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When the first week of guests were announced for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," there was a lot of speculation as to whom the mysterious Paul Simon tribute band, Troubled Waters, could be. Turns out it was Simon himself accompanied by a whistling Colbert performing "Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard." -
Dead Weather First Live Performance in 5 Years Set for 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert'
The Dead Weather said the band led by Jack White wouldn't be touring behind its upcoming release Dodge And Burn, but now it appears the band will break its five-year hiatus from the live stage to perform for the second week of Stephen Colbert's tenure as host of 'The Late Show.' That same week will feature a collaboration between Run the Jewels and TV on the Radio. -
Garth Brooks Sets Forbes Record for Country Income; Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean Place
Garth Brooks managed to not only become the highest-earning country musician of the last year, but he also brought in the most cash ever by a performer in that genre, according to Forbes and its annual Country Cash Kings list. The biggest performer of the '90s from that scene has brought in more than $90 million, according to the list. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan did well, but came in far behind Brooks. -
Kenny Chesney Named Taste of Country 2016 Headliner...before 2015 Event Ends
Music festivals are releasing their lineups earlier and earlier and Taste of Country has set a high bar by naming Kenny Chesney as the 2016 headliner before the 2015 event is even over. It's a bold move, as apparently the promoters of the event—which is currently in its third year—have already booked the venue for next year as well. Confidence is good, right? -
Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church and More Playing Waylon Tribute
Austin, TX will host a star-studded tribute to Waylon Jennings on July 6 as Willie Nelson, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves and more will come together for "OUTLAW: Celebrating the Music of Waylon Jennings." -
5 NFL Stars Gone Country: Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman and More
Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital fundraiser took a fun turn last weekend when the Denver Broncos quarterback took the stage with headliner Dierks Bentley to perform a cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues." Manning's musical dynamism was about as weak as you might expect, but as it was strictly for-the-kids, we'd be jerks to mock him for it. He wasn't the first NFL player to take a crack at country music however...in fact, players such as Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman have done the deed in a more professional setting. Here are five country releases from acts that got their start on the gridiron. -
Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Jimmy Buffett: Best Musician's Restaurants
Arcade Fire's first couple Win Butler and Régine Chassagne announced this week that they would become the next musical act to enter the dining business with Agrikol, a Haitian restaurant in the band's hometown of Montreal. The space will also offer Haitian music and visual arts as part of the experience. The couple obviously has a culinary interest in the Caribbean nation, as Butler's special blend from La Colombe Coffee also featured beans from the country. Let's hope that their business doesn't bite the dust like Britney Spears and Flava Flav's attempts, and instead is a success, much like these restaurants run by Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Buffett and more. -
Toby Keith Tour 2015: 'Drunk Americans' Singer Unveils Good Times & Pick Up Lines Tour Dates in Support of '35 MPH Town'
This summer is going to be filled with good times, pick up lines and live music, if it's up to Toby Keith. Following the release of his latest album 35 MPH Town, today (Feb. 19), the "Drunk Americans" singer announced that he'll be hitting arenas and amphitheaters this summer on the Good Times & Pick Up Lines Tour. -
Jerry Garcia, Toby Keith, Cyndi Lauper and Others to Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
The 2015 class of wordsmiths to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame includes a cowboy, a blues legend and two Deadheads. Toby Keith, Willie Dixon and the partnership of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter will all be welcomed to the hall during a ceremony June 18 in New York City. Cyndi Lauper, Bobby Braddock and Linda Perry are among the other inductees, "Rolling Stone" noted. -
Toby Keith Joins Keith Urban, Tim McGraw & The Band Perry as Country Jam 2015 Headliner
Country Jam 2015 is starting to look just a little more complete. After announcing headliners Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and The Band Perry over the last few months, today (Jan. 22), the annual country music festival has announced its final major performer, and it's a doozy. Yes, "Drunk Americans" singer and legendary country act Toby Keith has been announced as the fourth headlining performer. -
Toby Keith Not Changing Anything on New Album
Messing with a successful artist's formula is dangerous stuff. And while Toby Keith is known as one of country's biggest badasses, he's not exactly champing at the bit to switch up the sound that's gotten him this far. -
Eric Church Joins Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ariana Grande as 'The Outsiders' Goes Platinum
Move over, Jason Aldean, because Eric Church is joining the platinum party. The singer recently became the second country artist to reach the 1-million mark for albums sold in 2014 with "The Outsiders." Church is only the fifth artist this year to hit the milestone. Aldean, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sam Smith were all certified platinum previously and the soundtrack for Disney's "Frozen" received the honor as well.As Church's website notes, "The Outsiders," released Feb. 11, sold 288,000 copies in its first week. It went straight to No. 1 on the "Billboard" 200 and Top Country Albums charts. Church received four Grammy nods, including Country Album of the Year, Country Song of the Year, Country Solo Performance of the Year and Country Group/Duo of the Year.The Outsiders also won the Album of the Year honor at the inaugural American Country Countdown Awards recently. He stressed the importance of albums during his acceptance speech.
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