NBCUniversal It seems the hubbub about Morgan Wallen‘s Saturday Night Live exit may just be much ado about nothing. The “I’m the Problem” hitmaker addressed the March 29 event on comedian Caleb Pressley‘s podcast. “Seriously, SNL, did they make you mad?” the host asked. “No, no, I was just ready to go home. I[‘d] been …
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May 12
Jackson Dean explores new territory with ‘Be Your Man’
Disney/Tanner Yeager Jackson Dean is taking things in a new direction with his latest song. “‘Be Your Man’ is the first taste of some new territory that we’re about to explore,” he explains. “The vibe of the song is funky and light-hearted, and I hope it makes you dance.” The track is the first new …
May 12
Dierks Bentley is ‘Standing in the Sun’ for the latest piece of ‘Broken Branches’
Capitol Nashville Even though Dierks Bentley didn’t write his new track, “Standing in the Sun,” it was one he had to have on his upcoming album. “This is one of those songs that I never in a million years could have written on my own, but I’m so glad someone in this town did and …
May 12
Thomas Rhett opens the floodgates of new music as he gets ready to tour
Disney/Larry McCormack When Thomas Rhett put out his seventh album last summer, he left more than a dozen tracks in the can. Now, as he prepares to go on tour with Tucker Wetmore, he’s ready to let them go. “It’s always been a dream of mine to continuously put music out,” TR says. “When we …
May 09
Blake Shelton’s back, but he’s ‘For Recreational Use Only’
Disney/Larry McCormack Hot on the heels of performing his 30th #1, “Texas,” on the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake Shelton‘s new album, For Recreational Use Only, has arrived — even though it’s been a long time coming. “I can’t believe it’s been four years since we released an album, and I’m excited to …
May 09
‘You Had to Be There’: Relive the moments with Megan Moroney + Kenny Chesney
Columbia Nashville Megan Moroney‘s new duet with Kenny Chesney juxtaposes the fun of going to a concert as a fan against the surreal experience of going on tour with him. “Bought some nose bleed seats/ Summer money well spent/ Parking lot, take a shot, steal a kiss/ And we’re ready to go,” she sings in “You …
May 09
Cody Johnson’s ready to welcome a little cowboy
Disney/Scott Kirkland Cody Johnson‘s already a girl dad twice over, but he and his wife Brandi are getting ready to welcome a son. “We’re having a little boy!” he told People. “We decided to make this our announcement to the world and our gender reveal as well.” The youngest Johnson sibling will have two big …
May 09
From namesake dogs to ACM honors, Alan Jackson continues to sing
Academy of Country Music Alan Jackson took home the inaugural ACM Alan Jackson lifetime achievement award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, named after him and given in recognition for his “outstanding achievements and enduring legacy in country music.” The Georgia native delivered an emotional performance of his 2003 greatest hit “Remember When,” nearly …
May 09
LeAnn Rimes to star in ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ with Kimberly Williams-Paisley and more
Greg Gayne/NBC LeAnn Rimes has been cast in the upcoming series 9-1-1: Nashville. She’ll join the new drama as a series regular, according to an ABC press release Thursday. The press release stated that the new series, the latest installment in the 9-1-1 franchise, is set in Music City and “explores the high-stakes lives of …
May 09
Lainey Wilson battles ‘imposter syndrome’ as she takes home ACM entertainer again
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lainey Wilson took home the top honor at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday. The “Whirlwind” singer-songwriter picked up four ACM wins overall and was named entertainer of the year again. In her acceptance speech, the 32-year-old admitted to feeling “imposter syndrome” but also shared a new perspective on …