Lainey Wilson is one of the hottest women in country music right now. She was named CMA 2022 Female Vocalist of the year, CMA 2022 New Artist of the year and ACM’s 2022 New Female Artist of the year. She has also been featured in the TV series Yellowstone as a new character named Abby. I had the pleasure to talk to Lainey about her upcoming headlining tour and all things Country. I asked how has touring with other artists prepared her for her first headlining tour, “Country With A Flair.” She said, “I’ve been able to stand side stage and be backstage and see first-hand all the things that it ..read more

“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, is just around the corner! The Country Music Association has revealed performances featured in its “CMA Fest” primetime television special, airing Wednesday, July 19 at 8/7c on ABC and available next day on Hulu.  Hosted by Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Lainey Wilson, the three-hour concert event features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances that took place during the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest just last month in Nashville. Featured “CMA Fest” performers include Alabama, Jason Aldean ..read more

Music’s biggest beach party will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach next week. The Tortuga Music Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be April 14th, 15th, and 16th. The festival features some of the biggest names in country music. Next year’s event will include performances by Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Shania Twain, Jake Owens, Cole Swindell, Carly Pearce, Brett Young, Lauren Alaina, Deana Carter, Dylan Scott, and Niko Moon. Other performers include Wiz Khalifa, The Wallflowers, Collie Buddz, Kidd G, Tropidelic, and DJ Rock. There will also be a special performance by Ray Wylie Hub ..read more

Multi-Platinum selling singer-songwriter, Chris Janson, is celebrating the ‘cold ones’ on National Beer Day with the release of his latest track, “Tap That,” available now. The song, written by Janson, Preston Brust, Brandon Kinney and Chris Lucas, is a love letter to everyone’s favorite summertime partner – beer! Alongside the track, Janson has also released the sun-soaked music video, directed by his drummer, Josh Daubin. Captured while Janson and his band and crew took to the beach for some pre-show down time ahead of a performance in the Cayman Islands, the idylli ..read more

Last month, one of Music City’s buzziest newcomers, Chase Matthew, made his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut, and today (4.7), the Nashville native announces his forthcoming sophomore album, Come Get Your Memory. Arriving June 9, the eclectic 25-track project serves as the highly-anticipated follow-up to Matthew’s breakout 2022 debut, Born For This. “This is the biggest project I’ve put out so far, but my fans needed this,” Matthew says. “There’s something for everyone on this album – a few drinking songs, a handful of heartbreaks, some dancing jams, and my personal favorites ..read more

Polish up your boots and dust off your Stetson, The Swon Brothers release the Urban Cowboy classic, “Lookin’ For Love” today! The single is the first selection from the duo’s new full-length album, COVERS VOL. 1, which was produced by the brothers and releases later this year.  Colton Swon steps out to take the lead vocal on this easy, laid-back version of Johnny Lee’s timeless, traditional classic.  “This is one of our parents’ favorites and one of the most country songs we’ve ever recorded.  We wanted to do this one because mom and dad told ..read more

It’s a celebration for the history books! Today, the Country Music Association has announced the first details of its milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest. The longest-running Country Music festival in the world returns to downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, featuring hundreds of artists performing across multiple stages and offering fans from around the globe a festival experience unlike any other. From the unique up-close-and-personal moments that bring artists and fans together at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, to the superstar nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium ..read more

Scoring your very first No. 1 hit on country radio during a global pandemic can be very bittersweet. Just ask Parker McCollum. “It was so different and so bizarre,” Parker tells Country Beat Magazine, who admits that he wanted nothing more than to celebrate the occasion on the road with the ones who made it happen. “But,” he’s quick to add, “we’re alive, well and breathing above the ground, so that’s better than the alternative!” Parker and his now platinum-selling smash, “Pretty Heart,” took over country airwaves in 2019, eventually landing atop the charts the following year. “It felt so goo ..read more

Vince Gill has canceled several upcoming shows after his wife, Christian singer Amy Grant, was hospitalized on Wednesday (July 27). Country Now reports that Gill has canceled upcoming performances that were scheduled to take place on Thursday (July 28) at the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, N.C., as well as Friday (July 29) and Saturday (July 30) at the Capitol One Hall in Tysons, Va. A representative for Gill confirmed to the outlet that Gill did not expect to reschedule the canceled dates at publication time. Ticketholders to the affected performances can request a refund at the point of pur ..read more

Live music fans who’ve been patiently waiting to see their favorite artists, from Kehlani to Wu-Tang Clan, are in for a surprise this week. After the pandemic shut down and delayed so many tours, a ton of acts have scheduled stops across the country over the next few months. And now, concert promoter Live Nation has made it a little more affordable to get to an upcoming show with its Summer’s Live event. The promotion lets you buy four concert tickets for just $80 all in for select shows. If you’re thinking about picking up some tickets for an upcoming show, you’ll want to act quickly, since ..read more