ABC/Eric McCandless Jason Aldean is lashing out against California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s recent vaccine mandate, which requires school children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending in-person learning. “So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for …
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Oct 04
“I was born to do this”: Thomas Rhett reflects on return to touring
Connie Chronuk/ABC Thomas Rhett is counting his blessings in the form of a song. Since kicking off his Center Point Road Tour in May, Thomas has been soaking in each moment of his fourth headlining trek, especially after being off the road for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It feels so good, …
Oct 04
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Oct 04
“Cold Beer Calling My Name”: Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs toast to #1
Columbia Nashville/River House Artists Jameson Rodgers has a “Cold Beer Calling My Name” at the top of the country charts. Jameson’s hit collaboration with Luke Combs ascends to #1 on country radio this week. It serves as Jameson’s second #1 hit after his 2019 debut single, “Some Girls,” and follows Luke’s 11 consecutive chart-toppers as a solo …
Oct 04
Kacey Musgraves gets vulnerable, and naked, in ’Saturday Night Live’ performance
Will Heath/NBC Kacey Musgraves bared all in her Saturday Night Live performance. In the episode hosted by Owen Wilson, the Grammy winning singer shared star-crossed with the world, opening her two-song set with a body- and soul-baring moment poised as she performed “justified” on a stool with a guitar, wearing boots and seemingly nothing else. The moment was similar to the …
Oct 04
Jimmie Allen’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ plea: “I need country music to hold me down!”
ABC/Eric McCandless Things are about to get “Outrageous” for Jimmie Allen tonight on Dancing with the Stars. That’s the song he and partner Emma Slater will be doing the Salsa to during the show’s Britney Night, in a tip of the hat to pop star Britney Spears. And if the typically jacked Jimmie is looking a little thinner to you — …
Oct 04
Nashville notes
Walker Hayes has dropped yet another remix of his viral hit song, “Fancy Like,” this time with Mexican star Carin Leon for a Spanish version. Last month, Walker dropped another remix of the song, this one with pop star Kesha. Lily Rose released her Stronger Than I Am seven-song EP on Friday, October 1. Lily co-wrote three of the seven tracks, along with …
Oct 01
Carly Pearce uncovered a hidden gem with “Diamondback”
Larry McCormack/ABC Carly Pearce is sharing the story behind “Diamondback,” the lead single from her just-released 29: Written in Stone project. Written by Carly, along with Shane McAnally, Kelsea Ballerini and Tofer Brown, the song took on an entirely new meaning once Carly decided to record it. “I was brought in on an idea that Shane McAnally actually had,” Carly says in …
Oct 01
Thomas Rhett passes on love of music to daughter Willa Gray
Thomas Rhett, center, with daughters Lennon Love, left, and Willa Gray; Disney At least one of Thomas Rhett‘s daughters seems interested in following in her father’s footsteps. Thomas and Lauren Akins‘ oldest daughter, five-year-old Willa Gray, is already joining her father in the studio, and seems to have a natural knack for all things musical. “Every time I …
Oct 01
Elvie Shane looks ahead with ambitious new album, ‘Backslider’
Broken Bow Records Elvie Shane‘s debut album, Backslider, will be out this month. The rising star announced the release of his 15-track freshman record, which will drop on October 29. The project, co-written by Elvie, includes his current top-five single, “My Boy.” “It’s about more than just me,” Elvie say of Backslider. “Whether you’re from the United States …