2026 Grammy Awards: See the Country Nominees
Several hot newcomers (Zach Top) fill categories alongside country veterans (Miranda Lambert). Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
49 Winchester Honor The Late, Great Ozzy Osbourne With Cover Of Black Sabbath’s “Changes”
Honoring Ozzy. The next chapter of 49 Winchester begins NOW. Earlier this week, the Virginia natives announced the massive news that they had signed with MCA Records through their Lucille Records imprint, run by producer extraordinaire Dave Cobb, who is the Chief Creative Officer. 49 Winchester is beyond deserving of this step in their career. They’ve been out on the road for years, building their fanbase the right way with their incredibly electric live shows. No one has put in […]
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Jason Aldean Pays Tribute To Charlie Kirk With Stripped Back Performance Of “Try That In A Small Town”
Paying tribute to his friend. Jason and Brittany Aldean were very friendly with Charlie Kirk prior to his assassination on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. Shortly after the 31-year-old’s death, Jason Aldean shared a message about the impact Kirk had on his life: “It’s been a hard day not only in our family, but all over the country. Charlie Kirk was one of the kindest, smartest and bravest people I’ve ever met. I’m honored to have […]
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George Strait Announces Texas Tech Stadium Show Featuring Miranda Lambert & Hudson Westbrook
Wreck ’em, George Strait. George Strait has been doing summer stadium tours over the last several years, and while he doesn’t stay on the road year-round like he used to, those select stadium shows always sell out, and it’s impressive that he continues to be able to do that into his 70s. Just a couple of weeks ago, he announced a show in Death Valley, home of the Clemson Tigers in Clemson, South Carolina, at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May […]
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