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Monarch, the forthcoming country music drama starring Trace Adkins and Susan Sarandon, will finally see its premiere this fall, Fox Entertainment says. The series was originally planned for a premiere in January 2022, but it was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns. In an announcement on Monday (May 16), Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier included Monarch in a list

Luke Combs revealed the track list for his new Growin’ Up album on Tuesday afternoon (May 17). Among the 12 songs is a duet with Miranda Lambert called “Outrunnin’ Your Memory.” The new collaboration becomes his fourth on one of his records, following songs with Eric Church (“Does to Me”), Brooks & Dunn (“1, 2 Many”) and Amanda

Jason Aldean‘s return to Florida living is off to a bumpy start. Shortly after moving into the family’s new beach house, the singer’s -year-old son, Memphis, experienced his first trip to the emergency room. “Lil Man had his first trip to the ER today,” Aldean shares with fans via Instagram Stories, with a photo of Mems in a hospital bed. “Needed 2

Luke Combs has been on a hot streak since … well, his first single. Since “Hurricane” went No. 1 in 2017, Combs has been topping country charts left and right, and setting records. His latest single, “Doin’ This,” is no exception — the song lands atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. It’s Combs’ 13th consecutive

It’s been five years since ABC snatched up American Idol when Fox canceled the reality singing competition after Season 15. Now the network is making plans for year number six, and according to reports, the celebrity judging panel will remain the same. Deadline reports that ABC has officially renewed Idol for its 21st overall season.

It all started as a town’s tribute to a hometown hero, but this silhouette of Johnny Cash quickly became a hilarious problem thanks to one vandal with impressive aim. Kingsland, Ark. — a tiny town with a population of under 500 — was hoping to celebrate the Man in Black, who was born there, by

The best of the old north state’s burgeoning brewing community came together with world class musical talent at the 10th annual North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival, held just north of Charlotte on May 6 and 7. With over 35 breweries from around the state on site and music from the likes of Jade Bird,

Country duo Brothers Osborne quickly made a name for themselves in the country music scene following the release of their debut album Pawn Shop in 2015. Before the massive success of their first full-length record, the Deale, Md. natives first landed on the charts with their 2014 debut single “Let’s Go There,” which was followed by the high energy “Rum.” It was with

Huntsville, Ala. has never been traditionally labeled as “cool.” It’s been home to some of the nation’s brightest minds; actual rocket scientists, some of which were Alabama born and raised, but many of which were transplants. It’s a city that has struggled to find an identity beyond its NASA Space Center. Now, city leaders are

Darius Rucker is heading back to his hometown of Charleston, S.C., in a new Design Network show called Rucker’s Reno. The show will follow the country star’s journey as he renovates a historic mansion that is currently a vacant city landmark. “I’m a guy who likes stories, and I can’t wait to tell this one,” Rucker says

Ellen DeGeneres’ longtime talk show, Ellen, is currently in its final season, after running since 2003. As a frequent guest of the show, Keith Urban made one final appearance — the 20th over the course of his career — on Ellen, and he did something special to mark the occasion. In the episode, which aired

Jamey Johnson officially became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (May 14), receiving his official member award from his mentor Bill Anderson — the same person who’d extended him a surprise invitation to join the Opry back in March. Johnson met Anderson for the very first time at the Grand Ole

The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2022 on Tuesday (May 17). Keith Whitley and Jerry Lee Lewis lead the group, becoming the 147-149th esteemed members of the establishment. Music executive Joe Galante (Sony Music Nashville) was the third member announced by hosts Brooks & Dunn. The announcement comes 16 days after the Judds and Ray

Noah Thompson is approaching the biggest night of his career thus far with the finale of American Idol airing on Sunday, May 22. But he’s sampling what life will be like after the confetti falls with his debut single, “One Day Tonight.” The song follows a sweet melody and tells the story of a young

Having lived everywhere from Delaware to New York City, Ohio and now Nashville, the eclectic Aaron Lee Tasjan is known for creating music that meanders genres and styles almost as much as he has cities. His diverse sound ranges from traditional rock and roll to folk and even Bowie-esque 80’s glam, alongside lyrics that ruminate on everything from

Garth Brooks has postponed the on sale date for an upcoming show in Buffalo, N.Y., out of respect for a tragedy the city sustained over the weekend. On Saturday (May 14), a racially motivated mass shooting in a supermarket claimed the lives of 10 people and injured three more. Tickets for Brooks’ upcoming Stadium Tour

Sometimes silence can be deafening — especially when someone you love is no longer there to fill those pauses. But those quiet moments can also bring moments of reflection that are key to the healing process. In his new track “Peace and Quiet,” which The Boot is exclusively premiering today, Drew Kennedy chooses to embrace that hushed,

Before delivering her Top 5 performance on Season 20’s American Idol, HunterGirl took some cues from country music royalty. The Tennessee native received professional advice from Carrie Underwood, who appeared as a mentor on the show on Sunday (March 15), guiding the finalists into the season finale. The first hopeful of the night to sing,

Carrie Underwood, Gabby Barrett and Thomas Rhett are among the star-studded bill of performers helping celebrate the Season 20 finale of American Idol. According to People, the three country superstars are just some of the all-genre roster of performers helping to celebrate the season’s three-hour grand finale episode. Underwood and Barrett each have a special

Yola, Brandi Carlile and Allison Russell are among this year’s Americana Honors & Awards nominees. The Americana Music Association unveiled the complete list of 2022 nominees on Monday (May 16) during a ceremony at Nashville’s National Museum of African-American Music, hosted by The War & Treaty. The three talented singer-songwriters are tied with three nominations each, all