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Disney/Scott KirklandWith "Love You Again" ascending to the top 20 of the country charts, Chase Matthew is grateful for its success and the new fans his debut single has garnered him."It's really cool to see the [existing] fans and [create] new fans too, because I know the fans that already knew it before it went to radio, they're really excited to hear it… ... Continue Reading

Kellie Pickler made her first public performance since her husband Kyle Jacobs' February 2023 passing at Monday's Walkin' After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline tribute show. Held at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the event featured a star-studded lineup that included Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, Hailey Whitters and Mickey Guyton. Kellie performed her autobiographical, Patsy Cline-influenced "The Woman I Am,"… ... Continue Reading

ABC/Connie ChornukElle King will release a new track, "Baby Daddy’s Weekend," on Friday.Of the forthcoming song, Elle tells the press, "I’ve been lucky enough to have lived, loved, and partied with the best of them. I’ve written songs for every era of my good times. My new song is for the people who deserve a good summer.""It’s for… ... Continue Reading

ABCThe Academy of Country Music (ACM) has tapped more of your favorite country stars for this year's ACM Lifting Lives LIVE.Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, Ashley Cooke and Kameron Marlowe will join previously announced headliner Parker McCollum at the May 15 fundraising event."I am truly honored that ACM Lifting Lives has given me the opportunity to host the Parker… ... Continue Reading

Dey Street BooksDarius Rucker has announced a four-date book tour to promote his forthcoming memoir, Life's Too Short.Arrivinig May 28, the memoir will chronicle Darius' life journey, chart-topping music career with Hootie & the Blowfish and later as a country singer, and the highs and lows he faced on his road to stardom.The book tour will kick off… ... Continue Reading

ABCCarly Pearce is gearing up to spend her birthday with you.The soon-to-be 34-year-old shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she's hopping on an Instagram Live and announcing something."Join me for a bday happy hour + special announcement on IG Live this Wednesday at 5pm CT," Carly wrote.Carly's forthcoming new album, hummingbird, drops June 14 and is available for preorder now.The… ... Continue Reading

Todd Owyoung/NBCMiranda Lambert is set to drop a new song, "Wranglers," on May 3.The track will be Miranda's first release under her newly announced joint label contract with Republic Records and Big Loud. "'Wranglers' is a tale of a woman taking her power back," Miranda says of her forthcoming track. "I think we can all identify with the character… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of MCA NashvilleAs Sam Hunt celebrates his 10th #1 with "Outskirts," he's reflecting on his career in country music and the people who have been there with him from the get-go: his fans."They mean the world to me. They're the reason I have a career," Sam tells the press. "Our fans specifically have been a unique section of country music fans.… ... Continue Reading

Travis Tritt is releasing his television special and DVD, Country Chapel, on April 26. "This album is one that I have wanted to make for over 30 years. I’m extremely excited and grateful to have released this collection of songs that take me back to my early roots of singing inspirational songs as a child… ... Continue Reading

ABCCountry music's "Fastest Girl in Town" has something up her sleeve.Miranda Lambert took to her socials recently to share fiery teases on something she's working on.The first is a 12-second video of scenes from her past music videos, including "Mama's Broken Heart," "Somethin' Bad" and "Kerosene." The chosen clips show Miranda's sassy and up-to-no-good side… ... Continue Reading

ABCCody Johnson has added 10 dates to his Leather Tour.They include stops in Rapid City, South Dakota; Charlotte, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; and Arlington, Texas. The entire tour will conclude November 16 in University Park, Pennsylvania."My guys and I have spent 17 years on the road, and it’s not lost on any of us how fortunate we… ... Continue Reading

Disney/Frank MicelottaLuke Bryan took the stage on Sunday's American Idol to perform John Mellencamp's "Small Town."Clad in a shirt and jeans, Luke got the in-studio crowd on their feet, clapping and singing along to John's 1985 hit. His performance coincided with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme for Sunday's show.This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees… ... Continue Reading

Danielle Del Valle/Getty ImagesScotty McCreery is officially a Grand Ole Opry member.The "Five More Minutes" singer was inducted into the hallowed institution on Saturday by fellow Opry member Josh Turner. Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, were also onstage with Scotty and Josh for the special occasion."I stand here tonight proud of the fact that I bridged the gap… ... Continue Reading

Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty ImagesLuke Bryan is brushing off his recent onstage accident.The country superstar, 47, slipped on a phone that was on the stage while he was performing in Vancouver over the weekend, sending him crashing to the floor."Did anybody get that?" he asked the crowd after getting back to his feet, as seen in fan-captured… ... Continue Reading

Disney/Eric McCandlessWaiting with bated breath for new Jelly Roll music? Well, so is Jelly.Chatting with ABC Audio backstage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Jelly talked about winding down the Whitsitt Chapel chapter as he readies to roll out new music."This is it, man. This is the end of the Whitsitt Chapel era. We started it here with 'Need… ... Continue Reading

Randy Houser has dropped a new track, "Country Back." Randy and Matt Rogers wrote the uptempo and rockin' country ode.Maren Morris has added 15 dates to her 2024 RSVP Redux Tour, with newly added shows in Raleigh, North Carolin; Savannah, Georgia; Hollywood, Florida; and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time, after Maren's fan club presale on Tuesday,… ... Continue Reading

ABCKelsea Ballerini has filed for a temporary restraining order against an alleged hacker for illegally sharing her music online. As reported by People, the alleged hacker, Bo Ewing, is accused of unlawfully obtaining and releasing "still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos" of Ballerini's music, per court documents reviewed by the publication. Ballerini, her label home Black River Entertainment and producer Alysa… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleMichael Ray has dropped a new life-inspired song, "Hold."The midtempo number offers numerous lessons on approaching life, crossroads and relationships with our loved ones. "Hold a beer, don't hold a grudge/ Hold on to the ones you love/ You can hold your cards but boy know when to fold 'em/ Hold on to your… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of Sony Music NashvilleWant a look at what real, authentic love looks like? Corey Kent's got you covered.The "Wild as Her" singer has dropped a new track, "Rust," that candidly spotlights a relationship's good, bad and less glamorous sides."This love won't rust, it holds right up/ Ain't going nowhere when the going gets tough/ The… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of UMG NashvilleRising country artist Anne Wilson has teamed with Lainey Wilson for a new duet, "Praying Woman."Anne and Lainey co-wrote the powerful song with Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Christian singer Matthew West, and it chronicles a woman's unwavering commitment to prayer."That's the power/ The power of two folded hands/ Bowed head, bended knees/ When… ... Continue Reading