Jelly Roll talks fatherhood, building a “proper home” with wife Bunnie XO

Disney/Scott Kirkland As his career is skyrocketing, Jelly Roll said he’s simply feeling blessed these days. The “Need a Favor” singer, 39, is fresh off his first-ever Grammy nominations and is the reigning CMA Awards new artist of the year — but he’s also just a family man when at home with wife Bunnie XO …

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Jordan Davis + NEEDTOBREATHE team for ‘Among Friends’

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Jordan Davis and rock group NEEDTOBREATHE have dropped their two-song set, Among Friends. The project features new duet renditions of Jordan’s “Buy Dirt” and NEEDTOBREATHE’s “Banks,” and arrived alongside the airing of CMT Crossroads: NEEDTOBREATHE & Jordan Davis on Thursday. “‘Banks’ is my favorite @needtobreathe song and ‘Buy Dirt’ is their favorite of …

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Cody Johnson makes music “to impact people’s lives”

Disney/Eric McCandless Cody Johnson is opening up about what inspires him. The “Dirt Cheap” singer spoke to Good Morning America at CMA Fest 2024 in Nashville recently about how his deeply personal music impacts fans. “To have fans tell you how the music has touched their lives is the reason why I record the music that …

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Luke Combs’ heartfelt ‘Fathers & Sons’ has arrived

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs‘ long-awaited album of dad songs, Fathers & Sons, has arrived. The personal 12-track project is stacked with songs about fatherhood, life and raising a youngin’. While its storytelling highlights the universal father-son relationship, Luke also lets his experience as a touring artist and family man come through, as evidenced on the …

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Luke Bryan’s bringing you clothes from the “Mind of a Country Boy”

Jockey Sunday is Father’s Day, and if you’re struggling to find that last-minute gift, Luke Bryan may be able to help. In addition to his music career, American Idol and his 32 Bridge bar in downtown Nashville, he’s also launched his own Jockey Outdoors Collection.  What does that mean exactly? Well, Luke says, first of all, the clothes …

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Nashville notes: Jonathan Hutcherson’s “Country Hymn” + Ashland Craft joins Leo33

Ashland Craft has joined Zach Top and up-and-comer Jenna Paulette as an artist on Leo33‘s roster. “I am beyond excited to join the Leo33 family,” shares Ashland. “This label understands my vision and supports my creative journey. I can’t wait to continue to create and share new music with the help of this amazing team!” Jonathan …

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Here’s your chance to be in a Blake Shelton video

Disney/Randy Holmes Ever wanted to be in a Blake Shelton video? Well, here’s your chance. Blake and his team want you, the fans, to be featured in an upcoming official fan video. The request arrives ahead of the upcoming 20th anniversary of Blake’s third album, Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill, which arrived Oct. 26, 2004, and spawned the …

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Kelsea Ballerini shares new album update: “The first single is right around the corner”

ABC Get excited, Kelsea Ballerini fans. A new album’s on the way, and its lead single is arriving soon. “Half of it is in mixing and half of it is in finishing vocals and doing overdubs,” Kelsea tells People at CMA Fest. “We’re really close to being done. And the first single is right around the corner.” While a release schedule’s not …

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Scorned women unite in Miranda Lambert’s “Wranglers” video

Courtesy of Republic Records + Big Loud “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” comes to life in Miranda Lambert‘s “Wranglers” music video. The visualizer — which Miranda’s longtime collaborator Trey Fanjoy directed — opens with Miranda walking into her heartbroken friend’s home to comfort her, along with two other friends. “He told me to send …

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Shay Mooney calls dad his hero: “He’s the best guy I know”

ABC For Shay Mooney, his dad’s more than just a fatherly figure — he’s a role model and personal hero. “There’s so many things I could [say] about my dad. He’s definitely my hero. I respect him more than anyone in the world,” Shay shares with the press. “He’s always been one of those guys that everyone …

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