Artist Action: Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Justin Moore, Lauren Daigle, More
Miranda Lambert Fires Up ‘Kerosene’ On American Idol
Miranda Lambert served as a guest mentor and also delivered a fiery performance in celebration of the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough hit “Kerosene” this week on American Idol during the Top 10 episode. She brought her signature authenticity and sharp musical instincts to Idol rehearsals this week, offering guidance and encouragement to each of the 10 remaining hopefuls.
She’ll perform on this week’s ACM Awards, airing live on Prime Video on May 8, and is also set to join Morgan Wallen for several stadium dates of his upcoming “I’m The Problem Tour.”
Kane Brown Fools Kip Moore On Latest Episode of PrankU
Kip Moore was the latest target on the hit digital comedy series PrankU. This week, fans get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the prank was pulled off, with a little help from Kane Brown, who joins in as an accomplice. In the full episode airing last week, Moore’s friend Graham convinces him to climb through a window into what they believe is their locked Airbnb. But in reality, it’s the wrong house—and the “real” homeowner is not happy. With hidden cameras rolling, Moore walks right into one of the most unexpected moments of the season. The Kip Moore episode is part of PrankU’s country music takeover, following a recent prank on Thomas Rhett earlier this month, and leading into next week’s debut featuring Dustin Lynch.
Justin Moore’s Golf Classic Raises Over $475k For St. Jude
Pictured (L-R): L3 Entertainment’s Cody Villalobos and Peter Hartung, 2025 Golf Classic Chair Kristin Daniel, Justin Moore, ALSAC/St.Jude’s Mariangeles Grear, L3 Entertainment’s Joey Gonzales and JR Runnels. Photo: Nelson Chenault
Justin Moore recently hosted his fifth annual Justin Moore St. Jude Golf Classic at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. The star-studded, sold-out event raised $477,000+ in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its lifesaving mission. Across two days, Moore was joined by an all-star lineup of players and special guests at the tourney, including fellow country artists and entertainers such as retired Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Adam Wainwright, Miss Arkansas 2025 Camille Cathey, Miss Northeast Arkansas Brooke Caraway and more. Since its inception, the tournament has now raised more than $2,000,000 for St. Jude.
Lauren Daigle Shines At BrightStone’s 2nd Annual Night Full Of Stars Benefit
Lauren Daigle performs with the BrightStone Show Choir during the second annual A Night Full of Stars benefit. Photo: Courtesy of Mary Fran White, BrightStone Digital Marketing Manager
Lauren Daigle headlined BrightStone’s second annual A Night Full of Stars benefit event, filling Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin to capacity on April 28. BrightStone is a nonprofit that provides job training, life-long learning, and residential opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the sold-out evening celebrated and supported adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an inspiring night of music, community, and heartfelt performances and also featured the BrightStone Show Choir.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening came when brothers Jack Rubin, a BrightStone student, and Carter Rubin, Season 19 winner of NBC’s The Voice, performed a duet of “If I Didn’t Have You.” Carter, who captivated the nation as a 15-year-old on The Voice, famously performed Daigle’s “You Say” during his knockout round, making it all the more meaningful for the brothers to share the stage on a night where Daigle herself was performing.
Ernest Performs At WURTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race
Ernest performs the first ever Busch Light Summer Music Series at the WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series race. Photo: Courtesy of Busch Light
Ernest recently brought his boot-stomping energy to the race track at the WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at the Texas Motor Speedway on May 4. He performed hits from his albums Flower Shops (The Album) and Nashville, Tennessee right before the race, which was his first time attending and performing at a NASCAR race. The concert was the first show in the Busch Light Summer Music Series, which features five free pre-race country music performances designed to bring fans closer to the artists they love at NASCAR events all summer long.
The BoykinZ Join War And Treaty In The ATL
The BoykinZ & War and Treaty. Photo: Audrey Irvine
Country sister quartet The BoykinZ opened for duo War and Treaty last Friday (May 2) at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, marking a hometown debut for the act. Signed to QC Music, The BoykinZ are expected to release their first EP later this year.
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