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Nashville Notes: Carly Pearce + Michael Bublé to the Opry + Dylan Gossett's tour

Nashville Notes: Carly Pearce + Michael Bublé to the Opry + Dylan Gossett's tour

Carly Pearce and Michael Bublé, who recently released their holiday duet, "Maybe This Christmas," have been added to the Opry Country Christmas lineup. They join previously announced performers Megan Moroney, The Isaacs and The Ornaments. You can grab tickets now at opry.com.Dylan Gossett has added 19 dates to his The Back 40 Tour. It'll kick off Feb. 28 in New Braunfels, Texas, and… ... Continue Reading
Tyler Hubbard's excited to slow down with family this Christmas

Tyler Hubbard's excited to slow down with family this Christmas

ABCAfter hitting the road hard this year with his Strong World Tour, Tyler Hubbard's looking forward to slowing down, clocking in rest and making new memories with his family this Christmas."This year for Christmas, we’re going to just stay home in Nashville, which I’m really excited about. This year’s been busy. It’s been a lot of… ... Continue Reading
Chase Rice readies to Go Down Singin' with you

Chase Rice readies to Go Down Singin' with you

Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesChase Rice has announced his Go Down Singin' International Tour 2025.Named after his latest studio album, the trek will begin in March with five shows in Australia before the first U.S. date on April 3 in New York. Chase will then hit Boston, Fort Worth, St. Louis, Gulf Shores, Myrtle Beach and more before wrapping Aug. 22 in Dieppe, New Brunswick,… ... Continue Reading
Look, Chase Matthew's 'Dancing in the Rain'

Look, Chase Matthew's 'Dancing in the Rain'

Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleChase Matthew is emotionally conflicted in his new track, "Dancing in the Rain."Chase sings in the ballad, "Are we gonna be crying in the storm or dancing in the rain?/ Going up in smoke or sparking up a flame/ Is it on the way to hell or heaven for a change?/ Are… ... Continue Reading
Shaboozey makes 'SNL' debut with 'A Bar Song' + 'Good News'

Shaboozey makes 'SNL' debut with 'A Bar Song' + 'Good News'

Will Heath/NBC via Getty ImagesShaboozey has hit another career milestone: performing on Saturday Night Live."That bucket list keeps getting shorter and shorter… Performing @nbcsnl surrounded by friends and family was a dream come true," Shaboozey shared on Instagram after his debut on Saturday, Dec. 7. "Can’t wait to be back again. What a hell of a year it’s… ... Continue Reading
Keith Urban plots High And Alive World Tour: 'Lots of hits, new songs'

Keith Urban plots High And Alive World Tour: 'Lots of hits, new songs'

Disney/Larry McCormackKeith Urban is hitting the road next year for his High And Alive World Tour.It kicks off May 22 in Orange Beach, Alabama, and will hit Charleston, Cincinnati, Denver, Chicago, Fort Worth and more before wrapping up Oct. 17 in Nashville.Keith will also return to Australia in August for shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and more.Chase Matthew, Alana… ... Continue Reading
How a real-life moment inspired Dan + Shay's 'Bigger Houses'

How a real-life moment inspired Dan + Shay's 'Bigger Houses'

Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleGratitude and living in the present are part of how Dan + Shay live their lives, just as their latest single, "Bigger Houses," suggests."['Bigger Houses' is] such a special song. That song is about gratitude and appreciating the people you have around you and not always chasing after what's next," the duo's… ... Continue Reading
Nashville Notes: The War And Treaty's 'Plus One' + Hueston's 'Pour Me Another'

Nashville Notes: The War And Treaty's 'Plus One' + Hueston's 'Pour Me Another'

The War And Treaty have announced their fourth album, Plus One, is arriving Feb. 14. "We see this record as an open invitation to be a part of what we’re doing—it came from wanting to be the hope we believe people need right now, as well as the hope that we need for ourselves," shares the duo's Tanya Trotter. Michael… ... Continue Reading
C-O-U-N-T-R-Y, Dylan Scott's proudly 'Country Till I Die'

C-O-U-N-T-R-Y, Dylan Scott's proudly 'Country Till I Die'

Courtesy of Curb RecordsAfter weeks of teasing the track, Dylan Scott has finally released his new anthem, "Country Till I Die.""'Country Till I Die' is such a fun, uptempo song that reflects how I grew up and who I am," says the Louisiana native, who co-wrote the tune with songwriters Ben Johnson, Taylor Phillips, Charlie… ... Continue Reading
Reba McEntire adds live tracks to 'Keep On Loving You (15th Anniversary Edition)'

Reba McEntire adds live tracks to 'Keep On Loving You (15th Anniversary Edition)'

Courtesy of MCA NashvilleReba McEntire has dropped the 15th anniversary version of her hit album Keep On Loving You.The expanded project includes four bonus live tracks, including her four-week #1 chart-topper "Consider Me Gone" on the digital version, while the vinyl features the standard 13 songs from the 2009 release.Reba recently performed "Consider Me Gone" on NBC's The Voice. If you… ... Continue Reading
Georgia boys unite: Luke Bryan, Teddy Swims, Quavo are proud of their 'Georgia Ways'

Georgia boys unite: Luke Bryan, Teddy Swims, Quavo are proud of their 'Georgia Ways'

Courtesy of Quality Control Music/Motown RecordsLuke Bryan, Teddy Swims and rapper Quavo want you to know they're real proud of their "Georgia Ways."That, of course, is the title of their new song, which paints a vivid picture of life in the Peach State."That's just how I was raised/ Stuck in my Georgia ways/ Don't care about what you… ... Continue Reading
Jackson Dean's 'Still Ragin'' in surprise track

Jackson Dean's 'Still Ragin'' in surprise track

Courtesy of Big Machine RecordsJackson Dean has surprise-dropped a new song, "Still Ragin'."Penned by Jackson, Luke Dick and Ryan Tyndell, the track chronicles a protagonist's fired-up attitude toward life and not taming his raging heart."Cause I'll be/ Still ragin' like a fire out in California/ Still ragin' like the devil's fiddle down in Georgia/ When the break of dawn is all done breakin'/ I'm still… ... Continue Reading
Jelly Roll to perform on 'Billboard' Music Awards

Jelly Roll to perform on 'Billboard' Music Awards

Disney/Tanner YeagerJelly Roll has been tapped as a performer for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.He joins the previously announced multigenre lineup, including Teddy Swims, Coldplay, SEVENTEEN and Tyla.Jelly's up for three BBMA awards: Top Song Sales Artist, Top Rock Artist and Top Hard Sock Song for his collab with Falling In Reverse, "All My Life."Other country finalists include Morgan… ... Continue Reading
There 'Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs' for Ashley McBryde: Hear why

There 'Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs' for Ashley McBryde: Hear why

Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleAshley McBryde's yearning for the good ol' Western days takes center stage in "Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs."The track finds Ashley underscoring a cowboy's good work ethic and the simpler times of yesteryear.She sings in the opening verse, "The horse I rode in on got put out to pasture/ And someday they'll put me there… ... Continue Reading
Five months in, Cole Swindell's enjoying married life: 'It's been great'

Five months in, Cole Swindell's enjoying married life: 'It's been great'

ABCIt's been just over five months since Cole Swindell married his wife, Courtney Little, and he's been enjoying every minute of it."Not a whole lot's changed, but it's been great, honestly," Cole tells ABC Audio. "[It] took me long enough, but, it was worth every bit of the waiting, man. It's been great."He's now looking… ... Continue Reading
Nashville Notes: Dylan Scott previews music video + Cassadee Pope lands musical role

Nashville Notes: Dylan Scott previews music video + Cassadee Pope lands musical role

Dylan Scott has dropped a sneak peek of his upcoming "Country Till I Die" music video, which drops with the song at midnight on Friday. You can watch the preview now on Dylan's social platform X.Ashley McBryde's new song, "Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs," arrives Friday. While you wait, you can preview the song's lyrics and hear Ashley… ... Continue Reading
Surprise: Hailey Whitters has a new duet out

Surprise: Hailey Whitters has a new duet out

ABCHailey Whitters has joined country newcomer Max McNown on his song, "Roses & Wolves."The brisk, rootsy tune finds the singers reminiscing about a past romance and how the sunsetting of relationships is part and parcel of life."Roses will still bloom in the springtime/ Wolves will sing their songs up to the moon/ People fall and people love… ... Continue Reading
Here's your chance to be cast in 'Dolly: An Original Musical'

Here's your chance to be cast in 'Dolly: An Original Musical'

Miller Mobley/NBCDolly Parton is searching for performers to play her in the highly anticipated Dolly: An Original Musical. A press release says Dolly, her manager Danny Nozell and ATG Productions are looking for "performers of all ages to portray Parton at different stages of her incredible life.""We're looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of my journey, whether… ... Continue Reading
Cody Johnson initially wanted Carrie duet to be Leather's lead single

Cody Johnson initially wanted Carrie duet to be Leather's lead single

Courtesy of Jason Stoltzfus + Warner Music NashvilleIf Cody Johnson had it his way, his duet with Carrie Underwood, "I'm Gonna Love You," would've arrived much earlier."Well, I wanted to kick off Leather with it. But whenever you are working with a star of Carrie’s caliber, there’s a lot of logistics that goes into that, as… ... Continue Reading
Shaboozey makes his 'Saturday Night Live' debut this weekend

Shaboozey makes his 'Saturday Night Live' debut this weekend

Disney/Frank MicelottaShaboozey will be a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Saturday.Joining him is Gladiator II actor Paul Mescal, who'll host the show.Jelly Roll previously kicked off SNL's 50th season premiere in September, where he sang "Winning Streak" and his current single, "Liar."Shaboozey recently performed "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and "Highway" at the CMA Awards and on the… ... Continue Reading