Jessica Chastain Will Play Tammy Wynette + Country Music News 9 11 – q1065.fm

Jessica Chastain has signed on to star as country legend Tammy Wynette in a limited series that is coming to television.

Deadline reports that Chastain will portray Wynette in an upcoming limited TV series titled George & Tammy  The show is based on a book titled The Three of Us: Growing Up With Tammy and George, which the couple’s daughter, Georgette Jones, published in 2013.

Wynette and Jones were married from 1969 until 1975, and their relationship inspired hit songs including “We’re Gonna Hold On” and “Golden Rings.” The upcoming show will depict the ups and downs of their relationship.

Riley Green is Alabama proud on his new If It Wasn’t for Trucks EP.

“I haven’t felt pressure to write because it’s never felt like work to me,” the 2019 Taste of Country RISERS star and ACM New Male Artist winner says matter-of-factly.

Miranda Lambert‘s nonprofit shelter dog organization MuttNation has partnered with the Waggle Foundation’s veterinary assistance group to form the MuttNation Fund. It’s a relief effort designed to assist musicians and music industry workers’ pets during the  pandemic.

The MuttNation Fund offers financial help to members of the music community for covering medical bills related to their animals. Announced by Lambert this week, the support arrives as many in the industry struggle to stay afloat while tours stay grounded and concert venues remain closed.

Miranda’s new song is called Settling Down.  Just out and it’ll be a Fresh Track of the Day next week

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