RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records Kimberly Perry‘s debut solo single, “If I Die Young Pt. 2,” has arrived. Written by Kimberly, Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, the nostalgic track serves as the sequel to The Band Perry‘s 2010 hit “If I Die Young.” “‘If I Die Young’ has always been my North Star,” says Kimberly, who was the lead singer of the now-disbanded The Band …
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May 05
Luke Bryan gears up for summer with “But I Got A Beer In My Hand”
Capitol Records Nashville Luke Bryan has dropped his vibrant new single, “But I Got A Beer In My Hand.” Of the track’s story, Luke shares, “It’s about a guy that obviously, his girl leaves him and he’s expecting to really be down about it. Instead, he goes out, gets a beer in his hand, starts partying and …
May 05
Get ‘LUCKY’ with Megan Moroney’s debut album
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney has released her highly anticipated debut album, LUCKY. The 13-track collection was produced by Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush and features her single “Tennessee Orange,” which is in the top 10 and rising on the country charts. “After we wrote the title track ‘Lucky,’ I knew I wanted it to be the name of my debut …
May 05
Chris Janson, Dolly Parton and Slash know we can’t be “21 Forever”
BMLG Records Chris Janson, and music icons Dolly Parton and Slash have teamed up for a new collaboration, “21 Forever.” The track, written by Chris, Tom Douglas and Tommy Cecil, offers a powerful perspective on growing up, and leaving one’s carefree and party-heavy younger days. “There’s a time for young and dumb/ For lovers, lines and songs/ You go to bed in the morning/ After you/ …
May 05
Luke Bryan says anything could change at this point of the ‘American Idol’ competition
ABC/Eric McCandless With less than three weeks until American Idol crowns its season 21 winner, the completion is heating up. Most recently, Mary Beth Byrd and Tyson Venegas were sent home, with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Ritchie deciding to save Oliver Steele. “[As] judges, we sent some people through that maybe some fans were not happy about. But we’re going on hunches and we’re working quick,” Luke tells ABC …
May 04
Nashville notes: Tyler Rich’s music video + Canaan Smith’s new duet
Tyler Rich has dropped a music video for his song “Heaven Is Your Hometown.” The track is off his three-song EP, I Know You Do, which dropped in March. Canaan Smith is teaming up with Emily Weisband for a new duet, “Diamond on the Dresser.” Presave the song now to be the first to hear it on Friday, May 5. Russell Dickerson‘s merch store …
May 04
Buckle up for Dollywood’s longest coaster ever
Miller Mobley/NBC Dollywood is set to launch its longest-ever coaster, Big Bear Mountain, on May 12. Spanning 3,990 feet with a 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph, Big Bear Mountain will join 11 other attractions at Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove. The thrilling ride will circle around Wildwood Grove for close to two minutes and feature onboard audio, …
May 04
“We are so proud of you Daddy”: Thomas Rhett’s kids surprise him with tour kickoff gift
ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett kicks off his Home Team Tour 23 on May 4. But before the tour officially starts, Thomas’ four girls had surprise gifts for him. Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina decided to express their love and gratitude for their dad with drawings and notes. One drawing from all four of them read, “We are so proud of you …
May 04
Scotty McCreery taps GUSI for Latin mix of “Why She Gotta Be Like That”
Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery has enlisted Colombian singer/songwriter GUSI for a new Latin version of his song “Why She Gotta Be Like That.” Originally titled “Why You Gotta Be Like That” on his 2021 album Same Truck, the fresh remake features Scotty singing the first half in English before GUSI arrives in the second verse and chorus with his Spanish delivery. Toward the end, the two come together to mix …
May 04
Russell Dickerson’s making his acting debut on ‘Call Me Kat’
Chris Haston/NBC Russell Dickerson will be making his acting debut in the upcoming season finale of Call Me Kat. The country singer will play himself on an episode titled “Call Me A Donut Wall” and offer Max (played by Cheyenne Jackson) a new career opportunity that might change his life. “I was super nervous at first, like playing my first concert all over again,” …