Ford, whose real name is Jason Farris Brown, is a former professional golfer. He has released eight studio albums with his first coming in 2008, and his most recent, “Must Be Country,” released in 2023.

This is Coca-Cola Amphitheater’s first year open. Performers scheduled so far range from comedian Matt Rife to Americana star/Alabama native Jason Isbell to the rapper Nelly to classic-rocker Rod Stewart. The venue’s capacity is 9,380.

The cruise line is partnering with the Academy of Country Music to host special performances on board one of its cruise ships.

Country music website Whiskey Riff called it a “train wreck,” and wrote that Cyrus eventually appeared to be escorted off the stage after they turned the lights off on him. Cyrus addressed the performance on Instagram on Tuesday.

Carrie Underwood’s performance of “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s Monday inauguration was awkwardly interrupted by an audio error, prompting the Grammy winner and accompanying chorus to sing the patriotic tune a cappella.