Paul English; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Paul English, Willie Nelson’s Longtime Drummer, Dies

Posted on February 12, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Paul English, the longtime drummer for the legendary Willie Nelson, has died. He was 87 years old. Nelson’s publicist confirmed…

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Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Returns For 2020

Posted on January 29, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Country superstar Chris Stapleton is bringing back his All-American Road Show in 2020. The five-time Grammy winner will return to…

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Willie Nelson Stopped Smoking, But He’s Still Using Marijuana

Posted on December 9, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Willie Nelson recently made headlines after confessing he no longer smokes. During an interview with KSAT TV. the 86-year-old shared that he…

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Willie Nelson Gives Up Smoking

Posted on December 2, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

After years of smoking, country music icon Willie Nelson has given up the habit. In a recent interview with KSAT…

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Tanya Tucker Leads List Of 2020 Country Grammy Nominees

Posted on November 20, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Nominees for the 62nd Grammy Awards were revealed Wednesday morning (Nov. 20) and there were several country stars included in…

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Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn and More Added To 2019 CMA Awards Lineup

Posted on October 29, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

“Country Music’s Biggest Night” just got bigger.

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Garth Brooks To Receive Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Posted on October 2, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Garth Brooks has been announced as the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Librarian…

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Willie Nelson Cancels Remaining August Tour Dates Due To ‘Breathing Problem’

Posted on August 8, 2019

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Lauren Jo Black

Willie Nelson, 86, has been forced to cancel his remaining August tour dates. The nine-time Grammy winner shared the news…

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