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Jan 24
In a ‘Jekyll + Hyde’ move, Zac Brown’s ready to rock on his next record
ABC/Connie Chornuk Now that “Out in the Middle” has become a top 15 hit, Zac Brown‘s turning his attention to his next album. “I’m already working on it,” he tells ABC Audio. “Already writing for it and putting together artwork, and it’s gonna be pretty epic. And we got time to get it all right.” But this …
Jan 23
Nashville notes: Gabby “Build[s] a Boat” + Cody sells out
Eleven of Cody Johnson‘s 2023 shows are already sold out, including all of January’s shows. Newcomer Conner Smith launches his headlining If I Went to College Tour February 9 in Rosemont, Illinois, with Mackenzie Carpenter and Jonathan Hutcherson. Presales start Tuesday, January 24, before tickets become available to the general public on Friday, January 27. Gabby Barrett adds her vocals to a …
Jan 23
From “Paradise” to the top 10, Carly Pearce is a Crash My Playa fan
ABC Crash My Playa 2023 is now history, and for Carly Pearce it’s been a pretty sweet way to kick off the new year. The Kentucky native played her first full show of 2023 on the beach in Mexico Thursday night. Later in the week, she posted a picture with her boyfriend, Riley King, with the waves crashing in the …
Jan 23
Jordan Davis keeps spinning at #1
MCA Nashville Jordan Davis makes it two in a row this week as “What My World Spins Around” spends its second week at the top of the country chart. “Spins” is the second single from the Louisiana native’s upcoming Bluebird Days album. Last week, appropriately, he previewed his second full-length effort at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe. On Friday, …
Jan 23
Witness ‘The Evolution of an Icon’ with Carly, Kelsea, Vince & Emmylou
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium started out as a church before eventually becoming one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues. But the former full-time home of the Grand Ole Opry had its share of struggles along the way, falling into disrepair and even coming dangerously close to being demolished. It’s a …
Jan 23
Brantley Gilbert keeps rockin’ with Nickelback
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Brantley Gilbert will spend much of this summer rockin’ with Nickelback. The “Heaven by Then” hitmaker will open all the non-festival dates on the band’s Get Rollin’ Tour, which takes its name from their latest album. The rockers are known for hits like “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Far Away” and “Rockstar.” The 38-city …
Jan 23
Brooks & Dunn bring Scotty McCreery along for the latest leg of their Reboot Tour
ABC Brooks & Dunn will keep their Reboot Tour rolling into 2023, with Scotty McCreery opening all the dates. “Last year, you all reminded us just how much fun it is to walk out on that stage and share the night with ya!” Kix Brooks says. “We love what we do, but we’re just surfing your wave … can’t wait!!” …
Jan 23
Luke Combs reveals his secret for managing his success
ABC If you’ve followed Luke Combs‘ career since the beginning, you’ve probably noticed the North Carolina native remains largely unchanged, in spite of his huge success. The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year reveals that was very much by design. “That was definitely, like, a concerted effort on my part, you know, between me and the …
Jan 20
Nashville notes: Dylan’s new video + Chapel Hart’s “Glory Days”
You can check out Dylan Scott’s new video for his hit “Can’t Have Mine” now. The new song from America’s Got Talent finalists Chapel Hart, titled “Glory Days,” is out now. Caitlyn Smith‘s new album, High & Low, is set to be released April 14. It completes the High EP, which came out last year. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Jan 20
Lee Brice offers Canadians a Beer Drinking Opportunity
Scott Legato/Getty Images Lee Brice is ready to throw back some brews in the Great White North. Of course, the “Memory I Don’t Mess With” hitmaker plans to do a little singing, too. The South Carolina native launches his Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour April 11 in Abbotsford, Canada, and will make nearly a dozen stops before …