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Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on ‘Idol’

Disney/Frank Micelotta Luke Bryan took the stage on Sunday’s American Idol to perform John Mellencamp‘s “Small Town.” Clad in a shirt and jeans, Luke got the in-studio crowd on their feet, clapping and singing along to John’s 1985 hit. His performance coincided with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme for Sunday’s show. This year’s Rock & Roll Hall …

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Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery

Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Scotty McCreery is officially a Grand Ole Opry member. The “Five More Minutes” singer was inducted into the hallowed institution on Saturday by fellow Opry member Josh Turner. Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, were also onstage with Scotty and Josh for the special occasion. “I stand here tonight proud of the fact that I …

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Luke Bryan brushes off onstage fall after slipping on fan’s phone: ‘My lawyer will be calling’

Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images Luke Bryan is brushing off his recent onstage accident. The country superstar, 47, slipped on a phone that was on the stage while he was performing in Vancouver over the weekend, sending him crashing to the floor. “Did anybody get that?” he asked the crowd after getting back to his feet, as …

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Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”

Disney/Eric McCandless Waiting with bated breath for new Jelly Roll music? Well, so is Jelly. Chatting with ABC Audio backstage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Jelly talked about winding down the Whitsitt Chapel chapter as he readies to roll out new music. “This is it, man. This is the end of the Whitsitt Chapel era. We started it …

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Nashville notes: Randy Houser’s “Country Back” + Maren Morris expands RSVP Redux tour

Randy Houser has dropped a new track, “Country Back.” Randy and Matt Rogers wrote the uptempo and rockin’ country ode. Maren Morris has added 15 dates to her 2024 RSVP Redux Tour, with newly added shows in Raleigh, North Carolin; Savannah, Georgia; Hollywood, Florida; and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time, after Maren’s fan club presale …

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Kelsea Ballerini files for temporary restraining order against alleged hacker who released her songs

ABC Kelsea Ballerini has filed for a temporary restraining order against an alleged hacker for illegally sharing her music online.  As reported by People, the alleged hacker, Bo Ewing, is accused of unlawfully obtaining and releasing “still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos” of Ballerini’s music, per court documents reviewed by the publication. Ballerini, her label home Black River Entertainment and …

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Michael Ray wants you to “Hold” your loved ones close

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Michael Ray has dropped a new life-inspired song, “Hold.” The midtempo number offers numerous lessons on approaching life, crossroads and relationships with our loved ones.  “Hold a beer, don’t hold a grudge/ Hold on to the ones you love/ You can hold your cards but boy know when to fold ’em/ Hold …

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Corey Kent shares “perfectly imperfect” new track, “Rust”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Want a look at what real, authentic love looks like? Corey Kent‘s got you covered. The “Wild as Her” singer has dropped a new track, “Rust,” that candidly spotlights a relationship’s good, bad and less glamorous sides. “This love won’t rust, it holds right up/ Ain’t going nowhere when the going …

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Anne Wilson + Lainey Wilson drop faith-inspired “Praying Woman”

Courtesy of UMG Nashville Rising country artist Anne Wilson has teamed with Lainey Wilson for a new duet, “Praying Woman.” Anne and Lainey co-wrote the powerful song with Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Christian singer Matthew West, and it chronicles a woman’s unwavering commitment to prayer. “That’s the power/ The power of two folded hands/ Bowed head, …

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Chris Janson + The Rock bask in the outdoors in “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” video

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment/Harpeth 60 Records and Kelly Janson Chris Janson has dropped the music video for “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” with surprise guest star and longtime friend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The lighthearted visualizer opens with Chris hanging at Bass Pro Shops before being mentally transported to the outdoors. There, Chris performs his autobiographical song while having …

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