ABC As one of country music’s fastest-rising newcomers, Breland has gotten his fair share of attention from listeners on the Internet — including some negative comments. “There are people on the Internet who like to troll and I definitely have gotten some pretty hateful messages from people that don’t feel like my brand in country …
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Feb 25
“Never Say Never”: Lainey Wilson “immediately knew” her Cole Swindell duet was special
ABC Lainey Wilson knows that “Never Say Never” — her new duet with Cole Swindell — couldn’t be more different than her debut release to country radio, the chart-topping ballad “Things a Man Oughta Know.” But when she first heard it, after Cole texted it to her while she was “drinking a piña colada on …
Feb 25
Jon Pardi is riding out for his summer 2022 Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour
Rick Diamond/Getty Images Just days after dropping his new single, “Last Night Lonely,” Jon Pardi has announced a summer tour. Jon’s Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour begins in July, he revealed via American Songwriter this week. The string of dates both opens and closes with a hometown connection. Jon’s first stop, in late July, is in …
Feb 25
“It’s scary to say finished, but…”: Ashley McBryde’s third album is done
ABC Ashley McBryde is cooking up something in the studio. The singer shared a post on socials this week looking back on what a tumultuous couple of months 2022 has brought so far — and how it all led to new music. In early January, she explained, she and her band were dealing with some …
Feb 25
“Keep an ace up your sleeve”: Luke Bryan explains what it takes to make it as an ‘American Idol’ finalist
ABC/Lou Rocco The new season of American Idol kicks off this month, complete with a whole new batch of talented stars in the making. But what does it take to make it to the final rounds of the competition? Judge Luke Bryan says it’s all about keeping the audience on their toes. “To make it …
Feb 24
Nashville notes
Reba McEntire will host a virtual sit-down with fans on March 1 via the livestreaming platform TalkShopLive. She’ll discuss her new gospel project, My Chains Are Gone: Hymns & Gospel Favorites. Michael Ray’s chart-topping single, “Whiskey and Rain,” has officially received RIAA Gold certification. Tanya Tucker has been added to the bill for the 2022 …
Feb 24
Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke is leaving the band to pursue a solo career
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country trio Runaway June is seeing another lineup shift. Singer Naomi Cooke, a founding member and the group’s lead singer for the past seven years, announced on social media this week that she plans to leave Runaway June in order to go solo. When she shared her big news, Naomi thanked her …
Feb 24
“Fancy Like” the NHL: Walker Hayes gears up for a 2022 Stadium Series performance
ABC Walker Hayes has signed on to help kick off a partnership between the NHL and TikTok. The singer will take the stage ahead of the 2022 NHL Stadium Series game later this month. He’s performing on the TikTok Tailgate Stage at the NHL Pregame, and his set will be available to watch on TikTok …
Feb 24
Thomas Rhett hilariously enlists the help of a new PR expert, Rodney, to help promote his new album
ABC Any press is good press, right? Maybe not, Thomas Rhett discovers, in a hilarious skit he posted to social media this week. Thomas is gearing up for the release of his Where We Started album, so of course, he needs publicity. In this goofy clip, the singer “hires” a new PR expert named Rodney, …
Feb 24
Gabby Barrett “would love to” find fans of all genres, but “I’m a country gal at heart”
ABC As she looks toward the follow-up album to her smash hit debut, Goldmine, Gabby Barrett says she’s grateful for all the international recognition she’s received so far. “Wherever the Lord leads it, I’m just here for the ride,” she tells Billboard. Gabby captured the attention of pop fans with her crossover sensation “I Hope,” …