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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and producer Tony Brown were announced Tuesday as the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, due to be officially inducted in a formal ceremony in fall 2025. The new trio of inductees were revealed during a morning news conference hosted by Vince Gill, who shared personal connections with all three of the incoming honorees.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic A judge in Delaware has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Showtime over the limited series “George & Tammy” and its portrayal of the late George Richey, who was married to Tammy Wynette after her divorce from George Jones. In tossing the suit out, the judge ruled that, whatever merits there might be to the complaints of the plaintiff, Sheila Slaughter Richey, there was no basis for including Showtime Networks in the suit at all, let alone as the sole defendant. The suit hadclaimed that George Richey was disparaged and made into the villain of “George & Richey.” Judge Stephanos Bibas did not take issue with that characterization made by Sheila Slaughter Richey’s lawyers, and he dismissed it without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled.

Blake Shelton is hitting the road with his Friends & Heroes Tour this year.

A Reform UK canvasser on Nigel Farage's campaign has been filmed saying people who arrive by small boats should be 'shot' and using racist language about Rishi Sunak.

A fourth attempt to build homes on land in Tameside has failed after plans for new flats were thrown out over ‘nuisance’ concerns for future residents.

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While it’s many musicians’ dreams to do a collab with Tim McGraw, his dream song partners have no interest in singing with him.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Music-related films, limited series, specials and documentaries are well-represented in the 2023 Emmy nominations — including projects like “Daisy Jones & the Six” that were shut out by the music branch in actual music categories but did just fine just about everywhere else. Actors playing famous musicians fared well. Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain, who portrayed George Jones and Tammy Wynette in “George & Tammy,” were nominated for best lead actor and actress in a limited series or movie. Also up in those categories, respectively, are Danielle Radcliffe, for his comic turn in the satirical title role of “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” and Riley Keough for her more serious take as a fictional singer-songwriter in “Daisy Jones.”

John Rich is less concerned with the advancements in artificial intelligence than he is with the expansion of country music, questioning if the technology could produce better quality music than what country artists are releasing now.  "Could AI do any worse than some of the country singers that are out there right now?" Rich wondered during an interview with Fox News Digital, without naming names. "I'm not sure that's even possible." One thing's for sure, according to Rich: AI has nothing on the legends. "Listen, you can't replicate the great songwriters.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Jessica Chastain was a “mess” when she won the best actress Oscar for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” in 2022. Not from the barrage of congratulatory messages from friends and family, but her hair (Stephanie Ingram) and makeup (Linda Dowds) collaborators had also won the best makeup and hairstyling Oscar. Says Chastain, “It was so meaningful to me that they were recognized for their work.” Chastain, Dowds and Ingram first crossed paths in 2013 on “Mama,” and most recently on Showtime’s “George and Tammy,” the story of country singers George Jones (played by Michael Shannon) and Tammy Wynette (Chastain). Since then, the trio has become a tight unit with honesty and trust at the core of their collaboration, whether conceiving real-life transformations or subtle applications as part of their process.

Dolly Parton loves having a little fun on stage!

Dynamic duo! Hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks brought the laughs — and made the crowd blush — during their 2023 ACM Awards opening monologue.

Sometimes fear can be just as strong a motivator as love. That was the case for Showtime’s George & Tammy music producer and engineer Rachael Moore.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Jessica Chastain will star in the eight-episode limited series “The Savant” at Apple, Variety has learned. The series is inspired by a true story published in Cosmopolitan in August 2019. Exact plot details for the series are being kept under wraps, but the Cosmopolitan article tells the story of a real woman who has come to be known as “the Savant” as she infiltrates hate groups online to help stop large-scale public attacks. The series hails from Fifth Season and Anonymous Content. Melissa James Gibson (“Anatomy of a Scandal,” “The Americans”) will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner under her overall deal with Fifth Season. Matthew Heineman (“A Private War,” “Retrograde”) will direct and executive produce. Chastain will executive produce in addition to starring via Freckle Films. Kelly Carmichael of Freckle Films also executive produces along with Jessica Giles, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan. Brian Madden, senior VP of development for Hearst Magazines, will produce. Andrea Stanley, writer of the original Cosmopolitan feature, will consult.

Jessica Chastain pushed forward with the promotional push for her most recent television series, George & Tammy, which comes just over nine weeks after the premiere, and more than a month after the finale.On Sunday, the Hollywood leading lady attended a screening of the six episode show, starring Chastain and Michael Shannon as country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones, at The Whitby Hotel in the heart of upper midtown Manhattan.After being driven to the the hotel, the Oscar-winning actress was easily noticeable when she stepped out of her vehicle in a striking 70s style red suit, consisting of loose-fitting slacks that flared out wide enough to cover her white shoes.There was also double-breasted blazer that was left unbuttoned, giving a better view of the perfectly matched shirt she wore underneath.And in keeping with the color theme, Chastain would also don super-cool red glasses with light red-colored lenses, as soon as she made her way back on to the bustling streets ahead of the event.

Jessica Chastain cut an elegant figure in a burgundy dress with a plunging neckline on her way to tape an episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday.As she arrived to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the Oscar-winning actress, 45, turned heads as she strutted down the street in a pair of black thigh-high boots. For her appearance, the star, who narrowly missed contracting COVID-19 earlier this month, wore her red hair in glamorous curls, a glossy nude lipstick and blush for youthful glow. Radiant: Jessica Chastain cut an elegant figure in a burgundy dress with a plunging neckline on her way to tape an episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday She smiled and waved at onlookers, who gathered outside the building to catch a glimpse of her. Her thigh-skimming frock, from Dries Van Noten, also featured a belted waist, black buttons and pockets.The performer most recently starred in Showtime's miniseries George Jones and Tammy Wynette, George & Tammy, which aired its finale episode earlier this month.

The Cherokee Nation Film Office has announced Echota Killsnight as its first television apprentice. 

George & Tammy, starring Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon, premiered Sunday with 3.3 million Live+Same Day linear viewers across Showtime, Paramount Network and CMT. Originally produced for Spectrum Originals with a second window on Paramount Network and Paramount+, the music drama was recently picked up by Showtime after Spectrum pulled away from original series.

Jessica Chastain looked ready for a night on the town as she walked through the streets of New York City on Sunday. The 45-year-old actress - who was seen on another stylish outing earlier this week - donned a light brown jacket and matching slacks over a long black turtleneck. She added shiny black shoes to the ensemble, and her red locks were parted in the middle, framing the sides of her pale face.  Night out: Jessica Chastain looked ready for a night on the town as she walked through the streets of New York City on SundayThe Molly's Game actress painted her lips a light pink, and she flashed a huge grin while relaxing on the city street.  Chastain's appearance out came after she admitted that singing in George & Tammy was a scary experience.George & Tammy tells the story of 'the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette,' according to the film's IMDb page. Lots of brown: The 45-year-old actress donned a light brown jacket and matching slacks over a long black turtleneck Scary: Chastain's appearance out came after she admitted that singing in George & Tammy was a scary experience Famous duo: George & Tammy tells the story of 'the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette,' according to the film's IMDb pageChastain said performing Stand by Your Man was more intimidating than any of the other songs she performed.'That song is something that you hear over and over again and it’s so entrenched in the history of country music,' she said in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment.

A Doll’s House, the upcoming Broadway revival starring Jessica Chastain, will begin its 16-week limited engagement with previews at the Hudson Theatre on Monday, February 13, 2023 ahead of a Thursday, March 9 opening night.

Jessica Chastain made a show-stopping appearance in a vibrant green dress and wowed at the George & Tammy premiere in Los Angeles earlier Monday evening. The Oscar-winning actress, 45, opted for a pop of color as she stepped onto the glamorous red carpet along with her fellow cast members and other celebrities. The Showtime limited series, which originally was set to be a film, follows the country music careers and relationship of icons Tammy Wynette, played by Chastain, and George Jones, portrayed by Michael Shannon.  Wow! Jessica Chastain, 45, donned an eye-catching ensemble as she attended the George & Tammy premiere in Los Angeles earlier Monday evening The Eyes Of Tammy Faye actress made a fashion statement by wearing a backless, lime green dress with a draped cowl top.  The gown was held up with a thin halter straps that were tied at the back of her neck, while the soft, flowy material fell down towards the ground. The stylish ensemble showcased her fit figure as she cheerfully posed for an assortment of photos once she arrived at the grand premiere taking place at Goya Studios. Jessica pulled back her long locks into a low ponytail, allowing her hair to cascade behind her.  Elegant: The talented actress donned a lime green dress that was secured with thin halter straps behind her at the base of her neck  Big role: The beauty took on the role of country music icon, Tammy Wynette, in the upcoming Showtime limited series, which airs on the network on December 4  Star-studded cast: Jessica and George were seen in the shoes of their characters of Tammy and George in the six-part, limited Showtime series The Zero Dark Thirty star kept her accessories minimalistic for the event, and chose to only add a pair of gold,