ABC/Brian Bowen Smith Luke Bryan is days away from launching his first Las Vegas residency, but he’s also open to the idea of doing a residency in Nashville in the future. Vegas has long been home to country artists’ residencies, including Garth Brooks, Shania Twain,Reba McEntire and Brooks and Dunn. In recent years, modern superstars like Carrie underwood and Florida Georgia Line have also …
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Feb 08
“All song’d out”: Kelsea Ballerini previews new songs
ABC Kelsea Ballerini is teasing all the new music. On Monday, the singer shared photos and videos from a songwriting retreat. In one clip, Kelsea is seen dancing with a glass of red wine in her hand to a catchy new song she recorded, singing, “tell me who’s your everything.” She also shares a snippet of another new …
Feb 08
Elle King hopes fans will embrace crossover sound on “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert
ABC Elle King is no stranger to country music. She had a hit duet on her hands with Dierks Bentley‘s 2016 chart-topper, “Different for Girls,” that won Vocal Event of the Year at the CMA Awards that year. Now she’s in the position of potentially replicating that success, as her intoxicating collaboration with Miranda Lambert, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” …
Feb 07
Nashville notes
The video for Scotty McCreery‘s current single, “Damn Strait,” is premiering Tuesday on YouTube at 6 p.m. ET. Florida Georgia Line‘s exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is now open. It will be on display until January 1, 2023. Lullaby Renditions of Blake Shelton is available now. Among the hits featured are “God’s Country” and “Boys …
Feb 07
“Last Night Lonely”: Jon Pardi dropping new single next week
Mickey Bernal/Getty Images Jon Pardi has new music on the way. On Monday, the hit-making country singer announced that he’s dropping his new single, “Last Night Lonely,” next week. It serves as the lead single off his forthcoming new album. “Been in the studio working on some stuff. New single coming next week from my upcoming …
Feb 07
Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley to perform at NHL Stadium Series in Nashville
ABC The NHL Stadium Series just got a little more countrified. Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are teaming up to co-headline the NHL Stadium Series when the hometown Nashville Predators play against Tampa Bay Lightning later this month. The Preds typically play at Bridgestone Arena, but will take to the ice at the outdoor Nissan Stadium. This marks the …
Feb 07
Luke Bryan hopes sharing his stories of pain and loss through music helps others feel “not alone”
ABC Luke Bryan is reflecting on how he’s turned tragedy into art. Throughout his career, Luke has been open about how the sudden deaths of his siblings have impacted him. His brother Chris was killed in a car accident not long before Luke left for Nashville. In 2007, his sister Kelly passed away unexpectedly, followed by her husband Lee, who died …
Feb 07
“So excited”: Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen join Dolly Parton as ACM Awards co-hosts
Courtesy of Academy of Country Music The 2022 ACM Awards just got even more star-studded, as Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett are set to join Dolly Parton as co-hosts. Following the news last week that the legendary singer would be hosting the ACM Awards for the second time, comes news that the 2021 ACM New Male Artist of the Year and New …
Feb 07
Kenny Chesney adds amphitheater shows to his Here and Now Tour
Brent Harrington/CBS via Getty Images Kenny Chesney‘s summer has become even more exciting with the announcement of an amphitheater tour. In between his stadium shows, Kenny will headline amphitheaters across the country. The 20-date amphitheater trek kicks off May 5 at the Ruoff Music Center in Indiana, making stops at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL, Jiffy Lube …
Feb 07
“My income went to zero dollars”: Russell Dickerson shares the story of being broke that inspired “Home Sweet”
ABC When Russell Dickerson sings the first verse of his hit song “Home Sweet,” he’s remembering a real-life story, complete with going from “all-inclusive margaritas in Malibu” to “prayin’ we could pay rent this month.” The song’s about his newlywed days, when he and his wife Kailey has just tied the knot — and they …