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Nashville notes: Kip Moore parts from MCA, Dylan Marlowe's

Nashville notes: Kip Moore parts from MCA, Dylan Marlowe's "Bat Outta Hell"

Kip Moore has parted ways with his longtime label home, MCA Nashville. "I’m not sure where I’ll end up (currently having those discussions), but in the meantime, doing a record completely independent for the first time in my career has been something [I] can’t put into words," Kip wrote after thanking the team at MCA.… ... Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson grateful for Australia shows:

Lainey Wilson grateful for Australia shows: "I was just a little redneck from Baskin"

ABCLainey Wilson's beaming with gratitude as she wraps up headlining Australia's CMC Rocks festival.The "Heart Like a Truck" singer took to Instagram Sunday to reflect on the surreal opportunity and dream come true."Australia, thank y’all taking me down under with y’all," says Lainey. "When I decided to write songs as a little girl, I never thought… ... Continue Reading
Riley Green drops cover of Josh Thompson's

Riley Green drops cover of Josh Thompson's "Way Out Here"

Disney/Scott KirklandRiley Green has released his cover of Josh Thompson's "Way Out Here."The heartfelt ode, which pays tribute to small-town America and country upbringing, is Riley's first new release since 2023's Ain't My Last Rodeo."I’ve always loved this song. 'Way Out Here' is out everywhere now. Hope y’all like it!" Riley shares on Instagram.Penned by Josh,… ... Continue Reading
Here's what you can expect during 'CMT Music Awards Weekend'

Here's what you can expect during 'CMT Music Awards Weekend'

Courtesy of CMTCMT has announced its star-packed program schedule for this year's CMT Music Awards Weekend.Kicking off April 5 and leading up to the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 7, the network will air several original programs, headlined by Little Big Town, HARDY and more, as well as a special sneak peek of the awards show on… ... Continue Reading
Toby Keith, John Anderson, James Burton announced as 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

Toby Keith, John Anderson, James Burton announced as 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

Courtesy of Country Music AssociationThe Country Music Association has announced the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame.Toby Keith, born Toby Keith Covel, will be inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. Among his chart-topping hits are "Should've Been a Cowboy," "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry Man)," "As Good as… ... Continue Reading
Hailey Whitters joins Ben Rector on

Hailey Whitters joins Ben Rector on "Color Up My World"

Courtesy of OK Kid Recordings / Big Loud RecordsHailey Whitters has teamed up with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Rector for a new collab, "Color Up My World."The banjo-driven song is the first time the singers have teamed up in the studio, outside of the opening slots on Dan + Shay's ongoing Heartbreak On The Map Tour."The minute I… ... Continue Reading
Tigirlily Gold on the success of their

Tigirlily Gold on the success of their "Shoot Tequila" video

Courtesy of Monument RecordsRising duo Tigirlily Gold recently earned their career-first nominations at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in the Duo/Group Video of the Year and Breakthrough Female Video of the Year categories for "Shoot Tequila." The success their debut single is something sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh don't take for granted, especially after years of hard work.  "You know, it just makes the success all… ... Continue Reading
Nashville notes: Kameron Marlowe's 'Keepin' The Lights On' + Kylie Morgan's Gold

Nashville notes: Kameron Marlowe's 'Keepin' The Lights On' + Kylie Morgan's Gold

Kameron Marlowe has announced his sophomore album, Keepin' The Lights On, with the release of its title track. "I feel like I discovered a lot about myself while making this record. I got to reflect on a lot of life from when I was a kid to life today. This album explores everything from loss to… ... Continue Reading
Step into a 'Deeper Well' with Kacey Musgraves

Step into a 'Deeper Well' with Kacey Musgraves

Kelly Christine Sutton / Courtesy of Interscope/MCA NashvilleKacey Musgraves's long-awaited fifth album, Deeper Well, has arrived.The 14-track collection features the previously released title track and "Too Good to Be True," as well as "The Architect," which Kacey performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday."Grateful to be alive and continuously inspired by life’s little… ... Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney reflects on losing loved ones in

Kenny Chesney reflects on losing loved ones in "Wherever You Are Tonight"

Lisette M. Azar/CBS Kenny Chesney is pulling back the curtains on grief in his new song, "Wherever You Are Tonight."Out now, the pensive ballad, which hit songwriters Mike Reid and Gary Burr penned, chronicles one's perspective on loss and the permanent absence of a loved one by their side. "Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve/ We die, we go, but never leave/… ... Continue Reading
Thomas Rhett recounts failed attempt at public disguise with wife Lauren

Thomas Rhett recounts failed attempt at public disguise with wife Lauren

ABCHow do the stars go incognito in public? Sometimes with a cowboy hat — which is what Thomas Rhett did recently.Thomas, who typically doesn't sport a hat onstage, recently recounted his hilarious failed attempt at not being publicly recognized thanks to his wife, Lauren Akins."Lauren: why are you wearing a cowboy hat at the beach? Me: cause… ... Continue Reading
Take a trip to

Take a trip to "Vegas" with Tyler Hubbard

Courtesy of EMI Records NashvilleTyler Hubbard has rolled out a new track, "Vegas."Authored by Tyler, Jordan Schmidt and Andy Albert, the upbeat tune finds a guy confessing his desire to elope with a girl he's head over heels with."I would've took you to Vegas, right then and there/ Found us a chapel and somethin' to wear/ Just me,… ... Continue Reading
ERNEST's new album will feature collabs with Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more

ERNEST's new album will feature collabs with Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more

Delaney Royer / Courtesy of Big Loud RecordsERNEST has announced his sophomore album, Nashville, Tennessee.Arriving April 12, the expansive 26-song collection features collabs with Morgan Wallen ("Hangin' On"), Lainey Wilson ("Would If I Could"), HARDY ("Creep"), Jelly Roll ("I Went To College/I Went To Jail") and Lukas Nelson ("Why Dallas"). The latter two duets, alongside three additional advance… ... Continue Reading
Darius Rucker talks playing detective in CMT Video of the Year-nominated

Darius Rucker talks playing detective in CMT Video of the Year-nominated "Fires Don't Start Themselves" video

Courtesy of UMG NashvilleDarius Rucker is up for CMT Video of the Year with his cinematic music video for "Fires Don't Start Themselves." If you've seen it, you know it's not like your typical music video. Instead of singing his tune to the camera, Darius is tapped to play a detective in an under-five-minute-long crime movie.While a departure… ... Continue Reading
Nashville notes: ERNEST's 'Nashville,' Dolly's cast iron skillets + more

Nashville notes: ERNEST's 'Nashville,' Dolly's cast iron skillets + more

"Flower Shops" hitmaker ERNEST has announced the April 12 release of his new album, Nashville, Tennessee. Five advance tracks, including the Jelly Roll-assisted "I Went To College / I Went To Jail," will be out Friday. You can watch his politics-inspired announcement video now on Instagram.Dolly Parton has teamed with Lodge Cast Iron to drop The Dolly Parton Cast… ... Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney to drop

Kenny Chesney to drop "Wherever You Are Tonight" on Friday

Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney's set to drop a new track, "Wherever You Are Tonight," on Friday.The announcement arrived on Kenny's socials with a snippet of the emotional track about loss and grief."We're flesh and bone in beams of light/ A body breaks, a soul takes flight/ And faith is left to heal what tears can't… ... Continue Reading
Get ready for Chayce Beckham's debut album, 'Bad For Me'

Get ready for Chayce Beckham's debut album, 'Bad For Me'

Robby Klein/Courtesy of BBR Music GroupChayce Beckham has announced his long-awaited debut album, Bad For Me.Arriving April 5, the 13-track project will feature its lead single, "23," which is currently in the top 10 of the country charts, and "Waylon in 75," a new song that'll drop Friday."Once I finished recording this album and had time… ... Continue Reading
Tyler Hubbard's previewing 'Strong' with new track

Tyler Hubbard's previewing 'Strong' with new track

ABCTyler Hubbard is dropping a new song, "Vegas," on Friday.The announcement arrived on his socials alongside a preview clip of the track."I woulda take you to Vegas right then and there/ Found us a chapel and something to wear/ Just me, you and Elvis saying 'I do'/ Yeah, woulda been crazy but I woulda with you," Tyler sings… ... Continue Reading
Jelly Roll admits he

Jelly Roll admits he "hates" all his tattoos

Disney/Scott KirklandJelly Roll recently starred in a Super Bowl ad for Uber Eats in which he "forgets" that he has tattoos all over his face and expresses dismay when he looks in the mirror and sees them. Turns out, that's not too far from how he really feels about his ink.Speaking to GQ, the "Need a Favor" artist says,… ... Continue Reading
Don't miss Chris Stapleton on 'Saturday Night Live'

Don't miss Chris Stapleton on 'Saturday Night Live'

Disney/Frank MicelottaChris Stapleton will be the musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live April 13. Barbie's Ryan Gosling will host the episode."I’m just Chris," the "White Horse" singer captioned his SNL announcement post on Instagram, making a reference to Ryan's "I'm Just Ken" from the Barbie soundtrack. Chris' All American Road Show tour continues with upcoming shows in Canada; Grand Forks,… ... Continue Reading