Carrie Underwood visited the “Today” show yesterday, to not only sit in with the hosts but to play some live music for the fans on hand for the show’s Citi Concert Series.

Carrie talked homelife with the “Today” crew, her new “Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe Album” coming next week, and she revealed that her last tour raised $420K for “The Tunnel To Towers Foundation” by using one dollar from every ticket sold for the charitable organization. Then came what the fans were on hand for – the live music.

Carrie played a five-song set that repped old and new hits: “Out Of The Truck,” “She Don’t Know,” “Before He Cheats,” “Church Bells” and “Take Me Out.” Check out her interview to the right.

Source: TasteOfCountry

George Strait and Chris Stapleton have been hanging out a lot lately – as they are currently touring together, and have just extended the tour to go through 2024. It’s not surprising to see them together under ordinary circumstances – but one place they were seen recently has raised some eyebrows and some hopes.

Nashville studio veteran Brent Mason shared photos from the Castle Studio in Franklin, Tennessee last week, saying he’s a part of a new Strait album that’s currently being recorded. The guitarist indicates that the group reportedly recorded in late August and early September. Pictures find Stapleton behind the sound board and behind Strait in a group shot.

So people are wondering: are Chris and George working together on one or more tracks? Or was Stapleton just hanging out? George is usually shy about collabing with people; since 2011 he’s done just one feature – a Willie Nelson song, “Sing One With Willie,” that appeared on his most recent album in 2019. See the pic below – and cross your fingers.

Source: TasteOfCountry

Blake Shelton was made for this. The legendary “The Voice” judge knows a thing or two about country music and music competitions – so that dovetails nicely into his role as executive producer of a new documentary on 80’s and 90’s country stars Sawyer Brown.

For those that don’t know, Sawyer Brown first came to national attention when they won the 1983 season of “Star Search” – the precursor to televised singing competitions like “The Voice” and “American Idol.” They went on to a huge career in country music in the 80’s and 90’s, putting out such chart-topping hits as “Some Girls Do,” “Thank God For You” and “Step That Step.” The documentary centers on their impressive career in the face of the country music industry’s wary approach to a band getting their start on a prime time talent competition.

For his part, Shelton grew up a fan of the group, stating many times that Sawyer Brown was his first-ever concert and their “The Race Is On” was one of his very first music purchases. The movie, which will debut October 1 at the Nashville Film Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, features interviews with Shelton, Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley and Mac McAnally, among others.

Source: Billboard

LeAnn Rimes got some help from her dog Fleetwood and Santa Claus himself to announce her upcoming holiday tour.

The singer took to Instagram for a little skit that contained a big announcement. Addressing her dog Fleetwood, she accused him of visiting Santa Claus again – removing a note on the dog apparently from Jolly St. Nick himself. “Ho! Ho! Dear LeAnn: it’s almost that time of year,” “Santa” said in voiceover as she read the note, “…and I need your help to spread some joy and cheer over the holidays!” Santa went on to tell LeAnn she was booked for a number of cities on her new “Joy: The Holiday Tour” concert tour. “Alright Fleetwood,” the singer says, “Looks like we’re going on tour!”

Ticket details are available here.

Source: Yahoo