Darius Rucker to headline inaugural 2023 SHOWdown Lex Event

Darius Rucker has been announced as the headliner at the inaugural SHOWdown Lex event, set to take place on October 13, 2023 at Rolex Stadium in the Kentucky Horse Park just outside of downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Halfway to Hazard will join Rucker on the bill, with another guest act to be announced soon. SHOWdown is …

Charles Kelley shares his journey to sobriety with the song ‘As Far As You Could’

Lady A’s Charles Kelley has released his ‘goodbye letter to alcohol’ with the autobiographical song “As Far As You Could.” Kelley co-wrote and produced the ballad alongside Lady A bandmate Dave Haywood and Jimmy Robbins, after a public decision to stop drinking and begin addiction treatment. “As Far As You Could” marked a turning point …

Sam Hunt set to headline NHL Breakaway fan experience

Sam Hunt is set to kick-off the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park on Monday, Jan. 2, by headlining a free show before the game.  Hunt wrote on Twitter: “We’ll be kicking off the @NHL_On_TNT Winter Classic with a free show, open to the public, at the NHL @BR_OpenIce ‘Breakaway’ pregame in Boston on …

Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and more to perform at George Jones Tribute concert

Dierks Bentley, Tanya Tucker, and Brad Paisley will perform at the tribute concert for country great George Jones next spring, dubbed ‘Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones.’  The tribute concert, which will be filmed for television, will mark the tenth anniversary of Jones’ death and will take place on April 25 at the …

Shania Twain set to release the single “Giddy Up!” from upcoming LP

Shania Twain announced that she will release the new song “Giddy Up!” on Jan. 5, 2023, ahead of her new album, ‘Queen of Me’.  Twain will release Queen of Me on Feb. 3, marking her first album of new music in over five years. The 57-year-old country music singer wrote on Instagram: “I am here with …

Ashley McBryde shares acoustic cover of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”

Ashley McBryde posted a clip on TikTok to help spread the Christmas spirit. Wearing no makeup and sporting her festive holiday pajamas, McBryde grabbed her guitar to perform “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” from a hotel room. “Here’s a Christmas ditty from a hotel room, in pajamas. When I should’ve been in bed,” she …

Wynonna Judd shares star-studded lineup for 2023 ‘The Judds: The Final Tour’

Wynonna Judd has shared the line-up for the extended 2023 ‘The Judds: The Final Tour’.  Wynonna started the tour in honor of her late mother, Naomi, earlier this year. After an overwhelming demand from fans, she decided to add 15 more dates to the run. Wynonna posted on Instagram: “The Judds: The Final Tour will be …

Garth Brooks surprises Mitch Rossell at his Grand Ole Opry debut

Country singer and songwriter Mitch Rossell got an unexpected surprise during his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage when his friend and mentor, Garth Brooks, came out to give him an official Opry introduction. Rossell co-wrote Brooks’ 2017 hit “Ask Me How I Know,” and recently collaborated with Brooks’ wife Trisha Yearwood on the 2021 …

‘Willie Nelson and Family’ set for world premiere at 2023 Sundance Festival

The authorized new film about one of country music’s greatest legends will have its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival next year.  ‘Willie Nelson and Family’ — which is presented in five parts — is directed by award-winning filmmakers Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman and features Nelson’s own contributions. The movie follows the many …

Little Big Town share video for ‘Rich Man’

Little Big Town have shared the music video for their song “Rich Man,” written by LBT’s Jimi Westbrook over the course of the last decade. The video for “Rich Man” features actor Charles Esten (from ‘Outer Banks’ and ‘Nashville’), and tells the story of a young boy and his relationship with his father (Esten) over the course …