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Prayin’ for Daylight? Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus says he has to hit the road to get some sleep

Rascal Flatts’ tour graphic (Live Nation) Rascal Flatts kicked off the latest leg of their Life Is a Highway Tour Jan. 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the trio couldn’t wait to get back at it.  That’s especially true for Jay DeMarcus, but not for any reason you’d likely predict.  “I expect to get a whole …

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Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ is ‘different’ but true to his Texas roots

Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Exclusive’ (Warner Records Nashville) Fresh off a trip to New York City to promote it, Hudson Westbrook‘s new EP, Exclusive, is here.  It follows his debut album, Texas Forever, which came out in July and features his top-10 hit, “House Again.” “This EP is different for me because I was able to write …

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Mitchell Tenpenny’s in a ‘You Phase’ with his new music

Mitchell Tenpenny’s “You Phase” (Sony) Mitchell Tenpenny‘s ushering in his “You Phase” with his first new music of 2026.  The “Drunk Me” hitmaker wrote the new song with Andy Albert and Cory Crowder. “We went into the writing session with the goal of writing something with a cool play on words,” Mitchell recalls. “When I heard the …

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Parker McCollum invites you to enjoy his ‘Big Ole Fancy House’

‘Parker McCollum: The Deluxe Edition’ (MCA Nashville) It’s been years in the making, but Parker McCollum‘s finally sharing his “Big Ole Fancy House” with his fans.  The track’s become a fan favorite, since he’s included it in his set for years, though he hadn’t recorded it until now.  “Y’all been asking for this one for …

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The Opry cancels Saturday’s in-person show due to Winter Storm Fern

The stage of the Grand Ole Opry (Courtesy Grand Ole Opry) The Grand Ole Opry is canceling its Saturday night show in anticipation of Winter Storm Fern.  While you won’t be able to attend the Opry as a ticketed event, the performance itself will still go on, airing as usual at 7 p.m. CT on …

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Luke Bryan sets the Word on the Street Tour in motion in May

Luke Bryan’s Word on the Street Tour (Live Nation) Word on the Street is, Luke Bryan‘s 2026 tour plans are out.  The “Country Song Came On” hitmaker will kick it off May 29 with a two-night stand in Gilford, New Hampshire. He’ll play more than 30 dates before it wraps Sept. 26 in East Troy, …

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Even with a ‘Dream Come True,’ ‘Church Girl’ Carly Pearce is a worrier

Carly Pearce’s “Dream Come True” (Big Machine) If you’ve listened closely to Carly Pearce songs like “Dream Come True” and “Church Girl,” it’s apparent she’s a deep thinker. The Grand Ole Opry member admits she’s also a bit of a worrier — something that just seems to run in the family. “I worry a lot,” Carly …

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‘Meet Me in Montana’: Riley Green & Carrie Underwood play Wildlands

Carrie Underwood (Disney/Gizelle Hernandez) Riley Green and Carrie Underwood will be making music underneath the Big Sky this summer.  They’re set to play Montana’s Wildlands festival July 31-Aug. 1 at Big Sky Events Arena. Riley will headline Friday night in the shadow of Lone Mountain along with LeAnn Rimes, while Carrie will play Saturday with …

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Jelly Roll’s coaching basketball after losing 300 pounds

Jelly Roll (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix) Jelly Roll says his life has changed in “every way” after losing close to 300 pounds over the last three years.  “Spiritually, I’ve gotten closer to God. I’ve gotten closer to myself,” he told Extra at the Wednesday premiere of Star Search on Netflix. “I’m a better father. I’m more …

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Jason Aldean’s already going Full Throttle in 2026

Jason Aldean (Disney/Connie Chornuk) While a considerable number of country stars have yet to announce their 2026 tour plans, Jason Aldean is already going Full Throttle.  The “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” hitmaker kicked off his Full Throttle Tour Jan. 15 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. “Thank you, Little Rock, Tupelo, and Biloxi” he …

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