Buddy Jewell has been making music for the past 20 years, but he isn’t afraid to keep trying something new. The 59-year-old is back with a brand-new album, Bluebonnet Highway, a 15-track record of both new songs and new versions of some of his former songs, all a little bit country, and a little bit Americana, but with a…
The Dixie Chicks appear to be following in the footsteps of Lady A, and have changed their name to reflect their opposition to the ongoing racial injustice n the United States. The trio, made up of Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire, have dropped “Dixie” from their name, and will be known as just “The Chicks,” moving forward….
Sara Evans has scheduled not one, but two performances on FOX. The country music superstar will appear on Friday morning, June 26, on Fox & Friends, where she will perform “Crazy Love,” from her recent Copy That album. She will also headline the Friday Night Live show, airing on FOX Nation, performing several songs from her latest record. Sara…
Luke Bryan is moving his Proud to Be Right Here Tour, scheduled to start in May, until 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Luke joins a long list of artists who previously announced their tours would be either canceled or postponed because of COVID-19, including Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean and more. Luke announced the…
Whey Jennings recently opened up about his sobriety, after attending rehab for 28 days while off the road due to the coronavirus pandemic. The grandson of Waylon Jennings has a new lease on life, and isn’t willing to waste a minute of it. “I’m trying to be a good father now and be a good role model,” Whey told…
Fans of Nashville’s famous hot chicken are in luck. The annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival will continue this year, on July 4, in spite of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. To keep everyone safe, while allowing Nashville locals and visitors to enjoy one of the town’s favorite foods, a few changes have been made this year, including switching the…
While we are still sad that live music events have been canceled because of COVID-19, there is a bit of good news. The Country Music Association just announced CMA Summer Stay-Cay Presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold, a multi-hour live event streaming on both Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, July 1, beginning at 5:00 PM CT, with dozens of artists…
After Jimmy Buffett announced he would not perform at the Grand Ole Opry, as originally planned, due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in Nashville, he will be replaced by blues artist Keb’ Mo’. Brad Paisley, who was scheduled to appear alongside Jimmy and Mac MacAnally, will still appear. Mac has also canceled his performance. Bobby Bones will once again…
Some disappointing news for Grand Ole Opry fans. The venue just announced that, after hoping to be open for audience members in July, they will not reopen to the general public until August, at the earliest. “To align with Metro Nashville health and safety guidelines amid current COVID-19 concerns, the Grand Ole Opry has cancelled performances that include a…
Buddy Jewell became a household name in 2003, when he was the Season 1 winner of the popular TV talent show, Nashville Star. The Arkansas native released two albums on Columbia Nashville following his win, and had several hit singles, including “Help Pour Out the Rain” and “Sweet Southern Comfort,” which both landed in the Top 5. Since leaving…
