Month: February 2022

Miranda Lambert‘s MuttNation is donating $20,000 to 20 shelters around the country, with each shelter receiving $1,000. 

Jason Aldean‘s fan club has access to presale tickets for his Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour, beginning Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. local time before they go on sale to the public on Friday. 

Josh Turner has been added to the lineup at MerleFest, taking place in Wilkesboro, NC April 28-May 1. 

Eli Young Band has released a new single to country radio, “Love Talking,” in honor of Valentine’s Day. They’ve also announced dates for the Love Talking Tour that runs February 17 through August 26.

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Lauren Alaina is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry — with a little help from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. 

During the Opry’s Saturday night broadcast, the “Road Less Traveled” singer became the Opry’s newest member when she was inducted by Trisha, who also extended the invite in December. 

“Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of this moment,” Lauren said through tears, calling the honor “the biggest dream come true.” “Most little girls dream of their weddings, I dreamed of this.” 

The night was made even more special for the new inductee when Trisha invited husband Garth onstage to play guitar on “Walkaway Joe,” much to Lauren’s shock and awe. The two Georgia natives traded vocals on the classic country hit, with Lauren giving Garth a hug as he strummed the melody. 

At 27, Lauren is now the youngest living member of the Grand Ole Opry.

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Jason Aldean declares himself a rock n’ roll cowboy with his new tour.

On Monday, the ACM Artist of the Decade announced that he’s launching the 34-date Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour, with Gabby Barrett, John Morgan and Dee Jay Silver set to open.

It begins on July 15 in Scranton, PA and continues through October 29, when it wraps in Wichita, KS. Along the way, Jason and crew will stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, and for a two-night stay at Bank of NH Pavilion. 

The Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour is named after a track off Jason’s upcoming album, Macon, Georgia, that he says is “all about knowing you belong on the road.” 

“I'm ready to get back out and feel the nights come alive,” he adds. 

Tickets go on sale February 18 at 10 a.m. local time. Visit the singer’s website for a full list of dates. 

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Following the successful opening weekend of his debut Las Vegas residency, Luke Bryan is adding several new dates to the calendar. 

Due to high demand, the country superstar will perform an additional nine shows at Resorts World this year on June 15, 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25, August 31 and September 3 and 4. They join previously announced shows on February 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25 and 26.

The demand comes after a sold-out first night of the residency on Saturday. The innovative show features a stage that moves to the melody as Luke performs hits including “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “One Margarita,” and a catwalk suspended 45 feet in the air that brings the singer up-close-and-personal with fans in balcony seating. 

“What an amazing night and start to our run of headlining shows at Resorts World Las Vegas. We've worked long and hard to put together an incredible, high-energy show for the fans,” Luke shares. “I am so proud of how it turned out and I hope everyone who comes leaves there having as much fun as me.”

Tickets for the new shows go on sale February 21 at 1 p.m. ET.

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Mickey Guyton earned rave reviews for her powerful rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl LVI.

With a broadcast introduction that referred to her as “the voice of an angel,” the country powerhouse opened the big game by singing the anthem supported by a team of backup singers. This marks Mickey’s first time performing at the Super Bowl.   

“What a dream. Thankful,” Mickey writes on Twitter, alongside a photo of her posing with the background singers. “Just wanted to check in and tell y'all I love you! Thank you for today.” 

Following the performance, Mickey’s country peers and others took to social media to celebrate.

“@MickeyGuyton u were awesome!!!  So happy for u!! Just wonderful young lady!” Darius Rucker praised.

“Now the world knows what us in Nashville have known for years. Smashed it, Mickey,” cheered Brothers Osborne.    

“Wow @MickeyGuyton ! What a way to start the #SuperBowl,” raved Reese Witherspoon, with fellow Academy Award winner Halle Berry stating, “Mickey Guyton. That's the tweet.”

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