Zac Brown Band releases Jimmy Buffett tribute song ‘PIRATES & PARROTS’

Zac Brown Band has dropped their Jimmy Buffett tribute song, “Pirates & Parrots,” featuring Coral Reefer Band member and longtime Buffett collaborator Mac McAnally on vocals. Written by Brown, Andy Sheridan, Ben Simonetti, Drew Parker, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton, Wyatt McCubbin, “Pirates & Parrots” embodies Buffett’s life and music with references to his 2003 hit …

2024 ACM Awards reveal first round of performers: Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll and more

The Academy of Country Music revealed that Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson will take the stage at the 59th ACM Awards, which will be held at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May 16. Additional performers will be announced in …

Carly Pearce to release new album ‘Hummingbird’ one week early

In celebration of her birthday, Carly Pearce is moving up the release date of her fourth studio album, Hummingbird, to June 7. Pearce announced the news on Instagram, sharing: “For my birthday this year, I wanted to give you guys a gift instead. My album Hummingbird is now coming out Friday, June 7. CMA Fest, …

Tracy Lawrence shares the video for his ballad “Gulf Of Mexico”

Tracy Lawrence has dropped the official video for the ballad ‘Gulf of Mexico” off his forthcoming six-song EP ‘Out Here In It’, dropping Friday, June 7th. Shares Lawrence: “I love a good ballad. These kind of songs have always been some of my favorites to sing. When I heard Gulf of Mexico it was instantly …

Wynonna Judd to perform National Anthem at 150th Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that Wynonna Judd will perform the national anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Kentucky native will help kick off the historic 150th Run for the Roses® at Churchill Downs with her National Anthem performance set to take place just after 5:00 p.m. EDT, …

Lainey Wilson to share life on the road in new Hulu documentary

ABC News Studios and Hulu has announced the documentary “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country” will debut May 29th on Hulu. Wilson will reveal a glimpse of her life on the road in the documentary special, which is the latest in a partnership between ABC News Studios and ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, Robin Roberts. A post …

Toby Keith to receive posthumous honorary degree from University of Oklahoma

Toby Keith will posthumously receive an honorary degree from the University of Oklahoma, located in the late country legend’s home state. Keith passed away on Feb. 5 following a years-long battle with stomach cancer at the age of  62; he will be honored at the University of Oklahoma commencement ceremony next month. The University of …

Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers among the opening acts on The Rolling Stones ‘Hackney Diamonds’ tour

The Rolling Stones have announced the list of supporting artists on their 2024 ‘Hackney Diamonds’ North American Tour. Among the artists who will take turns opening on the legendary band’s 10-week excursion in support of their latest album, Hackney Diamonds are country stars Lainey Wilson and Tyler Childers, blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Bettye Lavette, The War and …

Craig Morgan, Lauren Alaina, and more to perform at the Grand Ole Opry’s ‘Salute the Troops’ event

The Grand Ole Opry will partner with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their ‘Salute the Troops’ event, a special night to support active-duty military and veterans. The Grand Ole Opry will invite active duty and veteran service members, their spouses, and their children to join a red carpet parade into the Opry House. This …

Miranda Lambert adding new dates on 2024 spring/summer tour

Miranda Lambert is on the road with a slew of new spring and summer tour dates, sharing on her socials: “Vegas is done and now I’m goin back on the road!” Said Miranda: “I’ve been touring since I was 19 years old, so it was nice to step away from the road for a bit and …