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Nashville notes: Brittney Spencer on 'CBS Mornings' + Kip Moore's tour merch

Nashville notes: Brittney Spencer on 'CBS Mornings' + Kip Moore's tour merch

Brittney Spencer was on CBS Mornings to talk about being featured on Beyoncé's "BLACKBIIRD" and her long-tenured journey in the music industry. If you missed the interview, you can watch it now on X, formerly known as Twitter.Kip Moore has dropped new tour merch to celebrate his upcoming Nomad World Tour. You can grab new T-shirts, hats and… ... Continue Reading
HARDY's dropping a cover of Snoop Dog's

HARDY's dropping a cover of Snoop Dog's "Gin and Juice"

ABCHARDY is set to drop his cover of hit rapper Snoop Dog's "Gin and Juice" on Friday.The announcement arrived on HARDY's socials alongside a photo of him with Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre in classic gentlemen's outfits."I’m still in disbelief, but I am so stoked to announce that I recorded my version of this classic record for… ... Continue Reading
Jelly Roll does enjoy eating jelly rolls

Jelly Roll does enjoy eating jelly rolls

Disney/Scott KirklandIf you enjoy eating jelly rolls, you just might be buddies with Jelly Roll.People recently asked Jelly if he likes the sugary cake, and his response was, "Nobody's ever asked, and I kind of do.""But here's a funny thing. I didn't realize that jelly rolls were cakes," says Jelly, whose real name is Jason DeFord. "I got… ... Continue Reading
Lee Brice

Lee Brice "had the best time" at first father-daughter dance

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMILee Brice is all smiles after attending his first father-daughter dance with his daughter, Trulee.The "I Don't Dance" singer took to social media to share photos taken after their dance."My sweet beautiful little girl.. I had the best time at our first daddy-daughter dance. Thank you for making me feel like the luckiest… ... Continue Reading
Chris Young to headline Nashville's Fourth of July concert

Chris Young to headline Nashville's Fourth of July concert

Disney/Frank MicelottaChris Young is set to headline Nashville's annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th concert.Presented by Dr Pepper and held in downtown Nashville, the event will feature performances by the "Famous Friends" hitmaker as well as Christian artist Blessing Offor, genre-blending singer Yola and folk trio Girl Named Tom. Attendees will also be treated to one of the nation's largest July 4th… ... Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton talks music, wife + possibility of shaving beard on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Chris Stapleton talks music, wife + possibility of shaving beard on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Disney/Jennifer PottheiserChris Stapleton was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wednesday to perform "It Takes a Woman" and chat about his life, career and dedicating music to his wife, Morgan.During the interview, Jimmy also asked Chris about the possibility of shaving his beard. His response? "That's my retirement plan.""Yeah, if I ever wanted to disappear I would just have to shave and… ... Continue Reading
Cody Johnson recalls his first time hearing

Cody Johnson recalls his first time hearing "Dirt Cheap": "I almost started tearing up and crying"

Disney/Frank MicelottaIf "Dirt Cheap" has tugged at your heartstrings, you're not alone.Cody Johnson, too, recalled tears welling up the first time he heard the song."It was so incredible the first time I heard it [that] I almost started tearing up and crying. And I'm going, 'Where did this song come from?'" Cody tells ABC Audio."[Josh Phillips] wrote it about his life. He sat… ... Continue Reading
Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' + Carly Pearce's crewneck

Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' + Carly Pearce's crewneck

Chris Stapleton's headed to Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s outdoor stage Wednesday to perform "It Takes a Woman." Per Variety, Chris will also have an interview segment on the show. Chris' episode will air at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.Carly Pearce has rolled out a new Country Music Made Me Do It crewneck in her merch store. It's priced at $60 and available to… ... Continue Reading
A piece of 'Yellowstone' is coming to Stagecoach

A piece of 'Yellowstone' is coming to Stagecoach

Courtesy of Stagecoach FestivalStagecoach Festival has teamed up with MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Paramount Network’s Yellowstone to bring the iconic Dutton Ranch to Indio, California.Attendees can relax and unwind beneath the Dutton Ranch shade while checking out pictures and exclusive merchandise from Yellowstone and 1923, as the pop-up transports them to Montana. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet several cast members.Stagecoach Festival will take place… ... Continue Reading
Ole Red Las Vegas opens with Blake Shelton concert

Ole Red Las Vegas opens with Blake Shelton concert

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesBlake Shelton brought some "red-red-red-red-red-red-red-red-redneck" to Ole Red Las Vegas on Tuesday at its weeklong grand opening celebration.The country superstar and Grand Ole Opry member took the stage to perform his smash hits, including "Nobody But You," joined by his wife and fellow superstar, Gwen Stefani."I know Las Vegas has been a big destination for cowboys,… ... Continue Reading
Luke Combs is all smiles at Miller Brewery

Luke Combs is all smiles at Miller Brewery

ABCLuke Combs was all smiles at his recent visit to the Miller Brewery.Taking to Instagram, Luke shared photos of his brewery tour, which included viewing "Beer Never Broke My Heart" cans — an ode to his 2019 hit — and seeing how Miller Lite's made from scratch. "Really appreciate the folks at @millerlite showing me around their brewery… ... Continue Reading
Jason Aldean + TEABIRD are serving up new hard tea

Jason Aldean + TEABIRD are serving up new hard tea

ABC/Larry McCormackCountry superstar Jason Aldean has teamed with TEABIRD to launch TEABIRD Hard Tea.Per a press release, the new product "combines the natural flavor of real-brewed black tea with just the right amount of sweetness" from pure cane sugar, capturing the "southern essence of real American brewed sweet tea.""It's a refreshingly authentic and flavorful hard sweet tea… ... Continue Reading
Corey Kent's dropping

Corey Kent's dropping "Rust" on Friday

Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesCorey Kent is set to release a new track, "Rust," on Friday.The announcement arrived via Corey's Instagram alongside a reveal of the song's cover art."'Rust' drops this Friday! My super talented wife took this photo & it perfectly embodies the song. So excited to finally get this one to y’all," Corey captioned his post,… ... Continue Reading
Ever noticed Ashley McBryde's

Ever noticed Ashley McBryde's "Be Brave" tattoo? There's a life-inspired story behind that

Disney/Scott KirklandAshley McBryde has numerous tattoos, as you may have seen. What you may not realize, though, is that the girl tattooed on Ashley's left arm is a prime example of art imitating life.In a recent press interview, Ashley recounted the genesis of that tattoo and how it went from a conversation to permanent ink. "I’d met this tattoo… ... Continue Reading
Nashville notes: Jamey Johnson's tour + Naomi Judd's virtual exhibit

Nashville notes: Jamey Johnson's tour + Naomi Judd's virtual exhibit

Jamey Johnson has announced his headlining What A View Tour. It kicks off June 20 in St. Augustine, Florida, and will conclude October 5 in Gautier, Mississippi. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19, at jameyjohnson.com.The Naomi Judd Estate has teamed up with Definitive Authentic and Mercy Community Healthcare to launch a series of virtual exhibits… ... Continue Reading
Chris Janson goes hunting in Bass Pro Shops in new music video tease

Chris Janson goes hunting in Bass Pro Shops in new music video tease

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment/Harpeth 60 Records and Kelly Janson Chris Janson's in his element in a tease for his "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get" music video.The clip features Chris deer-hunting at a Bass Pro Shops store just five minutes before closing time.As soon as he hears the closure announcement, Chris ducks down and… ... Continue Reading
Nate Smith announces headlining fall tour

Nate Smith announces headlining fall tour

Disney/Scott KirklandNate Smith is heading out this fall on his Through The Smoke Tour.The 14-date trek kicks off in Portland, Oregon, on September 19 and will hit Illinois, Tennessee, Georgia, Michigan and more, before wrapping in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 23.Up-and-comers John Morgan and Karley Scott Collins will open on select shows.  For the access… ... Continue Reading
Sam Hunt's throwing a two-night

Sam Hunt's throwing a two-night "House Party" in Vegas

Todd Owyoung/NBCSam Hunt is headed to Fontainebleau Las Vegas' BleauLive Theater for two nights on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26.Presale for Citi cardmembers and Sam's fan club begins Tuesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. PT and Wednesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. PT. General sale kicks off Friday, April 19, at 10 a.m. PT. For tickets, head… ... Continue Reading
Keith's recorded a duet with Lainey, and he's

Keith's recorded a duet with Lainey, and he's "ready for it to come out"

ABCKeith Urban and Lainey Wilson have recorded a duet — and it might be dropping soon.In a recent interview with ET, Keith revealed that he's already got a collab with Lainey in the cans and is beaming with excitement to release it. "So, 'Straight Line,' [was the] first single, 'Messed Up as Me,' just came out… ... Continue Reading
Zac Brown Band to honor Jimmy Buffett with new track

Zac Brown Band to honor Jimmy Buffett with new track

Disney/Frank MicelottaZac Brown Band are honoring their late friend Jimmy Buffett with a new track, "Pirates & Parrots," arriving Friday.If you find the song title familiar, it's because Zac Brown Band sang its chorus at the 2023 CMA Awards with Alan Jackson during an all-star tribute to Jimmy. Its studio version will also feature Jimmy's longtime friend Mac McAnally.You… ... Continue Reading