Scotty McCreery’s ’15’ (Triple Tigers) Even if you can’t be at the Grand Ole Opry for the 15th anniversary of Scotty McCreery’s debut on Thursday, you can catch up with him live backstage. The “Bottle Rockets” hitmaker will perform and answer fan questions starting at 8 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive. Of course, you’ll also be …
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Jun 10
Fetty Wap helps to make 2026 the ‘best CMA Fest’ of Russell Dickerson’s life
Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) A week after the kickoff of CMA Fest 2026, Russell Dickerson’s still living in the afterglow. “THAT WAS THE BEST CMA FEST OF MY LIFE!!!!” he posted on his socials Wednesday, along with a photo of Fetty Wap. The rap icon surprised fans onstage with Russell during the final …
Jun 10
Lone Star State choices are still setting records for Ella Langley
Ella Langley (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Another week, another record for Ella Langley’s nonstop hit “Choosin’ Texas.” Spending its 28th week atop Billboard Hot Country Songs, it’s now the longest-reigning solo hit by a female artist in the chart’s history. Gabby Barrett previously held the record, spending 27 weeks at #1 in 2020-21. Of course, Ella’s …
Jun 10
If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay? Carly Pearce changes record labels
Carly Pearce (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) With Carly Pearce’s fifth studio album on the horizon, there comes an unexpected change: The “I Hope You’re Happy Now” hitmaker is changing record labels. She’s leaving Blue Highway Records for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like finding the best …
Jun 10
Taylor Swift talks ‘Toy Story 5’ song, performs at movie’s LA premiere
Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie, and Taylor Swift attend the ‘Toy Story 5’ Los Angeles World Premiere in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for for TAS Rights Management) Taylor Swift has her biggest country hit in years with “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her original song for Toy Story …
Jun 10
Why HARDY’s hangover cure is always with him on the road
HARDY (Disney/Randy Holmes) What’s HARDY’s biggest source of fun on the road? (Besides the fans, of course.) Well, the “Favorite Country Song” hitmaker says all you have to do is look behind him for the answer. “The band is awesome,” he says. “I have two guitar players and a drummer and, man, they are all …
Jun 09
Nashville notes: Ian Munsick’s ‘Mountain Goat’ + Midland’s ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ stop
Midland will play “Shooting Memories with Tequila” Wednesday on The Kelly Clarkson Show, ahead of the release of their new album, Stages, on Friday. You can check out Ashley McBryde’s performances of the Wild tracks “What If We Don’t,” “Bottle Tells Me So” and “Ten to Midnight” from CBS Saturday Morning on YouTube now. Ian Munsick’s …
Jun 09
Cody Johnson just wants his ‘Horse Back’
Cody Johnson (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) ACM entertainer of the year Cody Johnson is changing things up with his new radio single, “Horse Back.” While the full song won’t be out until Friday, he’s offering fans a sneak peek via his socials. “Y’all are going to have fun with this next one,” he teases. “If you’ve …
Jun 09
Ignore the ‘Noise’ and ‘Carry On,’ Kenny Chesney’s new album is coming
Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” (HEY NOW Records) Kenny Chesney’s next album is done, but the discovery of three new songs has thrown an unexpected challenge into the mix. “It’s a little bit like putting a puzzle together,” he says, “you know the best possible thing is there, you just have to figure it out. It’s …
Jun 09
Wynonna is a ‘Kentucky Queen’ on ‘The Hard Truth’
Wynonna’s ‘The Hard Truth’ (ANTI- Records) Wynonna is a “Kentucky Queen” on her first new solo album in a decade. She co-wrote the lead single from The Hard Truth, which comes out Oct. 2, with her husband and producer, Cactus Moser, who first rose to fame with his band Highway 101. “I’ve spent a lifetime …