On September 15th, 2019, PBS will premiere the first episode of documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ Country Music, a detailed exploration of the genre which has been in the works for the past eight years. Directed by Burns and produced by the acclaimed filmmaker with his long-time collaborators Dayton Duncan and …
Read More »Avett Brothers Plot 2019 Summer Headlining Tour
Americana stalwarts the Avett Brothers already have a spring tour on the books, with shows running from March through June. This week, the band led by Scott and Seth Avett announced additional summer dates. The warm-weather trek kicks off July 3 in Bonner Springs, Kansas, and includes two shows at …
Read More »Review: Eric Church Is Loose, Funky in 33-Song Double Down Tour Opener
“Let’s funk it up,” Eric Church called out near the halfway point of his concert in Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday night, the first of two shows he’ll perform in the city to launch his 2019 Double Down Tour. The band followed his lead, kicking off an especially greasy version of …
Read More »Hear the Infamous Stringdusters' Rhythmic New Song 'Rise Sun'
Grammy-winning bluegrass group the Infamous Stringdusters have announced plans for a new album in 2019. Rise Sun, the title track for which is available for listening now, will be released April 5th via Time Tape Records. The group’s five members Andy Falco, Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall, Jeremy Garrett and Travis …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Plans Dolly Parton 50th Anniversary Celebration
Dolly Parton will celebrate 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2019, with the country music institution dedicating an entire week to the entertainer next October. The 72-year-old icon was became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in January 1969, having released two albums with …
Read More »Garth Brooks on iHeartRadio Presents 'Inside the Studio' Podcast: 6 Things We Learned
It’s been a year since Garth Brooks wrapped up the highest-grossing country tour of all time. It was a mammoth undertaking, with 390 shows spread across the country and more than six million people in attendance. Nowhere near ready for a second retirement, Brooks aims to keep the momentum going …
Read More »Hear Dolly Parton's New Strings-Only Version of 'Jolene'
Dolly Parton‘s iconic 1973 hit “Jolene” gets stripped of powder and paint in the Hall of Fame legend’s just-released “strings only” version from the soundtrack of the upcoming Netflix film Dumplin’. With strings backing her new, slowed-down vocal, Parton’s lyrics are rendered even more pleading, drenched in a greater sense …
Read More »Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, Mavis Staples Sing 'I'll Take You There' at CMA Awards
Two of country’s most exciting voices met up with one of soul and gospel’s all-time greats at the 52nd CMA Awards, as Chris Stapleton was joined by Maren Morris, Mavis Staples and Marty Stuart for an uplifting performance that connected country’s present with pop music history. Stapleton, the leading nominee …
Read More »New Songwriter Desure Mixes E Street With L.A. on Defiant 'Kick Rocks'
It’s a rare joy when, upon very first listen, a song grabs you with a triple threat of hook, rhythm and lyric. But “Kick Rocks” by new artist Josh Desure does just that. The Los Angeles songwriter —who performs as Desure —crafts a potent blend of E Street horns and …
Read More »Carly Pearce, Russell Dickerson Team for 2019 Way Back Tour
Among the numerous country artists who have announced headlining 2019 tours, Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson will join together for the co-headlining Way Back Tour, set to begin in January. The Way Back Tour gets underway January 24th in Cleveland, Ohio and runs for 11 dates in total, including stops …
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