Musgraves cancels three tour stops without explanation
Kacey Musgraves canceled three arena dates on her upcoming Middle of Nowhere Tour without providing a reason, according to reports in The Independent and American Songwriter. The dropped dates include the August 20 opener in Chicago, an August 29 Boston show, and a September 2 stop in Brooklyn. Ticket holders were notified by Ticketmaster and offered automatic refunds, while the artist's website still lists other nights in each city. Fans speculated on social media that the cancellations were tied to "blue dot fever," an industry term for poor seat sales visible on Ticketmaster charts, and TMZ reported the dropped dates had been added after the original schedule was released. The North American run, supporting her May album "Middle of Nowhere," is now set to begin August 21 in Chicago and wrap October 27 at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. Musgraves has not publicly addressed the cancellations.
Shania Twain releases "Little Miss Twain"
Shania Twain released her new album "Little Miss Twain" on Friday through Republic Records, with the project covering the country star's earliest performances through her late 20s, the Jamaica Gleaner reported via The Associated Press. The title track is dedicated to her mother, who died in a 1987 car crash, and Twain described her parent as her first manager, agent, driver, and coach who ferried her to bar gigs as a child in Northern Ontario. The record features credits from Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, with Twain drawing on Motown, classic country, bluesy rock, and what she called "rock edge" influences. Twain also discussed her gravelly post-Lyme vocal tone, which followed a 2018 larynx implant procedure that she said corrected damaged nerves while leaving her vocal cords intact.
Morgan Wallen drops "Been By Now" and lands another Country Airplay No. 1
Morgan Wallen released his new single "Been By Now" as an audio-only YouTube upload on Friday, July 24, ahead of the final four shows of his 23-stadium Still The Problem Tour in Ann Arbor and Philadelphia, AOL reported, citing Country Now. Separately, Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated August 1 placed Wallen's "Don't We" at No. 1 after the track earned 33.6 million audience impressions during the July 17-23 tracking period, a 5% increase. The song marks his 21st Country Airplay chart-topper and his 22nd overall No. 1 at country radio, according to Billboard.
Orville Peck details 2023 overdose and sets "Mule" release
Orville Peck disclosed in a Rolling Stone interview that he attempted suicide via intentional overdose two days before canceling his Bronco tour in June 2023, a period that led to rehab and informs his upcoming fourth album "Mule," NME reported. The 13-song collection, due September 18 via Warner Records, traces the collapse of his addiction and pursuit of sobriety, blending classic country storytelling, bluegrass, and Americana. Peck said one track, "Rehab Blues," was written during his treatment stint and reflects his resistance to being there at the time.
Community support after loss and health scares
Zach John King received an outpouring of support from country artists including Cole Swindell, Luke Glisson, and RaeLynn after announcing his father John King's sudden death, with the 29-year-old sharing a new song honoring his father and writing "Let's get back to work" on Instagram, al.com reported. Separately, 19-year-old Waylon Wyatt revealed the severity of his week-long hospitalization for sepsis, which was diagnosed July 17, the same day his debut album "Dustpiles" was released. Wyatt said he had been discharged in Montana and was seeing specialists in Nashville, forcing him to cancel his Dustpiles release show, UTBS, and his Grand Ole Opry debut.
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