Katherine Bomboy/NBC Lainey Wilson recently put her spin on Elvis Presley‘s “Santa Claus Is Back in Town” for NBC’s Christmas at Graceland. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year’s rendition melded sass, attitude, rock and her signature “country with a flare” style. “Well, it’s Christmas time, pretty baby/ And the snow is falling on the ground/ Well, it’s Christmas time, pretty …
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Nov 30
Jelly Roll predicts ongoing toy drive will be the biggest in Nashville history
Disney/Frank Micelotta Jelly Roll is fully embracing the charity spirit this holiday season. The “Need a Favor” hitmaker recently launched his Nashville holiday toy drive. The drive is happening through December 15 and collects and gives donated toys to underprivileged families. “Oh man, the toy drive is incredible here in Nashville,” Jelly tells ABC Audio as he beams with pride for …
Nov 29
Nashville notes: Caitlyn Smith’s newborn + Ian Munsick’s buckling up
Caitlyn Smith has announced the arrival of her son, Jacob Roland Gaalswyk. “Our little 7lb. 4oz angel was born on 11/26/23 – turning us into a family of 5! Tom and Louie are so excited about their new baby brother,” she captions her Instagram carousel of photos of her newborn. Ian Munsick is hitting the road in 2024 on his headlining Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour. …
Nov 29
Create your own country music-inspired ornaments
Getty Images Think your Christmas tree needs fresh new ornaments? Then make plans to create your own from scratch at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. On December 17, the museum is hosting a two-hour ornament-making session at its Taylor Swift Education Center. The all-ages event will give visitors the chance to decorate …
Nov 29
Cody Johnson’s “The Painter” offers room for listeners to “paint your own picture”
Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville As much as “The Painter” reminds Cody Johnson of his wife, he’s also a fan of its open-ended lyrics that allow fans to creatively identify who their painter is. “I think the thing I loved about ‘The Painter’ the most when I first heard it was how organic it is. I think that it kind of artistically …
Nov 29
Get ready to hear two Dylans on country radio
Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville The latest Dylan-squared collab is set to arrive at country radio soon. Dylan Scott and Dylan Marlowe‘s “Boy Back Home,” which arrived in October, will serve as Marlowe’s debut single. “Insanely pumped to announce ‘Boys Back Home’ is my first ever RADIO SINGLE! Comin to some air waves near you, call and request it 45 …
Nov 29
Dolly sets sights on 2025 Broadway musical
Miller Mobley/NBC There’s really nothing Dolly Parton can’t do or hasn’t done yet in her multi-decade career. This year, she released her debut rock album, Rockstar, which arrived at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim. So, what else does the global music icon have up her sleeves? “I’m doing my life story as a musical on Broadway,” Dolly tells Vulture in a …
Nov 29
Elvis Presley is a big inspiration to Kane Brown
ABC Following the recent release of his “Blue Christmas” collab with Elvis Presley, Kane Brown spoke to Billboard about his introduction to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and how he is inspired by him. “My nana is a huge Elvis fan and always has been,” Kane shares. “My earliest memories of Elvis and his music were of listening to him with her, and …
Nov 29
Darius Rucker’s headed to Hollywood soon
ABC/Larry McCormack Darius Rucker is set to receive his Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The announcement arrived via a press release on November 28. “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to honor the very talented Darius Rucker,” shared Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I think he will be happy to know that his …
Nov 29
Riley Green reflects on the success of “Different ‘Round Here” + touring with Luke Combs
Courtesy of BMLG Records As “Different ‘Round Here” cracks the top 10 of the country charts, Riley Green is reflecting on the impact of his Luke Combs-assisted collab and how it’s breathed new life into his 2019 track. “Well, it added quite a bit to have Luke Combs on the song. I’ll be honest with you, it was such great timing …