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Luke Combs wasted no time getting ‘Back in the Saddle’

Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) When Luke Combs said he was “Back in the Saddle,” he wasn’t kidding. His new single broke into the top 10 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart in only six weeks, a relatively short time.  The song also becomes Luke’s 24th top-10 hit of his career, in a string that dates back …

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Runaway June unleashes a ‘New Kind of Emotion’ with second album

Runaway June’s ‘New Kind of Emotion’ (Quartz Hill Music Group) Runaway June‘s sophomore album, New Kind of Emotion, will finally arrive Sept. 19, more than six years after their debut. Group members Jennifer Wayne, Natalie Stovall and Stevie Woodward co-wrote 11 of the record’s 13 cuts, including the title track, which is their current radio single. “It’s us searching for who we …

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Jon Pardi’s only taking The Christmas Show to Florida

Jon Pardi’s The Christmas Show (Courtesy Jon Pardi/The GreenRoom) Jon Pardi aims to spread some holiday cheer this year, but he’s planning to do it solely in the Sunshine State. The “Friday Night Heartbreaker” hitmaker will kick off the four-date The Christmas Show Dec. 12-13 with two concerts at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. From there, …

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Cody Johnson clinches first CMA nom for entertainer of the year

Cody Johnson (Disney/Larry McCormack) For the first time in his career, Cody Johnson could take home the entertainer of the year title at the CMA Awards. He’s also up for male vocalist, as well as music event and video of the year for “I’m Gonna Love You” with Carrie Underwood.  “What a great honor it …

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Megan Moroney fans are not ‘Okay’ when she sings ‘6 Months Later’

Megan Moroney (Nina Westervelt/CBS) In addition to taking home her first Moon Person for best country for “Am I Okay?” at Sunday’s VMAs, Megan Moroney treated the New York audience to a performance of her latest radio single, “6 Months Later.” “It makes me realize that we all have bad taste in men and women,” …

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Nashville notes: TR & Jordan Davis’ new single + Emily Ann Roberts’ ‘Memory Lane’

Thomas Rhett‘s new radio single is “Ain’t a Bad Life,” which features Jordan Davis. It follows “After All the Bars Are Closed,” which is the 24th #1 of his career. Emily Ann Roberts‘ seven-track Memory Lane EP arrives Oct. 3, featuring the track “Jack & Jill Daniel’s,” which is out now.  “Every Piece,” the new …

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HARDY, Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley are ready to fight as Country vs. Cancer

Country Vs. Cancer (AEG Presents) HARDY, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will lead the star-studded Country vs. Cancer benefit later this year in Music City. The Dec. 2 show will take place at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards, with proceeds going to help the American Cancer Society. The concert’s sponsored by Michael Hardy‘s The HARDY …

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‘Milwaukee, Here I Come’: Garth Brooks to play Summerfest

Garth Brooks (Disney/Randy Holmes) Garth Brooks is set to kick off Milwaukee’s Summerfest in 2026. The June 17 show at American Family Insurance Amphitheater sets three weekends of music in motion: June 18-20, June 25-27 and July 2-4. So far, Garth is the only artist who’s been announced. Garth’s opening night show will be his …

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Ella Langley, Megan Moroney & Lainey Wilson lead 59th CMA noms

Country Music Association Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead the nominations for the 59th annual CMA Awards with six apiece.  Zach Top follows closely behind with five, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each have four. The event known as Country Music’s Biggest Night will take place Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. …

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No longer New to Country, Bailey Zimmerman cues up the Different Night Same Rodeo Tour

Live Nation Different Night Same Rodeo isn’t just the title of Bailey Zimmerman‘s sophomore album anymore, it’s now the name of his 2026 tour. He’ll kick off the run Feb. 19, 2026, in Estero, Florida, hitting more than 30 cities along the way. “House Again” hitmaker Hudson Westbrook and newcomer Blake Whiten will join Bailey …

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