Garth Brooks to receive NAMM Music for Life Award
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpGarth Brooks is one of the recipients of the National Association of Music Merchants’ Music for Life Award. Garth and pop/rock singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will be honored with the accolade for their “enduring commitment to musical excellence”
Safety is top priority for Brett Young in 2021
Riker BrothersThough Brett Young is looking ahead to a brighter 2021, he’s remaining conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic, and going into the new year with the mindset that the world will not suddenly return to “normal.” “I think one
Luke Combs and wife Nicole don matching Miller Lite sweaters for holiday photo
ABCLuke Combs has quite the flock! In a post-Christmas photo-op, Luke took to Instagram to share a festive snap with wife Nicole and their multitude of furry friends. The couple is wearing Miller Lite holiday sweaters and hats, with Luke also throwing
Luke Bryan looks back on top moments of 2020: “What a wild year”
ABCLuke Bryan‘s top nine moments of 2020 are mainly family-focused, with a few humorous gems mixed in. Luke is taking part in the Instagram trend showcasing his favorite moments of the year, including a photo of him and wife Caroline in their
Taylor Swift replaced by Brad Paisley in country music mural
Taylor Hill/FilmMagicTaylor Swift has been replaced by Brad Paisley on a mural in Nashville. A portrait of country music legends including Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and more is situated at Legend’s Corner next to the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. The original
Dan + Shay hint at “exciting things” planned for 2021
ABCFans may have more Christmas music from Dan + Shay to look forward to next year. In a reflection letter posted on social media over the weekend, the Grammy-winning duo thanks fans for their support for original tunes “Take Me Home
Carrie Underwood releasing gospel album, 'My Savior'
ABCCarrie Underwood has no plans to slow down when it comes to new music. In a Twitter video, Carrie reveals that she is working on a gospel album, My Savior. Described as a “companion” to her Christmas album My Gift, the new project will
Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockCountry music’s “Pick Up Man” would be celebrating his 62nd birthday today. An Oklahoma native, this singer first rose to fame in the ‘90s, and he sadly died last March of complications of COVID-19. Can you name
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockIn case you missed it, Caylee Hammack recently tipped her hat to Dolly Parton with an acoustic fireside performance of “Hard Candy Christmas.” Last week, in an interview with Rolling Stone, singer-songwriter Brent Cobb took a
For breakout star Gabby Barrett, 2020 was an “unexpected but blessed” year
ABCFew artists in country music had a better year than Gabby Barrett. 2020 brought the young singer her debut, chart-topping single, “I Hope,” her first studio album, Goldmine, and a slew of subsequent chart and streaming records,