ABC After Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne came out as gay in early 2021 — becoming the first country artist signed to a major label to do so — the support he received help propel the duo towards releasing their song, “Younger Me.” A reflection on the challenges of becoming comfortable with yourself, the song touched …
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Jan 27
Nashville notes
Brantley Gilbert is premiering his music video for his new single, “How to Talk to Girls,” today at 5 p.m. CT. Rodney Atkins and his wife, singer-songwriter Rose Falcon, are releasing their first collaborative EP tomorrow. It’s called Rod + Rose. On social media, Jason Aldean has shared some of the behind-the-scenes moments from the …
Jan 27
Gabby Barrett will receive the Rising Star honor at ‘Billboard”s 2022 Women in Music Awards ceremony
ABC Gabby Barrett is among a list of elite female musical artists getting honored at the Billboard 2022 Women in Music Awards show. During the ceremony, she will receive the Rising Star Award, an honor that’s previously been given to the likes of Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini and Ariana Grande. Gabby is the only mainstream country …
Jan 27
“Soul”: Lee Brice’s new music video is a feel-good, romantic dance party
Rob Kim/Getty Images Lee Brice is in the mood for good-timing romance in the music video for his latest single, “Soul.” Set at a wedding, the video follows the bride and groom — plus a handful of other couples, all at different stages in their relationship — through a romantic and irrepressible dance party. Just …
Jan 27
“Craig is a real human”: Walker Hayes introduces fans to the man who inspired a song and his new book
ABC On Country Stuff The Album, Walker Hayes brings back a new version of one of his most important older songs: “Craig,” a track that originally appeared on his 2017 project, boom. Back when he first released it, “Craig” was a fan-favorite, and even led to the foundation of Walker’s Be a Craig Fund. The …
Jan 27
Eric Church is opening a BBQ joint and music venue in downtown Nashville
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ATLive Move over, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley: There’s a new country star-owned bar coming to downtown Nashville. Eric Church is planning to open a new hot spot called Chief’s. Occupying the spot formerly owned by John Rich-owned Cotton Eyed Joe — which Rich and his partners …
Jan 27
Breland’s glad he didn’t know Dierks Bentley’s “Beers on Me” was going to be a single when he wrote his verse
ABC Breland’s got his first-ever country radio single — not to mention, his first-ever top-twenty and rising hit — in the form of “Beers on Me,” his Dierks Bentley-led collaboration that also includes Hardy. Dierks, Hardy and a few other co-writers penned the song at a writing retreat in Colorado, but when Dierks asked Breland …
Jan 26
Nashville notes
Jason Aldean is the 2022 recipient of the Country Radio Broadcasters Humanitarian Award. Each year, the honor celebrates a country artist who has made significant humanitarian contributions over the course of their career; Jason’s charitable efforts include contributions to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ACM Lifting Lives, GA’s Children’s Hospital and more. Jimmie Allen …
Jan 26
Kane Brown + his wife debut new tattoos they got for their daughter Kodi Jane
ABC Kane Brown is showing off some new ink that he and his wife, Katelyn, recently got in celebration of their youngest daughter, Kodi Jane. The singer posted a photo on Instagram, showing himself and his wife holding hands. Kane has got fresh ink on his left hand, with bold letters reading “KODI.” Meanwhile, Katelyn’s …
Jan 26
Dolly Parton now has her own cake mix line, and her custom baking collections sold out in just hours
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Parton fans can have their cake and eat it, too. The singer just launched a partnership with baked-goods line Duncan Hines, offering two cake mix flavors and buttercream icing to match. The mixes, Southern Style Coconut Flavored Cake Mix and Southern Style Banana Flavored Cake Mix, will hit shelves this March. …