Maren Morris: Last News

J. Kim Murphy When news broke on Saturday that Naomi Judd had died, figures from across the music industry voiced their mourning of the country music legend, remembering the life of the Judd family matriarch.Judd died at the age of 76.

Coachella, has banned Confederate flags from its 2022 event.A section on the festival’s rules page lists things that are prohibited from being brought into the event, including “divisive symbols” such as “Confederate flags and racially disparaging or other inappropriate imagery/public displays”.The 2022 Stagecoach Festival began yesterday (April 29) at Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club – the same venue as Coachella. Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs are this year’s headliners.Last year, Combs apologised for appearing in a music video that used Confederate flag imagery.

Naomi Judd has died. She was 76.

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd get close on stage during their duet performance during the 2022 Stagecoach Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on Friday (April 29) in Indio, Calif.

Maren Morris dominated the stageduring day one of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California on Friday.The 32-year-old country songstress performed her biggest hits for a crowd of thousands of adoring fans, along with the likes of country crooner Thomas Rhett and the legendary Tanya Tucker.For her highly-anticipated set, Morris put her fit figure on display in a lime green floral-print halter dress with fringe hanging from the waist and hem. Headliner:Maren Morris dominated the stage during day one of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California on Friday.The 32-year-old country songstress performed her biggest hits for a crowd of thousands of adoring fans, along with the likes of country crooner Thomas Rhett and the legendary Tanya TuckerThe Craving You singer strolled the massive outdoor stage in a pair of purple metallic heels and decked out her fingers with a variety of chunky silver rings.Her highlighted brunette tresses were parted down the middle and curled away from her face as to highlight her impeccably made up face.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticStagecoach has revealed the full lineup and schedule for the livestream that will go out this weekend on the country music festival’s YouTube channel, and it includes a number of artists that weren’t previously announced for the stream, offering couch sitters a nearly comprehensive view of what will be going down live in the California desert.The lineup includes the headliners — Thomas Rhett on Friday, Carrie Underwood on Saturday and Luke Combs on Sunday — as well as other marquee names that were named as part of the lineup earlier this week, like Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Margo Price, Cody Johnson, Yola, Lainey Wilson and the Black Crowes.It also now is revealed to have a substantial number of artists that weren’t previously included in the livestream announcement, including Tanya Tucker, Smokey Robinson, Jordan Davis, Lee Brice, Ingrid Andress, the Marcus King Band, Ryan Hurd, Charley Crockett, the Mavericks and Mitchell Tenpenny. Most of the lineup is now included, in fact, save for some of the artists who are appearing in the early part of the afternoon, including Americana artists such as Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, Molly Tuttle and Waylon Payne.Brandi Carlile is off the bill, having disclosed in a social media video late Wednesday night that she has contracted COVID and won’t be making it.

Brandi Carlile announced on Wednesday night that she will not be able to perform at Stagecoach after contracting COVID-19.The singer-songwriter, 40, posted a video to inform her more than 735,000 followers about her diagnosis.'Hey, buddies. It finally happened.

Saying “it finally happened, I have the Covid,” singer Brandi Carlile announced yesterday that she has canceled her scheduled performance at this weekend’s Stagecoach country music festival in in Indio, California.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s not too late to score tickets to Stagecoach, which returns to the famed Empire Polo Grounds this weekend after being cancelled for the past two years.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticCountry music fans have come to accept that the Stagecoach Festival in the California desert each late April will not be livestreamed in the same way that Coachella is from the same location in the preceding weeks. But that changes with the 2022 edition.

Carrie Underwood was praised by fans on Friday for giving them "80s-style Carnival Ride vibes" with her new single Crazy Angels.MORE: Carrie Underwood supported by sons following latest achievementThe country star, who is releasing her ninth album 'Denim and Rhinestones', on 10 June 2022, dropped the new song and fans were quick to share their thoughts, with many telling her she had "another hit" on her hands.WATCH: Carrie releases music video for Crazy Angels"Another delicious piece of music, just looking forward even more to the 10th of June," commented one fan as another joked: "I’m absolutely requesting this at the club tonight!"It's been an exciting time for Carrie, who scooped up awards at the CMT Music Awards last week, shortly after she received a Grammy for her album, 'My Savior'.MORE: Mickey Guyton reveals Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris ‘rally’ around the moms of country musicCarrie's loved ones couldn't have been prouder, and her husband Mike Fisher paid a heartfelt tribute to her on social media shortly after her win.The 41-year-old shared a picture of his wife, and captioned the post with: "This one is special! Couldn't be more proud of @carrieunderwood for her Grammy win for 'My Savior.'" Carrie recently won her eighth GrammyThis was the star's eighth Grammy win, picking up the award for Best Roots Gospel Album.Carrie is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon and next month she will be back in Las Vegas to kick off her Reflections residency again.Reflections is Carrie's very first residency and celebrates her greatest hits from over 15 years as an award-winning international star.

John Mayer’s Nashville concert had a big surprise for audiences.

Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris.Exclusive: Mickey Guyton: 'I never stood up for myself, ever'Mickey, who welcomed her 14-month-old son Grayson in early 2021, shared that she talks about motherhood with "my friend Maren about it, Carrie Underwood about it".WATCH: Carrie Underwood performs stunning rendition of Ghost Story at CMT Music Awards"It's just interesting," she told People. "Once you become a mom, the moms find you.

Loretta Lynn is still rockin’ strong.

Maren Morris looked fantastic as she walked the CMT Music Awards' red carpet with her husband Ryan Hurd.The two, 32 and 35, made an attractive couple as they hit the show's step-and-repeat ahead of their joint performance.Marren looked regal in a bright red skirt with a long train and Ryan showed off his style in a mauve suit. Glowing! Maren Morris looked fantastic as she walked the CMT Music Awards' red carpet with her husband Ryan HurdThe pair, who married in 2018, looked striking as Hurd lovingly wrapped his arm around his wife.Marren flaunted her perky cleavage in a jeweled crop top with a low-cut square neckline and thin straps.

Taylor Lautner and his fiancé Taylor Dome attended the 2022 CMT Music Awards at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Monday evening.The 30-year-old actor and his partner, 25, stayed close to each other while spending time at the star-studded annual event, during which they were pictured with Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd.The happy couple has been together ever since 2018, and they announced that they had become engaged last November. Staying together:Taylor Lautner and his fiance Taylor Dome attended the 2022 CMT Music Awards at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Monday evening Lautner wore an all-black outfit that included a slightly reflective jacket and a matching pair of slim-fitting pants.The Twilight actor also donned a button-up shirt and a set of shining leather shoes.

Carrie Underwood pulled out all the stops on Monday when she soared above the audience at the 2022 CMT Music Awards ceremony in Nashville.The 39-year-old country music icon had all eyes on her as she levitated above the stage with a troupe of dancers to pull off a delicate aerial dance to her single Ghost Story, from her upcoming albumDenim & Rhinestones.She led a bevy of catchy performances from other country stars, including Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Maren Morris, Little Big Town and more. Flying high: Carrie Underwood pulled out all the stops on Monday when she soared above the audience at the 2022 CMT Music Awards ceremony in Nashville.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday. This year's awards show saw some of music's brightest stars — including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton and more -- come together for one of country music's biggest nights.While last year's show was held in person, this year's event was also a celebration of a return to normality after last year's hybrid and socially distanced performances at venues across Nashville.Hosted by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini, the show was forced to pivot at the last minute when Ballerini announced Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19.While Ballerini performed some of her duties from home, her co-host from 2021's show, Kane Brown, agreed to step in and host the show alongside Mackie.Despite the change in hosts, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, The Judds, Keith Urban and Ballerini herself.And CMT’s most decorated artist of all time, Carrie Underwood, delivered a very special all-new performance from the Resorts World Theatre, home of her Las Vegas residency.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Monday's big show.A Grand OpeningThis one goes out to all of the wild hearts ❤️

It was a great night full of the biggest stars in country music at the 2022 CMT Music Awards!