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Reba McEntire appeared on NBC’s America’s Got Talent on Wednesday night (September 20th). She performed “Can’t Even Get The Blues” with contortionist Sofie Rossi, who was a contestant in Season 11. This wasn’t the first time Reba and Sofie have met. Reba, as a guest AGT judge in 2016, gave Dossi her Golden Buzzer.

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The War And Treaty (Michael and Tanya Trotter) won Duo/Group of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday night (September 20th). The award came just a couple of days after they slayed the ACM honors by performing “Cold” in tribute to Chris Stapleton. Kacey Musgraves popped up as a surprise presenter.

Thank you Americana Association @AmericanaFest for the continuous support. Winning Duo of the Year is an honor and we are so grateful!

Fans, followers and our amazing community HeartsTown we do this for you. We love you!

Styled by:
Michael: Tiffany Gifford
Tanya: Shanika Touray pic.twitter.com/o64FriXw4d

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) September 21, 2023

It was an honor to perform a very special tribute of “Cold” to our dear friend, the incomparable @ChrisStapleton at last nights #ACMHonors. Thank you country music & thank you @ACMawards for having us!!

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/FreAPkHTwb pic.twitter.com/ccdagGzwIs

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) September 19, 2023

Carrie Underwood will join Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on NBC’s Football Night in America on Sunday at 7pm ET to talk about performing the show open for 11 consecutive seasons, releasing the deluxe edition of Denim & Rhinestones and her residency, REFLECTION, at The Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. She will also attend the Steelers-Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is at 8:20pm ET/7:20pm ET on NBC.

.@Raiders host @steelers in a historic rivalry matchup on @SNFonNBC on NBC, @peacock and @NBCUniverso @carrieunderwood, the star of the SNF show open, will be interviewed on "Football Night in America" before the game!

Details:https://t.co/rhxewIVPc9

— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) September 20, 2023

Tyler Hubbard will head out on the road on Kane Brown‘s In The Air Tour in select cities. Tyler’s dates — with opening act Parmalee — will kick off March 28th in Charlottesville, Virginia and are set to run through June 1st in Tampa, Florida. Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell, Bailey Zimmerman and others are also set to join various dates on Kane’s 2024 tour.

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Kip Moore has joined forces with Charlie Worsham for a brand-new song and video “Kiss Like You Dance.” The song will be included on Charlie’s upcoming five-song EP, Compadres, which also features his friends Dierks Bentley, Elle King, Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson.

Mercury Nashville / Range Music recording artist Luke Grimes has announced he will be releasing an eight-song EP on October 20th, Pain Pills Or Pews. He wrote six of the songs on the Dave Cobb produced project. Fans can now pre-save Pain Pills Or Pews, and on Friday (September 22nd), they’ll be able to download the next track to be released titled “Burn.”

PRE-SAVE PAIN PILLS OR PEWS | HERE

After the release of his debut EP, Grimes will be heading out on the road to bring fans live performances of his songs this fall. Tickets will be on sale at www.lukegrimesmusic.com on Friday (September 22nd) at 10 am local time. Grimes will also be perform for the first time at the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural festival on September 24th in Franklin, Tennessee and he will be returning to Stagecoach in Indio, California in April 2024.

Fans can see a just-released acoustic performance of the EP’s “No Horse To Ride” exclusively on the Western AF YouTube channel HERE.

Track Listing Pain Pills Or Pews: 

1. No Horse To Ride (Luke Grimes)
2. Hold On (Foy Vance)
3. Ghost Of Who We Were (Luke Grimes)
4. Where It’s Blue (Colton Venner)
5. Burn (Luke Grimes)
6. Playing On The Tracks (Luke Grimes)
7. Oh Ohio (Luke Grimes)
8. Ain’t Dead Yet (Luke Grimes)

Tickets Available HERE on Sept. 22

Darius Rucker recently released the official music video for “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” and the cinematic video casts him as a detective hot on the trail of a young couple whose passionate love is setting their town ablaze, both literally and figuratively.

Darius says he channeled his inner Stabler for the role, referencing Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) from Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime fame.

“When they told me I wasn’t going to do a performance, I was so happy, because that’s so the cliché (for) the video. You have other people acting and then you do the performance,” says Darius. “But when they told me I was going to play a detective, I put on my inner Stabler, because I’m such a Law and Order and CSI fan, so I put on my inner Stabler and went out and did it. And the girl I worked with, she was so fun; she was so funny. And you know that donut scene, when I see it, there’s no words and it still makes me laugh every time I see it.”

The song is featured on his highly anticipated new album, Carolyn’s Boy, set for release on October 6th and named for his late mother as an “homage to the greatest woman I’ve ever known.”

Darius, who is part of ESPN’s College Game Day opening theme with Lainey Wilson and The Cadillac Three, is set to get inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on October 4th.

Reba McEntire will perform on NBC’s America’s Got Talent on Wednesday (September 20th). Tune in beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT on NBC.

I'll be performing on @AGT tomorrow night! Tune in at 8/7c on @nbc! pic.twitter.com/HzAq1Vq6kF

— Reba McEntire (@reba) September 19, 2023

You can also catch Reba next Monday (September 25th) when Season 24 of The Voice premieres on NBC beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

You can also pick up her new book, Not That Fancy, when it goes on sale October 10th with the companion album of the same name dropping October 6th. The album contains stripped down/acoustic versions of some of Reba’s biggest hits and was produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb. It will also include three new classic stripped down/acoustic songs that have never been released, along with a brand-new song, “Seven Minutes in Heaven.”

Chris Stapleton is ready for some football — Monday Night Football, to be exact. He reimagines Phil Collins’ iconic song, “In The Air Tonight,” along with rapper/entertainment mogul Snoop Dogg and world-renowned drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, as the new opening song and music video for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The new song and video will premiere tonight (September 18th) prior to Monday Night Football’s “Two Games, One Night” special presentation for both games (Saints at Panthers, 7:15pm ET on ESPN) and (Browns at Steelers, 8:15pm on ABC) and will continue to lead into all Monday Night Football games, ESPN’s Week 18 Saturday Doubleheader, Super Wild Card and its first Divisional playoff game.

New Monday Night Football Anthem “In The Air Tonight” premieres tonight on @ESPNNFL. @SnoopDogg @Drumstress pic.twitter.com/eLjmjNwf1d

— Chris Stapleton (@ChrisStapleton) September 18, 2023

Brothers Osborne have released the official music video for their latest Top 25 single, “Nobody’s Nobody.” The song, which they co-wrote with producer Mike Elizondo and Kendell Marvel, is on their new self-titled album.

We are just one week away from the premiere of Season 24 of NBC’s The Voice with Reba McEntire taking over the coach’s red chair from Blake Shelton. A new promo was just released for the new season, featuring all four coaches — Reba, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan. Season 24 has a two-night premiere on Monday (September 25th) and Tuesday (September 26th) at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

Monday, September 25 at 8/7c and Tuesday September 26 at 8/7c

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Carrie Underwood‘s Carrie’s Country on SiriusXM (Channel 60) is showcasing a special episode of Carrie’s Countdown to celebrate the release of Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe Edition, which comes out Friday. The episode premiere’s Monday (September 18th) at 3pm ET and will repeat every day this week through Saturday (September 23rd) and include Monday, September 25th).

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After picking up the CCMA Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, Josh Ross has announced his first headlining tour, The Trouble Tour, kicking off early next year. He’s still on the road with Nickelback through October 5th.

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In case you missed it, Carrie Underwood took over NBC’s TODAY with live performances on September 14, to celebrate her Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) release on September 22.  Carrie thrilled the audience on the Plaza, filled with fans from across the country, with performances of a mix of classic hits and tracks from the new album:

Carrie Underwood TODAY Show performances – WATCH HERE

Carrie and the TODAY anchors also announced a donation to Tunnel To Towers of over $420,000 raised by her fans who her recent 43-city arena tour, THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR. Representing $1 from each ticket sold on the tour, the donation will go directly towards supporting America’s heroes and their families. Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries out its mission to “do good,” by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Tunnel to Towers is also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America Never Forget September 11, 2001.

She also recently shared a new trailer for the deluxe release, which includes some never-before-seen footage of the creation of Denim & Rhinestones.

The Music Industry paid tribute to several artists including Chris Stapleton at the ACM Honors, which were filmed at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 23rd. Performers include Keith Urban, Jordan Davis, Priscilla Block, The War And Treaty, Anne Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Nelly, Lady A, Bailey Zimmerman, Lee Brice, Hailey Whitters and many more.

Honorees include Chris Stapleton for the ACM Triple Crown Award, Tim McGraw for the ACM Icon Award, Kane Brown for the ACM International Award, and HARDY for the ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Award. Other honorees include Clint Black, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Charlie Daniels, K.T. Oslin, BRELAND, Ashley Gorley, Mike Dungan, Bill Mayne, Charlie Cook and Troy Vollhoffer. The ACM Honors will air Monday (September 18th) at 8pm ET/7pm CT on FOX.

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We love an #ACMhonors reunion! Watch @JordanCWDavis and more pay tribute to some of the biggest names in Country Music this Monday at 8/7c on @FOXTV. pic.twitter.com/2PQJEw7wFT

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) September 15, 2023

George Strait worked with artist Tim Wakefield and Soundwaves Art for a new round of limited-edition art pieces made from his music. Proceeds from the sale of the artworks will go to Sweet Relief, which assists those struggling in the music industry.

George worked again with artist Tim Wakefield & @Soundwaves_Art on another round of limited-edition artworks made from his music. Profits will be donated to @SweetRelief that helps provide support for those struggling in the music industry.

Collection: https://t.co/00bMzyHgRy pic.twitter.com/gwRf5IVs0M

— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) September 14, 2023

Luke Bryan‘s Boldly Grown Peanuts sold out so fast, so the superstar and Fendt created a limited-time fourth flavor — Backroads Bourbon, on sale now at boldlygrowngoods.com.

Surprise, y’all! Supplies of @Fendt_NA & Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts sold out fast, but we saved the boldest for last—a limited-time fourth flavor! On sale tomorrow, Sept. 14, at noon EST. Don’t miss out on this one! Order at https://t.co/Eyw4RIvXIG. @NationalFFA pic.twitter.com/AgBSCwmssg

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) September 13, 2023

Josh Ross, who is making his way up the U.S. Country Charts with “Trouble,” won Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Award at the Canadian Country Music Awards on Saturday (September 16th).

The 2023 CCMA Awards presented by @td_canada winner for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Award is @musicjoshross! Congratulations! #CCMAs #CCMAAwards pic.twitter.com/aGY85L8y2T

— CCMA (@CCMAofficial) September 17, 2023

Maddie & Tae are sharing the brand-new track, “Heart They Didn’t Break,” which goes for adds on Monday (September 18th). The song’s lyrics tell a story of true friendship in times of heartbreak, as the pair take turns on lead vocals and weave in their signature harmonies. Written by Benjy Davis, Anna Vaus and Ryan Beaver, the song is produced by Corey Crowder.

After hearing “Heart They Didn’t Break” for the first time, Tae knew the song fit them perfectly. “It did smack us right in the face the first time we heard it,” she recalls. “We were in like a pitch-meeting kind of style room, and they played it, and as soon as the hook hit – ‘friends that are there to fix the heart they didn’t break’ – Maddie and I looked at each other like, ‘Ohhhhh, that’s us! That’s you for me and that’s me for you! How have we not thought of this before?’ But at that time, we weren’t actively cutting. So, it was something that hit home for us, but didn’t go in the studio right away to cut it. But whenever we had started talking about songs for this next project and kind of what we were lacking, I texted our publisher and I was like, ‘What is that friendship song? I can’t remember the name. I just know it’s a friendship song and we need it.’ And then we went in the studio, and I was like, ‘How about I take the second verse?’ And it just kind of all happened so organically and meant to be, for sure.”

Tae has been doing the media rounds herself, as her duo partner, Maddie Font, gave birth to son Forrest Henry on September 9th.

The pair have notched another CMA Duo of the Year nomination, and they are set to perform at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California in April 2024.

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker is once again captivating audiences with what Billboard praises as “one of the most distinctive voices of country’s modern era” as he further previews his highly anticipated new album, Carolyn’s Boy, with today’s release of feel-good song “Southern Comfort.” Listen HERE and preorder the album out Oct. 6 HERE.

Written by Chris LaCorte (“Ain’t That Some,” “Blue Tacoma”), Matt Rogers (“‘Til You Can’t,” “Freedom Was a Highway”) and Josh Osborne (“Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” “Body Like a Back Road”), the heartfelt homage to the South captures the essence of a region deeply rooted in tradition, hospitality and the joy of shared moments:

        That gentle breeze makes me think I’m three sheets to the wind 

        When the fireflies light me up right makes the whole world spin 

        If sunsets were like whiskey, man, I’d be seeing double 

        Ain’t nothing in this bottle gets me drunk as Southern Comfort

Today’s release joins current single “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” as well as No. 1 hit “Beers And Sunshine,” recent release “Have A Good Time” in previewing his first solo project in six years, Carolyn’s Boy, named for his late mother as an “homage to the greatest woman I’ve ever known.”

Having shared the new music with fans across the country all summer on his Starting Fires Tour, Rucker is gearing up to take his wide-ranging catalog of hits across the pond with a recently announced run of U.K. and Ireland tour dates in early 2024. Tickets to the following shows are on sale now via DariusRucker.com:

        April 27, 2024                 Manchester  ||  O2 Apollo

        April 28, 2024                 Newcastle  ||  O2 City Hall

        April 30, 2024                 Birmingham  ||  O2 Academy

        May 1, 2024                    Bristol  ||  Beacon

        May 3, 2024                    London  ||  Eventim Apollo

        May 5, 2024                    Leeds  ||  O2 Academy

        May 6, 2024                    Glasgow  ||  O2 Academy

        May 9, 2024                    Dublin  ||  Olympia Theatre

        May 11, 2024                  Belfast  ||  Waterfront Hall

Rucker will also celebrate the release of his new album during the second year of his personally curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival set for Oct. 7-8 in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. In addition to Rucker himself, fans will be treated to performances by Turnpike Troubadours, Lainey Wilson, Band of Horses and more. View the full lineup and daily schedule HERE. Limited tickets remain at RiverfrontRevival.com.

For more information on all things Darius Rucker, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Carolyn’s Boy Track List:

Lyrics & label copy available HERE (songwriters in parentheses)

1. Beers And Sunshine (Darius Rucker, JT Harding, Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman)
2. In This Together (Darius Rucker, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick, Joy Williams)
3. Never Been Over (Darius Rucker, Lee Thomas Miller, John Osborne)
4. Fires Don’t Start Themselves (Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice, Dan Isbell)
5. Ol’ Church Hymn feat. Chapel Hart (Darius Rucker, Greylan James, Ben Hayslip, Josh Miller)
6. 7 Days (Darius Rucker, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Charles Kelley)
7. Same Beer Different Problem (Darius Rucker, Tofer Brown, Sarah Buxton, Brad Tursi)
8. Sara (Darius Rucker, Joel Crouse, Kyle Rife, Ed Sheeran)
9. Have A Good Time (Darius Rucker, Monty Criswell, Derek George, Bobby Hamrick)
10. Sure Would Have Loved Her (Darius Rucker, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey)
11. Southern Comfort (Chris LaCorte, Matt Rogers, Josh Osborne)
12. 3am in Carolina (Darius Rucker, Ross Copperman, Michael Hardy)
13. Lift Me Up (Temilade Openiyi, Robyn Fenty, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Goransson)
14. Stargazing (Darius Rucker, Brinley Addington, Jess Cayne, Matt Morrisey)

Today, Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams celebrates country pioneer and grandfather Hank Williams’ legacy and 100th birthday with a soothing rendition of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” In true Sam Williams fashion, his beautiful voice is laced with hints of sorrow, vulnerability, and acceptance.

Listen to “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” HERE

Over soft acoustic guitar chords, Williams sings, “Hear that lonesome whippoorwill / He sounds too blue to fly / The midnight train is whining low / I’m so lonesome, I could cry.”

“This song is special to me in many ways. I have always been hesitant to touch recording my grandfather’s songs, as there’s a sacredness to them. I wouldn’t want to do them injustice. ‘I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry’ has always been one of my favorites of his catalog,” Sam shares. “The release coinciding with his centennial birthday is a bittersweet happy birthday gift to the man I never knew that everyone seems to know. It is a reclamation of my name, my destiny in my family’s legacy, and a statement to country music. History and homage, respect, and reinvention, tattered and stolen coattails; I am a most honorable mention.”

In 2021, Williams released his debut LP Glasshouse Children, which received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Music Row, and more. Holler Country hailed, “This almost faultless debut from 22-year-old Sam Williams has so many fine collaborations and great songs that it’s certainly been worth the wait,” while Associated Press added, “the handful of slow-paced reflective songs fit [Sam’s] own voice and vision nicely.”

Following incredible performances at CMA Fest this summer, the third-generation country music star is currently working on his next album expected in 2024.

Tomorrow, Sam returns to the Grand Ole Opry for a special performance. Gary Mule Deer, Logan Ledger, NEEDTOBREATHE, and more are set to perform. Tickets are available HERE.

Hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Williams will also perform at Hank’s 100th: A Concert in Celebration of Hank Williams, presented by Spotify, on September 21. In celebration of what would’ve been his 100th birthday, this concert will feature a diverse representation of the Americana community— Suzy Bogguss, Laura Cantrell, Della Mae, Rodney Crowell, Brennen Leigh, Delbert McClinton, Charlie McCoy, Chuck Mead, Wendy Moten, Sam Williams, and more to be announced—performing interpretations of Williams classics in various styles, from honky-tonk to bluegrass to rock to R&B. For more information on the program, go HERE.

The grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals. He sings with his own singular voice, and he writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty with plainspoken poetics and raw vulnerability with deep empathy. With another album on the way, Sam Williams continues to prove that he is making a legacy for himself that is completely his own.