Month: April 2023

Bonnie Raitt, 73, has been forced to reschedule and or cancel several upcoming tour dates due to a “medical situation” that requires the “I Can’t Make You Love Me” singer to undergo surgery. In a statement shared to the 13-time GRAMMY winner’s official social media accounts, it was revealed that Raitt must pause her touring schedule to allow time for her recovery.  “Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery […]

Jon Pardi experienced an unforgettable moment in his home state of California on Friday evening (April 28) when he was surprised with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by country music icon and Grand Ole Opry member Alan Jackson.  Pardi was in the midst of his performance at Stagecoach in Indio, California when Emmy-winning famed restaurateur and author Guy Fieri joined him on stage to […]

Kenny Chesney shared a “special moment” with his mom, Karen Chandler, and tour mate, Kelsea Ballerini, on Thursday evening (April 27).  The memorable moment came during’s Chesney’s I Go Back Tour stop at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina when Chesney and Ballerini took to the stage to sing their chart-topping duet, “Half Of My Hometown.” Rather than sing the song together, as they do each and every […]

Post Malone has previously expressed great interest in making a country music record one day and based on his recent Instagram post, it’s possible that day could be coming in the near future.  The rapper took to social media on Friday, April 28 to share a health update with his fans, letting them know that he is “having a lot of fun performing” and has “never felt healthier.” He then […]

Brandon Davis is opening up his heart and channeling country music greats as he puts forth his newest collection of songs, Jesus and Jesse James.  Available now via Big Yellow Dog Music, the album features eight songs, all of which were co-written by Davis. From top to bottom, he takes listeners through a series of stories that reflect love, heartbreak, and motivation to keep fighting through the dark moments of life.  […]

Nate Smith has unveiled his self-titled debut album along with an additional six songs to complete the collection.  With a total of 26 tracks out now, the rising country star has added to his repertoire of songs that conquer the effects of love, heartbreak, and the never-ending rollercoaster of life.  Throughout the entire collection, Smith found a way to turn some of life’s toughest moments into a beautiful expression of […]

The Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic will be returning to Norman, OK in June for its 19th edition. Taking place the weekend of June 2-3, the event will be hosted in support OK Kids Korral, the cost-free home for families of children battling cancer. This organization strives to provide a safe, convenient, and hopeful environment for these families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child or children. […]

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research hosted its first-ever “A Country Thing Happened On The Way to Cure Parkinson’s” on Wednesday, April 26 at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tenn. The star-studded evening of country music and comedy featured performances from Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Caitlyn Smith, and comedian Nate Bargatze. Michael J. Fox spoke to Country Now about his relationship with […]

Kevin Griffin is best known for his work as the lead singer and founder of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. On top of that, he’s credited as an award-winning songwriter and producer for some of the biggest names in country music. Now, he’s adding author to his resume with the release of his book, The Greatest Song: Spark Creativity, Ignite Your Career and Transform Your Life. Throughout his three-decade-long career in the […]