We round up your weekly country music news from the first week of March 2020 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.The Shires become the first UK act to perform on the main stage at C2C Festival
Due to the fears around the coronavirus, Old Dominion have pulled out of C2C 2020. They are replaced on the line-up by The Shires, who become the first UK act to perform on the main stage at C2C Festival.
2. A tornado destroys parts of East Nashville
On Tuesday morning, a tornado ripped through parts of East Nashville, destroying over 140 buildings, and leaving at least 25 people dead. It was the area’s largest natural disaster since 2010. Artists have shown their support and love for the town, including Kacey Musgraves selling her stage clothes to support the cause, Dan & Shay donating $100,000, Taylor Swift donating $1 million, amongst others.
3. SXSW cancelled amidst coronavirus concerns
4. The Love Junkies pull out of C2C Festival’s CMA Songwriters Night
CMA save the day, with this stellar rejig of the line-up for their CMA Songwriters night, after The Love Junkies are forced to pull out of the festival.
5. Dixie Chicks announce release date of new album ‘Gaslighter’
The Dixie Chicks first album in 14 years, will be out on May 1.
6. Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley expecting baby number 3
7. Jimmie Allen announces birth of baby girl with fiancee
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8. Brandy Clark releases third studio album
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Release Reviews in 10 Words or Less
Brandy Clark, ‘I’d Be The Sad Song,’ Wow. One of the best tracks we’ve heard in ages.
Dixie Chicks, ‘Gaslighter’ – THEY. ARE. BACK. 14 years was worth the wait.
Jackson Michelson, ‘One Day,’ – Honeyed vocals, gorgeous but forgettable…
Lauren Alaina, ‘In My Veins,’ – Tune. Instant Hit. We love this ode to country music.
Mickey Guyton, ‘What Are You Going To Tell Her?’ – Break our hearts why don’t you Mickey Guyton?
Renee Blair, ‘The Ones To Slow Dance To,’ – One to watch in 2020, ignore at your peril.
