MCA Nashville/Interscope’s Kassi Ashton made her Grand Ole Opry debut March 15. The rising artist performed her new single “Drive You Out of My Mind” and a cover of Sammi Smith‘s “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” Walker Hayes has shared on Instagram that he’s dropping two new songs March 17: “If Father Time Had a Daughter” and “6 String American Dream.” Of …
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Mar 16
Listen to an acoustic version of Shania Twain’s “Queen of Me”
Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBC Shania Twain has released three new songs as part of the Spotify Singles series, and they include an acoustic rendition of her song “Queen of Me,” as well as covers of Harry Styles‘ “Falling” and Howlin’ Wolf‘s “Spoonful.” Unlike its jaunty, synth-pop studio version, the reimagined “Queen of Me” features a sparse production and is primarily led by an acoustic guitar which, in turn, shines …
Mar 16
A new Cole Swindell track is dropping Friday
ABC Get ready for new Cole Swindell music. The country star has shared on Instagram that a brand new song, “Broken,” is dropping March 17. While not much is revealed about the track, Cole teased a clip of the chorus, which goes, “‘Cause your heart wasn’t made to be broken/ Wasn’t meant to be in pieces/ It was made to be loved …
Mar 16
Goodbye, Sony: A new chapter awaits Miranda Lambert
ABC Miranda Lambert has departed from Sony Music Nashville, the record label she’s been with for two decades. “Since I was 19-years-old, Sony has been my home in Nashville. Over the last 20 years Together we have released albums that allowed me to share my story with the world, and we’ve reached heights I’d never even dreamed were possible,” Miranda wrote …
Mar 16
Jelly Roll’s new album will take you to ‘Whitsitt Chapel’
ABC Multi-genre superstar Jelly Roll has announced his new album, Whitsitt Chapel. Arriving on June 2 via BMG/Stoney Creek Records, the 13-song record marks Jelly’s debut full-length country album. “This album is about growth and gratitude happening in my life. I wanted to create a project that felt hopeful,” shares Jelly, who named the project after his hometown church. “I believe the worst …
Mar 16
Swimming underwater in a wedding dress is no easy feat, just ask Carly Pearce
Trae Patton/NBC Carly Pearce delivered a stunning and cinematic music video for her single “What He Didn’t Do.” The visualizer captured her performing the song on a beach, before gradually walking toward and submerging herself underwater in a white wedding dress. That had some fans wondering — was that really Carly swimming underwater, or was it a stunt …
Mar 15
Nashville notes: Chase Matthew’s Opry debut + Terri Clark to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
ABC Up-and-comer Chase Matthew made his Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday, March 14. One of Warner Music Nashville’s newest artists, Chase performed his songs “Born for This” and “County Line.” Country music’s Little Big Town, Lady A and LeAnn Rimes join the lineup of artists honoring the Beach Boys in the upcoming CBS television special, A Grammy Salute To The Beach Boys. The two-hour tribute will also feature performances from John Legend, Brandi …
Mar 15
Watch Parker McCollum duet with Catie Offerman backstage at the Ryman
ABC What do you get when you put two singing Texans in a room backstage? An impromptu performance, of course. Just before taking the Ryman Auditorium stage for Universal Music Group Nashville’s industry showcase, label mates and Texas natives Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman decided to sing a duet of “Don’t Do It in Texas,” a song Catie released last year. “Just don’t do …
Mar 15
Jackson Dean wanted his debut album out before touring
ABC Fast-rising newcomer Jackson Dean knew that he wanted a full-length album released before he went on tour. That’s why he made that known to his now-label home Big Machine Records prior to signing a recording contract with them. “It was a really big part of signing a record deal. I was like, ‘I do not want to just throw …
Mar 15
Find out what inspired Luke Combs’ “5 Leaf Clover”
ABC Fresh off the heels of his 15th No. 1 single “Going Going Gone,” Luke Combs has announced that a new track, “5 Leaf Clover,” is dropping this Friday, March 17. Taking to Instagram to share inspiration for his upcoming song, Luke wrote, “A while back my buddy Newdy and I were looking around the clover plot at my house for 4 …