Courtesy of The Academy of Country Music Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Nate Smith, Parker McCollum, genre-blending star Post Malone, folk-pop chart-topper Noah Kahan, Gwen Stefani and pop star Avril Lavigne have been announced as the second round of performers for the 2024 ACM Awards. Parker and Post are slated for solo performances, while Kelsea and Noah, Blake and Gwen, …
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May 08
Brian Kelley says ‘Tennessee Truth’ captures “everything that I am and everything that I do”
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Authenticity takes center stage on Brian Kelley‘s forthcoming Big Machine Records debut album, Tennessee Truth. Arriving Friday, the autobiographical project will proudly showcase the Florida native’s values, passions and love for the good ol’ country lifestyle. “For the most part other than one song [“Kiss My Boots”], it’s not a serious record. …
May 07
Nashville notes: Reba takes “I Can’t” to ‘The Voice’ + Brothers Osborne go global
Reba McEntire is performing her new song, “I Can’t,” on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice. The track arrives arrives at 9 p.m. CT and is available for presave now. Brothers Osborne are headed to U.K. and Ireland in January for their Might As Well Be Us World Tour. Presale begins Wednesday, May 8, at 8 a.m. …
May 07
HARDY shares life advice at MTSU commencement speech: “Self-confidence is fuel for success”
ABC/Larry McCormack Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alum HARDY got candid about life in his commencement speech at the college’s recent graduation ceremony. Addressing over 2,400 students as a keynote speaker, HARDY reminisced about his MTSU days and shared an anecdote about how a chance songwriting opportunity in 2016 with then-newcomer Morgan Wallen catapulted his career and earned him several #1 hits. “The point …
May 07
Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson + more join Citi Concert Series lineup
Disney/Randy Holmes Today‘s 2024 Citi Concert Series lineup has been revealed. Among those on the multigenre bill are country stars Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town and Sugarland. Here’s when the artists will be performing on the show:Lainey – June 24Little Big Town and Sugarland – August 11Thomas – August 22Chris – September …
May 07
Dustin Lynch’s Pool Situation returns for second year
ABC Dustin Lynch isn’t turning off his “Party Mode” just yet. The singer has announced the return of his pool party, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE. Slated for June 7 during CMA Fest, the free and open-to-public event will take place at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville’s rooftop pool. “Riding that high is inspiring me to explore …
May 07
Bell Bottoms Up: Lainey’s opening a Nashville bar
Disney/Scott Kirkland Bottoms up, or should we say “Bell Bottoms Up?”: Lainey Wilson‘s opening a bar in Nashville. Lainey’s teaming with TC Restaurant Group to open her Bell Bottoms Up bar and restaurant on 120 3rd Ave. South, the previous home to the now-defunct FGL House. It’s slated to open this summer. According to Billboard, the 27,000-square-foot venue …
May 07
Dierks Bentley takes his “American Girl” to ‘GMA’
Courtesy of Big Machine Records/The Valory Music Co. Dierks Bentley appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform Tom Petty‘s “American Girl.” The performance was part of the Live Nation-sponsored On Tour On GMA series. Fellow country artist Mickey Guyton will perform next on Wednesday, May 8. Live Nation’s Concert Week runs from May …
May 07
Lainey scores seventh #1 with “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”
Cece Dawson / Courtesy of BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson‘s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” has officially galloped to the top of the country charts. The track, which Lainey wrote with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is her seventh consecutive career #1. “It’s such an honor to have ‘Wildflowers and Wild Horses,’ no.1 at Country Radio. …
May 07
Tyler Hubbard offers a behind-the-scenes look at ’80s-inspired “Back Then Right Now”
Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Ever wondered what recording “Back Then Right Now” was like for Tyler Hubbard? Well, you’re in luck because Tyler’s offering a glimpse of what went on in the studio that day. “I just sort of told the players to really take creative freedom and see where this song led,” Tyler shares …