Jon Pardi postpones June concerts after doctor’s orders to go on vocal rest

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Just as Jon Pardi is gearing up for a return to touring after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, he’s hit a minor roadblock: The singer has been placed on vocal rest until July. Jon’s social
“One week with you”: Chris Lane’s wife Lauren shares photo updates of baby boy Dutton

John Shearer/WireImage It’s been several days since Chris Lane and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Dutton. Now, as they adjust to life as a family of three, Lauren shared some snapshots
Kelsea Ballerini stops by 'Sesame Street' for a family-themed singalong with Elmo and the gang

ABC/Richard Harbaugh Kelsea Ballerini is the latest in a long line of country stars to make a stop on Sesame Street, according to People. Like Johnny Cash, Tanya Tucker, Kacey Musgraves and many more before her, the
Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton + more will feature on a new duets album paying tribute to the late Charlie Daniels

Erick Anderson / eafoto Late Southern rock pioneer Charlie Daniels gets the duets treatment in a new, 19-track collection due out this summer. The project, called Charlie Daniels & Friends — Duets will feature a number of
Alan Jackson, Jimmie Allen + more set for PBS’ A Capitol Fourth Independence Day special

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Alan Jackson, Jimmie Allen, Jennifer Nettles and Mickey Guyton will be representing country music on the all-genre bill for PBS’ upcoming A Capitol Fourth television special. Airing on July 4, it’s the
Kenny Chesney confirms his return to the road in 2022 with Here and Now Stadium Tour

Allister Ann Like other country acts, Kenny Chesney had to halt touring plans in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He postponed his planned Chillaxification Tour, originally scheduled to kick off in spring 2020 — first to
Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock On this date in 1988, a now-legendary superstar signed his first record deal with Capitol Records. He’d actually auditioned for the label weeks before and gotten turned down, but his luck soon changed when a performance
Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier this week with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram. The trio performed “Two-Step Down to Texas,” off their new album,
Thomas Rhett’s bond with his dad, Rhett Akins, is extra special because of their shared love of songwriting

L-R: Rhett Akins and Thomas Rhett; Rich Fury/Getty Images for ACM Not every father-and-son duo get to write songs together. But for Thomas Rhett and Rhett Akins, their shared love for the family business — country music