ESPN’s FiveThiryEight.com—a website that uses statistical analysis to tell stories about politics, sports, science, music and pop culture—recently put together an interesting post: The Ultimate Playlist of Banned Wedding Songs. And wouldn’t ya know it, there are a few country songs on the list. To create the list, FiveThirtyEight collected the testimonies of more than…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s NYC Outfit, Tim McGraw’s Donuts, Kellie Pickler’s Past Life & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Brett Eldredge dresses up in NYC. Keith Urban remembers Glen Campbell. Sturgill Simpson’s keyboardist bleeds for his music. Shania Twain gets real about leftover pizza. Kellie Pickler…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam to Perform Special Concert on SiriusXM on Aug. 30
Dwight Yoakam will perform a special concert for SiriusXM on Aug. 30 at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, N.Y. The hip-shaking country music superstar will treat listeners to signature songs from his 30-plus-year career, as well a few covers from his vast repertoire. The private performance will air live on Aug. 30 on SiriusXM’s Outlaw…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert Team With Wade Bowen & Randy Rogers to Cover Merle Haggard’s “Sing Me Back Home” at Red Rocks
Miranda Lambert headlined a show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater last night (Aug. 9) with special guests Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers. The Texas trio united onstage to cover Merle Haggard’s 1968 No. 1 hit, “Sing Me Back Home.” Penned by Merle, the tune spent two weeks at the top of the charts and earned…… MORE
Watch Brett Eldredge Perform New Single, “The Long Way,” on “The Tonight Show”
Fresh off the release of his self-titled album on Aug. 4, Brett Eldredge headed to New York City on Aug. 9 to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Brett sampled his new single, “The Long Way,” a tune he co-penned with Matt Rogers. “This [record] is me melodically and lyrically more than anything…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Perform Her Current Single, “Waiting on You,” on “Today”
In support of the Aug. 11 release of her debut album, The Project, Lindsay Ell took her talents to NYC for an appearance on the Today show (Aug. 9). Lindsay treated fans to a performance of the album’s lead single, “Waiting on You,” a song she co-penned with Adam Hambrick and Andrew DeRoberts. “‘Waiting on…… MORE
Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, Lady Antebellum, The Judds & More Added to Kenny Rogers Tribute Concert
Kenny Rogers’ 60-year career will be capped with a farewell concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25. The showcase, dubbed All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers’ Farewell Concert Celebration, will feature the final duet by Kenny and Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most beloved tandems. Newly announced performers include Reba McEntire, Chris…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Announces New Album, “Current Mood,” and Headlining Tour
Today (Aug. 9), Dustin Lynch announced that he will release his third studio album, Current Mood, on Sept. 8. The 13-track offering features Dustin’s recent No. 1 single, “Seein’ Red,” as well as his current single, “Small Town Boy.” “This album is a glimpse into the last three years of my life . . .…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Miranda Lambert’s Friends in High Places, Jason Aldean’s New Music, Maren Morris’ Magic Robes & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Miranda Lambert hints at a collaboration with Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers at tonight’s Red Rocks show. Luke Bryan celebrates 9 years of his LBTV video series.…… MORE
The Stories Behind 5 of Glen Campbell’s Biggest Hits, Including “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Gentle On My Mind” & More
An accomplished guitarist, Glen Campbell was a highly sought-after session player who performed on recordings by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra and Merle Haggard before becoming a successful solo artist known for his uncanny ability to pick great songs. Below are the stories behind five of Glen’s most popular songs: “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “Rhinestone…… MORE
