Longtime Grand Ole Opry member Jan Howard, 91, “passed away peacefully” on March 28 in Gallatin, Tenn., according to a statement from the Opry. Jan scored a number of Top 20 hits in the 1960s, including “Evil on Your Mind,” “Bad Seed,” “Count Your Blessings, Woman” and “My Son,” which served as an ode to…… MORE
Joe Diffie, 61, has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19. The “John Deere Green” singer released a statement on March 27: “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and all my fans to…… MORE
Craig Morgan will drop a new album, God, Family, Country, on May 22. The 10-song offering features five new songs, as well as five newly remastered tunes from Craig’s past catalog, including “Almost Home” and “That’s What I Love About Sunday.” New songs include his recent iTunes No. 1 hit, “The Father, My Son and…… MORE
Charlie Daniels announced the lineup for his all-star concert, Volunteer Jam, which will take place at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 15. Since its inception in 1974, Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together some of music’s biggest stars for a number of worthwhile causes. This year’s lineup includes Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris…… MORE
![Kane Brown Teams With John Legend in New Ballad, “Last Time I Say Sorry” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/286/2020/03/27113442/Kane-Brown-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After recording tunes with Marshmello, Becky G, Khalid and more, Kane Brown added to his cross-genre collaborations by teaming with John Legend for the new ballad, “Last Time I Say Sorry.” “Last Time I Say Sorry” was co-written by Kane, Legend, Matt McGinn and Andrew Goldstein, who also produced the track. Kane and Legend initially connected…… MORE
![Florida Georgia Line Drops 5th Album’s Lead Single, “I Love My Country” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/286/2020/03/27143424/Florida-georgia_line_JS.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line dropped a new single, “I Love My Country,” on March 27. “I Love My Country” was co-written by Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smith and Charlie Handsome. The new tune serves as the lead single from FLG’s upcoming fifth studio album, which is slated to drop later…… MORE
Kip Moore will release his fourth studio album, Wild World, on May 29. The 13-song offering features 12 songs that Kip co-wrote, including lead singe, “She’s Mine,” which is currently No. 36 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 28 weeks. In addition, Kip co-produced the album with David Garcia, Luke Dick and Blair Daly on…… MORE
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social media. March 27 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Matt…… MORE
![Brantley Gilbert Turns Up the Heat in New Video for “Fire’t Up” [Watch]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/286/2020/03/26144927/Brantley-Gilbert-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Brantley Gilbert turned up the heat in his new video for current single, “Fire’t Up.” The new clip, which was directed by Shaun Silva, features pyrotechnics with a circus-like group of performers, including fire breathers, aerial hoop acrobats and motorcycle riders inside the Globe of Death. The new tune, which Brantley co-penned with Brandon Day…… MORE
Thomas Rhett revealed the rescheduled dates for his Center Point Road Tour, which will now kick off in July. Originally scheduled dates in May and June were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TR’s tour will start on July 9 in Charlotte, N.C., with special guests Cole Swindell and Hardy. Tickets purchased for the original…… MORE
