ABC Maren Morris returned to the Houston Livestock & Rodeo Show on Tuesday night, playing a set that featured new songs off her upcoming Humble Quest album, such as “Circles Around This Town.” She took the stage in a bedazzled black bustier and fringed jacket — and that fringe, it turns out, is one of …
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Mar 09
Kelsea Ballerini shares the Dolly-ism that has stayed with her since her first conversation with Dolly Parton
ABC Kelsea Ballerini duetted with living legend and fellow East Tennessee native Dolly Parton on the stage of this week’s ACM Awards, and the younger star shared her excitement over the duet with a series of photos and video clips that she could only describe as “The Dolly Dump.” In one of those videos, Kelsea …
Mar 09
Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson + more join the Grand Ole Opry’s upcoming Merle Haggard tribute
ABC The Hag himself is the subject of a new tribute show taking place at the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry Salutes Merle Haggard event is scheduled to take place April 6, which is both Haggard’s birthday and the sixth anniversary of his death at age 79. Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Joe Nichols are …
Mar 09
Self-described “emotional dude” Jimmie Allen has been trying for years to write about his dad
ABC Jimmie Allen’s got a trick for when he feels himself getting emotional onstage: He tags in his guitar player for an extended solo so he has time to compose himself. There might be more guitar solos on Jimmie’s near future. He just released “Down Home,” a song inspired by his dad, who died in …
Mar 09
Carrie Underwood on what’s next: “I’m always working on something”
ABC Carrie Underwood has something up her sleeve, but she’s playing coy regarding what it is. “I’m always I’m always working on something. Obviously, we can’t spill too many beans right now, but my fans know what I mean when I say ‘soon,’” she says with a laugh. “They actually hate it when I use that …
Mar 08
Nashville notes
Maren Morris is headlining Rodeo Houston tonight at NRG Stadium. Luke Bryan has shared a behind-the-scenes video from Crash My Playa 2022. Presale tickets for Vince Gill and Amy Grant‘s Christmas at the Ryman concert series go on sale tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. ET. Dates for the 2022 shows are December 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21. Copyright © 2022, …
Mar 08
Luke Bryan “couldn’t be happier” with his Las Vegas residency
ABC Luke Bryan is thrilled with how his Las Vegas show turned out. The singer launched his first Vegas residency in February with nine shows at Resorts World, and he says it’s among the best performances he’s done in his two-decade career. “It was great! I couldn’t be happier with how it all went. The show …
Mar 08
Kane Brown is dropping hints about his new album
ABC Kane Brown is dropping all sorts of knowledge about his upcoming album. During a recent Twitter Q&A with fans, Kane shared some insight into his next album that sounds like it’ll be arriving sooner rather than later. The hitmaker revealed that he finished recording the songs for the album a couple weeks ago and it’s currently in the …
Mar 08
Maren Morris’ ’Humble Quest’ features a song about her son: “He’s precious”
Columbia Nashville Maren Morris has a particularly special song on her new album, Humble Quest. The singer revealed that the song “Hummingbird” is about her son, Hayes, who turns two on March 23. “He’s doing good,” Maren tells Entertainment Tonight about her son that she shares with husband Ryan Hurd. “He’s precious. He’s honestly the sweetest kid. I don’t know how we …
Mar 08
Gabby Barrett on meeting Dolly Parton: “She was wonderful”
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Like most people, Gabby Barrett was charmed by Dolly Parton when they met for the first time. Gabby and Jimmie Allen got to work alongside Dolly when they all co-hosted the ACM Awards on Monday night, but Gabby met the legendary singer for the first time the night before the ceremony, and had nothing but kind …