RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records The Band Perry‘s lead vocalist, Kimberly Perry, has announced her debut solo EP, BLOOM. Arriving June 9 via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records, the five-song set will feature the lead single “If I Die Young Pt. 2,” which drops Friday, May 5. “BLOOM is a record I’ve been dreaming of making since I was a kid,” shares Kimberly. “It’s …
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May 01
Alan Jackson invites Jon Pardi to join the Grand Ole Opry
Monica Schipper / Staff Jon Pardi was invited to be a Grand Ole Opry member on Friday, April 28, during his Stagecoach set in Indio, California. Jon received the invitation after his friend and famed restaurateur Guy Fieri set up the anticipation on stage, then directed his attention to the screen behind them. That’s when a recorded video of Alan Jackson‘s surprise invitation was …
May 01
That’s a wrap on Stagecoach 2023: 10+ years for Luke Bryan, and a first for Riley Green
Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach This weekend, the biggest stars in country music descended on Indio, California for one of the biggest festivals of them all: Stagecoach. Luke Bryan headlined Friday night’s show, one he’s been playing for more than a decade at this point. “I’ve been doing Stagecoach for, I guess, probably 10-plus years now,” he …
Apr 28
Nashville notes: Jonathan Hutcherson’s “Fight” + Griffen Palmer’s ‘Unlearn’
Newcomer Jonathan Hutcherson has dropped his new love song, “Fight.” Penned by Jonathan, Casey Beathard and Luke Laird, Jonathan says the meaningful track is “about fighting for what’s real, true, good, and right.” Griffen Palmer has released his debut album, Unlearn. Out now via Big Loud Records, the 10-song collection features the thought-provoking title track and Griffen’s Songland-winning track, “Second Guessing.” “To me, the songs on this record are really about what it feels like …
Apr 28
Dierks Bentley teases new Desert Son collection
ABC/Robby Klein Make room in your closet for Dierks Bentley‘s upcoming Desert Son collection. The singer recently took to Instagram to tease the new line that’s dropping soon. “What’s up y’all. Here at the world-famous Station Inn and I’m doing a whole photoshoot for all the new Desert Son stuff with Flag & Anthem. Can’t wait for you to check it out! It’s awesome,” Dierks …
Apr 28
Kenny Chesney shared “a moment with mom” onstage
Johnny Vy/CBS Kenny Chesney brought his mom up on stage during a recent show in Greenville, South Carolina. The superstar shared footage of the special moment on Instagram, which included two heartwarming on-stage photos of him, his mom and Kelsea Ballerini, who’s the opening act on his I Go Back 2023 Tour. “A moment with mom last night in Greenville, South Carolina,” …
Apr 28
Shania Twain’s ‘Queen of Me: Royal Edition’ features a surprise duet with Breland
Republic Records Shania Twain has released Queen Of Me: Royal Edition, the deluxe version of her latest album. The extended 18-song record includes four new songs, including a duet with Breland on “Inhale/Exhale AIR.” The collaboration was very much a dream come true for Breland, who grew up with Shania’s music. “I am a huge Shania Twain fan and have always dreamt of singing on a …
Apr 28
Cole Swindell’s ‘Stereotype Broken’ includes a sad country song
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell has dropped Stereotype Broken, the expanded version of his 2022 album, Stereotype. The 17-song collection includes the chart-topping “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” Cole’s current single “Drinkaby” and the brand new “Sad Ass Country Song,” which Cole co-wrote with Joel Hutsell, Josh Miller and Matt Dragstrem. Of the track, Cole shares, “I have always been a fan of sad …
Apr 28
Kip Moore’s ‘Damn Love’ chronicles his “highs and lows”
MCA Nashville Kip Moore‘s highly anticipated fifth studio album, Damn Love, is out now. Co-produced by Kip and The Cadillac Three‘s Jaren Johnston, the 13-track record features a collaboration with Ashley McBryde (“One Heartbeat”) and the title track, which doubles as Kip’s new single. “Jaren Johnston and I kicked off this album after writing ‘Peace & Love,’ which helped create a theme …
Apr 28
Shop all things Dolly Parton during ACM Awards Week
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Here’s your chance to step into a store with all things Dolly Parton. The country icon and 2023 ACM Awards co-host has announced that she’ll be having an exclusive pop-up store, Dolly! All Access, during ACM Awards Week from May 9 to May 14 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Fans will be able to preorder Dolly’s …