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A post shared by Grand Ole Opry (@opry)Morgan has also worked with the USO, and has earned the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal and the USO Merit Award.Last year, Morgan told Fox News Digital that despite growing up in a musical family with his father and uncles, he hadn’t considered it more than a hobby.,“It never seemed like it was something that was a career for them, even though it kind of was, at times, and especially for me, even throughout my military career,” he said at the time.“It wasn’t until later in my military career that I thought that I could possibly pursue it as a profession.”During his time in the service, he won awards for songs that he wrote and performed for his fellow soldiers.A post shared by Craig Morgan (@cmorganmusic)The “Almost Home” singer rose steadily through the ranks and was told by one of his senior officers that he was on the fast track to becoming a major.“But he also told me, he said, ‘I think that you have a talent and at minimum you ought to pursue it,’” Morgan recalled.Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume and Larry Fink contributed to this report.

told Entertainment Tonight that there will most likely be no pyrotechnics at any of his concerts.“I’m not a big pyro guy. I’m scared to death. I know myself enough that I move around all over the place and sure enough I’ll be standing right over one of those things when it goes off,” the “1923” star quipped.He added, “We don’t need that.

André Murillo wrote on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, July 26. “Not fully out of the woods but we see the sun.

music video is six seconds shorter since footage of a Black Lives Matter protest in Atlanta was quietly removed. A source close to the situation told The Post on Wednesday that the footage, which showed confrontations during a BLM demonstration, came from Fox 5 Atlanta.Aldean’s record label, BBR Music Group, told TMZ in a statement that “the video footage was edited due to third-party copyright clearance issues.”The insider confirmed to The Post that TackleBox Films, the production company behind the video, contacted Fox on May 8 to ask permission to use the affiliate’s imagery from a BLM rally.

The Chicks are back on U.S. soil and ready to headline a tour of their own.From July 27 through Sept.

country music singer took to Twitter on Monday to share a video montage that included clips of some of his recent shows with the song playing in the background.“Thank u guys. Ready to see u back out there this weekend!” Aldean wrote, adding an American flag and a rocker-hand emoji.Included in the video was a clip of Aldean addressing his fans at one of his recent shows.“So, somebody asked me, ‘Hey man, do you think you’re going to play this song tonight?'” Aldean is heard saying in one portion of the video.

Tyler Childers is bringing country to the City.The popular singer has 15 shows remaining on his ‘Send in the Hounds Tour’ including two huge gigs at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 2-3.He’ll be bringing along special guest Elle King for both evenings.And if you need tickets for both boot-stompin’ good times, it’s not too late.At the time of publication, our team found seats going for as low as $162 before fees on Vivid Seats.Can’t make those back-to-back nights?Childers, 32, is also slated to headline at Bethel, NY’s Catbird Music Festival at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Aug.

TikTok teaser for the song is drawing outrage. TikToker Danny Collins, a former minor league pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, took a closer look on Saturday at the newspaper article featured in the background of Aldean’s promotional clip for the song, which has sparked accusations it’s “pro-lynching” and “racist.”According to Collins, the text in the “Small Town” TikTok, which was posted May 19 (the same day the song came out), appears to have originated from a now-defunct newspaper from Petal, Mississippi, called the Petal Paper.Collins claims to have found an archived copy of the 1956 article online.

controversial hit “Try That In A Small Town,” blasting “idiots” who hate the song in an interview Saturday.“I know there’s a bunch of idiots out there, but you need to learn to get a kick out of the idiots. The idiots hate this Jason Aldean song because they hate when we push back against violence,” he told Fox News’ Jimmy Failla.“They always get it 180 degrees wrong.

branded him a “racist” and “violent bigot.”Aldean, 46, addressed the backlash Friday between songs at his packed gig in Cincinnati, Ohio.“It’s been a long week, and I’ve seen a lot of stuff suggesting I’m this, suggesting I’m that,” he said, eliciting boos from the crowd, according to a snippet posted to Twitter. “I feel like everybody’s entitled to their opinions.

George Strait keeps coming back.The country star and Texas native has two huge concerts lined up at Fort Worth, TX’s Dickies Arena on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov.

Willie Nelson is “On The Road Again.”The legendary country singer — who celebrated his 90th birthday in April — has 26 ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ concerts lined up from July through October this year.These aren’t your typical shows though.What makes these ‘Outlaw’ gigs so special is that Nelson enlists special guests for each like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends like Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty and Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir as well as contemporary icons like Avett Brothers and Govt Mule.Best of all, the ‘Outlaws’ will be dipping their toes into the Northeast all summer long.Up first, Nelson and co. are slated to perform at Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29.After that, they’ll hit Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on July 30, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

embroiled in controversy after the release of his newest music video, “Try That in a Small Town,” as his defenders claim he’s the latest victim of cancel culture.The conservative country star is facing accusations that his latest single and music video encourages racist, pro-gun violence, pro-vigilantism and pro-lynching messages while others, including the artist himself, claim the song spreads the message that small towns don’t put up with the same levels of crime and chaos that big cities do. Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the controversial song from its rotation on Tuesday but ABC allowed the song to remain on the set list as part of its CMA Fest concert special Wednesday.

Blanco Brown spoke out against accusations of racism leveled at fellow country singer Jason Aldean.Amid the backlash against Aldean over the music video for his song «Try That in a Small Town,» Brown took to Twitter on Thursday to defend the musician.Brown wrote, in a since-deleted tweet, that «Aldeans [streams] Are Gonna Go Through The Roof» due to the uproar over the video, which many have accused of promoting racism and racial violence.«I hate the words to that song but I don’t believe he’s a racist,» Brown wrote. "[He was] one of the first to check on me in my time of need! Just bad song writing.«Brown was likely referring to his near-fatal motorcycle accident in August 2022 that left him hospitalized and required emergency surgery and treatment.

“racist” and “pro-lynching.”Aldean, an outspoken conservative, performed the set on June 10 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium in honor of the Country Music Association’s 50th anniversary. Hosted by Dierks Bentley, Elle King, and Lainey Wilson, Wednesday’s CMA Fest broadcast also featured performances by Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, and Luke Combs.But none was more divisive than Aldean’s concert, which aired one day after he called the accusations that he “released a pro-lynching song … not only meritless, but dangerous.”“Oh no CMA fest gonna get cancelled for playing this Jason aldean song,” one person tweeted Wednesday.“Honestly CMA fest allowing disgusting @Jason_Aldean to still perform is g r o s s,” another wrote.

controversial song “Try That in a Small Town.” Aldean’s headline-making hit occupies the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Top Songs and Music Videos charts as of Wednesday evening — despite accusations it’s racist and “pro-lynching.”The song, which was released May 19, has over 3.8 million Spotify streams.

accused of promoting violence with his latest song, which includes the inflammatory lyrics: “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say one day they’re gonna round up / Well, that s – – t might fly in the city, good luck / Try that in a small town.”As a small-town girl herself, Missouri native Crow, 61, called out the country singer for putting out false impressions.“@Jason_Aldean I’m from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence.

CMT pulled the controversial music video for his song “Try That in a Small Town” from its rotation amid accusations it is pro-lynching and racist.“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests,” Aldean, 46, wrote in a statement posted to his Instagram Story.“These references are not only meritless, but dangerous.”In the first verse, Aldean sings: “Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk / Carjack an old lady at a red light / Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store / Ya think it’s cool, well, act a fool if ya like.”He continues: “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face / Stomp on the flag and light it up / Yeah, ya think you’re tough.”Then comes the chorus.“Well, try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road / Around here, we take care of our own / You cross that line, it won’t take long / For you to find out, I recommend you don’t,” Aldean warns.In the second verse, Aldean claims he’s equipped with a gun from his grandfather. “Got a gun that my grandad gave me / They say one day they’re gonna round up / Well, that s–t may fly in the city, good luck,” he advises, though it’s unclear who “they” refers to.

Fairwell Festival is rolling into Redmond, OR’s Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center for three days of country and roots music.The biggest names on the bill this year include Willie Nelson, Zach Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours and Gary Clark Jr.Other stars set to perform over the three-day weekend include Trampled By Turtles, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Mt. Joy, Morgan Wade and Band of Horses.Don’t forget indie darlings Lucius either.Fairwell truly went all-out for their first-ever fest.And if you want to be part of the action, it’s not too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, we found three-day passes going for $483 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that may sound high, we’re happy to report that single-day passes start at $46 before fees.Looking for a bit more information before committing to tickets?Slow your scroll.We’ve got everything you’re looking for and more about the 2023 Fairwell Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A breakdown of all the best prices on single-day and three-day passes for the 2023 Fairwell Festival can be found right here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Dierks Bentley puts on a show.The 47-year-old country star recently shared clips from his ongoing ‘Gravel and Gold Tour’ on Instagram and if the concerts are even half as fun as they look, audience members are in for an unforgettable evening of country.Thankfully, the tour, supporting his 2022 album with the same name, is far from over.As of now, Bentley has 26 concerts remaining on his tour schedule including gigs at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on July 27 and Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 28.Even better, tickets are quite affordable to see the “Drunk On A Plane” singer live.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for $17 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that’s a bit of an outlier — most tickets start in the $30 to $80 range — a great deal may pop up at any time for any upcoming show.Plus, as an added bonus, Bentley is bringing special guests like Elle King, Jordan Davis, Tracy Lawrence, The Cadillac Three and Shane Smith and the Saints on select dates.Want to hear “Somewhere On A Beach,” “What Was I Thinkin'” and “Beers On Me” live in concert?Slow your scroll.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Dierks Bentley’s ‘Gravel and Gold Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Dierks Bentley concerts including tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Country Thunder in Shaunavon, SK, CA.That includes icons like Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Midland.They’ll be joined by fellow big names Parmalee, Hailey Whitters, Brett Kissel, Bailey Zimmerman and Chase Matthew.And if you haven’t yet grabbed your last-minute passes yet, you better hurry.At the time of publication, we found three-day general admission passes going for as low as $118 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $87 before fees.Sound like the country fest of your dreams?Here’s everything you need to know about Country Thunder in Saskatchewan.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day passes for the 2023 Country Thunder in Saskatchewan can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Faster Horses Festival is racing to Brooklyn, MI’s festival grounds for three huge days of country music, line dancing, camping, shopping, food and drink.Best of all, some of the biggest names in country will be gracing the stages at the annual extravaganza.We’re talking Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Zac Brown Band, Dwight Yoakam and Dustin Lynch.Billy Currington, Dylan Scott, Blanco Brown, Warren Zeiders and Hailey Whitters are set to perform as well.Plus, Tenille Townes will be there too.And if you need last-minute tickets, you’re in the right place.Our team found three-day general admission passes going for $205 before fees on Vivid Seats.Considering all the country star power on hand, we reckon that’s a steal.

Windy City Smokeout Festival is returning to Chicago, IL for four days of good ol’ fashioned country, BBQ and brews.Over the course of the four-day weekend, mega honky-tonk headliners Zach Bryan, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker and the Randy Rogers Band will entertain audiences.They’ll be joined by country icons Jo Dee Messina, Bailey Zimmerman, Eli Young Band, Chris Lane and Dylan Scott.That’s not all though.In total, 25 (!) huge acts are set to take the stage at the tenth Windy City Smokeout.And if you want to catch them all live (and indulge in the mouth-watering BBQ and beer selection), it’s not too late to scoop up last-minute general admission passes.At the time of publication, we found four-day passes going for $680 before fees on Vivid Seats.The cheapest single-day passes available are $88 before fees.Looking for a little more information about the year’s Smokeout?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all single and multi-day passes for this year’s Windy City Smokeout can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Joyce Carol Oates writes, “In love there are two things– bodies and words.”As of late, Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have inspired a deluge of the latter. Hot on the heels (or hooves) of a super buck moon in Capricorn, the long time couple announced their separation via a joint Instagram statement.

Luke Combs has taken the wheel of “Fast Car,” and songwriter Tracy Chapman is loving the ride. After catapulting Chapman to stardom back in 1988, earning her an award for Best Pop Vocal at the 31st annual Grammy Awards in 1989, the mellow folk rock tune about a young girl’s desire to escape from poverty has floored its way back into the spotlight courtesy of country star Combs, barreling all the way to the No. 1 slot on this week’s Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.The out-of-nowhere honor comes after the “When It Rains It Pours” singer covered the timeworn tune on his fourth studio album, “Gettin’ Old.” Combs’ twangy version also makes Chapman the first Black woman as the sole writer to top the Country Airplay chart since its debut in 1990.“I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman told Billboard in a written statement.

according to the Independent. “I have to decide how much of that high-tech stuff I want to be involved [with] because I don’t want to leave my soul here on this earth.“I think with some of this stuff I’ll be grounded here forever… I’ll be around, we’ll find ways to keep me here.”The singer-songwriter who was promoting her forthcoming album “Rockstar” also had some fun with the question of artificial intelligence.

The Hot 100 chart is seeing a country music comeback.For the first time in 42 years, country music stars simultaneously hold the top two spots on the coveted music list. Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” remains atop the chart, with Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” coming in a close second. The last time country musicians were on top of the all-genre chart was in 1981.

Luke Bryan’s son is 15 and every parent knows what that means.“He’s 15, so he’s doing the whole learning permit nightmare,” the “But I Got a Beer in My Hand” singer told Katie Neal on Audacity’s “Kate & Company” podcast this week. “He is not a very good driver right now so we’re having to work with him pretty hard.” The country star added that Bo, 15, whom he shares with wife Caroline, 43, is “very frustrating right now ’cause he thinks he knows how to drive, but he has no idea what he’s doing.” Bryan explained that Bo thinks “because he can operate a 4-wheeler or Polaris that he is quite proficient.

Man, we feel like a concert.Country icon Shania Twain, midway through her sprawling North American ‘Queen Of Me Tour,’ is stopping into New York for three huge gigs at Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Monday, July 3, Syracuse’s St. Josephs Health Amphitheater on Saturday, July 8 and finally New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, July 11.And if you want to see the “Still The One” singer live, we’re happy to report that there are unbelievably affordable last-minute tickets available.At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $20 before fees for her Bethel show.That “impresses us much.”Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.Tickets were a bit more expensive for Syracuse and New York City Twain concerts starting at $100 and $60 before fees, respectively.

Willie Nelson, the fourth of July and picnics.On Tuesday, July 4, all three of those patriotic elements will come together at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic at Austin, TX’s Q2 Stadium.Set to start at 2 p.m., the 90-year-old Nelson will be joined by Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Particle Kid and more at the annual celebration.And if you need tickets to ring in Independence Day with the Red Headed Stranger and friends, we’re here to help you make that happen.You won’t have to spend too much either.At the time of publication, we found tickets for the 4th of July Picnic going for as low as $64 before fees on Vivid Seats.Fans hoping to get closer to the action can find floor sets starting at $127 before fees.Need to know more before committing?Buckle up, pardner.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by section can be found right here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

stomach cancer battle.Keith’s representatives told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he’s “feeling good” and they “are anticipating Toby will be on the road again soon” after more than a year hiatus from the stage.“All of this is good news,” his reps added.The “Red Solo Cup” singer told The Oklahoman earlier this month that he’s optimistic about his health, and said, “basically, everything is in a real positive trend.”He added, “You never know with cancer, so you have to prepare.”Keith thinks he has the schedule and stamina to perform again, too.“I’ve got more wind,” he told the outlet. “And I’m thinking about bringing the band in and setting up, playing two or three days somewhere just to see if I can get through two hours.”He added, “All I gotta do is see if I can get through two or three nights of work and get a little break in this chemo, and we’ll go back to work.”The “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” singer revealed a stomach cancer diagnosis nearly one year ago after secretly battling the disease for six months.“Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” he wrote in June 2022.“I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery.

Toby Keith is looking forward to his future. The country crooner is opening up about his health, one year after going public with his battle with stomach cancer.The «Beer for My Horses» singer hosted his annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Tournament on June 2, and he spoke with at a gala ahead of the event, where he gave an update on his health.«I'm feeling pretty good,» he told the outlet.

Eric Church live in concert isn’t free, sometimes it’s pretty dang close.The country star, who just launched his nationwide 41-concert ‘Outsiders Revival Tour’ has some tickets on his summer trek going for just $15 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yes, no need to squint. You read that right.Of course, that’s not the case for all shows — most gigs’ prices start in the $30 to $70 range — but given that Church is bringing fellow headliners like Whiskey Myers, Elle King, Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum and more on select dates, there’s really never a bad price for a Church concert.Want to find out how much it cost to see Church’s first ever outdoor amphitheater tour which includes gigs at Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug.

Tim McGraw is still putting out new music.On Thursday, June 22, the country icon is dropping his latest single, the soulful “Hey Whiskey.”And if you want to hear the “1883” star’s latest track — as well as all of his many, many hits — live this year, you’re in luck.Starting July 2 at Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center, the 56-year-old, three-time Grammy winner will return to the road for a handful of concerts and festival appearances.Ticket prices likely won’t make you say “I Like It, I Love It” though.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $53 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that may seem reasonable, prices for other concerts typically start in the $100+ range.Want to find out where, when and how much it will cost to see McGraw in concert these next few months?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

one beach music festival on your agenda.Thankfully, we did some homework and found the perfect multi-day, seaside musical extravaganza just for you.That would be the Beach It Music Festival taking place at the Virginia Beach oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA from June 22-25.And if you’re a country music fan, you’re going to love this year’s lineup.Just a few of the mega headliners set to take the sandy stages include Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Riley Green and Cole Swindell.Brothers Osborne, Kip Moore, Jo Dee Messina, Hailey Whitters and Megan Moroney will be lending their talents to the aquatic festivities as well.Heck, even “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi is on the bill.Want last-minute tickets?You’re in luck. Not only are they still available but they are reasonably priced considering all the talent attached to this year’s event.At the time of publication, we found three-day general admission passes going for as low as $242 before fees on Vivid Seats.Still need to know more before committing?We’ve got all the 2023 Beach It details you’re looking for and more below.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices for this year’s Beach It Festival can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Kane Brown does things a little bit differently at live shows.The country star, who has just 15 concerts remaining on his 2023 ‘Drunk or Dreaming Tour,’ doesn’t just perform by himself.No, at a recent gig, the “Different Man” singer pulled his daughter onstage for a duet of his hit single “Thank God” to the delight of his adoring fans.And if you want to see what magic Brown has up his sleeve for the final shows he has scheduled this year including one at Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on July 9, you can still pick them up before it’s too late.Better yet, you won’t need to go broke seeing the country/hip-hop crossover star live either.At the time of publication, some tickets were going for as low as $31 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to sing along to hits like “Saturday Nights,” “Heaven,” “What Ifs,” “One Thing Right,” “Be Like That” and so many more live.Want to catch Kane Brown’s ‘Drunk or Dreaming Tour’ before it’s too late?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all ‘Drunk or Dreaming’ tour dates, venues and the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.