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  • Thomas Rhett envisions dream concert moment with Bruno Mars
    Thomas Rhett (Disney/Larry McCormack)Thomas Rhett's off work Wednesday night, but he's willing to jump into action if the opportunity arises.The "Ain't a Bad Life" hitmaker is headed to Nashville's Nissan Stadium to see Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour Wednesday, and on Monday he gave notice he'd do almost anything to...Read more
    Published 16 hours ago
  • Ella Langley's breaking records once again on the Hot 100
    Ella Langley performs on the ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ (Disney/Frank Micelotta)After taking a week off to let Olivia Rodrigo have a turn at the #1 spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 with "Drop Dead," Ella Langley has now returned to the top with "Choosin' Texas," marking the song's eighth...Read more
    Published 18 hours ago
  • Dolly details: The legendary singer gets specific about her health
    Dolly Parton at CMA Fest June 06, 2024 in Nashville (Terry Wyatt/WireImage)Dolly Parton posted the most extensive update yet about her health on social media Monday. Talking for more than five minutes, the superstar was characteristically upbeat and funny as she delivered the "good news and a little bad news.""I'm responding really...Read more
    Published 18 hours ago
  • Russell Dickerson puts on his 'BOOTS' with Fetty Wap
    Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap's "BOOTS" (Triple Tigers) Russell Dickerson's much-wanted collab with rapper Fetty Wap, "BOOTS," will arrive on Friday, just in time for his birthday."I can't keep my hands to myself watching you dancing in those B-double-O-T-S/ Sun-D-R-E-double-S," he sings. "This ole boy all in a mess/ I...Read more
    Published 20 hours ago
  • Miranda Lambert's greasing the wheels for musical time travel with 'Crisco'
    Miranda Lambert's "Crisco" (MCA)Once you hear a clip of Miranda Lambert's new single, you may want to run to the store to get some "Crisco," but it's out of stock until May 15."We've been cookin' with Crisco/ Ain't we, it's in country and disco," the country superstar sings on what...Read more
    Published 21 hours ago
  • It's 'Butterfly Season,' so watch Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert fly
    Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert perform onstage during the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)If you're a die-hard country fan, you probably already know there's a sisterhood behind the smash hit "Choosin' Texas," one made up of Ella Langley...Read more
    Published 1 day ago
  • Post Malone & Jelly Roll cancel first few weeks of Big A** Stadium Tour Part 2
    Jelly Roll and Post Malone perform onstage during Post Malone Presents: The BIG A** Stadium Tour Kick Off on April 29, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)Post Malone is the latest artist to scrap tour dates this summer, following high-profile cancelations by pop stars...Read more
    Published 2 days ago
  • Nashville notes: Joe Nichols' 'High Notes' + Takoda Brice's debut
    Joe Nichols' new track, "High Notes," is a nod to Hank Williams Sr. and shares its title with the name of Hank Williams Jr.'s 1982 album. It's the third preview of Joe's next record, following "Fighting the Good Fight" and "Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To."Lee Brice's oldest son, Takoda...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Cody Johnson says 'Hello Lonesome' as he heads to play with Strait
    Cody Johnson (Disney/Larry McCormack)Cody Johnson's new album won't arrive until June 26, but the CMA male vocalist of the year is rolling out a steady stream of new music in the meantime."Hello Lonesome" follows "I Want You," which came out two weeks ago."No agenda on this one," Cody said on...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say 'YES'
    LOCASH's "YES" (Galaxy Label Group)When it comes to new music from LOCASH, the message is an overwhelming "YES!""Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH,” Preston Brust says in a news release. “Starting with ‘YES,’ we'll be releasing new music faster than we ever have. Yes, the...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Take your 'Boots Off' for another 'California Sunrise' with Jon Pardi
    Jon Pardi's 'California Sunrise (10th Anniversary Edition)' (MCA)Get ready for the dawning of another California Sunrise, as Jon Pardi readies the 10th Anniversary Edition of his 2016 album.“Ten years ago I made a record that would unknowingly change my life,” the Golden State native says. “Since then, it’s been one...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay and more expand 61st ACMs lineup
    The 61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music Awards) Five-time ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will return to perform at the upcoming 61st ceremony, the Academy of Country Music revealed Friday.ACM new male artist Tucker Wetmore and new female artist Avery Anna have secured stage time as well, along with newcomer...Read more
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  • Why Tucker Wetmore's mom — and Thomas Rhett — took over his London show
    Tucker Wetmore (Academy of Country Music) Tucker Wetmore's mom interrupted his London show to tell him he's the ACM new male artist of the year. "Mom, what are you doing here?" Tucker said as Sia Gould took over the stage to introduce a video clip from Thomas Rhett, who took Tucker...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Let Keith Urban's yacht rock covers put you in a 'Flow State'
    Keith Urban's 'Flow State' (MCA)Keith Urban's getting into a Flow State, as he prepares for the arrival of his 13th studio album on June 12. If you weren't expecting his next record to be a collection of yacht rock covers, well, you're probably not alone. But what is yacht rock, anyway?"It’s really...Read more
    Published 4 days ago
  • Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour
    Drew Baldridge's "Love Needs You" (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville)Drew Baldridge will launch his Farm Faith Family Tour June 11 in Omaha, Nebraska. He'll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run. Meanwhile, fans can look forward...Read more
    Published 5 days ago

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