country-music

  • Artist of the Week: HunterGirl

    American Idol might not be the straight shot to stardom that it was in the early 2000s but Tennessee singer-songwriter HunterGirl (born Hunter Wolkonowski) seems darn ready to buck that trend. Seen earlier this month at Beaufort, SC’s Water Festival,… Continue reading

    Artist of the Week: HunterGirl
  • Toby Keith Tribute Concert in July in Nashville, NBC Telecast in August

    Some of country music’s biggest stars will gather on July 29 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a live concert event: “Toby Keith: American Icon.” The event will air on NBC a month later on Wed. Aug. 28 from 8 –… Continue reading

    Toby Keith Tribute Concert in July in Nashville, NBC Telecast in August
  • All Hail King George Strait

    This news is 48 hours past due but it should be worth celebrating and honoring George Strait. Years removed from being a chart-topper the living legend set an American attendance record for a live concert. This weekend 110,905 fans showed… Continue reading

    All Hail King George Strait
  • Posthumous Justin Townes Earle Rarities Album Set For August Release

    The untimely passing of Justin Townes Earle in August of 2020 was equal parts tragic, significant and utterly heartwrenching. Americana music lost one of its finest singer-songwriters and a wife and daughter lost their everything. Earle’s battles with depression and… Continue reading

    Posthumous Justin Townes Earle Rarities Album Set For August Release
  • Alan Jackson Readies Farewell Tour

    After 30+ years of touring and making music Newnan, GA’s favorite son Alan Jackson will call it a career. His Last Call tour will be his last of his career. Jackson has not ruled out releasing more albums but has… Continue reading

    Alan Jackson Readies Farewell Tour
  • Dolly Parton Announces New Album + New Docuseries, Releasing This Fall

    Country music icon Dolly Parton has announced a new project that will explore her family heritage with the release of a new album and a four-part docuseries. Dolly Parton + Family: Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables, will be… Continue reading

    Dolly Parton Announces New Album + New Docuseries, Releasing This Fall
  • Jo Dee Messina Readies Hometown Tour Dates This Weekend

    Nineties country music chart-topper JoDee Messina has announced a string of hometown shows in her native New England beginning this weekend. Messina is touring in suppport of her new single “Just To Be Loved,” which is a throwback to her… Continue reading

    Jo Dee Messina Readies Hometown Tour Dates This Weekend
  • Dierks Bentley Readies Summer Tour

    Country music chart-topper Dierks Bentley launches his Gravel + Gold tour next week in Memphis, TN. The summer tour extends into late September and concludes Sept. 27 in Sparks, NV. The tour is sponsored by Jersey Mikes and features main… Continue reading

    Dierks Bentley Readies Summer Tour
  • Lainey Wilson Announces New Album

    Country music superstar Lainey Wilson has announced her new album Whirlwind is due out in August. The album can be pre-saved and pre-ordered here. In the press release about the album Wilson said the following: “Whirlwind. That’s what my life… Continue reading

    Lainey Wilson Announces New Album
  • American Aquarium Ready New Album, Massive Fall Tour

    Raleigh, NC alt-country outfit American Aquarium have announced their tenth studio album, The Fear of Standing Still, will drop on July 26 via Losing Side Records. The band’s first single from the album “Crier” (seen above) is now available on… Continue reading

    American Aquarium Ready New Album, Massive Fall Tour