June 14, 2020
Hank Jr's daughter killed in auto accident
Hank Williams Jr.‘s daughter, 27-year-old Katherine Williams-Dunning, was killed in a one-car crash on Saturday (June 13) in Henry County, Tennessee. Katherine was driving the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe on Highway 79 near Antioch Road when an SUV, which was towing a boat, crossed the median and crashed around 7:45 p.m. CT Saturday evening. Williams-Dunning was killed, while her 29-year-old husband, Tyler Dunning, who was also in the vehicle, was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Katherine owned the clothing company Weston Jane.
June 13, 2020
Derek Ryan & Philomena headline Northern Ireland Drive In
The event, in the hallowed grounds of Ballymena United will be transformed into a huge music venue for three nights, on Friday,Saturday and now Sunday 3rd-5th July with upwards of 400 vehicles expected. To give it an added dimension and in keeping with the Farmers' Bash rural audience, a limited tractor park section within the grounds will also be available with strict social distancing guidelines being observed.
The line-up at Ireland's first ever country music drive-in will see Derek Ryan, Marty Mone and country queen Philomena Begley take to the huge stage performing for the first time in weeks in front of a live audience. Derek and Philomena are also expected to perform their current duet ‘It Won’t Rain Forever' at the unique mid-summer event.
With FM transmission of the music directly to car radios, country fans will also be able to benefit from the on-site PA system and can listen with their left windows down or sunroof open.
On-site toilets with controlled queuing will be available but only if absolutely necessary. There will be a selection of food available with providers serving directly to cars so as to maintain social distancing and avoid queuing.
Rose Garden 50th Anniversary
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It's 50 years since Lynn Anderson's 'Rose Garden' was originally released, and to mark the occasion, a special limited edition reissue of the original album has been released.
The Deluxe Collector's Edition includes Pink Translucent Vinyl and notes from Reba McEntire and Clive Davis with only 1000 Exclusive Vinyl Records Released, Just In Time For Lynn Anderson Day
In light of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Sony Legacy Recordings have also re-released four digitally remastered albums of Lynn Anderson’s: ‘Cry,’ ‘Listen To A Country Song,’ ‘Singing My Song,’ and ‘Stay There ‘Til I Get There.’ Fans were granted access to these albums digitally for the first time in history and also had the opportunity to purchase a Limited Edition Lynn Anderson Rose Bush for Mother’s Day.
Nashville Meets London - virtually
The annual Nashvile Meets London Festival, like many other public events cannot be held this year due to social distancing and travel restrictions.
But the Nashville Meets London team has teamed with London’s Royal Albert Hall for a virtual concert set for July 18, 2020 at 7.30pm UK time, as part of the venue’s recently-launched livestream series Royal Albert Home.
North Azmerican acts acts The Cadillac Three, Michael Ray, Tenille Townes , together with Yorkshire recording act Twinnie are all set to take part in the free event, which will be hosted by Country Hits Radio, as well as Mainly Music radio presenter Matt Spracklen.
The event will be livestreamed at the Royal Albert Hall YouTube channel and at royalalberthall.com.
Drive In Garth
June 12, 2020
Lady Antebellum change name amid slavery protests
Lady Antebellum are changing their name to Lady A, with members saying they are 'regretful and embarrassed' for not taking into consideration the word's association with slavery.The band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, made the announcement Thursday on their social media.
The 'antebellum south' refers to the pre-Civil War period in the Southern United States between 1830-1860 when slavery was practiced.It was known as a time of economic growth in the region, largely due to its heavy reliance on slaves.
The band, who has used the name since 2006, said they felt compelled to make the change after the past few weeks opened their eyes to 'blindspots we didn't even know existed'.
'After much personal reflection, band discussion, prayer and many honest conversations with some of our closest black friends and colleagues, we have decided to drop the word "antebellum" from our name and move forward as Lady A, the nickname our fans gave us almost from the start,' they said.
'When we set out together almost 14 years ago, we named our band after the Southern 'Antebellum' style home where we took our first photos.
'But we are regretful and embarrassed to say that we did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery.'
'We are deeply sorry for the hurt this has caused and for anyone who has felt unsafe, unseen, or unvalued.'
Last year Confederate Railroad were dropped from festivals at short notice, because their name caused offence.
Protests hit Music City
The Black Lives Matter protests which have been held , not only in America, but across the world hit Music City last weekend. Rioters set fire to the Old Courthouse, and protesters on Lower Broadway destroyed property. The good news is that the Ernest Tubb Record Store and Roberts both reported no damage, but windows were smashed at the nearby Ryman Auditorium.
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