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Jelly Roll celebrates ‘Whitsitt Chapel’ on ‘GMA’

Courtesy of BBR Music Group Jelly Roll appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Friday, June 2, to celebrate his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel. Out now, the 13-track collection features its lead single, “Need A Favor,” which Jelly performed on the morning show. Prior to that, the singer chatted about his Nashville roots and what it’s like playing sold-out shows for fans. Earlier this …

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Jon Pardi and wife Summer waltz easily into parenthood

ABC Jon Pardi seems to have made a seamless transition into fatherhood since the arrival of his daughter,Presley Fawn, on February 18. “Oh, man. Presley’s awesome,” the new dad tells ABC Audio. “She’s been a great baby. You know, she cries every now and then when she’s hungry, but it’s not like a heavy duty cry. Let’s …

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Nashville notes: Hannah’s “Ugly Houses” + Lily’s Pride debut

Hannah Dasher‘s new video for her faith-based track, “Ugly Houses,” is out now. Shot partially in her own home, it’s the latest release from her new EP, The Other Damn Half, which arrives August 4. Newcomer Lily Rose made her morning TV debut Thursday on ABC’s Good Morning America, performing “Sad in the Summer” on the first day of Pride Month. Tim McGraw takes …

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Ashley McBryde’s “spilling the tea on Friday”

ABC Ashley McBryde has something up her well-tatted sleeve. The recent Grammy winner teased fans with a short video posted to her socials on Wednesday. In the clip, Ashley raises a fancy teacup, takes a drink and then toasts toward the camera. “Spilling the tea on Friday,” the snippet closes.  While “The Devil I Know” plays in the background, …

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Lauren Alaina gets ‘Unlocked’ with new EP

Big Loud Lauren Alaina‘s getting some help from her superstar friends on her first new collection of music since changing record labels. The six-song Unlocked drops June 9 and features a collaboration with Lainey Wilson on “Thicc as Thieves,” which Lauren co-wrote with Luke Bryan. Lauren also had a hand in writing “A Walk in the Bar,” which arrives Thursday …

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Music is Universal for Jordan Davis, Brothers Osborne and many more

UMG Nashville If you’re lucky enough to be headed to Music City for the 50th anniversary of CMA Fest, you can add one more spot to the places you’ll want to hang out. UMG Nashville will take over Skydeck at Broadway June 8-11 to host four days of free events with its artists, including live …

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Dierks Bentley’s about to become the hockey host with the most

ABC/Robby Klein Self-professed hockey fanatic Dierks Bentley‘s on tap to host the 2023 NHL Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. “Hockey plays a big part of my daily life,” the “Gold” hitmaker says. “I’ve been to rinks all over the country with my travel hockey son. I coach his spring league games and spend hours in the …

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Tanya, Jo Dee, Josh and Tracy set for the big stage at CMA Fest

Country Music Association Jo Dee Messina, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Tracy Lawrence have all been added to the main stage at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest 2023. King Calaway will kick off the nightly festivities on the big stage with the national anthem on Thursday, June 8. You can check out the full lineup for the shows, which run through …

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Dylan Scott’s “Can’t Have Mine” was inspired by his best friend, Micah

Courtesy of Curb Records Dylan Scott is rising up the country charts with his single “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl).” Penned by Dylan, Dallas Wilson, Josh Melton and Matt Alderman, the track, as Dylan recalls, was very much inspired by a real-life situation. Dylan’s longtime best friend, Micah, was having trouble finding the love of his life and decided to seek advice …

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Nashville notes: Randy Travis’ latest induction + Jon Langston’s “Whiskey Does”

Randy Travis has been inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of fellow stars Tim McGraw, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis. Jon Langston‘s new song, “Whiskey Does,” is slated to release on June 9. Hear a snippet on Twitter and presave the track now. Up-and-comer Karissa Ella has dropped a music video for her latest song, “White Dress Worthy.” The tender ode previews her upcoming It’s Personal EP, dropping June …

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