Darius Rucker and wife Beth announced they are splitting up after almost 20 years of marriage. Darius shared a statement via Instagram on July 11: “Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple. We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be…… MORE
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Everything You Need to Know About “CMA Best of Fest” on July 13
From performers and special guests to times and channel, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about CMA Best of Fest. Date: July 13 Time: 8 p.m. ET & PT/7 p.m. CT & MT Channel: ABC Host: Luke Bryan Show: The three-hour concert event will feature more than 25 performances from past CMA…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Share New Song, “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry,” Featuring Rachel Wammack [Listen]
Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—released a new song, “Quick, Fast, in a Hurry,” from their upcoming EP, How They Remember You. The new seven-song EP will drop on July 31. The EP includes six brand-new tracks, as well as a rendition of Kenny Rogers’ “Through the Years.” Penned by…… MORE
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Margo Price released her new album, That’s How Rumors Get Started, on July 10. The 10-song album was co-produced by Sturgill Simpson. photo by TCD… MORE
Tim McGraw to Release 16th Studio Album, “Here On Earth,” on Aug. 21 [Watch New Video for Title Track]
Tim McGraw announced he will release his 16th studio album, Here On Earth, on Aug. 21. Buoyed by the May release of the album’s lead single, “I Called Mama,” the upcoming project will be Tim’s first solo release since 2015’s Damn Country Music. Tim and wife Faith Hill released a duets album, The Rest of…… MORE
Charley Pride, Darius Rucker & Jimmie Allen: 3 Generations of Black Country Artists Record New Song, “Why Things Happen” [Listen]
Three generations of Black country artists—Charley Pride, Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allen—have come together to record a new song, “Why Things Happen.” Penned by Jimmie, Cary Barlowe, Brandon Day and Tate Howell, “Why Things Happen” is featured on Jimmie’s new collaborative EP, Bettie James, which dropped on July 10. Jimmie revealed that he co-penned the…… MORE
Charlie Daniels’ Funeral to Be Live Streamed on July 10 [Links Provided]
Charlie Daniels’ funeral service at World Outreach Church (1921 State Highway 99, Murfreesboro, Tenn.) on July 10 will be live streamed at 11 a.m. CT. Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Gretchen Wilson and Trace Adkins will perform during the service. The service will be live streamed via World Outreach Church’s Facebook page and website, as well as…… MORE
Academy of Country Music Reveals 2021 Date for 56th ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music revealed the 56th ACM Awards will take place on April 18, 2021. The show will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Additional details, including the host(s) or location, were not announced. Since 2006, the show has aired from Las Vegas, excluding 2015 (Houston) and 2020 (Nashville). The 55th…… MORE
Vince Gill & Reba McEntire to Perform on the Opry on July 18
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,933rd consecutive Saturday night broadcast on July 18 with a showcase featuring a pair of Opry members from Oklahoma: Reba McEntire and Vince Gill. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. “The Grand Ole…… MORE
“Darius Rucker & Friends” Concert to Benefit St. Jude Going Virtual on July 30
Darius Rucker isn’t letting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for an organization near and dear to his heart: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The “Wagon Wheel” singer is turning his 11th Darius & Friends benefit concert into a virtual affair. This year’s show, which features Darius, Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence, will take…… MORE
