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Jelly Roll reacts to first Grammy nomination: “I haven’t cried like this since my daddy died”

Disney/Frank Micelotta Jelly Roll is both elated and moved to have received his first Grammy nomination. The singer took to Instagram on Friday, November 10, to share his tear-filled reaction to notching this achievement. “I’m not sure if I’ll post this or not because I’m so emotional but, the greatest honor an artist can ever hear is that they’ve …

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Chris Stapleton hopes fans enjoy ‘Higher’

Courtesy of Mercury Records/UMG Nashville Chris Stapleton‘s hotly anticipated new album, Higher, has arrived. The record, produced by Dave Cobb, Chris and his wife, Morgane Stapleton, features its lead single, “White Horse.” Of the anticipation leading up to Higher‘s release, Chris shares, “Whenever we’re releasing new music, we don’t have a specific ritual really, but I think there’s a little bit of apprehension, …

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Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more notch 2024 Grammy nominations

Disney/Frank Micelotta The Recording Academy announced its nominees list for the 66th annual Grammy Awards Friday, November 10, and Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini and Zach Bryan are a few of the country artists with nods. Chris and Zach earned three nominations; Lainey, Jelly Roll and Brothers Osborne notched two, and Morgan and Carly Pearce snagged one each in the Best Country Song category.  Jelly and The War And Treaty also represent country …

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Ashley McBryde knew she wanted to embark on her sobriety journey privately

Disney/Scott Kirkland Ashley McBryde decided to quit drinking alcohol in June 2022, and no one in the public knew about it. The decision to keep it hush-hush was very much intentional for the “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” singer.  “I decided that I wasn’t gonna talk about it at all until at least a year, because what I …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce’s new journal + Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like Christmas”

Carly Pearce has dropped a new Say Anything Journal in her merch store. The item is priced at $25 and includes a special printed note from Carly with her autograph. Get yours now at carlypearceshop.merchmadeeasy.com. Walker Hayes is dropping a festive remake of his #1 hit, “Fancy Like,” on Friday, November 10. The fresh rendition is titled “Fancy Like Christmas” …

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Experience a country music-themed Cirque du Soleil

Kate Green/Getty Images for The National Lottery Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville have teamed up for a country music-themed tour. The fresh trek will meld acrobatics with the melodies of beloved country tunes and pay tribute to the genre with delightful, breathtaking performances. “Our collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville presents an exciting opportunity for …

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Lainey Wilson on her five CMA Awards wins: “This is the dream y’all”

Disney/Frank Micelotta Lainey Wilson is grateful to be the biggest winner at the 57th CMA Awards. The “Heart Like a Truck” hitmaker walked home with five awards, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year, her first win in that category. “The ride just keeps getting wilder,” Lainey captions an Instagram carousel shared after her celebratory night. “Country music has wrapped its arms around …

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Kenny Chesney announces new single, “Take Her Home”

Disney/Frank Micelotta Kenny Chesney is ushering in a new music chapter with his upcoming single, “Take Her Home.” Slated to drop November 10, Kenny says the track captures “everything life is made of in less than four minutes.” “Every now and then, you find a song that just feels right. There’s an honesty about life that you can’t just …

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Brothers Osborne did not expect to win their CMA award

Disney/Frank Micelotta Brothers Osborne walked home with their sixth Vocal Duo of the Year win at this year’s CMA Awards. While they’re grateful for another nod, the “Nobody’s Nobody” singers weren’t certain they’d snag this victory again.  “I did not expect us to win. I felt that way every single year, and it has always felt like it was this close …

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HARDY’s ‘HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE’ will pay homage to Joe Diffie

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Fresh off his CMA Awards performance with Morgan Wallen and Post Malone, HARDY has announced his upcoming Joe Diffie tribute project, HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE. Set to arrive March 29, the collection is a collaboration between HARDY and The Diffie Estate that will pay homage to the late ’90s country icon’s legacy and catalog. “I’m super excited about DIFFTAPE. I think it’s a one-of-a-kind project …

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