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Sam Hunt’s a fan of tour openers Brett Young and Lily Rose

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Sam Hunt has a great deal of appreciation for Brett Young and Lily Rose, both of whom will return as openers for his Outskirts Tour 2024. He’s a fan of Lily, and Brett’s a longtime friend. “I’ve known [Brett] from way back when we were all just writing songs and running around town,” shares Sam. “His circle of folks …

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Nashville notes: Brad Paisley’s world tour, Dylan Marlowe + Avery Anna’s collab

Brad Paisley has announced his Son Of The Mountains World Tour 2024. Named after his upcoming album, the international trek kicks off February 27 in Iceland before hitting Switzerland, Germany, Scotland, Northern Ireland and more. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit Brad’s website. Up-and-comers Dylan Marlowe and Avery Anna have teamed up for “I Will (When You Do).” The breakup track …

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Hop on Johnny Cash’s iconic tour bus

Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ever wondered what it’s like being on Johnny Cash‘s JC Unit One tour bus? Well, you’re in luck. The “Man in Black” hitmaker’s bus has arrived at the entrance of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.  According to a press release, the vehicle — which has transported the likes of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson and more — traveled from the Rock & Roll Hall …

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It’ll soon “Feel Like the Holidays” for Scotty McCreery

Rick Kern/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Halloween and Thanksgiving may not be over, but it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Scotty McCreery has announced that he’s releasing a new festive track, “Feel Like the Holidays,” on Friday, October 20. “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I sing Christmas songs every day. When I first …

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Dierks, Lainey, Luke Combs + more tapped for Charlie Worsham’s ‘Compadres’

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Charlie Worsham‘s new star-studded EP, Compadres, has arrived. The five-track set features collaborations with some of country music’s biggest stars, including Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley and Lainey Wilson. “Imma a big fan of ya @charlieworsham! This album is awesome and it was an honor to join you on ‘Handful of Dust,’” Lainey shares on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I’ve …

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Cody Johnson’s ‘Leather’ features collabs with Jelly Roll and Brooks & Dunn

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Cody Johnson has revealed the track list for his upcoming album, Leather. Arriving November 3, the 12-track project includes a collaboration with Jelly Roll (“Whiskey Bent”) and Brooks & Dunn (“Long Live Country Music”). “This round of songs, I have to say, is the best round of songs I have ever recorded and I feel like that’s …

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Dolly Parton to perform her biggest hits + ‘Rockstar’ tracks at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving day game

Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Dolly Parton is set to perform on The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving day game. The global music icon will sing her big hits as well as tracks from her upcoming debut rock album, Rockstar, dropping November 17. “Wow! What an honor to get to kick off The Salvation Army’s …

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Sam Hunt plots Outskirts Tour 2024

ABC/Paula Lobo Sam Hunt has announced his headlining Outskirts Tour 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the arena trek kicks off February 22 in Grand Rapids, with stops in Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Savannah and more, before concluding in Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 13.  Brett Young and Lily Rose, who opened for Sam on his recent Summer On The Outskirts Tour, will again join …

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Jon Pardi teases new album, talks overall sound + direction

ABC/Connie Chornuk Jon Pardi‘s new single with Luke Bryan, “Cowboys and Plowboy,” is out now.  The track serves as the first preview of Jon’s upcoming new album, which he’s been hard at work on.  “I feel like every album defines me more as an artist, and it’s never the same stuff,” Jon says. The songs on the California native’s next record …

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Nashville notes: Kylie Morgan’s debut album + Restless Road’s new song

Kylie Morgan‘s debut album, Making It Up As I Go, has arrived via EMI Records Nashville. “I hope that when people hear this album, they self-reflect and love themselves in the current state they’re in,” shares Kylie. “I hope anyone who is listening sees themself within these songs and that it serves as the soundtrack to your …

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