U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top Six Million, As Many Schools Face Outbreaks

Cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States surpassed six million on Sunday, as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota have recently reported record one-day increases in new cases while Montana and Idaho are seeing record numbers of currently hospitalized COVID-19 patients. New hotspots are …

Portland Mayor Urges Restraint After Fatal Shooting During Protests

During a press conference on Sunday, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler urged individuals of all political persuasions to join in renouncing violence, after an escalation of protest-related violence caused one fatality. Officials are pointing to social media posts vowing revenge for a fatal shooting amid weekend street clashes between supporters of President Donald Trump and counter-demonstrators. “For …

Tanya Tucker Announces 2021 Tour Stops, Including “CMT Next Women of Country Tour”

Tanya Tucker is planning to resume touring in 2021 with more than 30 tour stops, including rescheduled dates on her headlining CMT Next Women of Country Tour. In addition, Tanya will hit the road for a number of newly announced dates, including four stops in Europe. The original CMT Tour dates in Spring/Summer 2020 were postponed …

Chris Stapleton Reveals New Single And Announces New Album, “Starting Over”

Chris Stapleton announced he will release his new studio album, Starting Over, on Nov. 13. The 14-track offering will features 11 co-written by Chris, as well as three covers: John Fogerty’s “Joy Of My Life” and Guy Clark’s “Worry B Gone” and “Old Friends.”  “Starting Over” is Chris’ first solo release since “Millionaire,” which dropped …

2020 MTV Video Music Awards: See The Full List Of Winners

The 2020 Video Music Awards, hosted by Keke Palmer, kicked off the show by acknowledging “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died last week after a four-year battle with colon cancer at 43. Palmer said, “we dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just onscreen, …

The Late Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet Becomes Most Liked Post in Twitter History

Chadwick Boseman‘s final tweet, announcing the world had lost the talented actor, has just become the most liked post in Twitter history: A black and white portrait of Boseman with a statement confirming his death as the result of a four-year battle with colon cancer. In a public statement, Twitter noted how “fans are coming together …

Hurricane Laura Kills 6, Leaving Widespread Damage Along Louisiana Coastline

Hurricane Laura’s winds produced more damage than its storm surge as it hammered portions of Louisiana, killing at least six people. Laura came ashore as a Category 4 storm early Thursday near the Texas border, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands. Laura made landfall with sustained winds of 150 mph, devastating southern Louisiana communities …

President Trump Formally Accepts Republican Nomination For President on Night 4 Of RNC

The Republican National Convention concluded on Thursday with President Donald Trump formally accepting the GOP nomination for a second term as president in a speech delivered from the White House South Lawn.  Chants of “four more years!” broke out at White House, after Pres. Trump called the upcoming presidential contest “the most important election in the history …

Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw And More to Perform at ACMs

The Academy of Country Music announced the many country artists who will be performing at the upcoming virtual event: Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett and more are expected to appear and perform. The Academy is calling the virtual event …

Riley Green To Release New EP “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” On Sept. 11

Riley Green has announced he will release his new EP, If It Wasn’t for Trucks, on Sept. 11. The five-song EP will serve as a preview leading up to his upcoming sophomore album, which is expected to drop in 2021. Riley, who just won the ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, will …