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“Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple,” Rucker wrote. “We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders.”

His statement continued: “Our priority will always be our beautiful family. We have so much love in our hearts for each other and will continue to encourage growth and expansion in one other. Please be kind as we take on this journey, and we thank you for your love and support always.”

The couple, who have two children together, were married in 2000.

Read Rucker’s post in full on Instagram.

Darius Rucker Annouces He and Wife Beth Will ‘Consciously Uncouple,’ Remain Co-Parents

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Darius Rucker announced Saturday that he and wife Beth Leonard will be separating or…

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Darius Rucker isn’t letting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Rucker will be holding his “11th Darius & Friends” benefit concert virtually, taking place on the Grand Ole Opry stage on July 30 at 7 p.m. CT. Fans will be able to view the show via a pay-per-view live stream. The annual concert has raised more than $2 million for St. Jude over the years.

Said Darius, “Even though we can’t all get together for a normal concert right now, it’s important that we continue to support St. Jude and the amazing work that they do. I hope we can bring a fun night of music to everyone watching from home while also raising money for this important cause.”

This year’s show will feature Darius, Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence. Tickets to the pay-per-view event start at $15 with VIP options offering limited-edition and signed posters priced at $50 and $100, respectively. Tickets go on sale TODAY, July 10 at 10 a.m. CT – information can be found at the link here.

Darius Rucker Adds Clint Black, Tracy Lawrence to Concert for St. Jude

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Darius Rucker has added Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence to his annual Darius & Friends…

07/09/2020 12:59 PM

 

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Blake Shelton is the latest artist to plan a drive-in concert series in order to safely bring live music to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The country star will take the stage for the Encore Drive-In Nights concert series with special guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. The concert series will debut on July 25 at over 300 locations across the U.S., features new performances filmed exclusively for the one-night-only event. The concert event was filmed exclusively for drive-in theaters across North America.

Shelton said in a press release: “This is such a great way to enjoy music with your family and friends and stay safe. I’m excited we’re getting the chance to perform a concert for fans and we’re going to go back and play old hits like ‘Austin,’ newer songs like ‘God’s Country’ and we might even introduce something brand new! So fill up those popcorn tubs and get ready for some country music!”

Tickets go on sale on July 14 (at 12 p.m. local venue time) via Ticketmaster. Admission costs $114 per vehicle (up to 6 people.)

Blake Shelton Announces Encore Drive-In Nights Concert Film Featuring Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins

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The one-night-only July 25 showing features all-new performances filmed for drive-in theaters…

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Luke Bryan has earned his 25th No. 1 single as “One Margarita,” which has reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week.

“One Margarita,” which was co-written by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem and Josh Thompson and is the third single from Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. The new tune follows the album’s previous No. 1 hits “Knockin’ Boots” and “What She Wants Tonight.” 

Originally slated to drop on April 24, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here will now be released on Aug. 7 due to delays regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Luke Bryan Thanks Fans for Making ‘One Margarita’ His 25th No. 1 Hit

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Luke Bryan. The Georgia native’s summer single ” One Margarita ” just became his 25th No. 1 hit….

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Country singer Lindsay Ell is revealing she is a survivor of sexual assault, and was raped at age 13 and again at 21. Ell opens up about her experience in a new song called “make you” from her upcoming album heart theory. Said Ell, “I was raped when I was 13, and it happened again when I was 21. The song only talks about the first time. It’s just a difficult thing to talk about, and it’s something that I process every day still.

The song, released on Global Forgiveness Day, urges people to put aside their grudges and promote forgiveness. Ell had a reason for releasing it on this day, saying in part, “Part of me talking about it now is liberating the little 13-year-old Lindsay and the 21-year-old Lindsay. Pain is something we can let control us if we don’t deal with it, but the minute you put a voice to your story the shame has no power,” she added.

Ell is also launching the Make You Movement fund under the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help support at-risk youth, domestic abuse, and sexual assault survivors. She wants to connect with fellow survivors to help embrace themselves.

Listen to Ell’s song ‘make you’ at the link: here.

Lindsay Ell Launches ‘Make You’ Movement To Support Domestic Abuse And Sexual Assault Survivors

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Canada’s own Lindsay … new song “make you”. The new track, written alongside…

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Ingrid Andress just released the video for her new song, “Waste of Lime,” directed via FaceTime by Lauren Dunn.  The visual features Ingrid having fun in the sun, in a lime-filled kiddie pool, with a tasty drink in hand.

In June, Ingrid followed up her debut No. 1 single, “More Hearts Than Mine,” with the release of “The Stranger.” That single is one of eight tracks featured on Ingrid’s debut album, Lady Like, which dropped on March 27.

Watch Ingrid’s new video for “Waste of Lime” at the link: here.

Ingrid Andress Rims Our Glass with New Summertime Song ‘Waste of Lime’ [WATCH]

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If ever a year was in need of some good old summer fun, it is 2020. And luckily, country music…

07/04/2020 1:39 PM

 

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Billy Currington has just released his new song, “Seaside,” co-written by Billy, Jordan Schmidt and Steven Lee Olson.

Billy’s most recent album was 2015’s Summer Forever, which gave us No. 1 hits such as “Don’t It,” “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” and “Do I Make You Wanna.”

Listen to “Seaside” at the link: here

 

Billy Currington unveils new song “Seaside”

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Country star, Billy Currington, unveiled his new song “Seaside” today. Written by…

07/03/2020 8:48 PM

 

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Country music legend Charlie Daniels died on July 6, according to a press release from his publicist.  He was 83.

The statement read: “Country music and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels has passed. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member died this morning at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83.”

As the frontman of the Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie scored a number of Top 20 singles, including “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye,” “Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues,” “In America,” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which topped the charts in 1979.

Charlie leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Hazel, and their son, Charlie Daniels, Jr. Funeral arrangements will be announced later this week. 

Charlie Daniels Dead at 83

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The Country Music Hall of Famer was 83 years old. Continue reading…

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Chris Young has released his new single, “If That Ain’t God,” co-written by Chris, Greylan James, Mitch Ogelsby and Matt Roy. 

“If That Ain’t God” is just one track off Young’s forthcoming eighth studio album, which he has continued to work on during quarantine.

Take a listen to “If That Ain’t God” at the link to the lyric video: here

Chris Young Drops Tearjerking New Country Tune ‘If That Ain’t God’

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Chris Young’s fans can rejoice as the country singer makes an emphatic return in 2020 with the…

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Two-and-a-half years after they tied the knot in Tennessee, country singer Kacey Musgraves and her singer-songwriter husband, Ruston Kelly, have called it quits. 

Their reps confirmed to the news in a joint statement, saying: “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always met with scrutiny and speculation and we want to stop that before it even starts,” their statement said. “We believe that we were put into each other’s lives for a divine reason and have both changed each other infinitely for the better. The love we have for each other goes far beyond the relationship we’ve shared as husband and wife. It’s a soul connection that can never be erased.”

The statement continued, “We’ve made this painful decision together — a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn’t work. Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this.”

The couple met in early 2016 while attending a songwriters’ showcase at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly Have Filed for Divorce

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The couple made the decision together. Continue reading…

07/03/2020 4:19 PM

 

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