We round up your weekly country music news from the second week of July 2020, including the unfolding of Lady A and their lawsuit – including a roundup of new country music releases and livestreams – and uncover the moments that you might have missed. This country music news will also be available on the podcast tomorrow on Spotify and on iTunes.
1. Darius Rucker announces divorce from wife of 20 years, Beth
Something seems to be in the air in Nashville, with news of another divorce filing coming this week from Darius Rucker and wife Beth.
2. Tim McGraw’s new album ‘Here on Earth’ due in August
3. Country’s Lady A suing blues artist Lady A for trademark rights in new lawsuit
4. Charlie Daniels passes away at 83
5. The Cadillac Three’s Neil Mason and wife Chelsea welcome baby girl
Release Radar
Brett Eldredge, Sunday Drive – Eldredge is back with his flawless studio album Sunday Drive that sees him take a new turn with his music and career. This is a sensational project.
Emma & Jolie, ‘I Don’t Need A Man,’ – the up and coming UK country duo release their debut single that shot to #1 on the UK country chart. This is a summer banger if you ever needed one.
