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May 18
Chris Janson, Brian Kelley + more to salute military, first responders at Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
Courtesy of Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Big Machine Music City Grand Prix has announced the star-studded lineup for the Freedom Friday Tribute Concert presented by Wesley Mortgage. Featured on the performance bill are Chris Janson, Brian Kelley (from Florida Georgia Line), Vince Neil (from Mötley Crüe), Gavin DeGraw, Sixwire and more. The Freedom Friday concert, which salutes military members, police officers, firefighters, first responders and …
May 18
Garth takes ‘GMA’ behind his 2023 Las Vegas residency
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Garth Brooks appeared on Good Morning America on Thursday, May 18, for a one-on-one interview with ABC’s Will Reeve. Chatting with Will from Las Vegas, Garth shared what fans can expect from his 2023 Garth Brooks/Plus ONE residency, which kicks off May 18. “I’m hoping they get something here that …
May 18
Being played on the radio has been a “childhood dream” for Corey Kent
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Corey Kent has notched his first number-one hit this week with “Wild as Her.” This achievement and a fast-rising country career have all felt somewhat surreal to the Oklahoma native, he says. “I’m not sure that that has quite set in yet, and I’m not sure that it will. I don’t know if other people get used to …
May 17
Nashville notes: Kelsea’s EP on vinyl + Lindsay’s “Sweet Spot” video
Kelsea Ballerini‘s latest EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, is now on vinyl, and available in picture disc and clear smoke colors. Grab yours at Kelsea’s merch store. Lindsay Ell has unveiled the music video for her uplifting new song, “Sweet Spot.” Watch it now on CMT. David Nail‘s dropped a personal music video for his tender love song, “Best of Me.” The video …
May 17
Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain is now open
Miller Mobley/NBC It’s time to plan a trip to Dollywood. The theme park’s longest roller-coaster, Big Bear Mountain, has officially opened. Located at Wildwood Grove in Dollywood, the new attraction spans 3,990 feet with a whopping 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph. View photos of Big Bear Mountain and watch a thrilling front-seat …
May 17
Blake is thrilled Reba’s joining ‘The Voice’: There’s “no one better”
NBC Blake Shelton is thrilled that country queen Reba McEntire is joining The Voice as its newest coach. “[There’s] no one better than Reba, honestly,” Blake told ET in an interview. “To be honest, and I don’t mean this as a dig to anybody, I’m shocked that they got her. I mean, Reba is an icon.” “Getting her to even be a mentor on the …
May 17
Morgan Evans unveils summer tour dates
ABC Morgan Evans has announced the first leg of his stateside Life Upside Down Tour this summer. The first show kicks off in Rogers, Minnesota, on June 16, with stops in states such as New Jersey and Delaware on later dates. Morgan’s headlining trek is named after his latest EP, Life Upside Down, which features the pensive single “Over For You.” …
May 17
Sam Hunt’s “Women in My Life” offers a peek into his upbringing
Courtesy of MCA Nashville Sam Hunt‘s autobiographical new song, “Women in My Life,” is a tender tribute to the women who’ve shaped him. “Some are here, some are gone/ Some were mine all summer long/ Solid as a rock, rolling like a stone/ In and out my door,” Sam sings on the track, which he co-wrote with Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley and Josh Osborne. “So …
May 17
Carly’s ’29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City)’ is coming to CMT
Courtesy of Big Machine Records CMT has announced that it will exclusively premiere Carly Pearce – 29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City). Airing on Saturday, May 20, the one-hour concert special will feature Carly performing nine songs from her critically acclaimed album, 29. Special guests Lee Brice, Ashey McBryde and Jenee Fleenor will join Carly on stage for duets, as well. Additionally, throughout May, Carly Pearce – 29: …
May 17
Morgan Wade unveils title, cover of sophomore album
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Morgan Wade‘s sophomore album, Psychopath, is arriving on August 25. The 13-track set was penned by Morgan alongside hit songwriters and her longtime producer, Sadler Vaden. “Regardless of what people say about Psychopath, I’m proud because I feel like it showcases where I’m at with my sophomore album,” Morgan says of her upcoming record. …