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FOX's Michelle Pollino has today's "FOX Country": Shania Twain is hitting the road in support of her new album 'Now' starting in the spring and summer of 2018. The 'Shania Now Tour' will begin on May 3, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington. Lady Antebellum shared a bunch of baby news. Both Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood each have new babies on the way, but Scott is pregnant with twins! She posted this pretty adorable video of her and her husband Chris Tyrrell telling her four-year-old daughter: God has answered our family's countless prayers! Our family is growing...Chris, Eisele, and I wanted to share our DOUBLE portion of joy with you all! We appreciate all the love and prayers in the coming weeks as we wait (somewhat patiently if you're Chris and I, and impatiently if you're Eisele

More from the world of country as an icon passes. FOX's Michelle Pollino reports: I'm Michelle Pollino. The country music world mourning the passing of one of the genres' icons, Glen Campbell, who passes at the age of 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton and more were just some of the noteworthy figures to pay tribute to Campbell. Many posting video tributes of the superstar's famous songs, like this one from Big and Rich's John Rich where he writes, "The greatest all around talent ever in country music." Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family. -- Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 8, 2017 Jake Owen posted his own version of his favorite Campbell song. Campbell's daughter Ashley posting a picture of her holding her fathers hand on Instagram, writing, "Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be." Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love. A post shared by Ashley Campbell (@ashcambanjo) on Aug 8, 2017 at 1:42pm PDT Campbell announced he had Alzheimer's in June 2011. In addition to "Wichita Lineman" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," he had hits with "Galveston," "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Allen Toussaint's "Southern Nights." That's FOX Country on FOX News. RIP @GlenCampbell pic.twitter.com/l2JxHaiaOR -- Jake Owen (@jakeowen) August 8, 2017 Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

FGL & the Backstreet Boys will meet again & new album is on its way from Darius Rucker. FOX's Michelle Pollino has 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. Darius Rucker pulled the curtain on his latest album revealing his fifth studio album, 'When was the Last Time,' will drop on Oct. 20. Fans have already heard "If I Told You," his most recent No. 1. The album also includes the second single "For the First Time." The country star co-wrote the track, which is currently on country radio, with Derek George and Travis Hill. The first time was so successful, they are doing it again. Florida Georgia Line will collaborate with the Backstreet Boys for an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads. The two first teamed on a song called "God, Your Mama and Me," which became the Backstreet Boys' first No. 1 crossover hit on the country charts when it was released as the third single from FGL's third album, 'Dig Your Roots.' The upcoming Crossroads episode on CMT will feature a joint performance by the two boy bands. Along with past hits from both acts. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

A country star makes a special visit to a fan in the hospital... and... the Kenny Rogers all star final performance show. FOX's Michelle Pollino has the early scoop with today's "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. Country singer Zac Brown made a special stop at a hospital in Philadelphia to visit a fan who missed one of his shows. 17-year-old Thomas Schoettle hit his head and injured his neck last month after diving into the pool. Schoettle is paralyzed. He missed Brown's concert Saturday, so the country star did the next best thing, took a helicopter to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern: (Schoettle) "Oh my God, I was going to come last night." Brown autographed several items and visited with hospital staff and gave Schoettle tickets to next year's show. Kenny Rogers brings his longtime pal Dolly Parton to celebrate on stage one final time for "All in for the Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert" celebration. He's retiring from touring, his final performance with Parton will be part of an all-star farewell show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Oct. 25. Little Big Town, Flaming Lips, Alison Krauss and more join in the celebration. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Rascall Flatts surprise a couple on their wedding day, Rory Feek returns and Kelsea Ballerini's got girl power. FOX's Michelle Pollino has 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. A Wisconsin bride a groom got the surprise of their lives on their wedding day... (Rascal Flatts) "It's been an awesome journey to get here, we heard your journey's been awesome." When Rascal Flatts showed up to perform... The band performed 'Bless the Broken Road' for newlyweds Sara and Brandon McInnis' first song together. The band was contacted by a family friend who had secretly asked them to play in person on their way to a country music festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Rory Feek one half of the Grammy-winning country duo Joey + Rory, announced he will perform publicly for the first time since his wife Joey passed last year. Feek will raise funds for the music health alliance, a nonprofit that helped his family with insurance and medical bills during Joey's cancer treatments. He plans to perform at a barn at his home in Tennessee Sept. 8 and 9 to celebrate what would have been his wife's birthday. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Lady Antebellum hits the big screen and new release shows country's diversity. FOX's Michelle Pollino has 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. Lady Antebellum takes their recently released sixth studio album 'Heart Break' to the big screen. This summer the country trio's giving their fans a front row and an up-close-and-personal access backstage to the band as they perform their newest music for the first time. Artists Den presents Lady Antebellum comes to movie theaters for one night July 25. Tickets can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 23 at FathomEvents.com. Jason Isbell, Eli Young Band and Steve Earle all released albums this past weekend, which gives us a diverse range of great country and Americana music. Isbell and his band the 400 Unit return with the Nashville sound, his sixth album, also releasing their sixth album.... the Eli Young Band! Steve Earle unleashes his 16th album called 'So You Wanna Be an Outlaw.' This album features Willie Nelson on the title track. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Kacey and Katy sit down and Urban and Idol together again? FOX's Michelle Pollino reports in this 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. Kacey Musgraves joined Katy Perry during a livestream that Perry hosted celebrating the release of her latest 'Witness.' Musgraves guitarist David Francisco taught the pop star how to play Musgraves 2013 hit song "Follow Your Arrow." Three years ago Perry and Musgraves joined forces on CMT Crossroads and the two covered this song as well as other songs in both singers catalog, according to The Boot. Musgraves originally pitched this song to Perry, but the pop star turned it down to Musgraves benefit as it won Musgraves a CMA Awards 'Song of the Year' trophy. And could Keith Urban be the next to sign on the reboot of 'American Idol' on ABC? Perry is already on board as a judge and the country star who recently picked up four CMT Award said he's open to returning. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are out with a sexy new video and then there's a preview of the CMT Awards. FOX's Michelle Pollino has more: I'm Michelle Pollino. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill get superstar intimate in their new video 'Speak to a Girl.' The couple share what it's like in their private moments as they sharing glances, fingers intertwined, Hill laying with her head in her husband's the dark lighting and the sly smiles between the two highlight the couple's natural chemistry, and make 'Speak to a Girl" the sexiest video ever... Kelsea Ballerini's new single will be sent to radio this week, Ballerini has not confirmed what her new single will be, but  released a clip for fans on Twitter... The stage is set for the 2017 CMT Music Awards with the much anticipated Florida Georgia Line and Chainsmokers set to duet as well as Lady Antebellum with Earth Wind & Fire and Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood also set a Gregg Allman tribute and even though it's happening now, if you didn't make it to Nashville you can catch 'CMA Fest: The Music Event of Summer' August 16 on ABC. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

ACM Honors are announced and a new trailer for 'Nashville.' I'm Michelle Pollino. 'Nashville' fans get ready for twists and turns like never before as the new trailer for Season 5 summer premiere of 'Nashville.' First of all Scarlett is pregnant and the question everyone wants to know in a complicated love triangle is it Gunnar or new love interest Damien's baby? But wait it gets worse when they end the trailer with Scarlett and Gunnar getting held up at gunpoint. The ACM Awards are set to honor some of country's music greats from George Strait, to Dolly Parton, and Reba McIntrye and Willie Nelson, to the stars of today like Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church and Toby Keith. ACM announced the special award honorees for the ACM Honors show to be held in Nashville on August 23 and broadcast at a later date on CBS. Also, the TV show 'Nashville' will receive the Tex Ritter Film Award. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

FOX's Michelle Pollino brings you the early scoop with "FOX Country": Country music responds to the attacks in Manchester by saying the show must go on. Maren Morris and the Cadillac Three are slated to perform in Manchester on Nov. 20 as part of her 'Hero Tour', and she reassured fans she'll be there through an Instagram post. Also performing Brent Cobb, posting on his Facebook that after much consideration, they've decided to perform, posting, "while we do not want to be insensitive to your tragedy, we also refuse to let terrorism win." And Charles Esten is scheduled to begin a European tour with other members of the 'Nashville' cast June 9, posting on social media, "Such heartbreaking horror, sending prayers, love, strength and healing from Nashville to Manchester. Soon we'll bring them in person." Meanwhile, Esten and is saluting the Nashville Predators in the only way they know how, by making music recording a song for their Stanley Cup run, "Here Come the Predators." That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Crystal Gayle shares news on her sisters health. Country music sets date for saluting the troops and another baby is coming for a country couple. FOX's Michelle Pollino has 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. Country icon Loretta Lynn is doing great. Lynn was moved to a rehab facility following a stroke on May 4. The update posted on her website saying, "Loretta wants to thank everybody for their prayers, love and support." Lynn is expected to make a full recovery, however in order to do so, she had to cancel all her upcoming shows while she recuperates. Lynn's sister, Crystal Gayle, also shared updates via social media and several country stars, including Garth Brooks and Jennifer Nettles, have also taken to social media to share their love and support. The Grand Ole Opry's annual 'Salute the Troops' concert is set for May 23, with Chris Young and Charlie Daniels among the lineup. Honoring the veterans of Operation Desert Storm, also taking the stage, Trace Adkins, Terri Clark and Dailey & Vincent. And congrats to Brantley Gilbert and his wife, Amber, who is three months pregnant with the couple's first child after trying to conceive for nearly two years. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Babies, awards and more in this week's 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Pollino. Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini lead the 2017 CMT Music Awards nominations with four each. Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood have three nods a piece. Fans can vote for the top prize 'Video of the Year' at CMT.com. A total of 14 videos are up for the award, among them Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Dierks Bentley. The awards will be held June 7. Meanwhile, Underwood is not just supporting her husbands Nashville Predators on their way to the Stanley Cup, she's also helping girls in their sports dreams. In an agreement with the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation and its 'Sports Matter' program, the country music star will fund an estimated 100 teams across America this month. And Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Kerr, are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram. This is their first together, its Aldean's third. He has two daughters from his first marriage. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

He's just Cyrus now... FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. Billy Ray Cyrus is embarking on a new chapter in his music career, legally changing his name. As of August 25, his 56th birthday, the singer told Rolling Stone, he "always went by Cyrus." He even asked his record company to call him Cyrus. The singer who shot to fame in 1992 with "Achy Breaky Heart," is hoping to get that song in front of new audience with a reworking of it, he says to be more faithful to the bluesy rendition. A new album is coming your way Sara Evans fans. Evans' eighth studio album is titled 'Words,' and it's set for release on July 21. It'll feature contributions from 14 female songwriters, including Ashley Monroe, Caitlyn Smith, Hillary Lindsey, Hillary Scott and more. And Chris Young revealed that a new single off an upcoming new album is set to be released on May 12. The track is titled "Losing Sleep" an album release date has not been set. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino

Some of Country Music's heavy hitting females are making news. FOX's Michelle Pollino has 'FOX Country': If you didn't catch Shania Twain on NBC's 'The Voice', no worries, you're about to hear more from the country star. Shania will release a new single called "Life's About to Get Good" this June and a new album in September. This is the singers first album in 15 years. Twain will debut the song at Stagecoach Music Festival this Saturday in Indio, California. Brad Paisley's latest 'Gold on the Ground' is a song that takes its lyrics directly from a poem that Johnny Cash wrote about his wife June Carter Cash in 1967. So the video for the beautiful tribute to "country music's most storied couple" had to reflect that. Paisley headed to Johnny Cash's old log cabin studio, the result is a touching tribute to their love story. And Taste of Country says a Faith Hill and Kellie Pickler talk show has a launch date. The lifestyle talk show will debut on Sept. 18. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino

Country music continues to change. FOX's Ashley Dvorkin reports: I'm Ashley Dvorkin. The sound of country music continues to evolve as artists show their influences through their music. At the Academy of Country Music Awards, I talked about the changing format with Maren Morris and Brandy Clark: (Morris) "I think it's great for the genre personally because I grew up listening to everything and if these songs can sort of be the 'gateway drug' to bring people that don't normally listen to country into the genre and start to go back and listen to Johnny Cash and like Patsy Cline and the 90's era, I think it's only helpful for our genre to push the boundaries and bring new listeners in." Clark likes that the genre continues to evolve: (Clark) "I think that Country's has always had elements of other music: Pop, Rock, R&B. I've always felt R&B and Country were cousins, so I think if it's good music, it's good music." That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Ashley Dvorkin on Twitter: @AshleyDvorkin

A country star reveals he has Parkinson's, Florida Georgia Line lead the Billboard Music Awards nominations and Nashville is coming back on this edition of "FOX Country." I'm Michelle Pollino. Alabama member Jeff Cook has Parkinson's Disease. The fiddle player and vocalist said he was diagnosed four years ago, but just shared the news with fans this week. Cook says that he'll step back from his duties with the band beginning April 29. Nashville is set to return to CMT for its sixth season in 2018. The second half of the show's current season will air Thursday, June 1. Willie Nelson has a high powered roster of talent for his Outlaw Music Festival. The tour will kick off July 1 in New Orleans with Sheryl Crow. The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Bob Dylan, Jason Isbell, My Morning Jacket, and more, tickets on sale April 21. And Florida Georgia Line lead the Billboard Music Awards country categories with six nominations. Additionally, Luke Bryan is nominated for the Billboard Chart Achievement Award, while Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Chris Young are all recognized for their collaborations this year. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Tim McGraw shows his love for the Backstreet Boys and other big moments from the ACM's. Plus, the Merle Haggard special grows. FOX's Michelle Pollino has the details in this 'FOX Country': I'm Michelle Polllino. In the final number of the night at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards telecast on CBS, the crowd and Tim McGraw rose to their feet when Florida Georgia Line teamed up with the Backstreet Boys to perform their single "God, Your Mama and Me", but McGraw and the crowd went absolutely wild when they performed the Backstreet Boys hit 'Everybody' complete with the original choreography. Another highlight, Miranda Lambert breaking Reba's record with her eighth consecutive win for 'Female Vocalist'. Reba teaming with Christian star Lauren Daigle for a "Back To God," McGraw and Faith Hill, country music's favorite couple's fun-loving embrace following their duet. Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson will join other superstars of country, rock and Americana artist in tribute scheduled to perform during 'Sing Me Back Home: The music of Merle Haggard' is schedule for Nashville's Bridgestone Arena April 6. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Thomas Rhett gives us a sneak peak of his newest single, while Dierks and Cole team up for a music video and Carrie switches labels. I'm Michelle Pollino. Thomas Rhett just gave a short teaser of his next single: "Craving You" and the song features Grammy winning artist Maren Morris. Rhett's "Craving You" is one of his songs that he has been playing live during his 'Home Team Tour', the good news the new song will available Friday and it is the first single from Rhett's forthcoming third studio album. They toured together and now Cole Swindell and Dierks Bentley have teamed up for a brand-new music video: Flatliner. The two have been playing the song together on Bentley's 'What the Hell World Tour' and they wanted to bring that energy to the the party anthem's official music video. And after 12 years, Carrie Underwood has left her longtime label switching to Capitol Records Nashville, part of Universal. Doesn't mean much for fans, but for Underwood she will have a chance to do duets with those under that label, however what happens to her longtime CMA host partner ship Brad Paisley, who is an artist under her now former label Sony. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichellPollino

Country Music Awards festival lineup has been announced and a new release from country royalty. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country":  The CMA Festival lineup has been released and as expected its chock full of country stars. Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Maren Morris are all scheduled to perform at the festival's centerpiece concerts. The move for Morris to the big stage shows just how quickly her star has risen. The nightly lineups include Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line and more, plus this year country vets Kenny Rogers, Trace Adkins, John Anderson and Tracy Lawrence open respective nights at Nissan Stadium. The four day fest starts June 8. Country music's power couple, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, aren't just touring together this year, the couple are also giving us a new collaborative album, according to The Boot. The album's title isn't released yet, but March 23. Hill and McGraw will release the first single from their new album, titled "Speak to a Girl." The 2017 "Soul2Soul Tour" will kick off on April 7 in New Orleans, LA. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino

Two country up-and-comers giving their fans some new music. FOX's Jacquelyn Karl reports in "FOX Country": I'm Jacquelyn Karl. Grammy winner Maren Morris releasing a deluxe edition of her debut album 'Hero', according to CMT News. Aside from the 11 original tracks, it'll include songs "Bummin' Cigarettes", "Space" and "Company You Keep." Morris ending the North American leg of the tour in Texas, her home state, with three shows starting March 23 in Dallas. Singer Micheal Tyler's debut album "317", song "Good at Being Young", not only a combination of his youthful experiences, according to The Boot, but Tyler confesses... Tyler also one of the co-writers of Dierks Bentley's recent hit "Somewhere on a Beach." "317" drops on March 17. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Jacquelyn Karl on Twitter: @Jacquelyn_Karl

ACM Awards presenters announced while Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini shine at the iHeart Radio Awards. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino.  Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan take the stage in Las Vegas on April 2 for the 52 Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Maren Morris also joining the show that will feature a performance by pop group the Backstreet Boys with Florida Georgia Line. The boys joined FGL's on their song "God, Your Mama, And Me." They will also perform together at three stadium tour dates this summer in Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis. In addition on the previously announced "Smooth Tour". FGL will be joined by Nelly and Chris Lane. Florida Georgia Line's "Smooth Tour" is set to begin on June 2. Meantime, Keith Urban leads the ACM's with seven nominations. The show will air live on CBS. And at the iHeart Radio Music Awards Kelsea Ballerini took home the "Best New Country Artist" and Thomas Rhett claimed the title "Country Artist of the Year." That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino

Merle Haggard will be honored and Colt Ford announces a new album. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. The country community is coming together to honor Merle Haggard as the anniversary of his death nears. Music's biggest stars will gather to celebrate Haggard life and his contribution to country music with a huge concert hosted by Haggard's family and Willie Nelson. "Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard" will take place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena April 6, which would've been Haggard's 80th birthday. The concert features performances from Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Jr., the Avett Brothers, Kacey Musgraves, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard and more. Tickets for the event go on sale March 3 and for those that cannot attend the show, it will be filmed and distributed to several outlets at a later date. And Colt Ford is back with a new album, 'Love Hope Faith', his sixth studio effort will be released May 5. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino

Luke Bryan and his family mourn a loss, Little Big Town's new song and Thomas Rhett and wife's baby gender reveal. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": Sad news for Luke Bryan and his family, who are mourning the loss of the country stars niece Sadie Brett Boyer, the daughter of Ellen Boyer. His wife Caroline's sister, was struggling with a number of medical issues, including heart problems. A post on Sunday night indicated that the baby had contracted an infection in recent days; Bryan tweeted a thank you to his fans for their prayers. We thank all of you for your prayers. Love y'all. -- Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) February 21, 2017 Little Big Town dropped audio of their new song online "When Someone Stops Loving You". It's the latest from "The Breaker", set for release on Feb. 24. The song was penned by Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Chase McGill. Lindsey and McKenna are writers on the Little Big Town's huge hit "Girl Crush." Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren dropped a video on Instagram revealing the gender of their baby.  (Rhett) "It's pink! We're having a girl!" Lauren is pregnant while the couple is finalizing plans to adopt a baby from Africa.

Country singer RaeLynn and her husband are embarking on a brand new adventure! And The Band Perry announces popup shows. I'm Michelle Pollino. RaeLynn and her husband are walking down a new road together she posted on Instagram, "My husband has always supported me in everything that I've wanted to do, yesterday began a new adventure for us. Joshua left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his country." RaeLynn added saying, "I'm proud doesn't scratch the surface of how I feel. I love his heart and the man that he is more and more every single day." The country singer wed Joshua Davis last February. Guests included her former voice coach Blake Shelton and girlfriend Gwen Stefani. IMPORTANT: My husband has always supported me in everything that I've wanted to do, yesterday began a new adventure for us. Joshua left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his Country. Saying I'm proud doesnt scratch the surface of how I feel. I love his heart and the man that he is more and more every single day. I married up in every way. Please keep him in your prayers, thank you all for the support... prayers to all the families who have a loved one who serve. Im thankful today for my HERO Josh and the best Valentine a wife could ask for. Miss you already ❤ A post shared by

Willie Nelson's ill. Taylor Swift's in demand and Kelsea Ballerini's in the Grammys. FOX's Jacquelyn Karl has "FOX Country": I'm Jacquelyn Karl. (Nelson) "You were always on my mind." Willie Nelson postponing three California shows because he's ill. His publicist telling The Associated Press Nelson can't make the three-night stand this week in Bakersfield, but he's planning to return for a concert at a San Antonio rodeo Feb. 16... Lady Antebellum saying they want Taylor Swift to write something for them after writing hits for herself, former boyfriend Calvin Harris and Little Big Town. Singer Hillary Scott saying, "Taylor, call us." Kelsea Ballerini's making her Grammy performance debut this year, according to CMT News. Ballerini's part of the new lineup additions with Lukas Graham and an all-star salute honoring the 40th anniversary of "Saturday Night Fever". Ballerini and Maren Morris rep country in the "Best New Artist" category. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Jacquelyn Karl on Twitter: @Jacquelyn_Karl

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill release a new duet and announce their upcoming tours opening acts and Maren Morris is paired with a superstar for the Grammys. I'm Michelle Pollino. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill gave fans a little pre-Valentine's gift with a new song, "Keep Your Eyes On Me," from the upcoming film "The Shack" was released. The song will be included on the film's soundtrack, being released on Feb 24. Meantime, the two revealed their 2017 "Soul2Soul Tour" opening acts. Among the artists joining the duo are The Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Chris Lane, Lori McKenna, Rachel Platten, Eric Paslay, Brandy Clark, Cam, LOCASH and more. The couple explain their choices in a Facebook post: And Maren Morris will team up with Alicia Keys to perform a duet at the upcoming 2017 Grammy Awards. This was a breakout year for Morris, who will join the 15-time Grammy winner for a special performance on the show. Morris is nominated for four Grammy Awards , including the "All Genre" category of "Best New Artist". She's also up for "Best Country Album" for her debut album, 'Hero'. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @Michellpollino LISTEN TO "KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME"

Luke Bryan makes a couple of special announcement, Trace Adkins has a new album and Wynonna responds to Ashley about the Women's March. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. Luke Bryan has been chosen to sing the national anthem during the Super Bowl game between Atlanta and New England. Bryan shared the news via Instagram, saying it will be the country superstar's first time performing during the Super Bowl festivities on Feb 5. Meantime, Bryan will be joining Blake Shelton during season 12 of 'The Voice'. Bryan will serve as team Blake's mentor. Thank you @nfl for this opportunity of a lifetime. See y'all in Houston. #SB51 A video posted by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan) on Jan 22, 2017 at 11:30am PST Trace Adkins will not only will he be releasing a brand-new album in March, the singer shared news Tuesday that he'll also be hitting the road for a tour! Adkins' 12th studio album, 'Something's Going On', will drop on March 31. And Wynonna Judd responds to her sisters Ashley's performance of the poem "I Am A Nasty Woman" at the Women's March, saying, "I don't do politics here." That's FOX Country on FOX News. A reminder for people visiting my site. For me, it's about love of

The ACM Awards says "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl celebrate their baby boy, and Garth Brooks explains why he's out of the inauguration. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. The ACM Awards has a new home in Las Vegas. The Country Music Awards show is slated for April 2 this year and after their 50th celebration in Texas the show made a stop in Vegas last year. This time they're are making it permanent at the T-Mobile Arena. The stars are supporting Cody Allen after he came out in an emotional post on social media Jan. 12. The radio personality and CMT host came out in a post to Instagram, country stars including Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay and Chely Wright, who came out years ago turned to Twitter to express their support. Josh Kelley and Katherine Heigl have welcomed their third child, a baby boy. Reps for the couple tells People Magazine that Joshua Bishop Kelley Jr. was born on Dec. 20. And Garth Brooks clarified his position concerning Donald Trump's inauguration, saying he supports the President-elect, but concert dates kept him from performing at the inauguration. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichelleFOXEnt

Hank Williams set to hit the road. Travis Tritt speaks out. Shania and Aldean get special time at the Country Music Hall of Fame. FOX's Michelle Pollino has "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. Hank Williams Jr. is planning a long stretch of concerts throughout 2017 and shared his first set of dates with his first stop Feb. 3 in West Wendover, Nev. A press release reports that the artist will concentrate on medium and large-scale venues this year. And Travis Tritt's known for always speaking his mind, took to Twitter in response to Meryl Streep's speech concerning incoming President Donald Trump at the Golden Globes, writing:  Advice to all actors, musicians and entertainers: Please stick to your crafts that we all love you for and drop the political rhetoric. -- Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) January 9, 2017 As expected it began a thread where some agreed others didn't. This summer, the Country Music Hall of Fame is planning two special exhibits one featuring Shania Twain and the other Jason Aldean. And country duo Big & Rich and country rapper Cowboy Troy have been announced as performers for the pre inaugural ball The Great America Alliance Inaugural Gala is set for January 19 in Washington, D.C. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichelleFOXEnt Click HERE for more "FOX Country"

Carrie Underwood's dog undergoes therapy, a tribute concert for Randy Travis is expanding and Keith Urban pays tribute to some music superstars who died in 2016. FOX's Michelle Pollino with the details in "FOX Country": I'm Michelle Pollino. Carrie Underwood had a tragic family accident this Christmas, one of her two dogs was paralyzed just before the holidays with a herniated disc. The country star recently posted on Instagram a video of the dog in a physical therapy in a swimming pool walking with the help of a therapist writing on Instagram, "my little ace got his mobility back in his right side. His left side is slowly getting better, but we have a long way to go." The Randy Travis tribute concert keeps growing: Travis Tritt, Kane Brown, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, and the Bellamy Brothers have all joined the 1 night. 1 place. 1 time concert, set to take place on Feb. 8 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, it will also feature Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins and more. Keith Urban paid tribute to artists who died in 2016 with a medley during his New Year's Eve show in Nashville and the performance also included an onstage appearance by Urban's wife, actress Nicole Kidman. That's FOX Country on FOX News. Follow Michelle Pollino on Twitter: @MichelleFOXEnt