GARTH BROOKS: Country's Cash King
Garth Brooks ranks at the top of Forbes's list of the World's Highest Paid Country Music Acts for 2016. From June 2015 through June 2016, he brought in $70 million -- mostly in tour revenue.
During that same period, Kenny Chesney made $56 million with combined revenues from touring, endorsements and sales of his Blue Chair Bay rum, putting him in second place. Luke Bryan comes in third with a $53 million haul mostly from touring and endorsements. Toby Keith, who has often topped the list, is in fourth place, owing his paycheck to his I Love This Bar and Grill and other non-musical businesses, including his own line of mezcal. Rounding out the Top 5 is Jason Aldean, who grossed $36.5 million in record sales, touring and a stake in the Tidal streaming service.
All figures are before taxes and fees to agents, managers and lawyers.
STEVEN TYLER: Country Album Tops the Chart
Steven Tyler's first country solo album, We're All Somebody From Somewhere, takes the top spot on Billboard's Country Albums chart.
Chris Stapleton's Traveller drops to the second slot, followed by David Nail's newly released Fighter in third place. Blake Shelton's If I'm Honest drops from second place last week to fourth this week, and Keith Urban's Ripcord holds steady at number-five.
Steven is on his Out on a Limb solo tour.
DARIUS RUCKER/FGL: Remarks Misconstrued as Anti-Police
Darius Rucker came under fire for comments he made during a concert recently -- but he says it's just a big misunderstanding.
He reportedly said "stop shooting unarmed people" while his arms were outstretched over his head. Charleston, South Carolina police officer Michael Ackerman took offense and posted a letter to Darius on Facebook saying as much.
Darius issued a Facebook statement of his own saying that his were remarks were misconstrued and that he never mentioned race. He writes in part, "My heart is heavy tonight as I realize that my message was misconstrued. So much of that love goes to all the folks that allow me the freedom to perform night after night, and I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement officers and service men and women who commit their lives to keeping us safe every single day. I’ve read your comments and heard your voices -- let’s join together to spread a message of love instead of fear." (WCBD-TV)
This weekend, Florida Georgia Line were also accused of being anti-police when rumors floated that they didn't want cops backstage with them. It has been clarified that the guys' contract states that they hire their own backstage security, so police officers can tend to other security needs around the venue. Brian and Tyler tweeted that they have nothing but respect for law enforcement.
NEIL YOUNG, WILLIE NELSON: Team Up for Festival
Neil Young and Willie Nelson are teaming up for a festival right after this year's Farm Aid concert.
The Outlaw Music Festival will be held at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania on September 18th, which is the day after Farm Aid will be held in Bristow, Virginia. Also on the bill are Sheryl Crow, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Lee Ann Womack, and Brothers Osborne. More acts will be added soon. Tickets go on sale Friday.
TAYLOR SWIFT: Stage-Crasher Sent to Mental Facility
A crazed Taylor Swift fan who crashed the stage at her show in San Diego last year is going away for a while.
Taylor was performing "Style" when 26-year-old Christian Ewing somehow jumped on stage and tried to get to her. He was immediately grabbed by security who fought to get him off the stage. It took four security guards to subdue him. One of the guards suffered broken ribs. A judge has ruled that Ewing is incompetent to stand trial and has ordered to to spend three years in a mental health facility in San Diego. Once he gets out he'll face assault and battery charges.
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