Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach After the success of his two-week number-one hit, “Til You Can’t,” Cody Johnson is following up that single with the title track off his Human The Double Album. Part of the appeal of “Til You Can’t” was its powerful message, and with his new single “Human,” Cody once again relies …
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May 17
Could an album about “dadding” be in Thomas Rhett’s future? It “sounds really fun,” he says
ABC Sure, Thomas Rhett’s written plenty of songs about family life and parenting — “Life Changes” and “To the Guys That Date My Girls,” for two — but he’s never written a whole project specifically devoted to the ups and downs of raising young kids. That might change in the future, according to a new …
May 17
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Joe Galante are the 2022 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
Noel Vasquez/Getty Images Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and music industry executive Joe Galante are the next three inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Brooks & Dunn announced the news during an event at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday morning, offering some words about each of the soon-to-be …
May 17
Jon Pardi makes an impression with “clever” single “Last Night Lonely”
Capitol Records Nashville Jon Pardi was an instant fan of his current single, “Last Night Lonely.” Even though the hit singer tries to write most of his own songs, he was so taken with the story that songwriters Dylan Marlowe, Joe Fox and Jimi Bell created that he knew it had to be his. “I thought it was really well-written song. Usually when …
May 16
Nashville notes: Garth Brooks, George Strait & more
In light of the tragic shooting that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., this weekend, Garth Brooks has delayed the on-sale date for his July 23 show at Highmark Stadium. A new date for when tickets will go on sale will be announced in the coming weeks. George Strait has announced two new dates for his Las …
May 16
Lainey Wilson shares how she has a “Heart Like a Truck” in new single
ABC Lainey Wilson is giving fans a taste of her new single, “Heart Like a Truck.” The hit singer has announced that “Heart Like a Truck” will be dropping on Friday. She’s starting off the week by treating fans with a listen into the chorus. The lyrics find her comparing her heart to a worn down truck that’s …
May 16
Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett & more to perform on ‘American Idol’ finale
ABC The American Idol season 20 finale is going to be packed with country star power. Current American Idol judge Luke Bryan, season 16 alum Gabby Barrett, and Thomas Rhett will all perform on the grand finale episode this week. Also returning to the stage is Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the champion in season four and just returned to the show to mentor …
May 16
Luke Combs hits #1 with “Doin’ This”
Courtesy River House Artists/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs has scored yet another #1 single, and it falls in line with theanniversary of another one of his hits. Lukeis sitting at the top of the charts this week with “Doin’ This,” marking his 13th consecutive #1 single. Among those 13 hits is his debut single “Hurricane,” …
May 16
Carrie Underwood heading out on Denim & Rhinestones Tour with Jimmie Allen
Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood has booked a massive arena tour. The superstar is taking her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, on the road with a nearly 45-city tour that takes her to arenas all around the country beginning later this year and extending into 2023. The tour kicks off on October 15 in Greenville, S.C. and continues through March. …
May 16
From the “roots” to the stage: Zac Brown Band gear up for a summer of shows on the Out in the Middle Tour
ABC After two years of pandemic-related touring breaks, plus the stops and starts of getting back on the road, Zac Brown Band is looking ahead to better days: Their summer 2022 calendar is jam-packed with Out in the Middle Tour stops. That means ZBB are getting the chance to showcase the songs off of The …