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Charlie Puth and acclaimed duo The War and Treaty performed the “Friends” theme song and Puth’s 2015 Wiz Khalifa collab “See You Again” during Monday night’s 75th Primetime Emmy Awards’ In Memoriam segment. The segment finished with recently deceased “Friends” cast member Matthew Perry being featured as the final name in the video tribute. The…

The Watershed Festival has announced Luke Bryan, HARDY, and Old Dominion will headline the 12th edition of the festival, scheduled to take place at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington, from Friday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 4th. Bryan had a headlining slot at the festival last year but had to cancel his visit due…

Blake Shelton has announced he will host an Oklahoma-sized All for the Hall concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, March 30th, to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and its education programs. The five-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and Grand Ole Opry star said the concert…

CMT has announced a star-studded two-hour television special paying tribute to the legendary American country music band Alabama. Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Evander Holyfield, Jason Aldean, Jamey Johnson, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Lorrie Morgan, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis, Riley Green, Sam Hunt, and Vince Gill will gather at Belmont University’s…

Musical icons Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dean Pitchford, R.E.M. members Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, and Steely Dan founders Donald Fagen and Walter Becker will become the latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. These legendary songwriters will be honored at the star-studded 2024 Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott…

Kenny Chesney has announced that his new album, Born, will arrive on March 29th and also revealed the cover art for the record. The cover, shot by Chesney’s friend Allister Ann, features Chesney in a tight closeup. “I’d already decided on the cover because it was something clean and simple and true. It’s the kind…

Country superstar Luke Combs has been announced as headliner for the 12th annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala. The Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater. Tickets are on sale on Friday, January 19 at 10 am CST via acllive.com. The…

Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, and Old Dominion are among the artists set to perform at the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival. The iHeartCountry Festival is making its return to Austin, Texas, on May 4, and country superstars will take over the stage at The Moody Center. This year’s iHeartCountry Festival also includes performances from Lady A, Riley…

Brian Kelley recently released a new single, “Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer,” via Big Machine Label Group. “I’ve loved this song since the moment we wrote it. I had saved the title for this specific group of songwriters, and it turned out just as I envisioned. with all of my favorite things in one song,”…

Aaron Lewis has announced a new album, The Hill, due to be released March 29 via The Valory Music Co. “Music has always been my escape, my way of expressing the things that I don’t express very well in life,” Lewis explains. “I’m coming up on 52 years old, and I’m on the hill I’m…