ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen is preparing for his opening slot on Carrie Underwood‘s Denim & Rhinestones Tour. After wrapping up months of his own headlining tour dates, the country singer is taking a moment to reflect on life on the road and what he’s learned thus far. “As this part of my journey comes to and end, …
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Sep 06
Gabby Barrett shares photos from all-blue baby shower
ABC/Eric McCandless Gabby Barrett’s family threw a gift-filled shower for her and her baby boy. The “I Hope” singer recently ventured back to her home state of Pennsylvania for the event, which according to Instagram Stories, featured a table filled with presents and decor including a teddy bear with balloons tied around its arm and a stack of blocks …
Sep 06
“So excited”: Kane Brown teases duet with wife Katelyn
ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown is giving fans a preview of the duet with his wife, Katelyn. The superstar took to Instagram to share a snippet of the highly anticipated duet, “Thank God,” that finds the husband and wife singing together for the first time. The song features a soft, pop-country melody as Kane and Katelyn’s voices unite …
Sep 06
The show must go on: Luke Combs refunds fans’ tickets after not being able to sing
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs lost his voice during a recent concert, but that didn’t stop him from keeping the show going. During his second night headlining Maine Savings Ampitheater in Maine this weekend, the superstar stopped mid-show to tell the audience that he knew he wasn’t going to be able to sing “as good as I …
Sep 06
Cole Swindell’s “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” was originally supposed to be a duet with Thomas Rhett
ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell’s hit song “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a throwback to ‘90s country and a love letter to Jo Dee Messina’s original “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” But the original concept for the song was even bigger. It was supposed to be a duet with Thomas Rhett, who is a co-writer …
Sep 02
Which job is harder — being in a NASCAR pit crew or a college football team? Chase Rice weighs in
Mat Hayward/Getty Images Chase Rice held quite a few interesting jobs before becoming a country star, including lots of high-profile gigs, like being on reality TV. But when it comes down to the toughest jobs he’s ever worked, Chase says that nothing compares to being a college football athlete — not even working on a NASCAR …
Sep 02
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini’s new song, Kristian Bush’s new album + more
Kelsea Ballerini’s new song, “What I Have,” is out now. Kristian Bush has announced the newest installment of his 52 album series. The new chapter, called New Blue, will be out September 30. Brandi Carlile just announced the release of her deluxe album, In the Canyon Haze, which is due out September 28. To celebrate, …
Sep 02
Maren Morris embraces being a “lunatic country music person” in hilarious Tucker Carlson clap back
Rich Fury/Getty Images Maren Morris is finding the humor in a rapidly escalating social media feud with Jason Aldean’s wife, Brittany. In the latest installment of a fiery weeklong back-and-forth, Maren posted a screenshot of a photo that appears of her onscreen during Brittany’s recent interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight. …
Sep 02
Jon Pardi shares the best compliment he’s gotten from ‘90s acts like Alan Jackson + Brooks & Dunn
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Jon Pardi is known as one of country music’s stoutest neo-traditionalists, bringing elements of fiddle, steel guitar and more into songs with subject matter that’s just as classic. He’s keeping those traditional country vibes going in his newest album, Mr. Saturday Night, and the singer’s method is still working. The lead single off …
Sep 02
Florida Georgia Line plays their final show: “It’s the closing of an incredible chapter”
Jeremy Chan/Getty Images It’s the end of an era for Florida Georgia Line fans. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley played their final show as a duo at the Minnesota State Fair this week, and it was an emotional set for both the artists and the crowd. “You’ve enabled us to chase this crazy dream of …