Many performers and winners at the 60th Grammy Awards on Jan. 28 got a coveted “Grammy Sales Boost,” including Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton. According to Nielsen Music, songs performed (and original versions of songs performed) sold 74,000 downloads on Jan. 28, an increase of 58,000 downloads from the previous day. Check out some…… MORE
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrell welcomed twins girls to their family on Jan. 29. Although Hillary did not reveal the names of the twins, she shared a photo of two baby hats on Instagram, saying: “Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls. They were…… MORE
From sold-out stadiums to intimate amphitheaters, Kenny Chesney will be mixing it up on his upcoming Trip Around the Sun Tour. After announcing the stadium tour in October, Kenny has added 21 dates to the trek—all amphitheater shows. Kenny’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour will kick off in April and visit 18 major stadiums…… MORE
Saturday Night Live viewers got a double dose of Kentucky badassery on Jan. 27 as scheduled musical performer Chris Stapleton invited surprise guest Sturgill Simpson to join him onstage for two songs. The Kentucky natives teamed up to sing “Midnight Train to Memphis” and “Hard Livin’,” two songs that appear Chris’ new album, From A…… MORE
Trace Adkins is hitting the road this spring for his 30-plus-date How Did We Get Here Tour. The tour kicks off on April 5 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes stops in Oklahoma City, Winnipeg, Sacramento, Albuquerque and more. Ticket pre-sale for select dates begins at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 30. Use the pre-sale…… MORE
Chris Stapleton will hit the road this summer for his 2018 All-American Road Show Tour. The 36-date tour kicks off on June 16 in Brandon, Miss., and makes stops in Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and more. Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb will serve as support on the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the Stapleton…… MORE
Before the trophies were handed out at the 2018 Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, a number of stars walked the red carpet, including a country contingent of Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Brothers Osborne, Alison Krauss, Little Big Town, The Secret Sisters, Kelly Clarkson and Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley.…… MORE
After winning two Grammys in 2016, Chris Stapleton one-upped himself last night (Jan. 28) at the 2018 Grammys by winning awards for Best Country Album (From A Room: Vol. 1), Best Country Solo Performance (“Either Way”) and Best Country Song (“Broken Halos”). “It’s a wonderful room to be in all these people tonight and we’re…… MORE
Here’s a rundown of the Grammy winners from the world of country, Americana and bluegrass. Best Country Solo Performance “Either Way”—Chris Stapleton WINNER “Body Like A Back Road”—Sam Hunt “Losing You”—Alison Krauss “Tin Man”—Miranda Lambert “I Could Use A Love Song”—Maren Morris Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Better Man”—Little Big Town WINNER “It Ain’t My Fault”—Brothers…… MORE
Burley Auction Gallery in New Braunfels, Texas, will hold an auction on Feb. 10, and one of the items up for bid is Merle Haggard’s former tour bus. The 2008 Motor Coach Industries tour bus includes a master bedroom, four bunks, lounge area and vintage train horn. Merle nicknamed the bus the “Santa Fe Super…… MORE
