Category Archives: Country Music News

Jelly Roll completes 5K: “I feel incredible”

Jelly Roll completes 5K: “I feel incredible”

Tom Segura, Jelly Roll, and Bert Kreischer; Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NetflixThe next time you feel too lazy to get off the couch, remember this: Jelly Roll just completed a 5K.The race was held in Pasadena, California, on May 7, and Jelly told Entertainment Tonight afterward, “I feel great. I’m a little tired.…read more »

Miranda Lambert hopes new Epiphone guitar inspires dream-chasing young girls

Miranda Lambert hopes new Epiphone guitar inspires dream-chasing young girls

ABCMiranda Lambert has teamed up with Epiphone to create a new guitar called Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio.The bluebonnet-colored instrument is a variation on the Epiphone’s iconic Hummingbird acoustic guitar and features a square shoulder layered mahogany body, solid Sitka spruce top, gloss finish and custom Bluebird pickguard inspired by her 2020 hit, according to Epiphone.It follows her Gibson…read more »

Reba McEntire debuts “I Can’t” on ‘The Voice’ + locks in new sitcom

Reba McEntire debuts “I Can’t” on ‘The Voice’ + locks in new sitcom

Courtesy of MCA NashvilleNew music from Reba McEntire has arrived, y’all.”I Can’t” is the title of Reba’s newest track, which previews her forthcoming new album with MCA Nashville.Reba debuted the anthemic number on NBC’s The Voice on Tuesday night, accompanied onstage by musicians and a soaring choir.”Let go the anchor let go the chain/ Don’t reach…read more »

Kelsea, Parker, Blake, Nate + more added as ACM Awards performers

Kelsea, Parker, Blake, Nate + more added as ACM Awards performers

Courtesy of The Academy of Country MusicKelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Nate Smith, Parker McCollum, genre-blending star Post Malone, folk-pop chart-topper Noah Kahan, Gwen Stefani and pop star Avril Lavigne have been announced as the second round of performers for the 2024 ACM Awards.Parker and Post are slated for solo performances, while Kelsea and Noah, Blake and Gwen, and Nate…read more »

Brian Kelley says ‘Tennessee Truth’ captures “everything that I am and everything that I do”

Brian Kelley says ‘Tennessee Truth’ captures “everything that I am and everything that I do”

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…read more »

HARDY shares life advice at MTSU commencement speech: “Self-confidence is fuel for success”

HARDY shares life advice at MTSU commencement speech: “Self-confidence is fuel for success”

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…read more »

Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson + more join Citi Concert Series lineup

Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson + more join Citi Concert Series lineup

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…read more »

Dustin Lynch’s Pool Situation returns for second year

Dustin Lynch’s Pool Situation returns for second year

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…read more »

Bell Bottoms Up: Lainey’s opening a Nashville bar

Bell Bottoms Up: Lainey’s opening a Nashville bar

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…read more »