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Nov 18
“High Note”: Dierks Bentley’s new Billy Strings collab features the who’s who of bluegrass greats
Capitol Records Nashville Dierks Bentley leans into his rootsy side in “High Note,” a duet with Grammy-winning bluegrass star Billy Strings. Billy provides raucous vocal harmony on this twangy barnburner, and that isn’t all: He also demonstrates his famed guitar chops with a special instrumental feature. In fact, the song doubles as an all-star bluegrass …
Nov 18
Shania Twain to receive the Music Icon Award at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Shania Twain is getting a special honor at the upcoming People’s Choice Awards. The superstar will receive the Music Icon Award in recognition of her historic, four-decade-long career as the best-selling female country-pop artist of all time. “I’m so incredibly honored to be named Music Icon,” Shania says in a …
Nov 18
The great cranberry sauce debate: Thomas Rhett + more weigh in on this controversial Thanksgiving dish
ABC Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means that lots of country stars are headed home for the holidays and, of course, a big family meal. But if you’re planning to bring cranberry sauce to your Thanksgiving party, be warned — it’s a pretty polarizing dish. Dinner guests tend to either love or hate …
Nov 18
Zac Brown is “on call” anytime Dolly decides she’s ready to rock
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dolly Parton is now a bona fide rocker after her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a couple weeks ago. This Saturday, you can check out the ceremony when it premieres on HBO. For the once-in-a-lifetime honor, Dolly asked Zac Brown Band to back her …
Nov 17
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini’s pop collab, Chase Rice’s new album + more
Kelsea Ballerini is collaborating with pop act Fletcher. The two stars are planning to release a duet rendition of “Better Version” this Friday. The song originally appeared on Fletcher’s Girl of My Dreams album. Chase Rice announced his next album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, on Thursday morning. It’s got a …
Nov 17
Carrie Underwood + more country stars rev up for Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend
ABC You can catch Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band on the Iowa Speedway next summer. All three superstar country acts have signed on to play the Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend, with Carrie and Kenny taking the stage on Saturday, July 22. The next day, ZBB will rock out with the racing fans, …
Nov 17
‘Bluebird Days’: Jordan Davis pulls back the curtain on his next album
UMG Nashville Hot on the heels of his CMA Awards Song of the Year victory for “Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis is ready to announce his second full-length album. The project is called Bluebird Days, a nod to his passion for duck hunting, according to American Songwriter, who had a first look at the album and …
Nov 17
Maren Morris will lend some festive musical magic to two Disney holiday specials
ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris is lending her voice to not one but two upcoming Disney holiday specials. In this year’s installment of The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, fans can catch Maren’s performance of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The annual celebration, hosted by siblings Julianne and Derek Hough, returns on Sunday, November …
Nov 17
Jimmie Allen, Elle King to co-host this year’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’
ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen and Elle King will be ringing in the New Year in downtown Nashville. The two singers are co-hosting this year’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash along with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. According to ET Online, Jimmie’s excited to host the Bash not only because of his love of Nashville, but …
Nov 17
Ingrid Andress isn’t sure kickball’s a sport, but she knows it leads to “Wishful Drinking”
ABC Kickball can lead to a little “Wishful Drinking” — just ask Ingrid Andress and Sam Hunt. You see, the pair’s recent number one can be credited to the fact that Ingrid’s boyfriend and Sam both love to play some ball. “I met Ingrid three or four years ago,” Sam explains. “I played basketball with a group of …