Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, revealed their new baby's name during a YouTube video they shared with fans. Maverick Beckham Smith is due in August, and he's the couple's fourth child. The name Maverick pays tribute to the Smith's late son, River, who died two years ago at the age of three. The letters “R – I – V” appear in the new baby's name, and Beckham means “home by the river.”
Chris Janson has been added to the lineup of performers at America Salutes You which is honoring ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sunday (May 16th). This is a benefit concert supporting the military, veterans and first responder charities and will recognize and celebrate Billy's career. Chris joins reviously announced performers Brad Paisley, Dennis Quaid, Eric Church, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams, Travis Tritt, Tim Montana and Guthrie Trapp.