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Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and more came together on Sept. 13 for a monumental benefit concert that raised money for middle Tennesseans in need. Loretta Lynn shares that her Hometown Rising concert was a huge success, pulling in more than $900,000 and counting.The tally sits at $933,000, Lynn revealed on Thursday (Sept. 16). The United Way of Humphreys County will distribute that money to those in need after an Aug. 21 disaster that killed 20, left more that 270 homes destroyed and damaged more than 500 structures.Donations are still being accepted. Text TNFLOODRELIEF to...

It’s a shame that the voting for Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time had already concluded by the time Drake released his new album Certified Lover Boy. While the record is far from perfect, it does have a song that, in my mind, deserves to be very high on the list. The much-discussed “Way 2 Sexy,” which arrived with its own absurd and therefore perfect music video, is one of those tunes that you simply have to let happen to you. The track asks for nothing from its...

Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton are the 2021 CMT Artists of the Year. The five artists will be honored during a ceremony in Nashville in mid-October.Ballerini, Barrett, Brown, Combs and Stapleton were selected as 2021 CMT Artists of the Year because they "collectively dominated the last 12 months in country music, leading across all CMT platforms, scoring chart-topping albums and singles, while simultaneously finding creative ways to connect with fans and meet the personal and professional challenges posed by the pandemic," per a press release....

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a woman who accused Marilyn Manson of raping her as well as threatening her life, per court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Keosian sustained Manson’s objection and dismissed the complaint due to the statute of limitations. The woman, anonymously identified as Jane Doe, claimed Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, raped her after they began dating in 2011. Judge Keosian dismissed the case citing that her claims of having repressed memories (classified as “delayed discovery” in the suit)...

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a woman who accused Marilyn Manson of raping her as well as threatening her life, per court documents obtained by Rolling Stone. On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Keosian sustained Manson’s objection and dismissed the complaint due to the statute of limitations. The woman, anonymously identified as Jane Doe, claimed Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, raped her after they began dating in 2011. Judge Keosian dismissed the case citing that her claims of having repressed memories (classified as “delayed discovery” in the suit)...

Lauren Alaina knows a thing or two about breakups. Talking to Taste of Country Nights, she refers to at least three men she has dated, two of which were high-profile relationships.The third inspired her current single "Getting Over Him" and created a new mantra for the broken-hearted, but he might be the least important guy to make an impression on Sitting Pretty on Top of the World, her third album on Mercury Nashville.Jon Pardi joins her for this track, which is nearing the Top 40 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. Elsewhere,...

Late-Nineties and early-2000s NYC hip-hop heroes Fat Joe and Ja Rule were the latest rappers to go toe-to-toe on Verzuz. Photographer Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed was on hand to document the bout and shared his photographs with Rolling Stone. On Tuesday, September 14th, the pair took the stage at the theater at Madison Square Garden, where they each played their biggest hits, a couple of deep cuts, and welcomed a variety of guests — a necessity considering how many of both Fat Joe and Ja Rule’s most famous songs are collaborations. To...

Time magazine has unveiled its 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential People, and country stars Kane Brown and Dolly Parton are included.The list, which Time publishes annually, recognizes 100 of the most impactful cultural voices from the past year, each of whom is honored with a brief profile. In 2021, the leading figures across multiple industries include Vice President Kamala Harris, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, gymnast Simone Biles and businessman Elon Musk, among others.Fellow artist Miley Cyrus wrote a heartfelt profile on her Parton, who is her godmother. In the piece, Cyrus praises...

Britney Spears deleted her Instagram Tuesday, September 14th, after sharing a post that thanked her supporters in the #FreeBritney movement. On Twitter, Spears explained, “Don’t worry folks … just taking a little break from social media to celebrate my engagement!!!! I’ll be back soon” Don’t worry folks … just taking a little break from social media to celebrate my engagement 💍😉 !!!! I’ll be back soon 💋🌹✨ — Britney Spears (@britneyspears) September 14, 2021 A source close to Spears said the decision was hers. Spears also recently indicated she would...

George Strait has announced a one-night-only concert at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., set for Nov. 7.The concert will be part of a celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Ford Center."The King of Country himself, GEORGE STRAIT, will be LIVE at the Ford Center November 7th! Help us celebrate turning 10 with a night of Pure Country," reads a post on the venue's Facebook page.Tickets for the show go on sale via Ticketmaster at 10AM local time on Sept. 24, with prices starting at $79. Pre-sale tickets will be available...

John Zorn, Kim Gordon and Sparks are among the artists set to play the 2022 Big Ears Festival, taking place March 24th through 27th in Knoxville, Tennessee. The festival, which was last held in 2019, will also feature performances from Animal Collective, Moses Sumney, Arooj Aftab, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Bill Callahan, Mdou Moctar, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bill Frisell, Sons of Kemet, Low, Yves Tumor, Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Dawn Richard and Saul Williams. Big Ears will also...

Jason Isbell and his band, the 400 Unit, have announced a new covers album. Georgia Blue is due out Oct. 15 via Southeastern Records, the independent record label that Isbell founded.The project features guest performances from a variety of Americana acts including Brandi Carlile, Julien Baker, Béla Fleck, Steve Gorman, Peter Levin, Amanda Shires, Brittney Spencer, Chris Thile, Sadler Vaden and Adia Victoria. The first single — a cover of the R.E.M. song "Driver 8" featuring former the Civil Wars member John Paul White — is available now.With Georgia Blue, the Americana icon is making good on a...

Billie Eilish looked stunning in the Oscar de la Renta nude tulle dress she chose for Monday’s Met Gala. The star made her Met Gala and co-hosting debut in the designer’s glamorous gown on the condition that the company stop selling products utilizing fur, The New York Times reports. The vegan and animal rights activist agreed to wear the gown after the company agreed to cease all fur sales. The label’s creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim have not created pieces utilizing fur for a few years, telling Alex...

Cole Swindell's mother, Carol, has died. The singer shared the news on social media without offering any details."Gonna miss her so much," he says.Betty Carol Rainey's death comes eight years after the unexpected passing of Swindell's father, who died in September 2013, just as Swindell's career was taking off. The above photo was taken in May 2014, during the No. 1 party for "Chillin' It," the country star's debut single. Since then he's spoken often about his love for his mother and his appreciation for what she provides."She's the one that keeps me humble,"...