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Nashville notes: Joe Nichols’ ‘High Notes’ + Takoda Brice’s debut

Joe Nichols’ new track, “High Notes,” is a nod to Hank Williams Sr. and shares its title with the name of Hank Williams Jr.’s 1982 album. It’s the third preview of Joe’s next record, following “Fighting the Good Fight” and “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To.” Lee Brice’s oldest son, Takoda Brice, stars in his …

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Cody Johnson says ‘Hello Lonesome’ as he heads to play with Strait

Cody Johnson (Disney/Larry McCormack) Cody Johnson’s new album won’t arrive until June 26, but the CMA male vocalist of the year is rolling out a steady stream of new music in the meantime. “Hello Lonesome” follows “I Want You,” which came out two weeks ago. “No agenda on this one,” Cody said on Instagram. “Just …

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Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say ‘YES’

LOCASH’s “YES” (Galaxy Label Group) When it comes to new music from LOCASH, the message is an overwhelming “YES!” “Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH,” Preston Brust says in a news release. “Starting with ‘YES,’ we’ll be releasing new music faster than we ever have. Yes, the song is called …

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Take your ‘Boots Off’ for another ‘California Sunrise’ with Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi’s ‘California Sunrise (10th Anniversary Edition)’ (MCA) Get ready for the dawning of another California Sunrise, as Jon Pardi readies the 10th Anniversary Edition of his 2016 album. “Ten years ago I made a record that would unknowingly change my life,” the Golden State native says. “Since then, it’s been one hell of a …

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Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay and more expand 61st ACMs lineup

The 61st ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music Awards) Five-time ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will return to perform at the upcoming 61st ceremony, the Academy of Country Music revealed Friday. ACM new male artist Tucker Wetmore and new female artist Avery Anna have secured stage time as well, along with newcomer and album of the …

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Why Tucker Wetmore’s mom — and Thomas Rhett — took over his London show

Tucker Wetmore (Academy of Country Music) Tucker Wetmore’s mom interrupted his London show to tell him he’s the ACM new male artist of the year.  “Mom, what are you doing here?” Tucker said as Sia Gould took over the stage to introduce a video clip from Thomas Rhett, who took Tucker on tour last summer.  …

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Let Keith Urban’s yacht rock covers put you in a ‘Flow State’

Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ (MCA) Keith Urban’s getting into a Flow State, as he prepares for the arrival of his 13th studio album on June 12.  If you weren’t expecting his next record to be a collection of yacht rock covers, well, you’re probably not alone.  But what is yacht rock, anyway? “It’s really a …

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Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

Drew Baldridge’s “Love Needs You” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Drew Baldridge will launch his Farm Faith Family Tour June 11 in Omaha, Nebraska.  He’ll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run.  Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the …

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The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will take center stage during CMA Fest

Opry NextStage Live (Grand Ole Opry) The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will get its moment to shine the week of CMA Fest, as members play a special show Wednesday, June 3, at Category 10 in downtown Nashville.  Jake Worthington, Carter Faith, Tyler Braden, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Alexandra Kay and Willow Avalon will each …

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Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley ‘Billboard”s Powerhouse Award

Ella Langley (Christopher Polk/Billboard) Lainey Wilson presented Ella Langley with the Powerhouse Award at Wednesday’s Billboard 2026 Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium. “She comes from the kind of place where you learn early how to work hard, tell the truth, and stand 10 toes down in who you are and the stories you …

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