We round up your weekly country music news from the second week of June 2020 – 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. Lisa Wright is the next artist to play Destination Country’ ‘DC Sessions’ this Thursday at 9pm BST. Tickets available here.
2. Kelly Clarkson files for divorce from husband of seven years, Brandon Blackstock
3. Josh Abbott and wife Taylor have welcomed their baby boy
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4. Lady Antebellum officially become Lady A
5. Dixie Chicks Announce New Release Date for ‘Gaslighter’ Album
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— The Chicks (@thechicks) June 11, 2020
6. Stagecoach Is Officially Cancelled for 2020
7. Jimmy Buffett Set for Grand Ole Opry Debut
Release Radar
Gabby Barrett, ‘Footprints On The Moon’ – This is where Barrett excels, huge vocals, thought-provoking but simple lyrics, powerfully enacted.
Gone West, ‘Canyons’ – What an album. Wow. Album of the Year?
Luke Bryan, ‘Build Me A Daddy,’ – As Lyric Magazine says this is the ‘Marmite’ of country, some will find it charming, some sickening – us, we find it charming.
Maren Morris, ‘Just For Now’ and ‘Takes Two’ – Maren is back with two additional tracks on her GIRL album, the first iconic, the second – to be honest – we could ‘take’ it or leave it.
Zac Brown Band, ‘The Man Who Loves You The Most’ – Zac and his heart seem to return on this stunning track. Please don’t leave us again.
