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Lainey Wilson’s ‘Whirlwind’ is growing

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Lainey Wilson‘s Whirlwind is only getting bigger.  The ACM entertainer of the year will release a new deluxe version of her latest album on Aug. 22 to mark its one-year anniversary.  In addition to the record’s original 14 tracks, the expanded edition features five more: new single “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the previously released …

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Zac Brown calls Kendra Scott ‘my lady’ after their red carpet debut

David Becker/Getty Images Zac Brown and Kendra Scott made their red carpet debut together at the 2025 American Music Awards. The country star and jewelry designer attended the event on Monday night in Las Vegas, turning heads as they posed side by side, smiling and holding hands. Brown later shared photos from the evening on …

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Lainey Wilson loved making her first movie & now she’s ready to write some music

Francis Specker/CBS It was late April when Variety broke the news that Lainey Wilson would be making her feature film debut in the big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s Reminders of Him. But only days later at the ACM Awards, Lainey revealed the movie’s already wrapped.  “We’re done filming,” she told ABC Audio. “I’m getting to — first time …

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Nashville notes: Midland’s new ‘Glass’ + Brett Young’s Garage date

Brett Young will play a special set Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m. CT as part of Garage Fest Week, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Gibson Garage Nashville on 10th Avenue South. Chase Rice is adding 13 new dates to his Go Down Singin’ International Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30, at …

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Josh Ross’ ‘Single Again’ takes the slow boat to the top 10

The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Group Canada Josh Ross has his biggest hit so far in the States, as “Single Again” moves up one spot to land in the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay ranking. And the Waterdown, Ontario, native has set a bit of a record doing it. At 60 weeks, “Single Again” …

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Dylan Scott’s got some new wheels & a new deal

Curb When you’re the newest national ambassador for Ford Trucks, you’ve got to have the right wheels. That’s why the automaker presented Dylan Scott with the keys to a new black Ford SuperDuty F-250 King Ranch Edition at his album release party in Nashville. “I bought my first Ford when I was a senior in high school,” he …

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Morgan Wallen dominates the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

Big Loud Taking over the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 isn’t a “problem” for Morgan Wallen, especially with some help from Canadian pop star Tate McRae. “What I Want,” their duet that appears on Morgan’s new album, I’m the Problem, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s Tate’s first #1 on that tally and Morgan’s …

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‘American Idol’ plans a CMA Fest takeover

19/BMG American Idol will be showing up at CMA Fest in a big way.  The hit ABC show will put on a four-hour free concert Wednesday, June 4, starting at 4 p.m. CT at 6th and Peabody in downtown Nashville. Winner Jamal Roberts and runner-up John Foster are set to play, along with Idol favorites …

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Dierks Bentley’s working to mend Music City’s ‘Broken Branches’

MCA Dierks Bentley‘s created the Broken Branches Fund to help provide mental health resources to Nashville’s music community.  He’s also made a multiple-year financial commitment to the initiative, which takes its name from his forthcoming 11th record.  “Making this album and prepping for the tour, I’ve never been more aware of the sacrifice that the …

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Gabby Barrett’s about to open a new chapter with new music

John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM Though she put out her Christmas album, Carols and Candlelight, in late 2024, Gabby Barrett hasn’t released new music since her second record, Chapter & Verse, came out more than a year ago. That’s all about to change, though. “I wish I would’ve had music out by now. That was the plan, originally,” she …

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