Darius Rucker will soon have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Music City Walk of Fame. He is among the just-announced group of inductees for the Music City Walk of Fame, which includes Don McLean, guitarist Duane Eddy and former record-label executive Joe Galante. They will be officially inducted on October 4th. Wrestler Ric Flair will be there to formally induct Darius. In 2024, he will receive his star on the Hollywood Walker of Fame in the category of Recording alongside Glen Ballard, Toni Braxton, Def Leppard, Charles Fox, Sammy Hagar, Brandy Norwood, Gwen Stefani and Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young. A date for Darius' Hollywood Walk of Fame induction has not been announced.

Kimberly Perry and her husband, Johnny Costello, welcomed their first child on August 26th. She shared the news on social media, posting a shot of her cuddling her son, Whit. "Our lives have become sweeter, our days have become so much fuller, our sleep has gotten shorter - our house has truly become a home," she wrote in the caption. "Thank you for all your prayers and well-wishes. It's been such a sweet time getting baby Whit here safely and soundly and acclimating as a new family. We can't wait to show him the world - this bus baby is ready to roll!"

Zach Bryan has issued an apology to police after he was arrested yesterday. He was picked up by officers in Vinita, Oklahoma and booked on "an obstruction of investigation charge" after an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Zach has since released his own statement about the arrest. "Today I had an incident with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol," he said. "Emotions got the best of me and I was out of line in the things I said. I support law enforcement as much as anyone can, I was just frustrated in the moment, it was unlike me and I apologize...Prayers we can all move on from this and prayers that people know I'm just trying the best I can, I love you guys and I am truly sorry to the officers." Vinita is located about a 50-minute drive from Zach's hometown of Oolgah.

The CMA Award nominations were announced earlier this morning and Lainey Wilson leads the nominees with 9 nominations. Luke Bryan and Peyton will be returning to co-host the show, which is happening November 8th at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. It will air live on ABC starting at 8pm. Here's a look at all of the nominees:

Entertainer of the Year:

Luke Combs

Chris Stapleton

Carrie Underwood

Morgan Wallen

Lainey Wilson

Single of the Year:

"Fast Car" - Luke Combs

"Heart Like A Truck" - Lainey Wilson

"Need A Favor" - Jelly Roll

"Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis

"Wait In The Truck" - Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson

Album of the Year:

Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville - Ashley McBryde

Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson

Gettin' Old - Luke Combs

One Thing At A Time - Morgan Wallen

Rolling Up The Welcome Mat - Kelsea Ballerini

Song of the Year:

"Fast Car" - Tracy Chapman

"Heart Like A Truck" - Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson

"Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne

"Tennessee Orange" - David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams

"Wait In The Truck" - Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt

Female Vocalist of the Year:

Kelsea Ballerini

Miranda Lambert

Ashley McBryde

Carly Pearce

Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year:

Luke Combs

Jelly Roll

Cody Johnson

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year:

Lady A

Little Big Town

Midland

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year:

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Maddie & Tae

The War and Treaty

Musical Event of the Year:

"Save Me" - Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson

"She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)" - Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina

"Thank God" - Kane Brown with Katelyn Brown

"Wait In The Truck" - Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson

"We Don't Fight Anymore" - Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton

Music Video of the Year:

"Light On In The Kitchen" - Ashley McBryde

"Memory Lane" - Old Dominion

"Need A Favor" - Jelly Roll

"Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis

"Wait In The Truck" - Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson

New Artist of the Year:

Zach Bryan

Jelly Roll

Parker McCollum

Megan Moroney

Hailey Whitters

Country music is making history on Billboard's 2023 Songs of the Summer chart. Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs have the number one and number two songs of the summer. Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" sits at number one, followed by Luke Combs' "Fast Car." This is first time since the chart's inception in 1958 that country songs have claimed the top two spots. John Denver's "Annie's Song" was the last country track to hit number one in 1974. The songs are judged on cumulative performance on the weekly streaming, airplay and sales based Billboard Hot 100 chart from Memorial Day through Labour Day. "Last Night" claims the title after leading the weekly chart all 14 weeks this season.

Jimmy Buffett passed away September 1st at the age of 76. TMZ is reporting that he died from skin cancer that turned to lymphoma. According to the source, he was diagnosed with skin cancer four years ago. Jimmy's website broke the news of his death to his fans. "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs," the message read. "He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." He began his career as a country artist in Nashville in the 1960s, but added folk and rock to the mix by the release of his debut album, 1970's Down to Earth. Jimmy worked as a reporter for Billboard while struggling to make it in the music industry. His sixth album in 1977, Changes in Attitude, featured his breakthrough hit "Margaritaville." That song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry in 2023. It is considered to be the "most lucrative song ever written" due to all the merchandise it spawned. Over his career, Jimmy released 31 studio albums, nine compilation albums, 14 live albums, eight specialty albums and 67 singles. He sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Jimmy was also an author and had three number-one best sellers: Tales From Margaritaville, Where is Joe Merchant?, and his biography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty. He is survived by his second wife, Jane Slagsvol, and their three children

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo returned to Las Vegas to renew their wedding vows, seven years after they initially tied the knot. They went to the exact same chapel, but Jelly Roll says things looked different this time. "7 years ago we stumbled into this little chapel in Vegas back out drunk," he wrote in a social media video that showed the special occasion. "My only regret was never seeing her in a dress." This time Bunnie walked down the aisle in a form-fitting, off-the-shoulder lace gown. Jelly Roll was wearing a red satin tuxedo. The couple shared lots of kisses as they renewed their vows and posed for pictures. They first met in 2015 and were married the following year.

The Canadian Country Music Association has revealed the final list of performers for the 2023 CCMA Awards. High Valley, Brett Kissel, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Sacha, Tyler Joe Miller, Matt Lang, Tyler Shaw, Dalton Dover and Drake Milligan have all been added to the September 16 show. They join previously announced performers Dean Brody, Jade Eagleson, Sam Hunt, James Barker Band, The Reklaws, Josh Ross, Dallas Smith, Tenille Townes and Train. The 2023 CCMA Awards show airs live at 8pm on CTV.