We round up your weekly country music news from the second week of March 2020 – including your coronavirus updates – and uncover the moments that you might have missed from the previous week in March 2020 . This country music news will also be available on the podcast tomorrow on Spotify and on iTunes.
1.C2C2020 is Postponed
— Country2Country (@C2Cfestival) March 12, 2020
2. 2020 ACMs are postponed due to coronavirus concerns
For more information on the 55th ACM Awards, refunds and more, visit our FAQ page.https://t.co/mUz2q3n8wZ pic.twitter.com/DxkRrrXKJY
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) March 15, 2020
3. Destination Country launches new merch to support artists amidst mounting coronavirus concerns
We know everyone is incredibly gutted about the postponement and cancellation of many live events over the past week, but let’s not forget all the artists whose livelihood is based on live performance.
As a show of support, we have today launched a range of unisex T-shirts on the merch store with 60% of all profits is going to Help Musicians UK to support musicians affected by the ongoing repercussions of coronavirus.
You can see the range below and click on each image to purchase. There’s also the option to donate at the checkout if you’d like to add an additional amount before paying.
4. Country Music Tour Dates are Extensively Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears
Midland have postponed their UK tour this month. In the US, Reba has moved her tour to June, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay amongst others have extensively cancelled or postponed their tour dates.
ATTENTION Europe and UK 🐊🐊🐊 pic.twitter.com/5kk1p1W8oS
— Midland (@MidlandOfficial) March 13, 2020
5. Stagecoach is postponed to October
Hold on to your wristbands, the party is on for October 23-25, 2020! Looking forward to seeing you at the first ever fall edition of Stagecoach ✨👢https://t.co/6yYDYfJM8i pic.twitter.com/ySUZCqZbnS
— Stagecoach Festival (@Stagecoach) March 13, 2020
6. The Shires release fourth studio album
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Release Reviews in 10 Words or Less
Alyssa Micaela and Eric Paslay, ‘Mad Love,’ her best track yet, big, bold, rock-tinged
High Valley, ‘Grew Up On That,’ kings of Canadian country, country perfection.
Luke Bryan, ‘One Margarita,’ built for summer, a classic Luke Bryan drinking song.
Rob Mayes, ‘Addicted to the Chase,’ Mayes best track yet. That is all.
Willie Nelson, ‘Our Song,’ quiet, understated and gorgeous. We stan Willie Nelson
