Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville If you’ve heard Nate Smith‘s songs like “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” you can probably hear some country, pop and rock influences. That’s because the California native grew up listening to more than just country and loving genres outside of country. “I love 2000s pop-rock music. I love alternative like Goo Goo …
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Jan 30
Nashville Notes: New Randy Travis song coming + Craig Morgan previews ‘American Soundtrack’
Randy Travis is dropping a new song, “Horses in Heaven,” on Friday and you can hear a snippet now on Instagram. “This song is a special one, and I can’t wait for all of you to hear it,” Randy says. Craig Morgan has hopped on social platform X to share a clip of “American Soundtrack,” the title …
Jan 30
Jelly Roll, Post Malone & more book ‘SNL50: The Homecoming Concert’
NBC Universal Many of the biggest names in music were featured in video form on the recent NBC special Ladies & Gentleman … 50 Years of SNL Music, which debuted Monday night. Now some of those same artists will be appearing in person at a star-studded event called SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. The lineup for …
Jan 30
Cole Swindell calls Luke Bryan his ‘biggest influence’
ABC If there’s a fellow Georgia boy that Cole Swindell looks up to in country music, it’s Luke Bryan. “[Luke] has to be my biggest influence, I mean, not just his music — he has great songs and he’s a great entertainer — but also the way he treats people,” Cole shares in a press …
Jan 30
Hear a snippet of Lee Brice’s ‘Cry’
Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lee Brice‘s “Cry” drops Friday, but you won’t have to wait to sneak a peek. Lee recently shared a clip of the unreleased track on social media. While, yes, it is a sad song, it isn’t a ballad, as some might’ve thought. Instead, “Cry” is an uptempo romantic tune with groovy rhythms accompanying Lee’s delivery of a post-breakup reflection. …
Jan 30
Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Zach Top + more featured in updated ‘American Currents’ exhibit
ABC The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has updated its American Currents: State of the Music exhibit and it now features more of your favorite stars. The exhibit includes Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Taylor Swift, Turnpike Troubadours, …
Jan 30
Chris Stapleton donates $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire aid
ABC Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, have donated $1 million to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires via their foundation, Outlaw State of Kind. The news arrived on Outlaw State of Kind’s Instagram page, which included the caption: “Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1 million to support national and local organizations providing wildfire relief …
Jan 30
Baby #4 on the way for Jordan Davis
Disney/Scott Kirkland Jordan Davis is now accepting diaper funds for his fourth baby. Jordan announced Wednesday that he and his wife, Kristen, are expecting their fourth child in a funny Full House-inspired Instagram Reel. “Well, this is a dude. Well, a dad. Three beautiful children. 5, 3 and 1,” Jordan says before the camera pans to his 5-year-old daughter, Eloise, crying. “Hang …
Jan 30
George Birge still prioritizes date nights with wife Kara: ‘She’s the best mama’
Disney/Scott Kirkland Sometimes an artist is surprised when their song hits #1, and sometimes they aren’t. For George Birge, it was the latter when it came to “Cowboy Songs” because he had a hunch about its hit factor very early on. “It’s the best feeling in the world. We have our preconceived notions as artists when we …
Jan 29
Nashville Notes: Alison Krauss & Union Station’s Arcadia + Kip Moore’s ‘Around You’
Alison Krauss & Union Station are dropping their first album in 14 years, Arcadia, on March 28, and it’s available to preorder now. The news arrived Wednesday alongside a new song, “Looks Like the End of the Road,” which you can listen to on all digital platforms. Their 73-date Arcadia 2025 Tour kicks off April 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. …