Josh Ross is ‘Drunk Right Now’ with Akon

Mercury Nashville Newcomer Josh Ross is teaming up with Akon for a new version of his 2008 hit “Right Now (Na Na Na).” “Akon’s music was always a huge part of my life growing up,” Josh says. “Having two older siblings, his songs were always playing — his sound, his hooks, everything about it just stuck …

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Ashley McBryde takes flight with Rodney Crowell

New West Records Ashley McBryde is “Taking Flight” with Rodney Crowell.  The “One Night Standards” hitmaker is teaming up with the legendary singer/songerwriter for a duet from his new album, Airline Highway. “Simply sitting across from Rodney is magical. Writing a song with an icon is such an honor and being able to call him …

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‘I’m the Problem’ pushes Morgan Wallen toward global superstardom

Will Heath/NBC Morgan Wallen‘s officially an international star, as his new album debuts at #1 in seven countries. I’m the Problem debuted at the top of the charts for the first time in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Norway and Scotland, a feat he’s repeating in the U.S. and Canada. In the U.K., his previous …

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Lainey Wilson’s ‘Whirlwind’ is growing

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Lainey Wilson‘s Whirlwind is only getting bigger.  The ACM entertainer of the year will release a new deluxe version of her latest album on Aug. 22 to mark its one-year anniversary.  In addition to the record’s original 14 tracks, the expanded edition features five more: new single “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the previously released …

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Zac Brown calls Kendra Scott ‘my lady’ after their red carpet debut

David Becker/Getty Images Zac Brown and Kendra Scott made their red carpet debut together at the 2025 American Music Awards. The country star and jewelry designer attended the event on Monday night in Las Vegas, turning heads as they posed side by side, smiling and holding hands. Brown later shared photos from the evening on …

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Lainey Wilson loved making her first movie & now she’s ready to write some music

Francis Specker/CBS It was late April when Variety broke the news that Lainey Wilson would be making her feature film debut in the big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s Reminders of Him. But only days later at the ACM Awards, Lainey revealed the movie’s already wrapped.  “We’re done filming,” she told ABC Audio. “I’m getting to — first time …

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Nashville notes: Midland’s new ‘Glass’ + Brett Young’s Garage date

Brett Young will play a special set Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m. CT as part of Garage Fest Week, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Gibson Garage Nashville on 10th Avenue South. Chase Rice is adding 13 new dates to his Go Down Singin’ International Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 30, at …

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Josh Ross’ ‘Single Again’ takes the slow boat to the top 10

The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Group Canada Josh Ross has his biggest hit so far in the States, as “Single Again” moves up one spot to land in the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay ranking. And the Waterdown, Ontario, native has set a bit of a record doing it. At 60 weeks, “Single Again” …

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Dylan Scott’s got some new wheels & a new deal

Curb When you’re the newest national ambassador for Ford Trucks, you’ve got to have the right wheels. That’s why the automaker presented Dylan Scott with the keys to a new black Ford SuperDuty F-250 King Ranch Edition at his album release party in Nashville. “I bought my first Ford when I was a senior in high school,” he …

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Morgan Wallen dominates the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

Big Loud Taking over the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 isn’t a “problem” for Morgan Wallen, especially with some help from Canadian pop star Tate McRae. “What I Want,” their duet that appears on Morgan’s new album, I’m the Problem, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s Tate’s first #1 on that tally and Morgan’s …

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