ABC After hitting #1 on country radio in January with “Son of a Sinner” and on rock radio last year with “Dead Man Walking,” Jelly Roll is proving his multigenre success wasn’t a fluke. His current single, “Need a Favor,” is currently #7 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and simultaneously at #3 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. “Aw dude, I love it, man,” Jelly Roll tells ABC …
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Jun 12
Nashville notes: Kameron Marlowe’s rootsy song + Restless Road’s “Last Rodeo”
Kameron Marlowe‘s revisiting his country roots in the neotraditional-leaning “I Can Lie (The Truth Is).” Of his new rootsy track, Kameron says, “When people hear it, I want them to be taken back in time to the 1970s when western outlaw country was taking over.” Country group Restless Road has dropped a new song, “Last Rodeo.” The anthemic breakup number was penned by the trio’s Colton Pack, Garrett Nichols and Zach …
Jun 12
Get summer-ready with Paula Deen’s Strawberry Cream Popsicles
Summer’s here, and there’s no better time to enjoy some popsicles than now. That’s why Paula Deen‘s teaching fans how to make her very own Strawberry Cream Popsicles. “Your children will stay cool all summer long with these delicious and healthy Strawberry & Cream Popsicles,” Paula captioned her Facebook video. The tutorial features Paula making her popsicles from scratch, …
Jun 12
Brothers Osborne unveil New York + Los Angeles show dates
ABC Brothers Osborne are headed to New York and Los Angeles this October. The reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year will play a show at New York City’s Pier 17 and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on October 5 and October 22, respectively. “Y’all! We’ve worked tirelessly over the past few years, evolving and growing as a band. …
Jun 12
Maren Morris joins Jessie Murph on new duet, “Texas”
Courtesy of Columbia Records Maren Morris has joined pop artist Jessie Murph on her new song, “Texas.” Of the midtempo breakup duet, Maren says on Instagram, “I don’t do many features (also I’m in the middle of making my fourth album) but when I heard @jessiemurphhh’s music, I knew she had it and couldn’t wait to jump on. So excited to see …
Jun 12
Kimberly Perry blooms on debut solo EP
Courtesy of RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records Kimberly Perry‘s debut solo EP, BLOOM, has finally arrived. The five-track set was co-written entirely by Kimberly and features her new single, “If I Die Young Pt. 2.” “I was having such a profound creative experience here in Nashville while collaborating with these incredible songwriters, and at the same time, some of …
Jun 12
Michael Ray drops title track of upcoming EP
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Michael Ray‘s giving fans a preview of his Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP with its title track. Out now, the song was penned by Jesse Frasure and Josh Thomson and arrived with a video by Cypress Hill/Good Charlotte director Spidey Smith. “I really wanted to pull the reality and the music together,” Michael says of the video. “I want people …
Jun 12
Bailey Zimmerman plots 2024 headlining tour
ABC Burgeoning country star Bailey Zimmerman has announced his 2024 RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. The international trek kicks off stateside on February 1 in Los Angeles, with stops in cities such as Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, New York and Houston. Following his U.S. dates, Bailey will head across the pond for shows in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast. The tour will …
Jun 12
For Keith Urban, the “invigorating energy” is still alive, after 50 years of CMA Fest
Jason Kempin/Getty Images The 50th anniversary of the festival formerly known as Fan Fair came to a close Sunday night in Nashville, after four nights of concerts starring the biggest names in country music. Even before he took the stage, Keith Urban was already feeling the vibe. “You KNOW people are out there that have never been to …
Jun 10
Jimmie Allen sued by second woman for sexual assault, recording sex video
ABC/Michael Le Brecht II The sexual assault accusations continue for Jimmie Allen as a second woman, identified as Jane Doe 2, has come forward with assault claims. A new lawsuit was filed on Friday, June 9, in Tennessee federal court, accusing Allen of sexual assault and secretly recording their sexual encounter. This arrives a month after news of Allen’s alleged rape and …