Singer/songwriter Mac Davis, 78, is “critically ill” following heart surgery, according to a statement on his Instagram page on Sept. 28. “We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville. Your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time. #PrayForMacDavis. Thank you, The Davis…… MORE
![Luke Combs Announces Sentimental New Single, “Better Together” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/859/2020/09/15150256/Luke-Combs-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Luke Combs will try to score his unprecedented 10th consecutive No. 1 single—to start a career—with the release of “Better Together.” The new tune, which was penned by Luke, Dan Isbell and Randy Montana, will impact country radio on Oct .12. “I wrote ‘Better Together’ in the mountains of North Carolina about three years ago,”…… MORE
![Kane Brown Releases New Video for “Worldwide Beautiful” Featuring His Daughter [Watch]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/859/2020/09/28125012/Kane-Brown-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Kane Brown released a new video for his uplifting song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” on Sept. 27. Directed by Alex Alvga, the new clip features Kane beckoning listeners to open their eyes and hearts as he croons the chorus: “You’re missing every color / If you’re only seeing black and white / Tell me how you’re gonna…… MORE
Keith Urban’s new studio album, The Speed of Now: Part 1, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The new album moved 39,646 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, which was also good enough for the No. 7 spot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “In October 2019, this album…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s Harvest Festival at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., opened on Sept. 25. The fourth annual festival, which runs through Oct. 31, features the Great Pumpkin LumiNights light display, vivid seasonal foliage, pumpkin artwork and sculptures, colossal pumpkins that weight more than 1,000 pounds, and more than 800 concerts. “We know…… MORE
Dolly Parton will release a new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, on Oct. 2. The new release will be Dolly’s first holiday album since 1990’s Home for Christmas. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, including “Mary, Did You Know,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and more, as well as…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley welcomed their third child—a baby boy named Atlas Roy Hubbard—on Sept. 24, according to People. Atlas weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and measured 21 inches long. Atlas joins big sister, Olivia, 2, and big brother, Luca, 13 months, in the Hubbard household. Tyler and Hayley were married…… MORE
Carrie Underwood released her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The 11-song album features a combination of beloved traditional favorites, such as “Silent Night” and “Away in the Manger,” as well as original material, including “Sweet Baby Jesus” and “Let There Be Peace.” There are also two special guests on the new album.…… MORE
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Chris Stapleton shared the second song, “Cold,” from his upcoming studio album, Starting Over, which drops on Nov. 13. Co-penned by Chris, Dave Cobb, J.T. Cure and Derek Mixon, “Cold” follows the release of the album’s title track in August. Starting Over features 11 songs that Chris co-penned, as well as three covers: John Fogerty’s…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert will release a deluxe version of his fifth album, Fire & Brimstone, on Oct. 2. Fire & Brimstone Deluxe will feature the 15 tracks on Brantley’s 2019 album with two additional tunes: “Old Friends” and current single, “Hard Days.” “‘Old Friends’ is about treasuring friendships with those folks who always have your back…… MORE
