Brad Paisley: Kimberly + Diane Keaton Had an ‘Iconic’ Bond
The singer says his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley felt almost like she’d lost a family member when her co-star and mentor Diane Keaton died. Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Lainey Wilson Opens Up About Dealing With Imposter Syndrome: “The Lord Don’t Put You Places He Don’t Want Ya”
Keeping it real. For all intents and purposes, Lainey Wilson has become one of the faces of country music this decade. Though she might not have the raw numbers of her contemporaries, Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen, the “Heart Like a Truck” singer has captured the hearts and minds of millions of fans over the past five years and has subsequently become one of the leading artists at award shows, on the charts and on social media. In addition to […]
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“Should Not Cost More Than Multi-Day Festivals” – Morgan Wallen Fans Sound Off About High Ticket Prices During ‘Still The Problem’ Tour Presale
Morgan Wallen fans have a bone to pick with him for these ticket prices. At the end of October, Morgan Wallen announced he’s hitting the road in 2026 with the announcement of his Still the Problem tour. The massive 12-stop tour will include two shows at each stadium (except Tuscaloosa), including two nights at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Zach Bryan recently set the record for the largest-attended ticketed concert in the United States, a record previously held […]
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This 80s Drummer, Known for His “Natural Power and Aggression,” Has Died at 74
The drummer Gilson Lavis, who was behind the kit for Squeeze between 1977 and 1992, has died at the age of 74. The stickman played on the band’s best-known hits, which include “Tempted”, “Black Coffee in Bed”, and “Goodbye Girl”. Jools Holland, who worked with Lavis in Squeeze and in the keyboardist’s own Rhythm & […]
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