Jackson Dean’s ‘Still Ragin” in surprise track

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Jackson Dean has surprise-dropped a new song, “Still Ragin’.” Penned by Jackson, Luke Dick and Ryan Tyndell, the track chronicles a protagonist’s fired-up attitude toward life and not taming his raging heart. “Cause I’ll be/ Still ragin’ like a fire out in California/ Still ragin’ like the devil’s fiddle down in Georgia/ When the break of dawn is all done …

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Jelly Roll to perform on ‘Billboard’ Music Awards

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jelly Roll has been tapped as a performer for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. He joins the previously announced multigenre lineup, including Teddy Swims, Coldplay, SEVENTEEN and Tyla. Jelly’s up for three BBMA awards: Top Song Sales Artist, Top Rock Artist and Top Hard Sock Song for his collab with Falling In Reverse, “All My Life.” Other …

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There ‘Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs’ for Ashley McBryde: Hear why

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Ashley McBryde‘s yearning for the good ol’ Western days takes center stage in “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs.” The track finds Ashley underscoring a cowboy’s good work ethic and the simpler times of yesteryear. She sings in the opening verse, “The horse I rode in on got put out to pasture/ And someday they’ll …

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Five months in, Cole Swindell’s enjoying married life: ‘It’s been great’

ABC It’s been just over five months since Cole Swindell married his wife, Courtney Little, and he’s been enjoying every minute of it. “Not a whole lot’s changed, but it’s been great, honestly,” Cole tells ABC Audio. “[It] took me long enough, but, it was worth every bit of the waiting, man. It’s been great.” …

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Nashville Notes: Dylan Scott previews music video + Cassadee Pope lands musical role

Dylan Scott has dropped a sneak peek of his upcoming “Country Till I Die” music video, which drops with the song at midnight on Friday. You can watch the preview now on Dylan’s social platform X. Ashley McBryde‘s new song, “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs,” arrives Friday. While you wait, you can preview the song’s lyrics and hear …

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Surprise: Hailey Whitters has a new duet out

ABC Hailey Whitters has joined country newcomer Max McNown on his song, “Roses & Wolves.” The brisk, rootsy tune finds the singers reminiscing about a past romance and how the sunsetting of relationships is part and parcel of life. “Roses will still bloom in the springtime/ Wolves will sing their songs up to the moon/ People fall …

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Here’s your chance to be cast in ‘Dolly: An Original Musical’

Miller Mobley/NBC Dolly Parton is searching for performers to play her in the highly anticipated Dolly: An Original Musical.  A press release says Dolly, her manager Danny Nozell and ATG Productions are looking for “performers of all ages to portray Parton at different stages of her incredible life.” “We’re looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of …

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Cody Johnson initially wanted Carrie duet to be Leather’s lead single

Courtesy of Jason Stoltzfus + Warner Music Nashville If Cody Johnson had it his way, his duet with Carrie Underwood, “I’m Gonna Love You,” would’ve arrived much earlier. “Well, I wanted to kick off Leather with it. But whenever you are working with a star of Carrie’s caliber, there’s a lot of logistics that goes into …

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Shaboozey makes his ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut this weekend

Disney/Frank Micelotta Shaboozey will be a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Saturday. Joining him is Gladiator II actor Paul Mescal, who’ll host the show. Jelly Roll previously kicked off SNL‘s 50th season premiere in September, where he sang “Winning Streak” and his current single, “Liar.” Shaboozey recently performed “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Highway” at the CMA …

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Carrie Underwood + Megan Moroney join ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup

Disney/Gizelle Hernandez Carrie Underwood and Megan Moroney have been added to the lineup for ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025. The American Idol alum and judge will perform a medley of her biggest hits just before midnight, while Megan will sing a two-song medley of Am I Okay? tracks. Carrie shares in …

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