ABC Having grown up with big music dreams, Carly Pearce knows the importance of helping young students with similar aspirations. That’s why she teamed with the CMA Foundation recently to pay a surprise visit to students at Knoxville, Tennessee’s Bearden Middle School. “I asked [these kids] if they knew what they wanted to do when they grew up …
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Apr 30
Nashville notes: Garth’s new LPs + Vince’s Ryman residency
Five of Garth Brooks‘ iconic albums, including 1990’s No Fences and 1992’s The Chase, are now available on vinyl. You can grab your copy while supplies last at TalkShopLive’s website. Walker Hayes has teamed up with Athletic Brewing Co. to launch a new Fancy Like nonalcoholic beer. The six-pack’s available for purchase now at athleticbrewing.com. Vince …
Apr 30
Luke Combs kicks off stadium tour with record-breaking attendance
ABC Luke Combs‘ Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour is off to a record-breaking start. According to a press release, the country superstar scored the “highest single-night and two-night attendance” at Milwaukee’s American Family Field with 44,752 and 86,720 attendees, respectively; the “highest two-night attendance” at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium with 98,015 attendees; and the “highest-selling and highest-grossing concert” at Beaver Stadium …
Apr 30
Gabby Barrett teases new music video: “Get your tissues ready”
Robby Klein/Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett‘s “Dance Like No One’s Watching” music video drops on Wednesday, but she’s giving you an early peek ahead of its release. The singer took to social media Tuesday to share a 16-second snippet of the visualizer, featuring several heartwarming father-daughter clips spanning years. “Get your tissues ready… The Dance Like …
Apr 30
ERNEST celebrates son Ryman’s third birthday
Disney/Randy Holmes ERNEST celebrated his son Ryman‘s third birthday in style at Stagecoach Festival. The “Flower Shops” singer took to Instagram to share snapshots of the celebration, which included family photos with his wife, Delaney, and a shot of Ryman smiling at rapper Wiz Khalifa. “I wanna be Ryman for a day,” ERNEST captioned his Instagram carousel. “dude …
Apr 30
CMA Fest adds Dolly, Lainey, Thomas, Cody + more to CMA Close Up Stage lineup
ABC Get ready to see some of country music’s biggest stars live in conversation at CMA Fest. Global icon Dolly Parton will kick off Fan Fair X on Thursday, June 6, for a special CMA Close Up Stage conversation hosted by entertainment correspondent Rachel Smith. Following that, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett and Lainey Wilson will take the …
Apr 30
Jelly Roll begs for a role on his favorite TV show: “Please call me
Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll has enjoyed hit records and major awards since he first broke through last year, but one of the most memorable things he’s experienced, he says, has been appearing on so many TV programs. However, there is one show that he hasn’t yet been on and really, really wants to be on — …
Apr 30
Zach Top on writing “Sounds Like the Radio” + why it’s his debut single
Courtesy of Leo33 If you’ve heard “Sounds Like the Radio,” you’ve unknowingly got a glimpse of Zach Top‘s country music love story. Chatting with ABC Audio at Stagecoach Festival, Zach talks about the genesis of his partly autobiographical tune and why he’s a big fan of it. “We didn’t set out to write it as a biopic, but …
Apr 29
Nashville notes: Scotty headed to ‘Kelly Clarkson’ + Jonathan Hutcherson’s announcement
Scotty McCreery will be performing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, May 1. You can check your local listings for tune-in information. Country up-and-comer Jonathan Hutcherson has shared that he’ll be “announcing something” on Instagram Live Tuesday, April 30, at 5 p.m. CT. George Strait and Chris Stapleton will kick off their next leg of …
Apr 29
Darius & Friends returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
ABC Darius Rucker is returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for his 15th annual Darius & Friends event. Slated for June 3, the star-studded concert will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “It’s about that time!! I can’t believe we’re coming up on the 15th annual ‘Darius and Friends’ concert! Join me on Monday, June 3rd at the …