Nashville notes: Emily Ann Roberts finds her ‘Jack’ + Ryan Hurd’s ‘Glory’

Brad Paisley’s Tacklebox – Disc 1 is complete, as he releases the final three cuts: “Who Knew,” “Tell Me Your Life Story” and “It’s Still Goodbye.” The “I’m Gonna Miss Her” hitmaker started putting out the unreleased and unrecorded songs from his back catalog on May 11. The 13-track collection also includes other new songs inspired …

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Corey Kent would ‘Rather Be Here’ with Jason Aldean

Corey Kent’s ‘Heartland Rock and Roll’ (Sony Music Nashville) Corey Kent would “Rather Be Here” on the latest preview of his upcoming album, and it only makes sense that Jason Aldean would be there with him.  “I really wanted to capture a ’70s-style southern rock vibe, and I’m so lucky to have my big brother …

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#RIP Brothers Osborne: From Pinebox to Deale, Maryland, TJ and John tease new music

John & TJ Osborne (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Spotify) Brothers Osborne continue to tease us with what’s to come. “Something big is on the horizon… and the wait is almost over,” the duo writes on their socials, adding #RIP. While it’s unclear if that may actually be the name of the song, “RIP” also appears in …

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‘All My Exes’ think about the ‘What Ifs’: Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown have ‘Never Been in Love’

Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) It’s time for a high school reunion with Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown.  Having first met during their teen years in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the two went on to top the chart with “What Ifs” in 2017, and now they could do it again.  “I wrote …

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Little Big Town heads back to the Mother Church for a December residency

Little Big Town’s ‘The Christmas Shows’ (Courtesy Little Big Town/2b Entertainment) If you want a little Christmas in July, Little Big Town’s here to give it to you. “We’re celebrating the holiday season with three special Christmas nights with you. See you there,” the band wrote on their socials, with a nod to “Christmas Night …

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Gavin Adcock’s ready for ‘The Day I Hang It Up’

Gavin Adcock’s ‘The Day I Hang It Up’ (Warner Records Nashville) Gavin Adcock’s third album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, is set to arrive Oct. 2, featuring his current hit, “Wannabe.”  “The last 5 years have been the wildest time of my life,” he says. “I’ve been through nearly everything a …

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Before Greylan James served ‘Water at a Wedding,’ Kenny Chesney gave him some advice

Greylan James’ “Water at a Wedding” (Nashville Harbor) Greylan James currently has his biggest hit so far on the radio, as “Water at a Wedding” slips into country’s top 25. The Knoxville native’s held this vision most of his life, ever since his grandfather gave him a guitar at the age of 5.  Intent on …

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Darius Rucker’s ready to pay tribute to Charley Pride as Opry 100 rolls on

‘Opry 100 Honors Charley Pride’ (Grand Ole Opry) The Grand Ole Opry will honor Charley Pride during a special show Tuesday, Sept. 22.  Darius Rucker, Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy and Dion Pride are among those set to play. “The Grand Ole Opry held a very special place in my father’s heart, and our family is deeply …

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Midland’s party on the roof in LA

Midland (Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) The Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace at L.A.’s Grammy Museum was the latest of many Stages Midland’s playing to promote their sixth studio album. After their Tuesday talk with Entertainment Tonight’s Cassie DiLaura, Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson treated the sold-out crowd to a performance. Their set …

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If it’s meant to be, there may be a new Morgan Wallen song

Morgan Wallen (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ABA) Morgan Wallen doesn’t exactly post on his socials every day, so when he says something, it’s usually worth paying attention.  “Maybe I’ll release this one before the boats get winterized this time,” he writes in a new post of him playing and singing an unreleased song on piano. …

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