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May 28
Darius Rucker gets personal in new memoir, ‘Life’s Too Short’
Dey Street Books Darius Rucker‘s getting personal in his new memoir, Life’s Too Short. Out Tuesday, the book chronicles Darius’ music journey, personal life, frayed relationships with family members and more. When asked which chapter was most meaningful to him, Darius told NBC’s Today, “The Nanci Griffith chapter that I wrote about my mom when she was …
May 28
Brett Young wants to see you this fall
Mickey Bernal/Getty Images Brett Young‘s headed out on his Fall Tour 2024. The 16-date trek begins in Verona, New York, on September 6, and will hit New Orleans, Austin, New York, Atlanta and more before concluding in Durham, North Carolina, on October 26. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time, after the …
May 28
Parker McCollum shares gratitude for fan battling cancer: ” It was my absolute pleasure to play for you”
ABC Undergoing chemotherapy and attending a concert is no easy feat, and Parker McCollum knows that. That’s why when a fan reached out to him on social platform X on behalf of her friend who has cancer, he responded. “@ParkerMcCollum You left the 3 of us speechless with your kindness & words of encouragement for my friend Jill! The …
May 28
“Where” is Bailey Zimmerman this week? At #1 on the charts
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Bailey Zimmerman has notched his fourth consecutive #1 with “Where It Ends.” Bailey celebrated his achievement on tour with fans and backstage with his crew, where he was presented with a cake featuring the words “Congratulations #1 ‘Where It Ends’” piped on it. “This song has had a SPECIAL place in my …
May 28
ERNEST plots tour to Legalize Country Music
DISNEY/Lorenzo Bevilaqua ERNEST has announced his headlining tour, The Legalize Country Music Road Show. The trek kicks off in Vancouver, Canada, on September 4, and will hit Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Milwaukee and more before wrapping in Knoxville on October 17. ERNEST’s announcement arrives after the April release of his sophomore album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, which featured collabs …
May 28
George Birge is ready to ride the success of “Cowboy Songs”
Courtesy of RECORDS Nashville As a singer/songwriter, it’s no secret that George Birge has penned many, many songs in his career. But when it comes to picking a favorite, his “Mind on You” follow-up single sits atop the list. “‘Cowboy Songs’ is probably my favorite song that I’ve ever written. We’ve never had a crowd reaction …
May 24
Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from Eli Winders, Lauren Watkins + more
Eli Winders has released a reflective romantic ode, “Another Love.” Of the new track’s genesis, Eli shares, “It was one of the first songs I wrote that I thought was good enough for people to hear, now two years later and it’s finally coming out. At the time I wanted to write the saddest song …
May 24
Tyler Hubbard, Maddie & Tae, Travis Denning + more join UMG Nashville fan event
ABC Universal Music Group Nashville has announced its second annual UMG Nashville Takeover. Happening June 6-9 during CMA Fest, the event will offer fans free performances, artist photo & signing opportunities, fan club parties, listening events and more. The star-studded artist lineup includes Tyler Hubbard, Maddie & Tae, Travis Denning, Josh Turner, Kassi Ashton, Anne Wilson, Kylie Morgan, …
May 24
Zach Bryan spotlights a family funeral in “Pink Skies”
Courtesy of Belting Bronco Records/Warner Records Zach Bryan‘s “Pink Skies” may be about a family funeral, but not his. The track, which arrived Friday, paints a scene of children and family members gathering for their kinfolk’s funeral. “The kids are in town for a funeral/ So pack the car and dry your eyes/ I know they got plenty …
May 24
Blake Shelton’s loving his unreleased Post Malone collab
ABC It’s no secret that Post Malone‘s dipping his toes into country music. He recently teamed with Morgan Wallen on “I Had Some Help,” HARDY and Morgan on Joe Diffie‘s “Pickup Man,” sang at the 2024 ACM Awards and has shared the stage with Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and Sara Evans. Now, Posty’s teased another collab, this time with “God’s Country” hitmaker Blake Shelton. …