MCA Nashville Jordan Davis had to Learn the Hard Way on his third album, which is set to arrive Aug. 15. “‘Learn The Hard Way’ is more than just a new track..it’s a whole record and the best way to sum up the past few years,” he said on his socials. Jordan hasn’t put out …
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Apr 25
How losing weight is turning Jelly Roll into a daredevil + the only downside to his ‘American Idol’ gig
Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll has a new lease on life now that he’s dropped close to 200 pounds. That’s one of the things he discussed Thursday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! A “lot of protein and vegetables” have been key, along with a regimen of walking, he revealed, joking he’s lost “an entire Jimmy Kimmel.” Now …
Apr 25
And the first Academy of Country Music Award goes to: Zach Top
Disney/Larry McCormack The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards won’t take place until May 8, but the first trophy has already been handed out. Zach Top is the new male artist of the year. Continuing its tradition of announcing the newcomer winners early, the ACM surprised Zach with the news at his Thursday show in …
Apr 25
Hit songwriter John Morgan makes his mark as an artist with ‘Friends Like That’ + ‘Carolina Blue’
BBR Music Group Since John Morgan‘s made a name for himself as a songwriter, it’s not exactly a surprise that he had a hand in crafting all the tracks on his debut album, Carolina Blue. But when you’ve written hits like “If I Didn’t Love You” for Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, as well as …
Apr 24
Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Baggage’ + the passing of a Hee Haw icon
Hee Haw star and gospel singer Lulu Roman passed away Wednesday in Bellingham, Washington, at the age of 78, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She’d moved to the Northwest seven months ago to be with her son. Kelsea Ballerini‘s new single is the Patterns track “Baggage,” a fan favorite from her 36-city arena tour. Brothers Osborne, Kacey Musgraves, …
Apr 24
Is Dasha ‘Here for the Party’ or ‘Not at This Party’? You pick
Catherine Powell/NBC Is Dasha here for the party — or not? It turns out you can have it either way. The follow-up to her country/pop smash “Austin” is the new single “Not at This Party,” where thoughts of a missing paramour are distracting her from the celebration. Now she’s also putting out a cover of Gretchen …
Apr 24
Riley Green honors his grandfathers on the golf course and onstage
Disney/Randy Holmes Riley Green raised more than $150,000 for his charitable foundation with his first Buford Bonds Golf Tournament, held in his home state of Alabama on April 17. Established in 2023, Riley’s Buford Bonds Fund is named for his grandfathers, Buford Green and Lendon Bonds. “A lot of our charities that we support with the …
Apr 24
Ten legendary ACM winners set to play the 60th awards in Texas
Academy of Country Music Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Clint Black, Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Wynonna Judd all join the performance lineup for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in the Lone Star State in May. Reba McEntire is set to host the celebration of six decades …
Apr 24
Charles Kelley’s ready to ‘Run’ while ‘Driving and Listening to Music’
Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images Lady A‘s Charles Kelley is getting ready to release the latest couple of tracks from his upcoming album, Songs for a New Moon. “My two new songs, ‘Driving And Listening To Music’ and ‘Run’ will be YOURS this Friday,” he shared on Instagram. “Can’t wait for y’all to hear these… get ready to …
Apr 24
CeCe Winans calls on Cody Johnson’s gospel side for ‘Come Jesus Come’
Disney/Gregg DeGuire Gospel legend CeCe Winans is teaming up with Cody Johnson on a new version of the song she sang on American Idol on Easter. The 17-time Grammy winner performed “Come Jesus Come” with season 22 contestant Roman Collins on Idol‘s Songs of Faith special. In 2024, CeCe’s version of “Goodness of God” — also with …