Month: February 2024

The outpouring of tributes continues as more country singers remember the late Toby Keith. Among those reacting and sharing memories are Dustin Lynch, Jackson Dean, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Janson, Zach Bryan, Randy Houser, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Megan Moroney. You can read them now on the artists’ respective socials.

Rising country singer and The Voice season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood has announced his Neon Does Tour. The 11-city trek will kick off April 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, before wrapping in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 9, at Bryce’s website.

Country up-and-comer and Christian artist Anne Wilson is returning home to Lexington, Kentucky, for her REBEL album release party on April 21. It’ll take place at 7 p.m. ET at the iconic Lexington Opera House. Tickets go on sale February 9 at Anne’s website.

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Got a cocktail recipe you’re proud of? Blake Shelton wants in. 

The “God’s Country” hitmaker and his restaurant and bar, Ole Red, are searching for the best drink recipe to spotlight at Ole Red Las Vegas.

“Send us your best drink recipe at the link below and @blakeshelton will be picking his favorite to be featured at Ole Red Las Vegas,” Ole Red shares on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

“Let’s see what y’all got,” Blake adds in response to the post.

Blake will pick his favorite fan-suggested cocktail recipe at Ole Red’s upcoming grand opening event.

To submit your cocktail recipe and for more details, head to Ole Red’s website.

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Jelly Roll is just one of many stars who’ll be appearing in a Super Bowl ad for Uber Eats. But he may be the only one who actually used the app to order food while he was on set filming.

The Grammy nominee tells People that he’s a real-life user of the app, explaining, “We do all of our grocery shopping, house shopping and all that stuff on Uber Eats, and anytime we’re at a studio, Uber Eats is like catering.”

In fact, while filming the ad, he opted not to indulge in the spread of catered food – because he’s on a strict diet – and instead used Uber Eats to order a healthy meal.

“I walked in, and I was joking, and I said, ‘I just ordered Uber Eats on an Uber Eats commercial. I feel like somebody should’ve paid for it,'” he tells People. “The next day, I don’t know who heard me say that, but I got a credit on my Uber Eats account. Nobody’s taken credit for it yet either, and that’s cool. It’s a mystery.”

As previously reported, in the ad, Jelly Roll “forgets” he has tattoos all over his face, looks in the mirror and is shocked, expressing horror over the tats, which he calls “horrible.” In real life, the “Need a Favor” singer isn’t a big fan of them either.

“I don’t think they’re great… I’ve had them so long, I forget they’re there sometimes,” he tells People. He also says he doesn’t anticipate getting any new tattoos because “I’m about out of places to put them.”

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Country music’s biggest stars are remembering the late Toby Keith, who passed away Monday after a battle with stomach cancer. 

Among those sharing tributes are Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Old Dominion and Brantley Gilbert.

“Saddle up the horses, Jesus, ’cause a true blue COWBOY just made his ride up to heaven!!!” Carrie captioned her Instagram carousel, which featured photos of her and Toby. “Introduce him to all the Okies and sign that boy up for the choir! We're gonna miss you, Toby, but my heart has no doubt that you are standing in the presence of our King right now!!! See you again someday, friend.”

“Just waking up to the news of Toby Keith's passing,” said Jason. “Today is a sad day for Country music and its fans. Toby was a huge presence in our business and someone we all looked up to and respected. You and your music will be forever remembered big man.”

“Toby Keith was a true trail blazer,” Old Dominion shared. “Authentic and heartfelt but always with a wink til the end. He was larger than life in so many ways and his music will live on forever! Raising our red solos tonight-you will be missed by so many. Peace.”

“Woke up to news that Toby Keith had passed.. He was a class act, a friend and one of the most talented guys you'll ever meet,” said Brantley, who tapped Toby for their 2021 single, “The Worst Country Song of All Time.” “We'll miss you down here man. Rest in peace.”

News of the country icon’s death arrived Tuesday morning via a statement on his socials.

“Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time,” read the statement.

Toby was 62.

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Chris Janson has earned his fifth career chart-topper with “All I Need Is You.”

“I am incredibly grateful, to be Number 1 in Country Music,” says Chris, who co-wrote the real-life-inspired song with Ashley Gorley, Brad Clawson and Mitch Oglesby. “Thank you so much to the country radio community, my team, and fans. Love you all so much.”

“It’s been a great journey to get here, and we didn’t take one second of it for granted,” he adds in a press statement. “All I ever wanted was to be on the radio and hear my songs. I thank you all, once again, for making my dreams come true.”

“All I Need Is You” is the lead single from Chris’ latest album, The Outlaw Side of Me, which arrived in June.

Coming up, you can catch Chris performing on Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, airing February 21 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

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Zach Bryan has dropped the music video for his song “Nine Ball.”

The cinematic video, which was directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, features a star-studded bill of actors, including Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan and Scott Shepherd. It chronicles a father-son relationship in a small-town pool hall and their two-decade journey together.

“thank you for being so kind and open-hearted these past few days @officiallymcconaughey; for all the advice and believing in something I cared enough to write about,” Zach captioned an Instagram post. “You'll always have a friend in me and for once it was an honor to meet a hero.”

“Nine Ball” is off 2023’s Boys Of Faith EP.

Zach recently won his first Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for his duet with Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything.” The track is from Zach’s latest self-titled studio album.

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Toby Keith, a country singer known for hit songs including “Beer for My Horses” and “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” died on Monday. He was 62.

He “passed peacefully” on Monday night, his official Instagram account said in a statement on Tuesday.

The “Red Solo Cup” singer said in June 2022 that he’d been diagnosed with stomach cancer and was “receiving chemo, radiation and surgery.”

“He fought his fight with grace and courage,” Tuesday’s statement said. “Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”

ABC News confirmed his death with a representative.

The Oklahoma native sold some 40 million albums in his award-winning career, with 20 singles topping the charts, including “I Wanna Talk About Me” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” written in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.

Keith’s final studio album is 2021’s Peso in My Pocket, which spawned the singles “Old School” and “Oklahoma Breakdown.” In 2023, Mercury Nashville/UMe released 100% Songwriter, a 13-track compilation album of Keith’s biggest hits.

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