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Courtesy of Big Machine RecordsAuthenticity takes center stage on Brian Kelley's forthcoming Big Machine Records debut album, Tennessee Truth.Arriving Friday, the autobiographical project will proudly showcase the Florida native's values, passions and love for the good ol' country lifestyle. "For the most part other than one song ["Kiss My Boots"], it's not a serious record. I mean, it's… ... Continue Reading

Reba McEntire is performing her new song, "I Can't," on Tuesday's episode of The Voice. The track arrives arrives at 9 p.m. CT and is available for presave now.Brothers Osborne are headed to U.K. and Ireland in January for their Might As Well Be Us World Tour. Presale begins Wednesday, May 8, at 8 a.m. BST,… ... Continue Reading

ABC/Larry McCormackMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alum HARDY got candid about life in his commencement speech at the college's recent graduation ceremony.Addressing over 2,400 students as a keynote speaker, HARDY reminisced about his MTSU days and shared an anecdote about how a chance songwriting opportunity in 2016 with then-newcomer Morgan Wallen catapulted his career and earned him several #1 hits."The point that I'm trying… ... Continue Reading

Disney/Randy HolmesToday's 2024 Citi Concert Series lineup has been revealed.Among those on the multigenre bill are country stars Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town and Sugarland.Here's when the artists will be performing on the show:Lainey - June 24Little Big Town and Sugarland - August 11Thomas - August 22Chris - September 26To win fan… ... Continue Reading

ABCDustin Lynch isn't turning off his "Party Mode" just yet.The singer has announced the return of his pool party, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE.Slated for June 7 during CMA Fest, the free and open-to-public event will take place at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville's rooftop pool."Riding that high is inspiring me to explore not just how well… ... Continue Reading

Disney/Scott KirklandBottoms up, or should we say "Bell Bottoms Up?": Lainey Wilson's opening a bar in Nashville.Lainey's teaming with TC Restaurant Group to open her Bell Bottoms Up bar and restaurant on 120 3rd Ave. South, the previous home to the now-defunct FGL House. It's slated to open this summer.According to Billboard, the 27,000-square-foot venue will "feature two… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of Big Machine Records/The Valory Music Co.Dierks Bentley appeared on ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform Tom Petty's "American Girl."The performance was part of the Live Nation-sponsored On Tour On GMA series. Fellow country artist Mickey Guyton will perform next on Wednesday, May 8.Live Nation's Concert Week runs from May 8-14, offering fans… ... Continue Reading

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of BBR Music GroupLainey Wilson's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" has officially galloped to the top of the country charts.The track, which Lainey wrote with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is her seventh consecutive career #1."It’s such an honor to have 'Wildflowers and Wild Horses,' no.1 at Country Radio. This song has… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of EMI Records NashvilleEver wondered what recording "Back Then Right Now" was like for Tyler Hubbard? Well, you're in luck because Tyler's offering a glimpse of what went on in the studio that day."I just sort of told the players to really take creative freedom and see where this song led," Tyler shares in a… ... Continue Reading

Randy Travis, his wife Mary, and longtime producer Kyle Lehning were featured on CBS News Sunday Morning to discuss the genesis of Randy's AI-created track, "Where That Came From." The romantic ode is Randy's first new song released since his 2013 stroke. In case you missed the interview, you can watch it now on YouTube.Maddie & Tae are… ... Continue Reading

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesSaddle up Cowboys and Dreamers, a new George Strait album is coming.That's right, Cowboys and Dreamers is the title of George's forthcoming 31st record with his longtime label home, MCA Nashville.George revealed the news to fans at his show in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, May 4, in front of a sold-out crowd of 51,132. "We got… ... Continue Reading

ABCGet ready for the 15th run of Luke Bryan's Farm Tour.The trek kicks off September 21 in Marshville, North Carolina, with stops in Shelbyville, Kentucky; Millersport, Ohio; and Smithton, Pennsylvania, on September 26, 27 and 28, respectively. Two additional concerts will be announced soon.Conner Smith, Tucker Wetmore, The Peach Pickers (comprising songwriters Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip)… ... Continue Reading

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia RecordsMegan Moroney's long-teased-about track "Indifferent" has arrived.Fans first got a preview of it via TikTok in March, where Megan teased the song as a "lil summer anthem.""Indifferent" was penned by Megan alongside frequent collaborators Ben Williams, Mackenzie Carpenter and Micah Carpenter, and the track showcases her post-breakup, long-moved-on sentiments. "Now I don't even know… ... Continue Reading

ABCThe wait for new Thomas Rhett music is almost over!Thomas is set to release a new track, "Beautiful as You," on Friday, May 10.The announcement arrived on Thomas' Instagram alongside its cover art, which shows a woman's boots and legs hanging out of a truck window on a sunny day."Here we go… my brand new single 'Beautiful As You' comes… ... Continue Reading

ABCKeith Urban has announced his 10-date Keith Urban’s HIGH in Vegas.Taking place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the shows will feature Keith performing his biggest hits, such as "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "Somebody Like You," new songs including current single "Messed Up as Me" and the Lainey Wilson-assisted "GO HOME W U" and more tracks from… ... Continue Reading

Michael Baker/ABCLainey Wilson's rise to fame will be detailed in an upcoming special, Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country.The trailer for the special with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts premiered Monday morning and features some of the country singer's key moments that led to her numerous awards, including a Grammy earlier this year and the coveted… ... Continue Reading

Disney/Scott KirklandHear a little of Dobie Gray's "Drift Away" on Dustin Lynch and Jelly Roll's new single, "Chevrolet"? Well, that was every bit intentional."I guess it's our rendition of 'Drift Away.' Jelly Roll and I got approached to do a remake of that song that's been around forever, with a new lyric over that classic… ... Continue Reading

South African and Nashville-based singer/songwriter Roan Ash has joined Warner Music Nashville's artist roster. His debut release with the label, "Holy Ground," is out now on digital platforms.Rising country artist Jonathan Hutcherson has released two new songs: "Bluegrass Green" and "Kentucky in Me." Of the latter, acoustic-leaning track, Jonathan shares, "Home ain’t just where you grew up,… ... Continue Reading

Courtesy of Triple Tigers RecordsRussell Dickerson's celebrating life with a big ol' smile in "Good Day to Have a Great Day."Russell penned the track with Jesse Frasure, Justin Tranter and Eren Cannata, and the jubilant number is packed with positivity and all the feel-good vibes to put you in a great mood."Blue birds on my shoulder, countin' four leaf clovers/… ... Continue Reading

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMediaKane Brown has reunited with hit DJ Marshmello for his new single, "Miles on It."It's the follow-up collab to Kane and Marshmello's 2019 crossover hit "One Thing Right.""Yeah, let's go, put some miles on it/ Back of the Chevy with the engine runnin'/ Just you and me in a truck bed wide like a California King/… ... Continue Reading