Disney/Tanner Yeager Cody Johnson has announced his 2025 Leather Deluxe Tour. Named after his forthcoming Leather Deluxe Edition album, the trek kicks off Jan. 17 in Newark, New Jersey, with stops in St. Louis, Nashville, Buffalo, Charlotte and more, before wrapping Aug. 9 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Joining Cody as openers are Ashley McBryde, Drew Baldridge and Walker …
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Sep 30
Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Reba McEntire + more remember Kris Kristofferson
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The country music community is mourning the loss of music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson. Dolly Parton shared on social platform X, “What a great loss What a great writer What a great actor What a great friend [.] I will always love you, …
Sep 30
Lainey Wilson joins Luke Bryan + Peyton Manning as CMA Awards hosts
Courtesy of CMA/ABC Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are returning to host the CMA Awards with a new co-host: Lainey Wilson. “I could not be more excited to host the CMA Awards this year with Luke and Peyton,” says Lainey. “It’s such an incredible honor and something I’ve always dreamed of doing. We’re planning a really great show …
Sep 30
This big song inspired Luke Bryan to start recording ‘Mind Of A Country Boy’
ABC The four-year drought between new Luke Bryan albums ended on Friday with the long-awaited release of Mind Of A Country Boy. Yes, if you didn’t realize, it’s been that long since 2020’s Born Here Live Here Die Here. But according to Luke, this lull was never part of his plan. “This album’s been just naturally growing and I didn’t realize …
Sep 29
Kris Kristofferson, legendary songwriter, actor and singer, dead at 88
Mary Ellen Mark Kris Kristofferson, the singer, songwriter and actor whose songs were among the most admired not just in country but music in general, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook. He was 88. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away …
Sep 29
Kris Kristofferson, legendary songwriter, actor and singer, dead at 88
Bettman/Contributor Kris Kristofferson, the singer, songwriter and actor whose songs were among the most admired, not just in country, but music in general, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook. He was 88. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on …
Sep 27
Nashville notes: Fresh releases from Mickey, Brad + Kashus Culpepper
Mickey Guyton‘s setting the House On Fire with her sophomore album, which arrived Friday with a powerful music video for its title track. “House On Fire is an album of songs that I wrote to my husband about our relationship,” Mickey shares. “The good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between. This album is …
Sep 27
Brett Eldredge’s wishing you ‘Merry Christmas’: “It’s not too early”
Warm and Cozy Records It may be September but Brett Eldredge‘s all ready to spread the festive cheer. The country singer, also affectionately known as Mr. Christmas, has dropped a new holiday album, Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family). It’s his first independent album released after departing from his longtime label home, Warner Music Nashville. “I am so grateful for everybody for supporting …
Sep 27
Conner Smith calls ‘The Storyteller’ EP a “rare creative moment”
Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith has unveiled the track list and dropped the title track of his forthcoming The Storyteller EP. Co-written by Conner, Dwight Baker and Cleto Cordero, “The Storyteller” captures life-inspired moments with introspective lyrics about one’s purpose. “From the start of time/ How God designed to leave that empty space/ For every man alive/ …
Sep 27
“Ha-ooh-hoo”: Brooks & Dunn + Lainey rock out on “Play Something Country”
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville “Ha-ooh-hoo”: Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn have teamed for a new rocking, ZZ Top-inspired version of “Play Something Country.” It’s the first preview of Brooks & Dunn’s REBOOT II, a star-studded tribute album that’ll feature collabs with Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Hailey Whitters, HARDY, ERNEST, Corey Kent and …