In a recent interview with The Standard promoting her BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds series, "Courtney Love's Women," Courtney Love slammed Taylor Swift, saying "she's not important" and "not interesting as an artist."

"Taylor is not important," Love said. "She might be a safe space for girls, and she's probably the Madonna of now, but she's not interesting as an artist."

It's not known why Love has a contrarian view about Swift now after having wished her a happy birthday in December 2021 via Facebook. She called Swift an "aspirational huge role model for many young women" at the time. The post also featured a photo of Love and her "occasional hair twin/neighbor."

Courtney also spoke about Lana Del Rey and Madonna during the recent interview with The Standard.

"I haven't liked Lana since she covered a John Denver song, and I think she should really take seven years off," she said. "Up until 'Take Me Home Country Roads' I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much."

About Madonna, Love said, "I don't like her and she doesn't like me. I loved Desperately Seeking Susan, but for the city of New York as much as her."

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Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80.

In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old."

"The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch passed away earlier today at his home in Osprey, FL., surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide," they added.

Betts was a co-founding member of The Allman Brothers band alongside brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe Johanson, and Berry Oakley.

When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971, Betts assumed the role of the group's lead guitarist and also took over more of a singing role.

Betts was the writer and singer on the Allmans' hit single "Ramblin' Man." He also gained renown for composing instrumentals, with one appearing on most of the group's albums, including "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Jessica" (which was later used as the theme to Top Gear).

The band went through a hiatus in the late 1970s, during which time Betts, like many of the other band members, pursued a solo career and side projects under such names as Great Southern and The Dickey Betts Band.

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Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, will open with a music concert for conservation on May 21.

Missouri's country music sensation Chris Janson; newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame John Anderson; The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, who are on their farewell tour; Big Cedar Lodge's own Grand Ole Opry entertainer Clay Self and award-winning bluegrass band The Petersens make up the lineup of performers.

Guests can anticipate an evening filled with exceptional music, a family friendly "Fan Zone" air show, parachuting flag ceremony, and fireworks display, all against the breathtaking backdrop of Missouri's renowned Ozarks.

All proceeds from the concert will go to conservation efforts to protect the land, wildlife, and natural habitats of the Ozark region.

One of America's most beautiful outdoor amphitheaters, Thunder Ridge will introduce "The Nature Tower" in late June.

Concert for Conservation tickets will be available on April 19 on Ticketmaster for $10.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Thunder Ridge Nature Arena's website at https://www.thunderridgenaturearena.com/.

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Country superstar Kenny Chesney has decided to release his new album, Born, on double-disc vinyl on May 24.

"I'm lucky," Chesney says of releasing a vinyl edition of the 15-track album. "I have fans who still believe in the actual listening experience, starting an album at the beginning and taking the journey the songs are creating. Experiencing and asking 'how does this music define a moment or a state of life? How does it color or reflect my mind?' "So much of my own life's been defined by what I was listening to over the years, and still is. That's a whole different way of consuming music than just a hit," he added. "Knowing that, I decided to go ahead and do vinyl. It's a limited run, but it's there for all the people who put on albums and make that kind of listening a destination. For anyone who sinks into the songs, this is for you."

Chesney debated releasing a vinyl edition of Born, as all fifteen songs couldn't fit on one disc, and he didn't want to choose which songs to leave off.

"It's a lot of music, and a lot of life," Chesney acknowledges. "I realized all that can be taken in in different ways. While we're only doing a limited pressing, which will be available at select retail stores and through the website, I wanted this music to be in whatever form No Shoes Nation wants to experience it through..."

Fans can pre-order their vinyl copy of Born beginning April 18 at 11 p.m. CT.

Chesney's the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour is kicking off this weekend at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on April 20.

Born Track Listing:

1. Born2. Just To Say We Did3. Take Her Home4. Few Good Stories5. Thinkin' Bout6. Guilty Pleasure7. One More Sunset8. Top Down9. The Way I Love You Now10. This Too Shall Pass11. Blame It On The Salt12. Come Here, Go Away13. One Lonely Island14. Long Gone15. Wherever You Are Tonight

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A new Lainey Wilson documentary-style special will stream on Hulu beginning on May 29.

The special is being produced by Robin Roberts' production unit at ABC News Studios.

"I look forward to telling stories about talented women who are strong and authentic," Roberts said in a statement. "Lainey is definitely one of those women, and I can't wait to share her uplifting story with audiences around the world."

Wilson has been one of the big success stories of country music over the past two years, leading to her winning a number of awards, including CMA Awards, a Grammy award, a People's Choice Award, and CMT Music Awards. This past week, it was also announced that she is nominated for five ACM Awards, including entertainer of the year.

The Hulu special will include interviews with the Louisiana native's family members as well as offering behind-the-scenes glimpses from her concerts.

"It's such an honor to be a part of this project," Wilson said. "Thank you to Robin and ABC News Studios for helping bring light to my story throughout the past year. I can't wait for everyone to watch."

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Beyonce's new album Cowboy Carter has topped the Billboard 200 for a second straight week.

The eighth solo album from the superstar, released on March 29, earned 125,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the April 5-11 tracking week, according to Luminate.

However, album sales went down from last week, when Cowboy Carter debuted at No. 1 on the chart.

In all, eight of Beyonce's albums have risen to the top of the Billboard 200.

Cowboy Carter is followed by J. Cole's Might Delete Later at No. 2, TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Minisode 3: TOMORROW at No. 3, Future and Metro Boomin's We Don't Trust You at No. 4, and Morgan Wallen's One Thing at a Time at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated April 20.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units.

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Chris Stapleton joined Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Slash for a cover version of Fleetwood Mac's 1969 hit "Oh Well." The cover will feature on Slash's upcoming blues album, Orgy of the Damned.

"I knew from the beginning I wanted to do ['Oh Well'] on this record," Slash said in a statement. "It was also one of the songs that I was trying to figure out who would be the right vocalist for it, and one of the ideas I had was Chris Stapleton, who is one of the most brilliant singer-songwriters today. He's also got such a gritty and distinctive voice, so I called him up and he did an amazing job. I mean, his voice is so cool."

The 12-track Orgy of the Damned, which is Slash's sixth solo album, is due out on May 17 via Gibson Records.

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Country singer-songwriter Cole Swindell recently shared a new romantic ballad, "Forever to Me."

The song was co-written by Swindell and follows a guy recounting putting a ring on his sweetheart and all it entails.

"She gave eighteen summers to Caroline/ Spent a few more wild and free/ Gave a long shot chance to a Georgia boy in Tennessee/ I gav? a promise to her daddy/ And a grass stain to my knee/ I mighta gave h?r the diamond, but she gave forever to me," Swindell sings in the chorus.

"To be living in a moment and get to write about it, I don't think it can ever get more real than that," says Swindell, who's engaged to Courtney Little. "Outside of 'You Should Be Here,' I think this song is honestly one of the most personal songs I have written and shows exactly where I am in my life."

"Forever to Me" marks a preview of Swindell's forthcoming as-yet-untitled fifth album.

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Morgan Wallen's "Man Made a Bar," featuring Eric Church, has risen to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.

The single earned 31.1 million audience impressions in the April 5-11, according to Luminate.

Wallen scored his 12th Country Airplay leader and Church scored his 11th. The track was written by Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Larry Fleet and Brett Tyler. It was produced by Joey Moi.

The song features on Wallen's 36-song album One Thing at a Time, which ruled the Top Country Albums for 45 frames and the all-genre Billboard 200 for 19 weeks.

Wallen scored his fifth Country Airplay No. 1 from One Thing at a Time, following "Thinkin' Bout Me," which ruled for five frames beginning in October 2023, "Last Night" and two singles released before the album, "Thought You Should Know" and "You Proof."

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Tracy Lawrence recently shared the next track off his forthcoming EP, Out Here In It, the soulful heartbreak country ballad "Gulf of Mexico."

"Gulf of Mexico" is the second release off his six-song EP, which is due to be released on June 7.

"I love a good ballad," said Lawrence. "These kind of songs have always been some of my favorites to sing. When I heard Gulf of Mexico it was instantly a favorite that I had to record and put on the EP. I can't wait for everyone to hear this song and like it as much as I do."

"Gulf of Mexico" offers a neon lit, slow dance spin to the center of the EP, providing a roadmap of the broken-hearted, runaway places that Lawrence has searched for to mend his fractured heart.

Penned by Monty Criswell, Derek George and Bubba Strait, the track tugs heartstrings when Lawrence confesses that no matter how far he tries to run away from her and drown out the memory of what they used to share, she's still in full ownership of his heart.

In addition to the song, a new music video was also released. Set against the backdrop of the Gulf's rolling blue ocean waves, Lawrence's spotlight puts his smooth, steady vocals on display as he sings through the soul-searching emotions heartbreak brings to the forefront.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and Riley Green have joined previously announced headliners Erich Church and Lainey Wilson as co-headliners of the inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest.

The Field & Stream Music Fest takes place on October 4-6 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. It will feature over 30 artists across two stages.

The Field & Stream Music Fest and Outdoor Expo will span 2,600 acres of countryside, complete with creeks and watering holes aplenty, providing a myriad of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Attendees can indulge in fishing, hiking, trail exploration, off-road adventures, shooting sports, downhill mountain biking, rafting, a diverse selection of food vendors, excursions, an outdoor expo, and much more.

Tickets for the inaugural Field & Stream Music Festival are on sale now, along with camping packages.

On-site lodging options encompass RV camping, cabin rentals, glamping, overland camping, and traditional tent camping.

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Country star Sam Hunt has called his 2019 arrest on driving under the influence charges a "wake-up call."

During an interview with Evan Paul on Taste of Country Nights, Hunt said, "Well, it was a wake-up call immediately, you know, the next day. I think over time, you know, you reflect on it, you realize, you know, you learn from your mistakes."

Hunt recently released the title track from his new Locked Up EP and also announced a tour with the same name.

Hunt tells Taste of Country Nights, "The song itself though, it's not, you know, it may seem autobiographical if you connect the dots. But, you know, I made a point not to go into the details in the song about my story."

"I tried to zoom it out and make it more relatable so that it feels more like it's about making a big mistake or messing up, and having your significant other stick with you through that. And realizing through that how much she loves you and how much you love her, and how strong your bond is," he added.

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Taylor Swift's songs are back on TikTok a few days ahead of the release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, which is due out on April 19.

Several Swift songs, including "You Belong With Me," "Lover," "Cardigan," "Mirrorball," "Fearless (Taylor's Version)," "Cruel Summer," "Cardigan," "Style (Taylor's Version)," "Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version)," "The Man" and "ME!" - were back on TikTok by Thursday (April 11), available for users to incorporate into their videos.

After Universal Music Group let its licensing agreement with TikTok lapse on January 31, due to the app's unwillingness to pay for the "fair value" of music, Swift's catalog was pulled from the app in February. UMG also cited other concerns such as AI and artist safety as the reasons for letting the agreement lapse.

In a letter to its artists on January 30 explaining the licensing spat, UMG wrote, "With respect to the issue of artist and songwriter compensation, TikTok proposed paying our artists and songwriters at a rate that is a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay."

TikTok countered that Universal was engaging in "false narrative and rhetoric." TikTok said, "It is sad and disappointing that Universal Music Group has put their own greed above the interests of their artists and songwriters."

It now seems TikTok has reached a separate deal with Swift who owns her masters and presumably would have the ability to strike her own arrangement. It is also said that with her new album, The Tortured Poets Department set to arrive on April 19, Swift is partnering with TikTok to promote the album.

There is no clarification as yet about the reappearance of Swift's songs on the app. Neither TikTok nor representatives for Swift have responded to requests for comment. UMG has not spoken about the move as well.

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Kimberly Perry is set to headline the "CMT Next Women of Country Tour."

"CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: Kimberly Perry (of the Band Perry)" will kick off on August 15 in Birmingham, Alabama, and includes 25 tour stops.

Joining Perry will be members of CMT's Next Women of Country, including Abbey Cone, HunterGirl, Jenna Paulette, Madeline Merlo, and Tanner Adell.

Additional cities and artists to be announced. Tickets are available now at KimberlyPerry.com.

"As promised, the big news - I'm going on my very first solo headlining tour y'all! I'm over the moon to announce that I'll be headlining CMT Next Women Of Country Tour this year," Perry shared.

"I'll be playing everything off of Superbloom, all The Band Perry hits, and some of my deep-cut favorites. Request line is officially open now," she added.

2024 "CMT Next Women of Country Tour Presents: Kimberly Perry" Dates:

August 15 - Birmingham, AL * - WorkPlay SoundstageAugust 16 - Knoxville, TN * - Bijou TheatreAugust 17 - Lexington, KY * - Manchester Music HallAugust 21 - Charlotte, NC + - Neighborhood TheatreAugust 22 - Asheville, NC + - The Grey EagleAugust 23 - Atlanta, GA + - Buckhead TheatreAugust 24 - Nashville, TN $^ - The Basement EastSeptember 7 - Des Moines, IA ! - Wooly'sSeptember 8 - Minneapolis, MN ! - Fine LineSeptember 9 - Green Bay, WI! - Gather on BroadwaySeptember 12 - Chicago, IL $ - Joe's on Weed StreetSeptember 13 - Ann Arbor, MI $ - The ArkSeptember 14 - Rootstown, OH $ - Dusty ArmadilloSeptember 15 - Annapolis, MD $ - Rams Head On StageSeptember 17 - Cambridge, MA $ - The SinclairSeptember 19 - New York, NY $ - Gramercy TheatreSeptember 20 - Homer, NY $ - Center for the Arts of HomerSeptember 21 - Uncasville, CT - Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun ResortOctober 2 - Denver, CO # - Ophelia's Electric SoapboxOctober 4 - Las Vegas, NV - Stoney's Rockin' CountryOctober 5 - San Juan Capistrano, CA # - The Coach HouseOctober 8 - San Martin, CA # - Clos LaChance WineryOctober 9 - Roseville, CA # - Goldfield Trading PostOctober 10 - Bakersfield, CA # - The Nile TheaterOctober 12 - West Hollywood, CA # - Troubadour

Tanner Adell *Jenna Paulette +Madeline Merlo !Abbey Cone $HunterGirl ^To be announced #

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A documentary on the making of a Chet Atkins tribute album will premiere on CMT on April 19 at 10 p.m. ET.

The one-hour documentary, titled We Still Can't Say Goodbye - The Making of a Musician's Tribute to Chet Atkins and his Legacy Remembered, is produced by Opry Entertainment Group and Morningstar Music Productions.

The doc features 22 artists, including Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, Sierra Hull, Tommy Emmanuel, Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, and Brad Paisley, who have paid tribute to Atkins on the upcoming album, We Still Can't Say Goodbye' - A Musicians' Tribute to Chet Atkins. The 15-track album is also due to be released on April 19.

"The first day of filming was marked by Tommy Emmanuel's recording of 'Mr. Guitar,'" producer Kathryn Russ said about the documentary that takes fans inside the making of the Chet Atkins tribute album. "However, it was his intimate stories that truly captured the essence of the man they sought to honor. Chet Atkins was more than just a talented producer, studio head, and guitarist; he was also a humble, caring mentor who left a profound impact on countless musicians."

"Producing this TV special on the making of the new tribute album for iconic Opry member Chet Atkins has been truly inspiring. It's been a remarkable experience witnessing legendary artists unite to honor Chet's legacy. Through this special, we hope viewers experience the timeless and lasting influence the extraordinary Chet Atkins had on country music," added executive producer Martin Fischer.

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Terri Clark has announced that her first-ever headlining show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville will take place on August 29.

"The Ryman Auditorium holds a special significance for every country singer on the planet and I'm no exception," said Clark. "It's not just a structure to me. I walk inside and while I can see the pews and the stained glass - they barely register. Instead, I hear Hank's twang, the dulcet tones of Patsy, and am lifted by Lorretta's voice."

"It is one of the rare, truly iconic venues that has become not just a dream gig for artists of any genre - it is a goal. No matter who you are, when you step on the stage inside the Mother Church, you're praying to the gods of country music for just a little extra grace that night," she added. "The sound in the Ryman is unparalleled. We'll have a few surprises and will be pulling out all the stops to ensure this is a night to remember for everyone - no matter if you're on the stage or sitting in the pews under the glow of the stained glass."

Tickets for the show are on sale now.

Meanwhile, the country icon's star-studded duets album, Terri Clark: Take Two, an eight-song collection of her greatest hits reimagined, will be released on May 31 via Mercury Nashville/UMe.

Clark will simultaneously release her 2004 Greatest Hits collection on vinyl. A presale of the 14-track vinyl collection has already begun.

Clark's exclusive interview on TalkShopLive about her new music and her 20th anniversary as an Opry member will be aired live on April 16 at 7 pm ET.

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Kelly Clarkson covered Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks' 2020 hit "Edge of Midnight" during the "Kellyoke" segment of a recent episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show."

Clarkson, wearing a black leather skirt and a vintage Billy Joel concert tee, rendered the lead single from Miley's seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts.

"Yeah, it's been a long night and the mirror's tellin' me to go home/ But it's been a long time since I felt this good on my own/ Lotta years went by with my hands tied up in your ropes/ Forever and ever, no more," Clarkson sang before busting into the self-assured chorus.

"I was born to run, I don't belong to anyone, oh no/ I don't need to be loved by you," she sang with the backup singers providing soulful support. "Fire in my lungs, can't bite the devil on my tongue, oh no/ I don't need to be loved by you."

"Edge of Midnight" hit No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2020.

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Within hours of concluding her popular Velvet Rodeo residency in Las Vegas, Miranda Lambert announced new 2024 U.S. tour dates.

The upcoming coast-to-coast tour will see her performing headlining sets at music festivals such as Stagecoach, Rock the Country, Calgary Stampede and Under the Big Sky.

As per the initial schedule, the Miranda Lambert 2024 Tour will kick off on April 19 with a concert at the Rock The Country Festival in Ashland, Kentucky, and wrap up on September 27 at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, Mississippi.

Tickets are on sale, with additional show dates set to be announced in the coming weeks.

"I've been touring since I was 19 years old," said the country music star. "So it was nice to step away from the road for a bit and settle into Vegas. That gave us time to miss touring though, so I cannot wait to get back out there on Elvira, my home away from home, and visit the fans across the country that we haven't seen in a while."

Miranda Lambert 2024 Tour Dates:

April 19 - Ashland, KY - Rock The Country Festival

April 27 - Indio, CA - Stagecoach Festival

May 24-26 - New Braunfels, TX - Whitewater Amphitheater

June 8 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino

July 5 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino Hinckley

July 12 - Calgary, Alberta - Calgary Stampede

July 13 - Whitefish, MT - Under the Big Sky Festival

July 17 - Paso Robles, CA - California Mid-State Fair

July 20 - Lincoln, CA - Thunder Valley

July 27 - Anderson, SC - Rock the Country Festival

August 17 - Springfield, IL - Illinois State Fair

August 24 - Houston, TX - Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

August 30 - Canandaigua, NY - Constellation Brands Marvin Sands

August 31 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

September 27 - Gautier, MS - The Sound Amphitheater

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Fresh off their collaborative performance at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Little Big Town have announced the "Take Me Home Tour" along with Sugarland.

The "Take Me Home U.S. Tour" kicks off on October 24 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The trek will wrap-up on December 13 with a special homecoming date at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sugarland are special guests on the forthcoming tour, with support from The Castellows. The general on-sale begins Friday, April 12, at littlebigtown.com.

"Last night felt like a real homecoming for us and a full circle moment. When we toured with Sugarland last, we would all be backstage harmonizing different cover songs to try and surprise the audience every night," reads a statement from Little Big Town. "There's something about this song that feels so nostalgic of that time. It really is like coming home."

Little Big Town's 2024 U.S. Take Me Home Tour:

Oct. 24 - Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SCOct. 25 - PNC Arena, Raleigh, NCOct. 26 - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OHOct. 31 - TD Garden, Boston, MANov. 1 - PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PANov. 2 - KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NYNov. 7 - Target Center, Minneapolis, MNNov. 8 - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WINov. 9 - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MINov. 14 - T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MONov. 15 - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls, SDNov. 16 - Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Moline, ILNov. 21 - Moody Center, Austin, TXNov. 22 - Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TXNov. 23 - BOK Center, Tulsa, OKDec. 11 - Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MSDec. 12 - Gas South Arena, Duluth, GADec. 13 - Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

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The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions have announced the nominees for the 59th ACM Awards, with Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen receiving the most nominations.

Combs leads with eight nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year, plus Music Event of the Year alongside Riley Green for their song "Different 'Round Here."

Moroney receives the most nods for a female artist with six nominations, including both Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year. Moroney also received nominations for Song of the Year as artist and songwriter for "Tennessee Orange," as well as nods for Visual Media of the Year and Music Event of the Year for "Can't Break Up Now" alongside Old Dominion.

Wallen receives six nominations and ties Combs for receiving nods in the most categories, including Album of the Year for One Thing At A Time, Single of the Year for "Last Night," and for Male Artist of the Year.

Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson receive five nominations each, followed by Jelly Roll and Jordan Davis with four nominations.

"Country Music's Party of the Year" will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Fans will also be able to tune in to the official ACM Red Carpet on Prime Video, the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch and Amazon Live, starting at 7 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. CDT/4 p.m. PDT.

The full rebroadcast of the event will be available directly following the stream on Prime Video and available the next day for free on Amazon Freevee and the Amazon Music app.

A limited number of tickets to the ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek.

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