Tag: Country music
Keith Urban, Mickey Guyton have chemistry as ACM hosts
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards will host a very special crowd who will finally get to see live music...
Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID, sidelined from ‘Idol’
LOS ANGELES — Luke Bryan says he's tested positive for COVID-19, which sidelined him from the season's first live “American Idol” episode on ABC.
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Review: Carlile shows rugged resilience in ‘Broken Horses’
“Broken Horses,” Brandi Carlile (Crown)
Armed with a powder-blue cowboy...
The Weeknd is top nominee for May’s iHeartRadio Music Awards
LOS ANGELES — The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch are among the top nominees for next month’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Bill Owens, uncle and musical mentor to Dolly Parton, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country songwriter Bill Owens, who was a mentor and early songwriting partner to his niece Dolly Parton and helped start her...
British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era
In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party.
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Ariana Grande joining ‘The Voice’ for season 21 as a coach
NEW YORK — “The Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later...
Carrie Underwood’s faith shines through on church hymns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don't get her wrong, Carrie Underwood loves to sing about getting revenge on the cheating ex and belting out ballads on...
Ringo calling! If he wants you to sing, who could say no?
LOS ANGELES — If Ringo Starr calls to ask if you'll sing on a song for him, who could possibly say no?
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Pride program: Rangers offer front-office look for students
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have established a fellowship program named after the late Charley Pride that will offer 10-week paid internships for...