If you ever needed proof that Zach Bryan was coming into his own, you now have it. Zach, who is known for bringing both singers and non-singing celebs on stage to join him for a few songs, topped himself Wednesday night with his biggest get yet. And to get this person on stage, it took some doing.

Just 48 hours after a show in San Diego and less than 24 hours before he was set to perform at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Bruce Springsteen flew all the way back to New York for a surprise performance at Zach’s concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Zach probably was fully aware the living legend would be stopping by, as he was rocking a Springsteen t-shirt during his performance.

The two joined forces on Zach’s unreleased song “Sandpaper” as well as his iconic show-closer, “Revival.” And proving that he’s human after all, Zach forgot the lyrics to his own song while playing alongside “The Boss.” Certainly understandable.

Source: Variety

In 1991, The Highwaymen were touring abroad when they sat down for an interview . . . and let’s just say, it did not go as planned.

The first question that was asked was, quote, “Why [are you] teaming up together?  At least one critic, probably more, suggested it’s because none of you can now fill the halls anymore on your own, and it takes four of you.”

Kris Kristofferson first answered with, “How kind of you to point that out.”  Before Johnny Cash jumped in and defended them.  He said, “That’s not a true statement you made there.”

Johnny went on to say that all four of them could sell out shows on their own, and it takes a lot of work to get all their schedules lined up to make it work.

This is when Waylon Jennings came in with one of the most intense statements ever said in an interview.  Quote, “I tell ya, one more point too . . . if you ask another question like that, we’ll burn your home.”

The Highwaymen all shared a great big laugh together.  The reporter did not.

As we draw closer to this years “CMT Music Awards,” we’re learning more about who will be performing on the big night. Five new artists were just announced – three solo performers and a duet.

Added to the performers list: Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion and a duet with Parker McCollum + Brittney Spencer. These five join the previously announced Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Needtobreathe, Sam Hunt and Trisha Yearwood. Johnson is expected to perform his “That’s Texas”; Moroney will do her recently released “No Caller ID” as well as performing alongside Old Dominion on their collaboration, “Can’t Break Up Now.” And McCollum and Spencer will team up for a duet version of Parker’s current hit “Burn It Down.”

The awards air Sunday, April 7 live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center from 8-11 pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Source: TheMusicUniverse

The upcoming “CMT Music Awards” will see the debut of a brand new award – the “June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award,” presented to the singer that displays “dedication to community and their fellow artists, embodying June’s spirit as a fierce advocate and initiator in paying it forward, helping others find their voice and using their platform to inspire and uplift others.” And the inaugural recipient will be Trisha Yearwood.

“We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at this year’s show. Trisha has a unique ability to rally a community, whether that may be families in need with Habitat for Humanity, or uplifting her fellow artists and entertainers trying to carve a path in the industry,” said a CMT Music Awards statement. “She embodies the bold strength of June, who tirelessly devoted herself to service and community, and the namesake for this award. Both multi-hyphenate trailblazers eloquently crafted a script for others to model, letting their hearts and authenticity guide their personal, professional and public lives.”

Trisha will receive her honors April 7 at the awards show, as well as perform her song “Put It In A Song.” The “CMT Music Awards” takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The show will air on CBS and will also be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+.

Source: ETOnline

Miranda Lambert is fortunate in that the people she works with also happen to be, in many cases, close friends. Fans got to see that for themselves Saturday night at Miranda’s “Velvet Rodeo” show in Las Vegas. From the stage, Miranda explained to the crowd that two people close to her were going to get the spotlight – as she was going to do a gender reveal for the couple from the stage. The couple were her “bestie slash personal assistant” Cameron Mitchell, and her husband (and Lambert’s keyboardist and band leader) Danny Mitchell.

Lambert launched into a performance of her “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” and in the final chorus, confetti cannons shot out a round of pink confetti, telling the world that the baby joining Lambert’s tour family will be a girl.

Source: TasteOfCountry