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In the spring of 1965, Bob Dylan stood in an alley by London’s Savoy Hotel and practically invented the music video by flipping through cue cards displaying words from “Subterranean Homesick Blues” while the song played. Fifty years later, Margo Price is paying homage to the historic clip in the video for her new single “Don’t Wake Me Up” from her upcoming album Hard Headed Woman.

Price takes the “Don’t Wake Me Up” cue cards on a journey to a bowling alley parking lot, a lush field, a dive bar,...

Paul T. Riddle knows that he’s prone to shed a tear or two when the right moment strikes. He’s the first to admit he gets choked up during soft-hearted TV advertisements or when “Silent Night” comes across grocery store speakers during the holiday season.

So, on a Monday morning when Riddle, a longtime drummer and co-founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, called to talk about his late bandmate Toy Caldwell, he got a little misty-eyed.

“Mine and Toy’s thing was the music,” says Riddle, a soft-spoken...

Myrtle Beach may be known for its sandy beaches and family fun, but the town has played an important role in music throughout history. From its early days as a beach music hub to its modern-day draw as a hotspot for the best local talent and national touring acts, this city by the sea continues to uphold and expand its musical roots. A visit to this idyllic Atlantic gem wouldn’t be complete without a tour of some of its most iconic venues.

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Start with one of the region’s most historic spots.

Country star Tim McGraw was forced to cancel his tour last year after an injury on stage. After months of recovery, he made his triumphant return to the stage. The emotional moment was more poignant when a few special guests joined him. Keep reading for all the details.

Tim McGraw’s Daughter Shares Huge Career News

Tim McGraw is one-half of one of the most popular country music supercouples in history. His relationship with Faith Hills rivals that of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. It’s lasted longer, too.

The couple married in 1996 after a brief engagement. They’ve released dozens of songs together, in addition to their respective solo careers. They passed the music gene down to their three daughters, Gracie, Maggie, and Audrey.

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill stepped out in April to support Gracie, 28, when she performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Johnny Rodriguez, the first country star of Mexican American descent known for such recordings as “You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” died Friday after entering hospice care. He was 73. His daughter confirmed Rodriguez’s death in a social media post.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by family,” she wrote. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world,...

The two-time Oscar nominee has teamed with indie rocker Jason Narducy to reconstruct Rem albums in full. But can Shannon compete with Michael Stipe, who he calls rock’s most ‘efficient and direct’ frontman?

Michael Shannon was a teenager when he first heard Rem. “I was out at my cousin’s trailer; he lived in the country. He put Document on his little cassette recorder, and I sat in his room with him and listened to it. Any art I find compelling is usually because it seems singular, like the people who are making it are the only people that could be making it.”

Shannon is used to making singular art himself, as a distinctive presence in notable films for many years: Nocturnal Animals, Knives Out, The Bikeriders, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train and more. But he can also sing – in George and Tammy he played the country legend...

George Jones had one of country music’s most recognizable voices. His career accomplishments were almost overshadowed by his real-life antics. He passed away nearly 15 years ago. In a new interview, his widow opened up about his shocking final moments.

George Jones Credited For Greatest Country Song Ever Recorded

George Jones had countless hits in his long career. His career began in the 50s when he signed with Starday Records and released “Why Baby Why.” The song became the first hit of many. With the popularity of Elvis Presley, George Jones released several “rockabilly” songs, which he later said in his memoir that he regretted.

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After changing labels, he returned to his country roots. His first number one hit single, “White Lightnin'” was a mix of both genres. He continued to release new music but hit a downturn in the 1970s. He recovered in the 1980s...

Lulu Roman, the brash Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who delighted fans of the long-running country music variety show while turning her life around in the process, has died. She was 78.

Roman died Wednesday in Bellingham, Washington, her son, Damon Roman, told The Hollywood Reporter. She had moved there to be with him seven months ago. No cause of death has been determined.

Roman appeared on the first episode of CBS’ Hee Haw in June 1969 and on the last one, with the show in syndication, in June 1993. During its impressive run, she reinvented herself as a gospel singer, and she would release more than a dozen albums, perform in concert and record with the likes of Dolly Parton. (Watch and hear her sing “Crazy” here).

Born Bertha Louise Hable in a home for unwed mothers on May 6, 1946, Roman was dropped off at a Baptist facility for orphans in Dallas.

Lorrie Morgan was one of the hottest country artists throughout the 1990s. She released a studio album in 2024 called Dead Girl Walking. The singer’s manager revealed that Lorrie Morgan’s tour for the foreseeable future was canceled after her husband’s emergency hospitalization. What happened?

Lorrie Morgan Was A Huge Star 30 Years Ago

Lorrie Morgan had hit after hit in the 1990s. Her career kicked off in 1989 with her first single, “Trainwreck of Emotion,” from her debut album Leave A Light On. The album had several hits, including “Five Minutes,” which was her first number-one song on the Hot Country Songs chart.

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Her follow up album in 1991, Something In Red, featured a cover of the George Jones classic, “A Picture of Me (Without You.)” During her long career, the singer sang with everyone from Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Dolly Parton.

At the height of her popularity,...

Exclusive: Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is set to play iconic coach Bill Parcells in the Skydance Sports untitled football drama about former player John Tuggle, who was given the title “Mr. Irrelevant” after being the last pick of the last round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Superman star David Corenswet will play Tuggle with Isabel May also on board.

Jonathan Levine is directing, with Emmy-nominated writer Nick Santora is penning the script.

The film will be produced by Skydance Sports, with Levine producing with Gillian Bohrer from Megamix along with Santora from his Blackjack Films banner. It will tell the inspiring and heartfelt true story of Tuggle, drafted by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates. Parcells was the Hall of Fame coach of the Giants at this time. He’s considered one of the greatest coaches of his era, winning two Super Bowls with the Giants,...

2025 inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame Tony Brown, June Carter Cash, and Kenny Chesney (Photo Credit: CMA)

The Country Music Association has selected three individuals to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The class of 2025 includes June Carter Cash in the Veterans Era Artist category and Kenny Chesney in the Modern Era Artist category. Tony Brown rounds out the list of this year’s inductees, entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Non-Performer category.

“This year’s inductees embody the relentless drive and dedication that defines Country Music,” stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Kenny, June, and Tony have each left a lasting imprint on the genre, shaping its history with their contributions. From a young age, each of them was immersed in music, and their lifelong commitment has led to this very moment. Their achievements speak to the passion and dedication...

Adam Driverand Jessica Chastainare about to embark on a seductive journey thanks to The Dealer. The television series has just been acquired by Apple TV+, after a bidding war saw several distributors aiming to own the project. The premise of the show will follow an aspiring gallerist (portrayed by Jessica Chastain) who will fall in love with her most talented artist (played by Adam Driver). However, the relationship will be more complicated than what meets the eye, with both parties turning out to be unpredictable. Time will tell if this love affair will prove to be a disaster.

The Dealer will be directed by Sam Gold, who will also be working on the project as a producer. Before being given the opportunity to develop this story about an aspiring gallerist and an artist, Gold worked on A Doll's House, Part 2. The tone of the legacy sequel explored how the institution...

Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver are set to star in the drama series “The Dealer” at Apple TV+, Variety has confirmed.

The project has been given a straight-to-series order in a competitive situation. It is described as “a biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market, told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist, played by Chastain, and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist, played by Driver.”

Lucas Hnath is the writer behind the series and serves as executive producer. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer will executive produce for Media Res, while Chastain and Kelly Carmichael will executive produce for Freckle Films. Driver and Alan Poul also executive produce along with Sam Gold and Sarah Lunnie. Arianna Anderson will serve as co-executive producer. Gold is also directing.

The series is produced by Media Res, which...

A federal judge dismissed the ongoing lawsuit over Showtime’s “George & Tammy” limited series last week. The suit was originally filed by the estate of George Richey over misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

Sheila Slaughter Richey, the executrix of the estate of the late George Richey, served as the plaintiff in this case. The lawsuit claimed that Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Richey led to “unjust enrichment and tortious interference.” Specifically, the suit revolved around the opening credits of the show, which stated the series was based on Georgette Jones’ book, “The Three of Us: Growing Up With Tammy and George.” Jones, the daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, also served as a consulting producer on the six-episode series and previously faced legal action from Sheila Slaughter Richey over the contents of her book.

But in the ruling a Delaware judge noted that a plaintiff “who cries unjust enrichment must have actually enriched somebody.

A judge in Delaware has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Showtime over the limited series “George & Tammy” and its portrayal of the late George Richey, who was married to Tammy Wynette after her divorce from George Jones. In tossing the suit out, the judge ruled that, whatever merits there might be to the complaints of the plaintiff, Sheila Slaughter Richey, there was no basis for including Showtime Networks in the suit at all, let alone as the sole defendant.

The suit had claimed that George Richey was disparaged and made into the villain of “George & Richey.” Judge Stephanos Bibas did not take issue with that characterization made by Sheila Slaughter Richey’s lawyers, and he dismissed it without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled. But his ruling said essentially that the plaintiff’s beef was solely with Georgette Jones, the daughter of George Jones, who was not named as a defendant,...

The live celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary drew an impressive audience, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.

“Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” which premiered Wednesday, March 19, scored 5.3 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures and internal viewing data from NBCUniversal. The event ranked as Wednesday night’s most-watched program among all the broadcast networks, which largely aired original programming.

Additionally, the three-hour event saw viewership growth across through its second hour, with viewership for its final half-hour outpacing the first.

Hosted by Blake Shelton, “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” hosted a number of country music staples, including Shelton, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Amy Grant, Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill and The War and Treaty.

The night was...

It’s probably safe to say that “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” is the first three-hour special in the history of country music television to feature nothing but first-rate performances over the course of an entire prime-time block. But then, producers for the show did have a built-in programming advantage in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, with theoretically a century of picks to draw upon and not just a year’s worth of recent radio fodder. That allowed for a whole evening of classic country, classily interpreted, without any freshman artists running laps around the stage in cutoffs dodging fireworks.

Even on a no-skips night, certain segments stood out. Here are 10 highlights from Wednesday night’s NBC/Peacock special:

Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs perform onstage during “Opry 100: A Live Celebration.”

A Vince Gill-led In Memoriam performance of “Go Rest High on That Mountain.

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From Reba McEntire paying tribute to Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood honoring George Jones and Tammy Wynette, some of country’s most legendary stars will hit the stage for the 100th anniversary of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry during tonight’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration. Hosted by Blake Shelton, the three-hour special airs on NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Get ready for Grand celebration, NBC honors the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry on March 19 with a live telecast featuring dozens of country legends and superstars. The three-hour telecast for “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” will feature live performances, tributes and special appearances, and the whole star-studded affair is hosted by “The Voice” alum Blake Shelton.

“Becoming a member of the Opry is a highlight of my life and career, and 15 years later I still get that same feeling of reverence and excitement every time I walk out on that stage,” Shelton said in the event announcement. “The Grand Ole Opry has been connecting the country music family for 100 years, and I’m so proud to be part of this historic celebration.”

Live from the Grand Ole Opry and the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, the special event promises to deliver a jam-packed lineup of some of...

A lineup of performances for Wednesday night’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” special on NBC has been revealed, with many of today’s top country superstars slated to pay tribute to the legends of previous generations, and some doing their own enduring hits as well.

One First Couple of Country will salute another First Couple when Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood team up to honor the late George Jones and Tammy Wynette on the show, which will also be available for viewing on Peacock.

Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash are the other country couple who will be feted with a tribute, delivered by the duo of Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde.

Reba McEntire will do double-duty, as tributes go, performing in dual appreciation of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, who were close friends before Cline’s career was cut tragically short.

Kelsea Ballerini will sing Barbara Mandrell’s biggest hit,...

Blake Shelton is hitting the road with his Friends & Heroes Tour this year.

The 2025 edition of the tour kicked off on February 27 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

True to the title of the tour, Blake also brought several friends along for the ride, including Deana Carter, Craig Morgan and Trace Adkins, as well as an opening set from Team Blake alum Emily Ann Roberts from Season 9 of The Voice.

The tour featured Blake performing solo and with his music friends, including original hits and covers of songs from icons like George Strait and Alabama.

The tour will continue through the end of March. For tickets, head to Ticketmaster.com, or try resale sites like Stubhub.com and Vividseats.com.

Keep reading to see the opening night set list…

Blake Shelton’s 2025 Friends & Heroes Tour Setlist (Opening Night)

1. “Pour Me a Drink”

2. “I’ll Name the Dogs”

3. “Sangria”

4. “Neon Light...

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton joins the SiriusXM lineup with his own exclusive, year-round channel: Chris Stapleton Radio (Ch. 63).

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“Chris Stapleton Radio gives people another way to connect with our music — where me and the rest of the guys in the band and Morgane are coming from,” Chris said about his new channel. “What our influences are. Knowing that when people come to watch a show, what they’re hearing is informed by the things that are on this channel. That’s probably the ultimate reason that I want to do this.”

Chris Stapleton Radio How to listen

Chris Stapleton Radio is available on satellite channel 63 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.

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Curated and presented by Chris and his band, The Honchos, Chris Stapleton Radio features music spanning Chris’s career as well...

George & Tammy isn't likely going to have a second season, given the premise of the show and where it decided to end the story. George & Tammy premiered in December 2022, and the fantastic biopic tells the story of legendary country musicians, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, covering their relationship together as well as their careers. Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain star as the titular characters, being nominated and winning numerous awards for their respective performances. Alongside Chastain and Shannon were performances by Steve Zahn and Walton Goggins before his incredible role in Fallout.

Despite being well-received and featuring a pair of standout career performances from Shannon and Chastain, George & Tammy only ran for one season, and a total of six episodes on Showtime. With the series not following Tammy Wynette up to her tragic death, it was unclear if a second season would continue the story, but the...

For filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer, the beginning of “The End” came somewhat unexpectedly as an extension of his work in documentary. This might sound strange considering this narrative feature is a musical set in the bunker of a family partly responsible for an apocalyptic event 25 years prior, but throughout the project’s inception, production, and edit, Oppenheimer was constantly drawing upon his skills as a documentarian to further his examination of humanity’s ability to — drawing upon a fitting allegory — “fiddle while Rome burns.”

To hear Oppenheimer tell it, if there were a way to have told the story depicted in “The End” as a documentary, he probably would have. In a recent interview with IndieWire, he said he intended to follow 2012’s “The Act of Killing” and its 2014 followup, “The Look of Silence,” with a third documentary about the oligarchs who exploited the pain and suffering of those featured in these films to enrich themselves.

Trace Cyrus comes from the talented Cyrus family, known for their musical roots. Growing up, Trace spent much of his childhood on tour with his famous family, which inspired him to start writing songs as a teenager. He even penned tracks for his father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and his sister, Miley.

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In 2006, Trace co-wrote “Country Music Has the Blues” with Billy Ray for the album Wanna Be Your Joe, which featured country legends Loretta Lynn and George Jones. That same year, Cyrus met Mason Musso, whose brother Mitchel Musso is also in the entertainment industry. Together, they formed the band Metro Station. The group gained fame in 2008 with their hit single “Shake It,” reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite his success, Trace’s story has plenty of surprises worth discovering.

Trace Cyrus Is the Adopted Son of Billy Ray Cyrus

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The End's Michael Shannon explores more than just the end of the world in Joshua Oppenheimer's uniquely bleak take on the movie musical. Set years after ecological events have rendered most life on the surface of the Earth impossible, the film follows a family and their personal staff as they struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy in their bunker deep beneath the Earth. The patriarch of the family, only known as Father in the movie, is an interesting contradiction of a man whose efforts to assuage his guilt as a former industrialist are explored throughout the film.

It's a powerful film performance by Michael Shannon, with flashes of the intensity that have often defined some of his most famous characters like Zod from Man of Steel or Nelson Van Alden from Boardwalk Empire. However, there's also a deep vulnerability and almost pitiable element to the character that Shannon...

Those in the know classify Dierks Bentley’s 2010 bluegrass detour, Up on the Ridge, as his best all-around album. During Wednesday night’s 2024 CMA Awards, the country singer scratched that string-music itch again, performing a version of Tom Petty’s 1977 anthem “American Girl” as a bluegrass rave-up with a trio of musical aces: Molly Tuttle on guitar, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on fiddle.

Bentley’s rendition of “American Girl” originally appeared on this year’s tribute album to the late leader of the Heartbreakers, Petty Country: A...

True to form, John Anderson was in the studio writing and recording a batch of new songs when he first heard rumblings about the latest class being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. When the Florida native, who possesses one of the genre’s most idiosyncratic drawls, eventually learned that he was one of the inductees, he says he absorbed the honor with a mix of satisfaction and melancholy.

“One of the main gratifications is I got to live to see it,” Anderson, 69, says. “Several of my friends were inducted posthumously.

Country legend Keith Urban is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan, but he had no idea how deeply he’d be affected by his trip to see Springsteen on Broadway a few years back. When Springsteen described having a dream where he tells his father he embodies him as a performer — “Look, Dad. That guy onstage? That’s how I see you” — Urban was stunned. “I just sat there holding back tears so badly,” he recalls in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. When the performance ended, Urban and his wife,...

Chris Stapleton returns to “The Howard Stern Show” and brings new performances from his album “Higher.” Watch and listen to his interview with Howard Stern and full set on Howard 100 (Ch. 100) in cars and on the SiriusXM app.

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“The Howard Stern Show” airs live on the Howard 100 channel Monday-Wednesday (7am-11am Et), with replays of Mondays and Tuesdays shows on Thursdays and Fridays. Episodes and videos are available on the SiriusXM app.

In the midst of yet another triumphant year, Chris Stapleton won four awards at 59th ACM Awards in May, as well as two more trophies at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in February. These accomplishments celebrate Stapleton’s fifth studio album, “Higher,” which was released in November 2023 to overwhelming critical acclaim.

Chris Stapleton (C) and his band at SiriusXM Studios on September 25, 2024 in NYC. (Photo...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix's Kaos.

The soundtrack of Kaos mixes together contemporary genres with classical music, mirroring the dark comedic, contemporary take on Ancient Greek myths. Kaos is a hilarious, raunchy story that follows three humans who learn theyre destined to fulfill a prophecy that will bring down the Greek gods. The unhinged story thrives partly because it incorporates all the darkest and most twisted parts of Greek mythology but approaches them with a sense of humor. The narrator, Prometheus, helps set the sardonic tone for the series. However, another aspect of the show that contributes to its success is the soundtrack.

The episodes of the Netflix comedy show are packed with songs that shape the tone for the audience. The music that plays with each character in Kaos also reflects their personality. Scenes with Dionysus include eclectic music popular in the LGBTQ+ community. Zeus leans...

Post Malone performed a rough-edged rendition of Hank Williams’ “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” to an intimate crowd at a Nashville honky-tonk late Saturday night. Malone, who has been teasing his country fandom since 2015, popped up at Nashville’s legendary Robert’s Western World to take the stage with Brandon Birkedahl and the band. In a video by the site Whiskey Riff, Malone was also captured performing George Jones’ “I’m a One Woman Man.”

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As the vibration of cicadas began echoing along the French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, last week, the Americana/indie sounds of Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters began to join in. AVLfest, the annual celebration of Asheville music, was underway.

“It’s such a windy world out there/everybody keeps on blowing away,” Platt sang in her whimsical tone akin to Bonnie Raitt during “Mirage,” a cut from the Honeycutters’ latest release. “I try to tell myself that I don’t care/but I learn to love the ones that stay.

In recent years Michael Shannon has begun to emerge as one of film’s most versatile and ubiquitous actors. Often cast his villains or law enforcement agents Shannon always brings a brooding intensity to his roles and manages to use that intensity for both good characters and bad that often know a lot more than they are saying.

Shannon first started his career as a stage actor in Chicago. He gained a great deal of notice and other roles from his appearances in the plays of a then little-known actor turned playwright named Tracy Letts. Shannon credits his work in the plays of Letts for the film and television opportunities that came his way after he appeared in two of Lett’s acclaimed plays “Bug” and “Killer Joe.”

He returned to the stage, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Jamie...

Joe Bonsall, the longtime tenor vocalist for the celebrated country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, died Tuesday, July 9, from complications of Als (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was 76.

The Oak Ridge Boys announced Bonsall’s death in a statement on their website: “As a 50-year member of the American music group the Oak Ridge Boys, Joe was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame,...

When Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell heard about plans for country greats like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, and Dierks Bentley to honor the band’s music on the covers collection Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, he felt it made perfect sense, even though they were a rock band at their core.

“We all grew up in the South and were seeped in the music of Hank Williams and George Jones that we heard on the radio,” he tells Rs.

Chris Stapleton is getting his own SiriusXM channel. Starting Thursday, May 23, at noon/E.T., Chris Stapleton Radio will debut on the satellite-radio giant on channel 63 and play a mix of songs all curated by Stapleton and his band members, including his wife and singing partner Morgane Stapleton.

“Chris Stapleton Radio gives people another way to connect with our music — where me and the rest of the guys in the band and Morgane are coming from. What our influences are,” the country singer said in a statement.

That Stapleton is...

Scotty McCreery knows that he shows up carrying a lot of baggage. He’s the American Idol kid, the preternaturally youthful, aw-shucks redhead who, at 17, won the reality singing competition back when it still mattered, and dropped the inoffensive debut single “I Love You This Big.” That reputation, polished and squeaky clean, tells some cynical country fans all they need to know about the type of music he makes. Surely, Scotty McCreery can’t do hard country.

McCreery, sipping on a Michter’s bourbon, two cubes, shakes his head. Straightening...

“Drank someone else’s juice and left only the rind,” Katie Crutchfield boasts on her excellent new Waxahatchee album, Tigers Blood. She’s got a right to sound cocky. The long-time indie-rock underdog hero won herself a lot of new fans with Saint Cloud, her 2020 breakthrough hit, going for a laid-back style of heartland rock & roll twang. But Tigers Blood is even more rugged and confident, a master storyteller fully aware she’s on a hot streak. She sings about adult romance, struggling for sobriety, the day-to-day work of holding...

Toby Keith is one of the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The songwriter died Feb. 5 after a long battle with stomach cancer — one day before the names of the final inductees were to be delivered to the Hall of Fame staff.

Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, announced Keith as one of this year’s inductees and walked through the nomination process during a press conference in the Hall of Fame’s Rotunda Monday morning. “My heart sank that Tuesday afternoon knowing that we had missed the...

Brit Turner, the drummer and a founding member of the Southern rock & roll band Blackberry Smoke, died Sunday. He was 57. Turner was diagnosed with glioblastoma — a cancer of the brain — and underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in November 2022. The band confirmed his death in a post on social media.

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother @britturner13 has moved on from this life. If you had the privilege of knowing Brit on any level, you know he was the most caring, empathetic,...

Born and raised in Kentucky as the daughter of coal miner Ted Webb, Loretta Lynn taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager. She knew enough to begin carving out her identity as a singer, later giving way to the establishment of a powerful legacy. But taking a look at Loretta’s sprawling family tree, it seems as though her musical calling was inevitable — and it has spanned generations since.

Loretta was the second oldest of eight children. While neither of their parents pursued musicianship as careers, the Webb...

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as “Great Performances” presents Season 51 Episode 6, titled “George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum.” Tune in to PBS at 7:00 Pm on Sunday, February 25, 2024, for a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the legendary country musician George Jones.

This special episode showcases an all-star lineup of talented artists, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, and more. Together, they come together to pay homage to the iconic George Jones, whose timeless music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

From classic hits to lesser-known gems, the concert promises to be a celebration of Jones’ remarkable legacy and enduring influence on the country music genre. Viewers can expect powerful performances, heartfelt tributes, and memorable moments as these acclaimed artists come together to honor a true legend.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical event as “Great...

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music with the latest episode of “Great Performances” titled “George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum,” airing on PBS at 9:00 Pm on Friday, February 23, 2024. This special tribute concert honors the legendary country musician George Jones and features an all-star lineup of talented artists.

Viewers can expect to be treated to incredible performances by some of the biggest names in country music, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, and more. Each artist will pay homage to George Jones by performing his iconic songs and sharing personal stories about his influence on their careers.

From classic hits to heartfelt ballads, this tribute concert promises to be a celebration of George Jones’ enduring legacy and the impact he has had on the world of country music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music,...

Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon star in ‘Death by Lightning’

Two-time Emmy Award winner Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) and two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals) have committed to star in Netflix’s Death by Lightning, a political drama based on Candice Millard’s Destiny Of The Republic. Matthew Macfadyen will star as Charles Guiteau and Michael Shannon will play James Garfield.

“Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.

The series was created by Mike Makowsky (Bad Education) who’ll serve as writer and executive producer. Game of Thrones and 3 Body Problem‘s David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Bernie Caulfield also executive produce along with director Matt Ross. (Ross will direct all episodes.

Michael Shannon is to play assassinated President Garfield with Matthew Macfadyen as his killer Charles Guiteau in a new series for Netflix.

Death By Lightning comes from Bad Education screenwriter Mike Makowsky, who created the series, and directed by Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic) with Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and D.B. Weiss exec producing via their overall deal with Netflix.

It is based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard.

The series will bring to life the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield, reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau — the man who would come to kill him.

Garfield was President in 1881 and was assassinated later that year, having previously served nine terms as a Congressman. He was elected as a Senator but declined this when he became President, despite having not sought the office.

He was shot by Guiteau,...

The estate of Tammy Wynette’s fifth and final husband, George Richey, has sued Showtime and one of Wynette’s daughters over the “villainous” portrayal of Richey in the 2022 miniseries George and Tammy.

Richey died in 2010, 12 years after Wynette’s 1998 death. A year after Richey died, Georgette Jones — the daughter of Wynette and fellow country legend George Jones — published a book titled The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George that made significant accusations against Richey, including that he allegedly destroyed a Wynette will that would have left...

Showtime is being sued by the family of Tammy Wynette‘s fifth husband, George Richey, for what it claims is a negative portrayal of Richey in the network’s limited series George & Tammy. As reported by Variety, Richey’s wife, Sheila Slaughter Richey, and their daughter, Tatum Keys Richey, filed the suit against Showtime for depicting Richey “as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and engaged in financial and managerial manipulation of Wynette.” The White Lotus actor Steve Zahn portrayed Richey in the series, which premiered on Showtime on December 4, 2022. The show also starred Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette and Michael Shannon as George Jones. A spokesperson for Showtime responded to the lawsuit, stating, “We see no plausible basis for any claim against Showtime,” as per Variety. Steve Zahn as George Richey in ‘George & Tammy...

The family of Tammy Wynette’s fifth husband George Richey has filed a lawsuit against Showtime, alleging that the network’s George & Tammy limited series disparaged Richey as a “villain.”

The suit was filed, our sister site Variety reports, on behalf of Richey’s wife Sheila Slaughter Richey and their daughter Tatum Keys Richey. (George Richey died in 2010.) The suit says that George & Tammy depicts Richey, played by Steve Zahn, “as a devious husband who abused Wynette and Richey’s prior wife, facilitated and encouraged Wynette’s addiction to prescription painkillers, and engaged in financial and managerial manipulation of Wynette.

Showtime has been hit with a lawsuit over “George & Tammy” by the estate of country star Tammy Wynette’s fifth and last husband, George Richey. His heirs contend that the critically acclaimed miniseries disparaged Richey as the “villain” of the tortured love story between Wynette and George Jones, in violation of a previous non-disparagement agreement with Georgette Jones, the daughter of the titular couple and a key participant in the series.

Georgette Jones is not named as a defendant; only Showtime is. But because she was a consulting producer on the miniseries, as well as being the writer of the memoir that was the basis for the script, the lawsuit claims that the 2022 release of “George & Tammy” represented the network’s “tortious interference” in a 2015 settlement agreement the estate had made with Jones not to defame or disparage Richey, played by Steve Zahn in the series

A Showtime...