimmie Allen — who just two weeks ago countersued two women who filed lawsuits alleging the country singer sexually assaulted them — is going to tell jokes on a comedy tour. Allen announced the brief run of shows, which

two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist Tori Kelly releases her new EP, tori. Listen HEREvia Epic Records. Included on the 7-track set is the hitmaker’s latest single “cut,” a soulful gem that sparkles with Kelly’s commanding vocals and infectious hooks.   Among the many standouts on the Jon Bellion-produced EP is “shelter,” a dancey, mood-piece set to a booming beat, and the critically acclaimed lead single “missin u,” an ultra-modern take on

Last summer, Garth Brooks expressed a desire to open a police station alongside his Friends in Low Places bar. This summer, he’s turning that dream into reality. Photos show Brooks and Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake touring the new bar and substation. Both are under construction, and it’s not clear when either will be complete.

Jason Aldean brought his “Try That in Small Town” to another big city Saturday  — this time, Boston, Massachusetts — with the singer using a three-minute diatribe prior to the song’s performance to try and thread a needle between his controversial song and the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. “I was laying in bed last night,

The sick Chick is still not healthy enough to take the stage, so the country trio has rescheduled two additional concerts. Saturday night’s (July 29) show in Knoxville, Tenn., and Sunday night’s concert in Greensboro, N.C., have been bumped, “due to illness.” “We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but our priority is to put on

The country star will kick off an extensive North American trek next spring Tim McGraw is gearing up for a big 2024, announcing an extensive North American tour that will launch next spring. The Standing Room Only tour — in support of his upcoming album of the same name — will kick off March 14

Ricky Skaggs and his band, Kentucky Thunder, put a major win on the scoreboard for real, live music during their sold-out set at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday night (July 27). The Grammy, CMA and ACM winner — who’s also a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee — performed at the “Mother Church” of

After nixing their Thursday night show in Nashville just hours before showtime, the country trio has rescheduled two other stops After nixing their Nashville concert a few hours before showtime on Thursday due to an unspecified illness, the Chicks have announced two additional postponements on their World Tour 2023: The trio’s July 29 stop in

Randy Meisner has died. The bassist and founding member of the Eagles is best remembered for his high harmonies on early Eagles hits like “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love,” and for his original lead vocals on “Take It to the Limit.” The band shared the news on social media, calling him an integral

The Irish vocalist was synonymous with a rock & roll spirit but also covered Nashville icons like Dolly Parton and even duetted with Willie Nelson Sinéad O’Connor was as world-renowned for fervid rock & roll and adventurous pop as she was for her defiant stance on often-controversial issues. But the Irish-born musician also recorded a

During the 11 years that they shared hosting duties at the CMA Awards, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood practically became the awards show’s prom king and queen: Their rapport, chemistry and ever-dazzling costume changes made them a fan-favorite, year after year. The two stars haven’t co-hosted since the 2018 show, but Paisley says he’d jump

Country singer/Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares latest preview from all-star Rockstar With her Rockstar looming, Dolly Parton has shared her rendition of the Queen classics “We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You” as a reminder that the Paris Olympics 2024 are exactly one year away. The video for the Rock and Roll Hall

[embedded content] The Barbie movie has been one of the biggest film releases of the year, and it’s accompanied by what’s looking to be one of the biggest soundtracks of the year. One of those songs “What Was I Made For”, from recording artist Billie Eilish, is easily the most perfectly crafted song I’ve heard

The lyrics to Jason Aldean‘s new song “Try That in a Small Town” deliver a low-key threat to anyone wanting to “round up” his guns. In real life, the singer isn’t so definitive. “Try That in a Small Town” is embroiled in controversy partially because of a lyric that is pro-gun rights and a message that

The cover of Tracy Chapman’s ballad has become a radio juggernaut in just a few weeks time Luke Combs has been performing his cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car” every night on his current stadium tour (and for years before that). He captured one of those massive sing-alongs back in May during a

GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and icon Mario returns with a sizzling summer-ready new single entitled “Main One” [feat. Tyga & Lil Wayne]. Mario also just broke the news of his new deal with Epic Records in conjunction with his own New Citizen label. This stands out as the first official release under the newly minted partnership. Listen HERE The track pops off as a blockbuster anthem, uniting

One Miranda Lambert fan attended her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency show on Saturday night (July 22) wearing a custom-made shirt with a timely message — and caught the attention of the star herself. “Her shirt says ‘Shoot Tequila, Not Selfies,'” Lambert said during the show, bending down to get a good look at the

One week after selfie-gate, the country singer celebrated a fan’s t-shirt that read “Shoot tequila, not selfies” — and took a shot to show she meant it Miranda Lambert reiterated her feelings on people taking selfies during her concerts in a way less confrontational, way more “yee-haw” kinda way, during her Vegas residency this weekend.

The robots have come for the Man in Black. An AI-generated recording of Johnny Cash singing Aqua’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” in the style of “Folsom Prison Blues” sprung up on YouTube on Thursday and racked up over 500,000 views in four days. YouTube channel There I Ruined It garnered a following with renditions of

The country singer’s latest single brings in riffs from 1974’s “Rebel Rebel” Chris Young released a new single, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” incorporating the signature guitar lick from David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel.” The track was co-produced by Young with Corey Crowder and Chris DeStefano and written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Thompson. Bowie has been credited as an unlikely writer