This Week’s Guest Host: Jon Pardi
Jon Pardi is this week’s featured host on Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country (August 21st-25th). The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer has a lot to be thankful for this year. He…
Jon Pardi is this week’s featured host on Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country (August 21st-25th).
The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer has a lot to be thankful for this year. He continues to celebrate the success of his fourth studio album, Mr. Saturday Night which features his fifth No. 1 hit at country radio, "Last Night Lonely."
Pardi was surprised on stage during his performance at Stagecoach by the one and only Guy Fieri back in April with an invite to join the Grand Ole Opry. The country singer will officially be inducted as the newest member on October 24th.
Pardi will kick off his 2023 Mr. Saturday Night World Tour later this summer with special guests Midland, Ella Langley, Randall King, Jackson Dean, and DJ Highmax on select dates. The U.S. portion of the tour kicks off in late September.
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When Hollywood actors went on strike for the first time in forty years last week, production on all sets stopped. That affected all country stars acting in TV or movies.
The strike will not affect reality shows like American Idol and The Voice, full of country music royalty helping young budding stars' dreams come true. Those shows will go on as scheduled, giving us all the chance to see Reba McEntire and Dan + Shay sitting in red chairs on The Voice as first-time coaches on the show.
According to the guidelines, SAG-AFTRA members cannot attend premieres, do interviews for completed work, go to awards shows, attend film festivals, or even promote projects on social media while the strike is in effect. They are also prohibited from attending conventions such as Comic-Con to promote any past or present work made under a SAG-AFTRA contract.
The strike will affect those country stars that have done a lot of acting in the past, including Tim McGraw, McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Randy Houser, and more.
We searched for what to watch on TV and streaming services during the strike, which could last for months. For you, we gathered some TV shows already on streaming services where you can watch your favorite country stars flexing their acting skills, talking about their career in documentaries, and more.
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Reba McEntire in "Reba" TV Sitcom on Hulu (2001)
Marsaili McGrath/Getty ImagesReba got her very own sitcom in 2001 called "Reba." The show was a huge hit, and you can watch all six seasons on Hulu.
Reba McEntire on "Malibu Country" on Hulu (2012)
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesIn 2012, Reba got the second sitcom that starred her along with Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin. It aired on ABC and only had one season, but you can watch that season, which features an appearance from Blake Shelton, on Hulu.
Jelly Roll "Save Me" Hulu Documentary (2023)
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis is a must-see for any fan of Jelly Roll and country music. This doc is gripping and emotional and can be streamed on Hulu.
"CMA Fest: 50 Years Of Fan Fair" (2023)
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThis new documentary talks to many country superstars and tells the fascinating story of how CMA Fest, known originally as Fan Fair, came about and still plays each year to this day.
"George & Tammy" on Showtime (2022)
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesIf you haven't yet watched this drama mini-series on the life of country royalty George Jones and Tammy Wynette, you have to see it. Played by actors Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon, it tells the story of George & Tammy's turbulent love, marriage, and life in country music.
"Nashville" TV show on Hulu (2012)
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesThis ABC drama about the life of fictional country singers in Nashville is spot on how the Nashville machine works to make ordinary people country music superstars. The show began in 2012 and lasted for six seasons. It starred Charles Esten, Hayden Panettiere, and Connie Britton.
"The Voice" (2011-present)
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIf you have "Live TV" on Hulu, you can watch The Voice's past seasons. You can watch when The Voice Season 24 airs with Reba and Dan + Shay in coaches' chairs. The show will go on as planned and is not affected by the strike.
"American Idol" - (2023)
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesYou can re-watch Season Six of "American Idol" with Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. You can watch Season Eight when it airs the next day, and Season Seven reruns are expected to drop on the service soon.
Reba McEntire on ABC's "Big Sky" (2023)
Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesWhile this show was recently canceled, watching the last season when Reba played a villain for the first time was so much fun. She's bad, and her real-life boyfriend, Rex Linn, who also starred on the show. Why is it so fun to see Reba as a villain?
"Yellowstone" (2018-2023)
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesLainey Wilson got her acting start on TV's "Yellowstone" on Paramount. She plays a singer named Abby in Season Five. While they haven't finished Season Five with all the drama with Kevin Costner not wanting to come back and now the actor's strike, you can watch all of the show, including the first part of Season Five, on Peacock.
"1883" on Paramount Plus (2021)
Greg Doherty/Getty ImagesYou can watch the whole mini-series show "1883" starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on Paramount Plus. The show is epic and features a powerful acting job from both country superstars.
