We round up the last week of news in the world of country music, including the ongoing storm around Morgan Wallen, inspiring news from TJ Osborne and from Carly Pearce.Â
In an exclusive interview with TIME magazine, TJ Osborne came out as gay, making him the only openly gay male artist signed to a major country label. Stars have overwhelmingly come out in support of the star in an outpouring of love on social media.
2. Morgan Wallen is suspended from his label and booking agency
After a video surfaced of Morgan Wallen uttering a racist slur, the country industry have been quick to distance themselves from the star. This week, the star has been suspended from his label – Big Loud – and been dropped from his booking agency WME. The star’s music has also been pulled from over 400 radio stations and from CMT.
3. Carly Pearce announces new project – 29 – out next week
Carly Pearce has announced that she will be releasing a new seven-song project on February 19th, including her most recently-released track ‘Should’ve Known Better,’ available everywhere now.
4. Kane Brown is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut
Brown is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on on Sunday 14th April as part of a special – Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music.Â
5. Luke Combs reveals his 2020 side project – a bluegrass album
Luke Combs has revealed that in 2020 he began work on a side project – a bluegrass album – that has now been put on ice – but now as 2021 begins, Combs is busy working on his third studio album.
6. Lauren Housley announces new album – Girl From The North
The record will be released in April of this year.
