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Don Everly, pioneering Everly Brothers musician, dead at 84

Departed August 22, 2021

Don Everly, pioneering Everly Brothers musician, dead at 84

Don Everly, one-half of the pioneering Everly Brothers whose harmonizing country rock hits impacted a generation of rock ‘n’ roll music, has died. He was 84.

Travis Tritt likens concert vaccination requirements to 'discrimination'

Coronavirus August 20, 2021

Travis Tritt likens concert vaccination requirements to 'discrimination'

"Smoke in a Bar" singer Travis Tritt railed against coronavirus vaccination requirements put in place by concert promoters.

Tom T. Hall, country singer and 'Harper Valley P.T.A.' composer, dead at 85

Departed August 20, 2021

Tom T. Hall, country singer and 'Harper Valley P.T.A.' composer, dead at 85

"Harper Valley P.T.A." composer Tom T. Hall has died at age 85.

Florida Georgia Line cancels all fall tour dates over coronavirus concerns

Celebrity News August 20, 2021

Florida Georgia Line cancels all fall tour dates over coronavirus concerns

Florida Georgia Line has canceled all fall tour dates amid the rising coronavirus cases in the United States. The decision comes after Garth Brooks canceled all of his remaining stadium tour dates.

Charlie Daniels’ loved ones remember the late country music icon: ‘We didn’t see his passing coming’

Departed August 19, 2021

Charlie Daniels’ loved ones remember the late country music icon: ‘We didn’t see his passing coming’

This year's Volunteer Jam served as a tribute for the country music star and celebrated fiddler.

Country star Sam Hunt pleads guilty to drinking and driving

Tennessee August 18, 2021

Country star Sam Hunt pleads guilty to drinking and driving

Country singer Sam Hunt has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in Tennessee.

Garth Brooks cancels remaining tour dates due to COVID surge: 'We are still in the fight'

Garth Brooks August 18, 2021

Garth Brooks cancels remaining tour dates due to COVID surge: 'We are still in the fight'

Garth Brooks had said weeks ago that he would be reassessing the tour in light of the surge in cases.

Trisha Yearwood says husband Garth Brooks was at her side during coronavirus battle

Garth Brooks August 18, 2021

Trisha Yearwood says husband Garth Brooks was at her side during coronavirus battle

Yearwood revealed Brooks luckily never got sick and "took really good care of me."

Carrie Underwood slammed for liking tweet opposing mask mandates for children

Carrie Underwood August 18, 2021

Carrie Underwood slammed for liking tweet opposing mask mandates for children

"Little Drummer Boy" singer Carrie Underwood is receiving backlash for supporting Matt Walsh's speech against mask mandates for children.

Ray Charles and The Judds to join Country Music Hall of Fame

Music August 16, 2021

Ray Charles and The Judds to join Country Music Hall of Fame

R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.