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Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Dates Due to “Breathing Problem”

Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Dates Due to “Breathing Problem”

Willie Nelson has canceled his upcoming tour dates as he seeks treatment for a “breathing problem.” Willie, 86, delivered the news via Twitter on Aug. 7, stating: “To my fans, I’m sorry to cancel my tour, but I have a breathing problem that I need to have my doctor check out. I’ll be back. Love,…MORE

Hootie & the Blowfish to Release First New Studio Album in More Than 14 Years

Hootie & the Blowfish to Release First New Studio Album in More Than 14 Years

Hootie and the Blowfish announced they will release their first new studio album in more than 14 years with Imperfect Circe on Nov. 1. After a decade-long hiatus that saw frontman Darius Rucker build a successful career in country music, Hootie & the Blowfish returned to touring in May as part of the Group Therapy…MORE

Watch The Highwomen Cover Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” on “The Howard Stern Show”

Watch The Highwomen Cover Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” on “The Howard Stern Show”

In addition to singing their new single, “Redesigning Women,” The Highwomen—Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—performed a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” on The Howard Stern Show. The Highwomen recorded a studio version of the tune for the upcoming movie, The Kitchen, which stars Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss…MORE

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Dwight Yoakam, Larry Gatlin, Marcus Hummon & More in Class of 2019

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Dwight Yoakam, Larry Gatlin, Marcus Hummon & More in Class of 2019

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2019 on Aug. 7: Larry Gatlin, Dwight Yoakam, Marcus Hummon, Kostas, Rivers Rutherford and Sharon Vaughn. Class of 2019 (with partial songwriting credits) Songwriters Marcus Hummon: “Cowboy Take Me Away” (The Dixie Chicks), “Born To Fly” (Sara Evans) and “Bless The Broken Road” (Rascal Flatts)…MORE

Watch Luke Combs Team With Tim McGraw on “Real Good Man” at CMA Fest

Watch Luke Combs Team With Tim McGraw on “Real Good Man” at CMA Fest

During his CMA Fest headlining set at Nissan Stadium on June 8, Tim McGraw delighted fans by performing his 2003 No. 1 hit, “Real Good Man.” Tim had a real good treat for fans as he began the third verse—he welcomed country’s hottest star, Luke Combs, onstage to help him finish the tune. Watch Tim…MORE

Scotty McCreery Announces 4 Headlining Dates in Europe

Scotty McCreery Announces 4 Headlining Dates in Europe

Scotty McCreery will head across the pond in October to play two shows in Germany and two shows in the UK. The four-date trek, which kicks off on Oct. 23 in Berlin, represents Scotty’s first headlining gigs in both Germany and the UK. “I’ve received numerous emails and social media messages from fans asking me…MORE

Luke Combs Makes History With 6th Consecutive No. 1 Single “Beer Never Broke My Heart”

Luke Combs Makes History With 6th Consecutive No. 1 Single “Beer Never Broke My Heart”

Luke Combs is breaking his own records. Luke’s current single, “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” ascended to No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week. With his latest No. 1 single, Luke is first country artist in history whose first six singles have reached No. 1, following previous chart-toppers “Hurricane,” “When It Rains It…MORE

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Partners With Tractor Supply Co. for Pet Adoption Events on Aug. 24

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Partners With Tractor Supply Co. for Pet Adoption Events on Aug. 24

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation will be partnering with Tractor Supply Co. for in-store pet adoption events across the country on Aug. 24. Tractor Supply stores from coast to coast—almost 1,800 locations—will welcome patrons in support of animal nonprofits and their adoptable pets during the Out Here With Animals celebration, a monthlong event that benefits pets and…MORE

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