Category Archives: Country Music News

Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”

Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”

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…read more »

Nashville notes: Randy Houser’s “Country Back” + Maren Morris expands RSVP Redux tour

Nashville notes: Randy Houser’s “Country Back” + Maren Morris expands RSVP Redux tour

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,…read more »

Kelsea Ballerini files for temporary restraining order against alleged hacker who released her songs

Kelsea Ballerini files for temporary restraining order against alleged hacker who released her songs

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…read more »

Michael Ray wants you to “Hold” your loved ones close

Michael Ray wants you to “Hold” your loved ones close

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…read more »

Corey Kent shares “perfectly imperfect” new track, “Rust”

Corey Kent shares “perfectly imperfect” new track, “Rust”

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…read more »

Anne Wilson + Lainey Wilson drop faith-inspired “Praying Woman”

Anne Wilson + Lainey Wilson drop faith-inspired “Praying Woman”

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…read more »

Chris Janson + The Rock bask in the outdoors in “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” video

Chris Janson + The Rock bask in the outdoors in “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” video

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment/Harpeth 60 Records and Kelly Janson Chris Janson has dropped the music video for “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” with surprise guest star and longtime friend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.The lighthearted visualizer opens with Chris hanging at Bass Pro Shops before being mentally transported to the outdoors. There, Chris performs his autobiographical song while having a…read more »

Megan Moroney loves how self-empowering “I’m Not Pretty” is

Megan Moroney loves how self-empowering “I’m Not Pretty” is

Courtesy of Sony Music NashvilleDon’t be fooled by the self-deprecating title of Megan Moroney’s latest single, “I’m Not Pretty.” It’s actually a self-empowerment song that transpired from an experience Megan had.”I just love it because it’s a confident anthem. I wrote it, obviously, about my ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend accidentally liking a photo from 2016,” Megan says in a press…read more »