ABC As Kane Brown readies the release of his next studio album, he says he removed all the pop songs he’d recorded from the track list in favor of focusing on his country roots. “I’m just really excited for the fans to see that it’s an actual country foundation. I’m going to give them a …
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Mar 16
Nashville notes
Newly crowned ACM New Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s annual kickoff party for the museum’s Troubadour members earlier this week. You can see her featured in the 2021 American Currents exhibit, which will be on display all year. Kip Moore is teasing the release of …
Mar 16
Sam Hunt parties with Rob Gronkowski onstage at the Florida Strawberry Festival
Rich Fury/Getty Images for Visible Sam Hunt played a headlining set at Florida’s Strawberry Festival over the weekend, and he had a very special guest join him onstage. During his show-closing performance of “Body Like a Back Road,” Sam invited Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski — known to his fans as “Gronk” …
Mar 16
Hardy shows off his hard rock side in turbo-charged new song, “Sold Out”
ABC Fast-rising hitmaker Hardy first made a name for himself as a songwriter who crafts country radio hits for the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Cole Swindell, but his latest release showcases his rocker edge. The new song, “Sold Out,” officially arrived on Wednesday after Hardy spent months teasing it …
Mar 16
Garth Brooks sets a Stadium Tour date for Charlotte
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Garth Brooks is adding another stop to his Stadium Tour for 2022. The superstar will play at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Bank of America Stadium, which is the home of the Carolina Panthers. It’ll be Garth’s first time playing the venue, and his first show in Charlotte in more than 20 years. It’s …
Mar 16
Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini + Mickey Guyton lead the 2022 CMT Music Awards nominees
ABC Kane Brown leads all comers for the 2022 CMT Music Awards, the nominations for which were revealed Wednesday morning. Two-time nominee Carly Pearce helped announce four major categories during the 8 a.m. hour on CBS Mornings, with the remaining nominations following later today. Kane scored nominations in four categories, including the most coveted award …
Mar 16
Parker McCollum is “excited” about his wedding, but admits he’s a hands-off groom
MCA Nashville Parker McCollum has a lot to look forward to these days, between his upcoming wedding to fiancée Hallie Ray Light and a robust touring schedule that keeps him on the road most of the year. “[I’m] just excited, so much going on right now. We’re touring really hard right now. Got to get married in the whole …
Mar 15
Nashville notes
Carrie Underwood has revealed the title of her new single, “Ghost Story,” which drops on Friday. Kenny Chesney‘s latest album, Here and Now, and Cody Johnson‘s single “Dear Rodeo” have been certified gold by the RIAA. Craig Morgan is releasing a memoir about his life on September 27. God, Family, Country: Soldier, Singer, Husband, Dad — There’s a Whole Lot …
Mar 15
“I Like It, I Love It”: ’1883′ cast joins Tim McGraw on stage at Boots in the Park festival
Faith Hill and Tim McGaw in “1883”; Emerson Miller/Paramount+ It was a (TV) family affair for Tim McGraw during his headlining set at the weekend Boots in the Park Festival. The country star performed at the festival in California where members of the cast of 1883 were in attendance not merely as spectators, but active participants. During Tim’s performance …
Mar 15
Kelsea Ballerini shares video of her performing “Needy” as she prepares for new album
ABC/Fred Lee Kelsea Ballerini is getting ready to close the chapter on her self-titled album, but not before offering up a special live performance one of her fan favorites from the project. On Monday, the songstress shared a video on her Instagram of her energetically performing “Needy,” one of the deep cuts on her last album, 2020’s kelsea. The pop-country …