After its live debut, Morgan Wallen’s ‘Been By Now’ is coming Friday

Morgan Wallen’s “Been By Now” artwork (Big Loud) As Morgan Wallen winds down his Still the Problem Tour, he’s getting ready to release new music.  “Been By Now” is set to drop July 24, after Morgan performed the new song for the first time live Friday in front of a sold-out crowd at Baltimore’s M&T Bank …

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Jelly Roll’s new ‘Hands Up’ video shot inside San Quentin

Jelly Roll’s “Hands Up” (BBR/BMG) Jelly Roll is reflecting on one of the most meaningful moments of his career, after shooting the music video for “Hands Up.” The autobiographical piece was filmed inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco and features him performing alongside incarcerated musicians. Arriving at the prison while reciting a prayer in …

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Garth Brooks to deliver twice the fun at Indianapolis tour opener

Garth Brooks’ Blame It All on My Roots Tour (Courtesy Garth Brooks/Ticketmaster) When tickets went on sale Friday for Garth Brooks’ August return to arenas, response was so great he doubled his run in Indianapolis. Originally set to play only Aug. 21-22, he’ll now kick off the Blame It All on My Roots Tour on …

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Nashville notes: Emily Ann Roberts finds her ‘Jack’ + Ryan Hurd’s ‘Glory’

Brad Paisley’s Tacklebox – Disc 1 is complete, as he releases the final three cuts: “Who Knew,” “Tell Me Your Life Story” and “It’s Still Goodbye.” The “I’m Gonna Miss Her” hitmaker started putting out the unreleased and unrecorded songs from his back catalog on May 11. The 13-track collection also includes other new songs inspired …

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Corey Kent would ‘Rather Be Here’ with Jason Aldean

Corey Kent’s ‘Heartland Rock and Roll’ (Sony Music Nashville) Corey Kent would “Rather Be Here” on the latest preview of his upcoming album, and it only makes sense that Jason Aldean would be there with him.  “I really wanted to capture a ’70s-style southern rock vibe, and I’m so lucky to have my big brother …

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#RIP Brothers Osborne: From Pinebox to Deale, Maryland, TJ and John tease new music

John & TJ Osborne (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify) Brothers Osborne continue to tease us with what’s to come. “Something big is on the horizon… and the wait is almost over,” the duo writes on their socials, adding #RIP. While it’s unclear if that may actually be the name of the song, “RIP” also appears in …

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‘All My Exes’ think about the ‘What Ifs’: Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown have ‘Never Been in Love’

Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) It’s time for a high school reunion with Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown.  Having first met during their teen years in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the two went on to top the chart with “What Ifs” in 2017, and now they could do it again.  “I wrote …

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Little Big Town heads back to the Mother Church for a December residency

Little Big Town’s ‘The Christmas Shows’ (Courtesy Little Big Town/2b Entertainment) If you want a little Christmas in July, Little Big Town’s here to give it to you. “We’re celebrating the holiday season with three special Christmas nights with you. See you there,” the band wrote on their socials, with a nod to “Christmas Night …

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Gavin Adcock’s ready for ‘The Day I Hang It Up’

Gavin Adcock’s ‘The Day I Hang It Up’ (Warner Records Nashville) Gavin Adcock’s third album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, is set to arrive Oct. 2, featuring his current hit, “Wannabe.”  “The last 5 years have been the wildest time of my life,” he says. “I’ve been through nearly everything a …

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Before Greylan James served ‘Water at a Wedding,’ Kenny Chesney gave him some advice

Greylan James’ “Water at a Wedding” (Nashville Harbor) Greylan James currently has his biggest hit so far on the radio, as “Water at a Wedding” slips into country’s top 25. The Knoxville native’s held this vision most of his life, ever since his grandfather gave him a guitar at the age of 5.  Intent on …

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