Zach Bryan has kept a promise he made to his mother before her death, and has earned his Bachelor’s degree while writing and recording music, in addition to touring across the country. Bryan revealed his accomplishment on X, saying he took classes while on the road: “Got my bachelors yesterday after exams in the desert and green
Former Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney is sharing an update on his life, taking to social media to clarify rumors about him since his September 2021 DUI arrest. Rooney addresses his time in an alcohol treatment facility and his divorce, as well as rumors that he might be dead, and was transitioning to become a woman. Rooney’s battle
Joe Bonsall, tenor singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, has announced his plans to retire from touring. Bonsall, 75, shared in a statement posted on X: “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over four years now) of a neuromuscular disorder. I am now at a point where walking is impossible, so I have basically retired from the road. It
American Idol has shared a ‘Wizard of Oz’-inspired trailer video showcasing the show’s judges and host, and has also revealed the premiere date for the 2024 season of the long-running series. Host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, are returning for Season 22 of American Idol in its
Amy Grant and Vince Gill marked huge career milestones by celebrating the 100th ‘Christmas at the Ryman’ performance, taking place at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The Christmas at the Ryman shows ran from Dec. 13-23 in 2023, with a set list including such holiday classics as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time
Luke Combs has shared a clip of an unreleased song, titled Plant A Seed. The poignant track is about fatherhood and was written by Wyatt McCubbin, Rob Snyder and Jeff Hyde. A video clip posted on Instagram sees Combs singing and playing an acoustic guitar in his living room; and the singer jokingly apologized for all the “dad” songs
The second annual People’s Choice Country Awards will return in 2024, airing live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across NBC and Peacock. The inaugural show was held this year, hosted by Little Big Town, recognizing country talent. Winners are chosen entirely by the fans across various
Music industry leader Sony Music Publishing Nashville will host the 2024 Maui Songwriters Festival from Jan. 6–13, 2024, taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The festival’s seventh year will feature performances by Nashville’s top songwriters, spotlighting musical artistry, award-winning hit songwriters, artists, producers, and
Morgan Wallen recently teased a brand new collaboration, ‘I Had Some Help’, which is seemingly co-written with help from Post Malone, Ernest and frequent collaborator, Charlie Handsome. The collaboration shouldn’t come as a complete surprise to fans, as Wallen was photographed in the studio during CMAs week that Ernest posted of
Star-studded collaborations for this year’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ have been announced. The live broadcast, hosted by Elle King and Entertainment Tonight‘s Rachel Smith, will air live on Sunday, December 31st on CBS, and stream on Paramount+ live and on-demand. TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS
