George Strait (Disney/Frank Micelotta) More than 15,000 fans packed Austin’s Moody Center Thursday night for George Strait’s first of only seven concerts in 2026. King George’s two-hour set included 28 songs, covering many of his 60 #1 hits, and sent fans dancing in the aisles during “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” and “I …
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Apr 10
‘There I Go’: Vincent Mason steps into the spotlight with Morgan Wallen & Parker McCollum
VIncent Mason (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) When newcomer Vincent Mason opens for Morgan Wallen Friday on the first night of the Still the Problem Tour, it’ll be one of his first chances to get to know one of his heroes. “I’ve never met him,” Vincent tells ABC Audio. “[I’m] just a very, very big fan of the …
Apr 09
Nashville notes: Darius Rucker’s Opry return + Dolly’s ‘Forbes’ ranking
Darius Rucker returns to the Grand Ole Opry April 17 for a show that includes Vince Gill. You can check out Flatland Cavalry’s Wednesday TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. The band’s nominated for group of the year at the May 17 Academy of Country Music Awards. Dolly Parton comes in at …
Apr 09
Zach Top, Riley Green and Parker McCollum mark ACM firsts
61st ACM Awards Album of the Year nominees (Academy of Country Music) The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards promise plenty of firsts, in an unprecedented year where four women came out on top as the most-nominated artists. With nine nominations, Megan Moroney leads the way as a first-time contender for both entertainer and artist-songwriter of the …
Apr 09
Reba’s awards show darling ‘Trailblazer’ could now win an award
Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert & Lainey Wilson’s “Trailblazer” (Rockin’ R Records) “Talk about a trailblazer,” Reba McEntire sings on her collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. Well, talk about a full-circle moment, as the Country Music Hall of Famer picks up an ACM nod for the song she launched on the 2025 show. “From …
Apr 09
A grateful Cody Johnson rides in with 4 ACM nominations
61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music) Cody Johnson’s the third most-nominated male artist at the upcoming 61st ACM Awards May 17 in Las Vegas, being recognized in four categories. He trails Chris Stapleton, who has six nods, and Zach Top, who grabbed five. “Honored to be nominated again this year,” Cody posted on his …
Apr 09
‘Friends & heroes’ make the ACM noms even better for Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert’s 61st ACM nominations (Academy of Country Music) Miranda Lambert already has more Academy of Country Music Awards than any other artist in history, and the odds seem good she’ll add to her total at the upcoming 61st ACMs. The Texas native could take home eight more trophies this year, trailing only Megan Moroney …
Apr 09
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson lead 61st ACM noms
61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music) Just as they did at last November’s CMA Awards, the women of country lead the nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, with Megan Moroney coming out on top with nine nods. Miranda Lambert follows closely behind with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each …
Apr 09
‘You’ll Be in My Heart’: Maddie & Tae’s ‘Main Street Country’ goodbye
Maddie & Tae (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Maddie & Tae only have one concert to go as they close this chapter of their lives as a duo. The “Girl in a Country Song” hitmakers chose a fitting lyric for one of their final recordings: a cover of Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart” from the 1999 Disney …
Apr 08
Painted [Him] Pretty? Hudson Westbrook’s next TV gig
Hudson Westbrook’s “Painted You Pretty” (Warner Records Nashville) Is newcomer Hudson Westbrook becoming a media darling? The 21-year-old Texan didn’t made his national TV debut until early this year, but he’s followed that up with multiple high-profile bookings. His Jan. 22 appearance on NBC’s Today show was the first time he’d performed for a national …