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Nashville notes: HARDY's tank top + Mason Ramsey's new track

Nashville notes: HARDY's tank top + Mason Ramsey's new track

HARDY has dropped a new Somewhere in the Dessert tank top to celebrate his upcoming appearance at Stagecoach Festival, happening April 26-28. You can check it out now at HARDY's merch store.Tickets to the upcoming Kickoff Jam Festival are now available for purchase. Slated for August 30 to September 1, the Panama City Beach, Florida,… ... Continue Reading
Brothers Osborne almost didn't record

Brothers Osborne almost didn't record "Break Mine"

Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville"Break Mine" may be the title track of Brothers Osborne's latest EP, but did you know the duo almost didn't record and release it?In a recent press interview, TJ Osborne recalled how the then-half-baked song was put on the back burner and almost didn't see the light of day."'Break Mine' was a song we wrote… ... Continue Reading
Line dance + heartbreak take center stage in Dasha's

Line dance + heartbreak take center stage in Dasha's "Austin" video

Hubert Vestil/Getty ImagesDasha has released a music video for her viral hit "Austin."The visualizer follows Dasha as she relives a breakup with her onscreen ex, played by pop-punk singer/songwriter and social media personality jxdn, before bringing her broken heart to a line dance party."The music video shoot was such a fun day. From the start, the vibe of… ... Continue Reading
Ashley McBryde's go-to spot to unwind? The mountains

Ashley McBryde's go-to spot to unwind? The mountains

ABCIf there's one place Ashley McBryde likes to go for some peace and quiet, it's the mountains.“A lot of my friends, like many of us, love the beach and they always [go], 'We should hit the beach. We should find a tiki bar,' and I will go with them if that’s the plan," Ashley tells… ... Continue Reading
ERNEST takes 'Jimmy Kimmel' to

ERNEST takes 'Jimmy Kimmel' to "Dallas"

DISNEY/Lorenzo BevilaquaERNEST appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a musical guest on Tuesday. With a trucker hat and a black jacket with a small embossed Tennessee flag, ERNEST performed "Why Dallas" from his latest album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE."Why, Dallas, did you take her from me?/ Everything was fine out here in Nashville, Tennessee/ We went from chasing Amarillo/ Now I'm chasing memories/… ... Continue Reading
Scotty McCreery's returning to his old stomping ground

Scotty McCreery's returning to his old stomping ground

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACMScotty McCreery will return to American Idol on Sunday, April 28.The season 10 winner shared the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, writing "I’m returning to @AmericanIdol this Sunday as a performer! Catch me on ABC or stream on Hulu!"It's not yet known what song Scotty will be performing… ... Continue Reading
Chase Matthew on the success of his debut single,

Chase Matthew on the success of his debut single, "Love You Again"

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
Nashville notes: Kellie Pickler performs onstage + Josh Turner's career update

Nashville notes: Kellie Pickler performs onstage + Josh Turner's career update

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
Elle King is dropping new track,

Elle King is dropping new track, "Baby Daddy’s Weekend"

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
Jordan Davis, Old Dominion + more joining Parker McCollum for 2024 ACM Lifting Lives LIVE

Jordan Davis, Old Dominion + more joining Parker McCollum for 2024 ACM Lifting Lives LIVE

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
Darius Rucker's heading out on a book tour

Darius Rucker's heading out on a book tour

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
Carly Pearce is celebrating her birthday with you

Carly Pearce is celebrating her birthday with you

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
Miranda inks new record deal + announces new song

Miranda inks new record deal + announces new song

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
Sam Hunt takes

Sam Hunt takes "Outskirts" to #1 + shares gratitude for fans

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
Nashville notes: Travis Tritt's DVD + Josh Turner's new song tease

Nashville notes: Travis Tritt's DVD + Josh Turner's new song tease

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
Miranda Lambert drops fiery, cryptic teases on social media

Miranda Lambert drops fiery, cryptic teases on social media

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
Cody Johnson adds 10 dates to Leather Tour

Cody Johnson adds 10 dates to Leather Tour

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
Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on 'Idol'

Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on 'Idol'

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
Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery

Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery

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
Luke Bryan brushes off onstage fall after slipping on fan's phone: 'My lawyer will be calling'

Luke Bryan brushes off onstage fall after slipping on fan's phone: 'My lawyer will be calling'

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