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Fun Day At "Love On The Diamond"
Classic Country Q97.3/99.3 celebrated our 2nd Annual "Love On The Diamond" this past Saturday at AT&T Field. We had two couples get married at the event and a number of other couples renewed their vows. And it was followed by…
Trace Adkins Launches Tour This Weekend
Trace Adkins will kick off his headlining Somewhere In America Tour on Friday (February 10th) at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA and will run through mid-October
Why Dolly Parton Keeps Saying No to ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’
TasteOfCountry.com Dolly Parton's done it all, from hit country songs to movie roles to her own line of Duncan Hines box mixes — so being a judge on American Idol or a coach on The Voice would be a natural…
THE YEAR IN COUNTRY 2022: DEATHS
Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn passed away in her sleep on October 4th at her home in Hurricane Mills, TN at the age of 90.
THE YEAR IN COUNTRY 2022: BIRTHS
Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, managed to keep a very big secret -- they were expecting a baby girl, who made her entrance into the world on December 30th in Nashville but they didn’t share the news until December 31st.
Kenny Chesney's 'Da Ruba Girl' Tops iTunes Chart In Just Hours
Kenny Chesney released the fan-favorite song “Da Ruba Girl” on Friday to honor the passing of the rescue dog it was written about years ago named Ruby, and by noon that day it had hit No. 1 on the iTunes chart. Proceeds from the song benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which was established in 1998 to help and heal the most unwanted dogs.
Zac Brown Band Announce 'From The Fire' Summer Tour
Zac Brown Band have announced summer tour plans.
Dolly Parton To Release Third Children's Book
Dolly Parton will release her third children's book, called Billy the Kid Makes It Big, on April 25th.
George Strait's Annual Fundraiser Raises Over $2 Million For Troops First Foundation
George Strait's 12th annual Vaqueros del Mar golf tournament and benefit concert raised a record-setting $2.4 million for the Feherty’s Troops First Foundation, bringing the all-time total to over $17 million.
Tim McGraw Shares Joyful Cover of George Strait’s ‘Christmas Cookies’
TasteOfCountry.com Tim McGraw is covering yet another Christmas tune for the holiday season, and this time, he's taking on "Christmas Cookies," George Strait's ode to a delicious holiday treat. In the cover video he shared to social media, McGraw sits with his…
Dolly Parton Is Opening a Museum and a ‘Dolly Center’ in Nashville
TasteOfCountry.com Even at 76 years old, Dolly Parton never seems to slow down. From music to movies, philanthropic efforts and even her own theme park, there is very little the country veteran hasn't done. Now, she has her eyes set on establishing…
Garth Brooks Sells Out Las Vegas Residency In Just One Day
ClassicCountryMusic.com On November 14, Garth Brooks announced his new Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE. The residency will be held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. It includes 27 shows, starting in May 2023 and going through December 2023. Fans…
Kenny Chesney Announces Nostalgic "I Go Back" Tour for 2023
TasteOfCountry.com Kenny Chesney spent much of 2022 playing sold out stadiums on his massive Here and Now Tour. Next year, he'll be going a different direction: Backwards. The "Summertime" hitmaker has announced a nostalgic tour, the I Go Back Tour, for…
Garth Brooks Announces a Las Vegas Residency Launching May 2023
TasteOfCountry.com Garth Brooks is the latest country artist to mount a Las Vegas residency. During a stop on ABC's Good Morning America on Monday (Nov. 14), he shared all of the details. In fact, Brooks was so excited about his…
Tim McGraw And Faith Hill’s Historic Southern Manor Home Being Torn Down By Developers
TasteOfCountry.com Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's historic Southern manor home just outside of Nashville is reportedly being torn down by developers, just over a year after they bought it with a plan to conserve the property. Beechwood Hall is a…
Jo Dee Messina Makes Surprise Appearance At The CMA Awards
ClassicCountryMusic.com Cole Swindell had quite the surprise in store for those who tuned in to the 2022 CMA Awards last Wednesday night (November 9). Swindell started off performing his #1 single, “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.” The track references…
Alabama’s Randy Owen on Jeff Cook’s Death
TasteOfCountry.com Alabama's Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry each released statements about the death of group co-founder Jeff Cook. Both remember him as a brilliant musician and a brother in music. "I'm hurt in a way I can't describe," Owen writes.…
Jeff Cook of the Group Alabama has passed away.
According to the Tennessean, Jeff Cook, long time member of the Super Group Alabama, has passed away.
Toby Keith Plays First Performance Since His Cancer Diagnosis
ClassicCountryMusic.com Toby Keith made a surprise appearance at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday (November 4), and reportedly sang to patrons for nearly an hour. The performance marks the first time Keith has done so publicly since he…
Dolly is now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Chattanooga, TN Dolly is now in the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!! They held the 37th annual ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME induction ceremony in Los Angeles of Friday, November 5th. Dolly got to perform and she…
Tim McGraw Wore Father Tug’s Phillies Jersey At World Series
New York Post Country star Tim McGraw attended Game 3 of the World Series in Philadelphia, wearing his father’s jersey, much to the delight of the Phillies fans who watched the team’s 7-0 beatdown over the Astros. The three-time Grammy…
Alan Jackson Pays Tribute To Loretta Lynn With Song He Wrote for His Mother
TasteOCountry.com Alan Jackson's acoustic tribute to Loretta Lynn was one of the highlights of CMT's Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn broadcast. His personal performance was of a song called "Where Her Heart…
Breaking: Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
TasteOfCountry.com Jerry Lee Lewis, the Country Music Hall of Fame's newest inductee, has died at age 87. The iconic rock 'n' roller and country star died on Friday morning (Oct. 28) at his home…