Sphere, Las Vegas and Country music

Kenny Chesney will bring country music to the Las Vegas Sphere in May
Kenny Chesney is Sphere-bound. The country star announced Thursday that he’ll launch a 12-date residency at the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue in Las Vegas in May, nine months after he wrapped a U.S. tour that hit Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium in July.
Country music icon announces Las Vegas residency
Kenny Chesney announced Thursday a 12-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
‘Country music is coming to Sphere’: New residency announced for Las Vegas venue
A new residency was announced Thursday for the Las Vegas Sphere, and it represents the first country music act to take the stage at Las Vegas' newest venue.
Kenny Chesney will be the Sphere's first country act: How to get tickets for Vegas shows
Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to play the Las Vegas Sphere with a 12-show residency this spring. Here's what to expect.
Kenny Chesney Announces Residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere: ‘A Whole New Way of Rocking the Fans’
Kenny Chesney will become the first country artist to headline Las Vegas' innovative new Sphere venue with a residency in May and June.
Here’s Why Some Fans Think Kenny Chesney Might Be Headlining at Las Vegas’ Sphere
The venue shared a video on its social media pages that has some fans speculating shows from the country star are coming. Since opening in Las Vegas in September 2023, the 360-foot-plus tall venue the Sphere has become an instant iconic Vegas structure.
Country music star splits with popular band leader after 25 years
Jerry Flowers took to social media to announce that country music star Keith Urban has let him go from the band.
Legendary country music star dies at 94. ‘The Lord answered our prayers.’
Country music icon Buck White has died at the age of 94. White, founder of the Grammy Award winning bluegrass trio the Whites ...
Country music star parts ways with popular band member after 25 years
Jerry Flowers, who Taste of Country said was Urban’s band leader and bass player, announced that he has been let go.
Princess Cruises puts spotlight on rising country music stars
The cruise line is partnering with the Academy of Country Music to host special performances on board one of its cruise ships ...
Zach Top: Bringing Back Old-School Country Music in a Modern World | Billboard Cover
Billboard cover star and the ‘Future of Country' rep Zach Top is bringing ’90s country music back. The crooner explains why ...
Legendary country music singer dead at 86
Country music legend Melba Montgomery has died, according to Taste of Country. The site reported that Montgomery died on Jan.
Flamy Grant Is Playing Country Music in Churches: 'I'm Just Planting My Stiletto in the Sanctuary Now' (Exclusive)
"I am from that world," stresses drag queen Flamy Grant, who served as a worship leader for over 22 years before finding her ...
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Country Music Almanac 2025: Our Journalists’ Survey
As part of our 2025 country music issue, we ask writers and broadcasters to weigh in on the present and future of country ...
Rock legend’s turn to country music gets him Grand Ole Opry invite
That’s right, after a recent show, Starr was surprised on stage by Grand Ole Opry member Emmylou Harris, who gave him the ...