Tag: Country

Shania Twain Congratulates Taylor Swift for Beating Her Country Charts Record

Shania Twain, who maintained a 97-week on the top of the Billboard Country Albums Chart, congratulated Taylor Swift for just having achieved a total of 99 weeks, surpassing Twain’s record for having the most weeks at No. 1.  “Let’s Go Girls!!!! Proud of you @taylorswift13. Historical records are meant to be made and then broken. […]

Grammy Awards Postponed Due to COVID Concerns

For the second consecutive year, COVID concerns have caused the 64th annual Grammy Awards show to be postponed. A joint statement from The Recording Academy and CBS reads, “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy® and CBS have […]

Trevor Noah to Host Grammy Awards Second Year in a Row — Ceremony “Likely” to be Postponed 

It was just announced that Trevor Noah will be returning to fulfill the role as host of the Grammy Awards for the second consecutive year in a row.  Noah hosted the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on March 14th, 2021, which was notably delayed by the pandemic. “Trevor was amazing as our host for the 63rd […]

Kane Brown and Wife Katelyn Ring in New Year by Welcoming Surprise Second Baby 

“New Year, new family member,” Country star Kane Brown wrote on social media along with a photo of his wife Katelyn, himself, and their new baby girl in a hospital bed. “Welcome to the family Kodi Jane. Secret (is) finally out.” On Thursday, right before 2022 showed up, the Browns welcomed Kodi Jane in a […]

Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band, Elle King Will No Longer Perform at “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash”

According to an announcement from the city of Nashville, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, and Elle King will no longer be performing at New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash due to COVID-19 concerns. The frontman of Zac Brown Band took to Twitter to inform fans about the unfortunate change of events.  “To Our Fans, […]

Bluegrass Legend J.D. Crowe Dies at 84

International Bluegrass Association Hall of Fame banjo player J.D. Crowe passed away over Christmas weekend after being hospitalized with pneumonia.  Crowe reportedly died in his home in Nicholasville, KY. He had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for several years.  While Crowe’s farewell tour took place in 2012, he did play an occasional concert in […]

Miranda Lambert Writes LGBTQ-Celebrating Song for “Queer Eye” 

Miranda Lambert has written and recorded a song for the upcoming new season of Queer Eye that celebrates both Texas and the LGBTQ community.  “Here’s one last surprise for y’all this year! A new song “Y’all Means All” will be out on 12/31 to celebrate the new season of @QueerEye that filmed all in Texas! […]

Maddie & Tae Postpone Tour Due to Taylor Dye’s Pregnancy

At the beginning of the week, country duo Maddie & Tae took to social media to announce that they will be postponing their upcoming tour as Taylor Dye is on bed rest per her doctor’s orders.  Dye and her husband, Josh Kerr, had just announced the pregnancy back in November. Their first child, a daughter, […]