Nashville notes: Chris Janson joins ACM Honors + Anne Wilson’s ‘Stars’

Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson and singer/songwriter Victoria Shaw have been added to the lineup of performers set to play the 18th ACM Honors Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards. Anne Wilson‘s new 12-song album, Stars,
George Strait is one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees

Disney/Frank Micelotta President Donald Trump revealed this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees Wednesday, with George Strait among the artists being recognized. Trump made the announcement during a press conference. “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor, actor Sylvester Stallone,
Six originals, Randy Houser + Hannah McFarland: Riley Green’s deluxe additions

Big Machine After teasing fans with the news on Tuesday, it’s official: The deluxe version of Riley Green‘s Don’t Mind If I Do will arrive Aug. 29. The expanded edition of the 2024 album adds six new
Born to Sue: How a state labor-rights act got out of control

Imagine that a winery tasting room employee—let’s call him Tim—missed a few lunch breaks because he was the only server on duty during busy times of day. His employer didn’t seem to notice he was working through
Reba remembers Brandon Blackstock: ‘There is no one else like him’

Narvel Blackstock, Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock in 2015 (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night) Reba McEntire‘s reacting to the passing of a loved one, the son of her former husband Narvel Blackstock. “Last
Rascal Flatts extends their Life Is a Highway tour into 2026

Rascal Flatts’ tour graphic (Live Nation) Rascal Flatts‘ Life Is a Highway tour will stretch into 2026. “What a ride the past year has been!” Jay DeMarcus says. “We’re so excited to continue this tour, the response we’ve
Man, I feel like a side of fries: Shania Twain is lovin’ it at McDonald’s

Shania Twain (Courtesy McDonald’s Canada) Shania Twain worked at McDonald’s when she was growing up in Canada. Now she’s teamed with the fast-food chain to curate a selection of menu items in her home country. The limited-edition Shania’s
No need to even ‘Finish This Drink’ as Brothers Osborne work in their own studio

John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM As Brothers Osborne get closer to their follow-up to their 2023 self-titled fourth studio album, one major element has changed. TJ Osborne and John Osborne are now able to work in John’s