Music News Archives

Darius Rucker is reuniting his band, Hootie & the Blowfish, for a 44-date headlining tour in 2019. Darius and the band—consisting of Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld—announced the new trek, dubbed the Group Therapy Tour, on December 3rd. The tour will kick off on May 30 in Virginia Beach, Va., and make additional stops in Atlanta, L.A., Houston, New York City, Detroit, Nashville and more. The Barenaked Ladies will serve as direct support.

Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin welcomed a baby boy, Jace Joseph Caussin, on Nov. 29. Jana announced by posting a photo via Instagram, stating: “Welcome to the world, Jace Joseph Caussin. Our hearts are so full. Thank you to all of our friends and family..and all of you who have supported Mike and I, and our growing family. We are so blessed, and a huge thank you to @avawomen for helping us grow our family. #rainbowbaby #blessed.”miscarriages, including two after IVF.

Luke Combs is engaged to his girlfriend, Nicole Hocking. Combs revealed the news in an Instagram photo from Hawaii, saying: “She said yes a while ago but this is a way better place to take pictures than the kitchen. Can’t wait to spend forever with you @nicohocking I Love You! #Mahalo.” Hocking also shared a photo of her ring on her Instagram story, along with the caption, “So in love.”  She also shared messages from friends and family.

Cody Johnson had to postpone three concerts planned for this weekend, as his doctor has placed him on vocal rest. Johnson canceled shows in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina but all have all be rescheduled. Per his official website, Thursday night’s show in Atlanta will now happen on March 21. Friday night’s show (November 30) in Knoxville, Tenn., will take place on March 2, and Saturday, December 1st’s show at the Blind Horse Saloon in Greenville, S.C. will be rescheudled to May 3.

George Strait just announced a handful of shows for the new year, which will include a headlining gig at the Buckeye Country Festival in Columbus, Ohio on June 8. The one-day festival lineup also features Blake Shelton, Midland, Chris Janson and RaeLynn.