Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson on ‘Today’ + Zach Bryan’s ‘The Great American Bar Scene’

Lainey Wilson appeared on NBC’s Today to chat about her forthcoming new album, Whirlwind, and perform “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” “Heart Like a Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Country’s Cool Again” and “Hang Tight Honey.” You can watch the full performances and interview clips on Today‘s website. Zach Bryan has announced his upcoming album, The Great American Bar Scene, arriving July 4. …

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Could Kelsea Ballerini be dropping a new duet with Noah Kahan?

Courtesy Prime Video/ACMs A new Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan collab could be on the horizon. On TikTok on Tuesday, Kelsea posted a 22-second snippet of herself singing a tune that is listed as “Original Sound – Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan.” Noah has posted on his Instagram Story a photo of a box containing a pair of cowboy boots, along with …

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Miranda Lambert’s dropping “Dammit Randy” on Friday

ABC Miranda Lambert is dropping a new track, “Dammit Randy,” on Friday. The announcement arrived on Miranda’s socials alongside a preview clip of the track. “DAMMIT RANDY. New song out June 28,” Miranda captioned her Instagram Reel, which features her singing the unreleased song in the studio. While not much is known about “Dammit Randy,” the …

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Post Malone’s performing “a collection of country songs” on F-1 Trillion Tour

Disney/Larry McCormack Post Malone has announced his F-1 Trillion Tour. Named after his forthcoming debut country album, F-1 Trillion, the 20-date trek kicks off Sept. 8 in Salt Lake City and will hit Syracuse, Boston, Raleigh, Charleston, Atlanta and more before aptly wrapping in Nashville Oct. 19.  You can register for presale access to a show of …

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Keith Urban + George Strait to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Disney/Larry McCormack Country music’s Keith Urban and George Strait will each receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other artists in the 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame class include Prince (posthumous), Fantasia, Green Day, The Isley Brothers and Busta Rhymes. “Each honoree truly embodies the essence of excellence in their respective fields,” shares Peter Roth, chairman of the …

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Thomas Rhett announces four-night Vegas mini-residency

Disney/Larry McCormack Thomas Rhett has announced his THOMAS RHETT: Live in Las Vegas mini-residency. The four-night run is set for Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 during National Finals Rodeo week and will take place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ BleauLive Theater. “For me, having the chance to set up in Vegas for a string of shows …

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Ashley Cooke’s “your place” finds a home at #1

Courtesy of Robby Klein + Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music Ashley Cooke has scored her first-ever career #1 with “your place.” The track, which Ashley wrote with Jordan Minton and Mark Trussell, ascended to the top “in only 26 weeks from debut to peak,” according to a press release, tying her for “second fastest solo female debut …

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Lainey Wilson unveils ‘Whirlwind’ track list, which includes Miranda Lambert duet

Courtesy of Eric Ryan Anderson + BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson has unveiled the track list for her highly anticipated fifth album, Whirlwind. Arriving Aug. 23, the record contains 14 songs, including the earlier released “Country’s Cool Again,” lead single “Hang Tight Honey” and a Miranda Lambert duet, “Good Horses.” “Writing & recording these 14 songs over the …

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Jelly Roll talks co-hosting CMA Fest + making long-awaited main stage debut

Disney/Tanner Yeager Having his Nissan Stadium main stage debut at this year’s CMA Fest has been a long time coming for Jelly Roll. “The coolest thing about this year for me is it’s actually my first time on the main stage at Nissan Stadium. I got to play the satellite stage last year, and I did …

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Nashville notes: CMA Fest 2025 presale + Riley Green’s Brisbane show

Presale for CMA Fest 2025 is live now for CMA Fest members. Not a member? Fret not, the general sale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT at cmafest.com/tickets. Riley Green is headed to Australia’s Brisbane, Queensland, for a show on Oct. 31. Up-and-comers Josh Ross and Lane Pittman will serve as opening acts. If you’re going …

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