Fans haven't heard much from Hank Williams III since he released four albums simultaneously in September of 2011, but it looks like that's all about to change. The stubbornly independent country/rock/whatever-you-want-to-call-him performer has revealed that he's been working on 25 new songs that will see release some time this year.
Country stars Jason Aldean and Lee Greenwood surprised Charlie Daniels onstage at Nashville's Lipscomb University on Tuesday (March 5), turning up to show their support for our returning veterans.
It look like Blake Shelton is making up with country's older generation of performers, one by one. Earlier this week, Merle Haggard became the latest classic country star to forgive the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year for some comments he made about "old farts" in country music not being open-minded to change.
Gwen Sebastian owes quite a bit of her recent career upswing to Blake Shelton, who coached her on 'The Voice.' Though she didn't win the show, Sebastian impressed the 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' singer so much that he invited her on tour with him, and she appears on a track on his upcoming album, which begs the obvious question: will Shelton make a guest appearance on Sebastian's forthcoming studio release?
Country singer and staunch military supporter Craig Morgan is scheduled to make his tenth trip overseas to entertain U.S troops stationed abroad. The entertainer will travel to southwest Asia for a series of acoustic performances this spring.
Alan Jackson is best known for his traditional brand of mainstream country, but he's also been successful in gospel music. Now, the singer is set to unveil a second collection of countrified gospel standards, announcing that 'Precious Memories Volume II' is set for release later this month.
Singer Lazaro Arbos performed the Keith Urban song 'Tonight I Wanna Cry' on 'American Idol' Thursday night (Feb. 28), earning a mixed opinion from the judges.
Country star Mindy McCready was laid to rest during a service in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla. on Tuesday (Feb. 26), nine days after the troubled singer took her own life with a single gunshot wound to the head.
Legendary country singer George Jones will perform the final concert date of his career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. The iconic country favorite will be joined by an all-star cast for his big send-off, and now Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, the Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore have been announced for the historic event.
The legendary George Strait is set to be honored by the Country Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Feb. 26, where he will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters' 2013 Career Achievement Award. The music icon, who has scored an astonishing 59 No. 1 hit singles in his career, is being recognized for his indelible contributions to country radio over the last several decades.
Aspiring country singer Brandy Hotard sang the Travis Tritt classic 'Anymore' on 'American Idol' Wednesday night (Feb. 20), but didn't quite deliver when the pressure was on.
According to authorities in Heber Springs, Ark., country singer Mindy McCready's cause of death has been confirmed as suicide. Preliminary autopsy results indicate the 'Ten Thousand Angels' singer died as a result of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
