Lauren Akins' book tour goes virtual

Julie PaisleyLauren Akins is moving her Live in Love book tour online in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The wife of country music superstar Thomas Rhett was originally scheduled to release her memoir, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, on May
“I Love My Country”: Florida Georgia Line headlining virtual USO show

Katie Kauss Florida Georgia Line is using the gift of music to give back to our nation’s veterans. The “I Love My Country” singers are set to headline an upcoming episode of the USO’s online series, Military Virtual Programming,
Jason Aldean to perform “Got What I Got” on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' tonight

ABC/Eric GebhartJason Aldean is taking his new single to Late Night. The ACM Artist of the Decade will perform “Got What I Got” on Late Night with Seth Meyers tonight with a virtual performance outside of his Nashville-area home. The track
'Rumor Has It' Reba McEntire is re-releasing her 1990 album

MCA NashvilleReba McEntire is setting the “rumor” straight with a re-release of her famed album, Rumor Has It. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Reba is re-releasing the 1990 album that gave birth to her early signature song, “Fancy,” a cover of Bobbie Gentry‘s 1969
Garth Brooks hosting virtual press conference tomorrow

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks announced on the Monday night edition of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, that he will be hosting a press conference Wednesday morning and is inviting fans to join in. Though he was coy on
The Chicks' 'Gaslighter' reigns at number one on 'Billboard' Top Country Albums chart

Brad Barket/Getty ImagesThe Chicks rise to the number one slot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart this week with Gaslighter. The trailblazing trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer have debuted in the top spot on the chart for the first time since 2006’s Taking
Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockSix years ago today, “Somethin’ Bad” by these two country superstars was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song also hit number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking the first time a pair of solo female
Carrie Underwood sends fans “some love” with a makeup free workout photo

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood proved her fitness regimen hasn’t slipped during the COVID-19 pandemic by showing off what she looks like after finishing an intense workout. The “Before He Cheats” singer posted a makeup-free snap on Monday after completing one of her workouts, as evidenced by the
“What does that say about” Parker McCollum, since he didn't initially like “Pretty Heart?”

Carlos RuizTexas native Parker McCollum happened to come up with his breakthrough hit, “Pretty Heart,” during one of his very first writing sessions in Music City. The genesis of the wistful ballad was tucked away in his phone, though it
Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJordan Davis is participating in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Songwriter Sessions online series tonight. It streams on the Hall of Fame’s Instagram at 9 p.m. ET. Noah Schnacky has released his self-titled debut EP. It features seven songs