Super Bowl LIV (54) on Feb. 2 will feature a halftime performance by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, with Demi Lovato (pictured) singing the national anthem during the pre-game festivities. A country artist has not headlined the Super Bowl halftime show since Shania Twain pumped “Up!” the crowd in 2003 with Sting and No Doubt. That’s…… MORE
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Houston Rodeo’s 2020 Lineup Features Luke Bryan, Willie Nelson, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley & More
Running from March 3 to March 22—yes, 20 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in more than 2.5 million attendees during…… MORE
Little Big Town Gears Up for Album Release With Performance of New Song, “Sugar Coat,” on “The Tonight Show” [Watch]
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town will drop their ninth studio album, Nightfall, on Jan. 17. In the lead-up to the album’s release this week, the quartet has been making the media rounds with appearances on the Today show and The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. In both…… MORE
Reba McEntire to Guest Star on “Young Sheldon” as “Fun, Fiery Ex-Wife”
Reba McEntire is adding another acting credit to her résumé with a guest appearance on the third season of Young Sheldon in February. Reba will play June, the “fun and fiery” ex-wife of Coach Ballard (Craig T. Nelson), who is dating Meemaw (Annie Potts). June and Meemaw form an unlikely friendship, according to the press…… MORE
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2020 Class, Including The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston & More
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2020: Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers and T. Rex. While no country artists were on the ballot this year, there’s certainly a country connection for a couple of the new electees. Whitney Houston’s best-selling song, “I…… MORE
Jason Aldean Extends “We Back Tour” With Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny & More
Jason Aldean added a summer leg to his previously announced We Back Tour. Jason extended the tour with 22 new dates, including stops in Toronto, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego and more. Brett Young, Mitchell Tenpenny and Dee Jay Silver will serve as support on the summer leg. The 20-date winter leg of the We…… MORE
Listen to Dustin Lynch’s Fiery New Single, “Momma’s House”
Dustin Lynch announced he will follow up his 7th No. 1 hit, “Ridin’ Roads,” with the release of “Momma’s House.” The fiery tune, which was penned by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and Justin Wilson, will impact country radio on Feb. 3. “Momma’s House” is the third single from Dustin’s fourth studio album, Tullahoma…… MORE
Listen to Ronnie Dunn Cover George Strait’s “The Cowboy Rides Away” From New Album, “Re-Dunn”
Ronnie Dunn dropped his new country/rock cover album, Re-Dunn, on Jan. 10. The 24-track album features popular tunes originally recorded by Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Hank Williams, Eric Clapton, George Strait, Tom T. Hall, Eddy Arnold and more. In addition to covering “Amarillo By Morning” on the new album, Ronnie sings George Strait’s…… MORE
Chris Young Announces “Town Ain’t Big Enough Tour” With Scotty McCreery
Chris Young will hit the road this summer for his Town Ain’t Big Enough Tour, which takes its name from his recent duet with Lauren Alaina. Kicking off on May 28 in Detroit, the 29-date tour will make additional stops in Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta and more. Scotty McCreery will serve as direct support, along…… MORE
Brooks & Dunn to Hit the Road for “Reboot 2020 Tour”
Brooks & Dunn announced they will hit the road this summer for the Reboot 2020 Tour, which takes its name from the duo’s 2019 album. The 18-date trek will kick off on May 5 in St. Louis, making additional stops in Tampa, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Chicago and more. The Reboot 2020 Tour will be Brooks &…… MORE
