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Nov 22
Nashville Notes: Fresh tunes from Belle Frantz, Kashus Culpepper + Kameron Marlowe
Universal Music Group Nashville newcomer Belle Frantz has dropped her piano-driven rendition of Merle Haggard‘s “If We Make It Through December.” It follows her debut three-track stripped-down release of Reba McEntire, George Jones and Conway Twitty covers. Big Loud Records’ Kashus Culpepper has dropped “Pour Me Out,” a new track he co-wrote with Ben Burgess and Diego Urias. Sonically, “Pour Me …
Nov 22
Megan Moroney responds to TikTok criticism about her 2024 CMAs hair
Disney/Scott Kirkland Megan Moroney is proving she can handle the spotlight — even when it comes to criticism. Following her appearance at the 2024 CMA Awards on Wednesday, a TikTok video critiquing her hair went viral, with the user pointing out what they described as a color mismatch in her extensions. The video, which now has over 1 million …
Nov 22
Post Malone’s CMAs song inspired by daughter: What he’s said about being a dad
Disney/Frank Micelotta Post Malone may be private about details of his daughter, but he is public about how much he loves being a dad. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been,” Posty said about life as a dad in a 2023 interview with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper. The singer has even written music for his daughter, whose name and …
Nov 22
‘Run It’ with Jelly Roll on ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’
BBR Music Group/BMG/Republic Records A new genre-blending track from Jelly Roll has arrived. Jelly wrote his newest release, “Run It,” with OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, hit DJ David Guetta and songwriter Sean Cook, and it’ll be featured in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Over an electronic-pop production, Jelly sings, “We do this everywhere we go/ I think you know/ This ain’t no …
Nov 22
Kane Brown + Katelyn let their ‘Body Talk’ in steamy music video
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, have dropped their second duet, “Body Talk.” The love song finds Kane and Katelyn professing their yearning for each other over a pop-leaning production. “Is your body looking for somebody?/ ‘Cause I’m looking for somebody like you/ Yeah, there’s no doubt, we don’t need to talk about it/ ‘Cause we …
Nov 22
Old Dominion plots Ryman residency celebrating seventh CMA Vocal Group win
Disney/Frank Micelotta Old Dominion‘s celebrating the seventh consecutive CMA Vocal Group of the Year win in a big way, as they promised onstage at the CMA Awards. The group has announced its 7 For 7 Ryman Residency, taking place Feb. 3 through Feb. 6 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. It’ll follow a stripped-down, acoustic format, and each show will …
Nov 22
How ‘Holding On’ saved Bailey Zimmerman from his ‘music slump’
Disney/Tanner Yeager Bailey Zimmerman‘s hit the ground running hard since his first hit, “Fall in Love.” He released his debut album, notched more chart-toppers, toured with Morgan Wallen and launched his very own headlining tour, among many other things. So it’s no surprise he’s had a bit of a burnout since. Thankfully, Bailey’s latest single, “Holding On,” …
Nov 21
Nashville notes: Kip’s new music + Jameson’s covering Merle Haggard’s ‘Silver Wings’
Kip Moore is set to release two new songs tomorrow. The news arrived on the social platform X alongside a presale link and project cover art featuring a monochrome shot of Kip onstage. Another artist releasing a two-pack is “Cold Beer Calling My Name” singer Jameson Rodgers. The tracks, “I’m Drinkin Tonight” and a cover of …
Nov 21
Parmalee plots winter 2025 tour with Avery Anna
John Shearer/Getty Images for Concert For Carolina Parmalee will hit the road in 2025 for their Fell In Love With A Cowgirl Tour. Kicking off Feb. 13 in Madison, Wisconsin, the trek will hit Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Boston, Buffalo and more, before wrapping March 22 in Edmonton, Alberta. Up-and-comer Avery Anna will open for the band. Tickets go …
Nov 21
Kenny Chesney congratulates Megan Moroney on CMA New Artist win: ‘This is just the beginning’
Disney/Scott Kirkland Kenny Chesney is proud of his friend and tour opener Megan Moroney. The “She’s Got It All” singer hopped on Instagram Thursday to congratulate Megan on her New Artist of the Year win at Wednesday’s CMA Awards. “Congratulations to @_megmoroney on your big win last night. We are all so happy for you and …