Jelly Roll teases ACM Awards performance: “It’s a new song we’re debuting”

Disney/Eric McCandless You’re in for a treat, Jelly Roll fans. The “Need a Favor” hitmaker is set to perform onstage during Thursday’s ACM Awards. But that’s not all. Jelly will also introduce the follow-up to Whitsitt Chapel with a performance of a new, unreleased track from the album. “Man, it is different for even me. It is …

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Nashville notes: Thomas Rhett’s Home Team party + Reba McEntire’s ‘Happy’s Place’

Thomas Rhett has announced that he’s kicking off CMA Fest with his Home Team Fan Club Party on June 5. You can find out more details and register to attend online. Randy Travis has added a Nashville stop to his More Life Tour. The concert will take place June 5 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday at …

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First-time ACM Group nominee Flatland Cavalry recalls how they found out about their nod

Courtesy of Academy of Country Music Flatland Cavalry may have released several albums, but their 2024 ACM Group of the Year nod is the first time they have received a nomination from the Academy of Country Music. Chatting with ABC Audio from Dallas, Texas, ahead of Thursday’s ACM Awards, the group’s Jason Albers shared where they were when they …

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Lainey, Miranda, Kane, Jelly, Bailey + more country stars featured on ‘Twisters’ soundtrack

Disney/Frank Micelotta Country music is featured big-time on Twisters: The Album. Serving as the accompanying soundtrack to the upcoming film Twisters, the project boasts a star-studded bill that includes Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith and Warren Zeiders. Rising country singer/songwriters BRELAND, Wyatt Flores, Alexandra Kay, Tanner Adell, Dylan Gossett, Tucker …

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Cody Johnson to perform on Sunday’s ‘Idol’ finale

ABC Cody Johnson is bringing country music to Sunday’s American Idol season finale. The “Dirt Cheap” singer joins a star-studded lineup of performers that includes the Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Wynonna Judd, Hootie & the Blowfish, Christian music hitmaker CeCe Winans, New Kids on the Block, Jason Mraz and Jon Bon Jovi, who’s also …

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The War And Treaty share their children’s reaction to their ACM Duo nod + television gigs

Disney/Frank Micelotta The War And Treaty‘s Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter may be excited about their ACM Duo of the Year nod, but their children are pretty nonchalant about it, as they have been toward their parents’ past television performances. “No. My oldest doesn’t even call me. I’m like, ‘We’re in town.’ He’s like, ‘Hmm,’” Tanya tells ABC Audio. “He’s …

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Jelly Roll weighs in on his first ACM Entertainer of the Year nod

Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll may be a first-time ACM Award nominee, but he’s already earned a nod in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category.  While he’s grateful for the recognition, he’s also aware that he’s up against his fellow country superstars — all of whom he deems deserving of the award. “It would mean …

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Nate Smith, Megan Moroney and Tigirlily Gold are the ACM’s New Artists of the Year

Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music won’t hand out most of their trophies until Thursday night when the show streams on Prime Video, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. But Tuesday evening, the ACMs started the action early, passing out the newcomer honors during the fan party leading …

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For ACM New Male nominee Dylan Scott, his wife, kids and sold-out shows are the ultimate reward

Natasha Moustache/WireImage It’s been almost eight years since Dylan Scott released his first chart-topping single, “My Girl,” and since then, he’s gone on to have three more number ones, as well as a top-five hit. So he might not be the most obvious contender for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. In fact, Dylan …

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Nashville notes: Dolly’s doughnuts + Cam talks ‘Cowboy Carter’ and new music

Dolly Parton has teamed with Krispy Kreme to launch an all-new Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection. Running for a limited time only, fans can sink their teeth into four new flavors: Dolly Dazzler, Peachy Keen Cobbler, Banana Puddin’ and Chocolate Crème Pie. “Having some of my very favorite Southern flavors in one, unique doughnut collection from Krispy Kreme is so special to me,” …

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