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Aug 04
Luke Bryan’s planning an epic roller coaster trip for his son’s birthday, but don’t look for him on the Tilt-A-Whirl
ABC Luke Bryan is a huge fan of all kinds of roller coasters, but not necessarily all amusement park rides. “I won’t ride, like, a Tilt-A-Whirl or anything that just spins around,” the country superstar tells ABC Audio. “I mean, I can do the loops and twists, but I’m not gonna sit there and do …
Aug 03
Nashville notes: Cody Johnson, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees + more
Shania Twain, Steve Wariner and Hillary Lindsey are all part of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. Other inductees include Gary Nicholson and David Malloy; they will be officially inducted during a gala on October 30. You can catch Cody Johnson making not one but two appearances on the TODAY show in …
Aug 03
Cole Swindell shares the Tim McGraw duet he’ll never forget: “One of the coolest moments of my career”
ABC/Connie Chornuk For Cole Swindell, there’s not much that can top a live duet with Tim McGraw. That’s exactly what happened last week at Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival: Tim and Cole got to share the stage, performing a live rendition of Tim’s classic “I Like It, I Love It” as a packed crowd of fans …
Aug 03
“The Little Things”: Kelsea Ballerini teases the release of another Subject to Change track
ABC Kelsea Ballerini is keeping the new music rolling this Friday with the release of “The Little Things,” another new song off her upcoming Subject to Change album. She shared the news on social media along with the cover art for her new song, which features images of Kelsea dancing in a flowing dress, set against …
Aug 03
Walker Hayes says his three older kids remember the tough financial times before his “Fancy Like” success
ABC On Tuesday, Walker Hayes celebrated one year since the release of “Fancy Like” — a song that would go on to become a viral hit, sending him careening toward country superstardom after years of working hard to make it in the music business. One surprising side effect of “Fancy Like”’s success is how it …
Aug 03
Lainey Wilson returns to the road following her father’s health crisis: “I have seen the power of prayer”
ABC Lainey Wilson will be back on the road this weekend after taking some time off due to a family emergency surrounding her father’s health. “I just want you to know that I have seen the power of prayer start to work miracles,” the “Heart Like a Truck” singer told fans in a video update. …
Aug 03
Carly Pearce says singing with Wynonna Judd on ’CMA Fest’ is “the biggest full-circle moment”
ABC/Connie Chornuk When Carly Pearce brought Wynonna Judd out onstage during CMA Fest, it wasn’t just a surprise for the crowd, but a full-circle moment for the star. Growing up in Kentucky, Carly has been a longtime fan of The Judds. Prior to her CMA Fest performance with Wynonna, Carly got to pay tribute to legendary duo when she performed …
Aug 02
Nashville notes: Jimmie Allen’s interactive concert, Walker Hayes on Today & more
Jimmie Allen has teamed up with Verizon and The Coda Collection for an interactive concert. Viewers can stream Allen’s June concert from five different camera angles via the Verizon Multi-View Experience App. Mitchell Tenpenny‘s current single, “Truth About You,” and his 2018 album, Telling All My Secrets, have been certified Gold. Walker Hayes will make the live TV debut performance of …
Aug 02
Naomi Judd’s will is released, doesn’t mention Wynonna or Ashely Judd
Evan Agostini/Getty Images Naomi Judd‘s will has been released and it does not specifically mention daughters Wynonna or Ashley Judd. In the will, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the late country legend leaves her estate in the hands of her husband, Larry Strickland, appointing him executor of the estate. The will, which dates back to November 20, 2017, states he has “full authority and …
Aug 02
Keith Urban shows off the Crazy Cart he uses backstage
Capitol Records Nashville While fans are pregaming before the show, Keith Urban is having his own fun backstage. The “Wild Hearts” singer took to Instagram to offer a peek into what life is like backstage on his tour, and it’s a wild ride. In the video, Keith is racing around the concert venue in a small Crazy Cart, doing …