A number of country stars shared their condolences and remembrances of George H. W. Bush after news broke the former President and war hero had passed away on Nov. 30. Below, read comments via social media from Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Oak Ridge Boys, Brandy Clark, Travis Tritt and more. War hero,congressman,Ambassador, CIA Director,VP, President,father,…
Reba McEntire Receives 2018 Kennedy Center Honors Award: “I Was Born an Entertainer to Help Heal Hearts”
Following in the hallowed footsteps of Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and more, Reba McEntire was honored at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2. Lady Antebellum, Brooks & Dunn and Reba’s daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson, performed in honor of Reba. Sometimes when we meet our…
Darius Rucker Reunites Hootie & the Blowfish for 44-Date “Group Therapy Tour”
Darius Rucker will reassemble one of the most prolific bands of the 1990s—Hootie & the Blowfish—for a 44-date headlining tour in 2019. Darius and his crew—Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld—announced the new trek, dubbed the Group Therapy Tour, on Today on Dec. 3. The tour will kick off on May 30 in Virginia…
Dan and Shay Headed to Good Morning America On Dec 4
Dan + Shay will once again bring their Gold-certified smash “Speechless” to the small screen during the 8:00 a.m. hour of ABC’s Good Morning America on December 4. “Speechless” is officially Dan + Shay’s fastest growing single to date and is now sitting atop Billboard’s Hot Country chart, making it only the third title to…
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at Age 94
DALLAS (AP) – Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. The nation’s 41st president served from 1989 to 1993, and eight years later watched his son George…
Luke Combs Gets Engaged to Nicole Hocking
Luke Combs is engaged to his girlfriend of two-plus years, Nicole Hocking. Luke revealed the news in an Instagram photo from Hawaii, saying: “She said yes a while ago but this is a way better place to take pictures than the kitchen. Can’t wait to spend forever with you @nicohocking I Love You! #Mahalo.” View…
Blake Shelton Covers Eddie Rabbitt’s “Every Which Way But Loose” in Final Song on Throwback Series [Listen]
After announcing his 2019 Friends & Heroes Tour with the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina, Blake Shelton decided to cover a trio of classic country songs leading up to the tour in his Friends & Heroes Session. Blake rolled out covers of Bobby Bare’s “Tequila Shelia” and George Jones’ “The King…
Jana Kramer Welcomes Baby Boy
Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin welcomed a baby boy, Jace Joseph Caussin, on Nov. 29. Jana revealed the birth in a photo via Instagram, stating: “Welcome to the world, Jace Joseph Caussin. Our hearts are so full. Thank you to all of our friends and family..and all of you who have supported Mike and…
Dolly Parton to Celebrate 50th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member in 2019
On Jan. 4, 2019, Dolly Parton will celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. To commemorate the milestone accomplishment, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week in October with a number of performances on Oct. 10, 11 and 12. Oct. 10 | Opry Country Classics featuring performances of Dolly’s No. 1…
New Face of Country | Ashley McBryde
Check out the photos from when Ashley McBryde performed for New Face of Country.