ABC Get ready to see some of country music’s biggest stars live in conversation at CMA Fest. Global icon Dolly Parton will kick off Fan Fair X on Thursday, June 6, for a special CMA Close Up Stage conversation hosted by entertainment correspondent Rachel Smith. Following that, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett and Lainey Wilson will take the …
Apr 30
Jelly Roll begs for a role on his favorite TV show: “Please call me
Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll has enjoyed hit records and major awards since he first broke through last year, but one of the most memorable things he’s experienced, he says, has been appearing on so many TV programs. However, there is one show that he hasn’t yet been on and really, really wants to be on — …
Apr 30
Zach Top on writing “Sounds Like the Radio” + why it’s his debut single
Courtesy of Leo33 If you’ve heard “Sounds Like the Radio,” you’ve unknowingly got a glimpse of Zach Top‘s country music love story. Chatting with ABC Audio at Stagecoach Festival, Zach talks about the genesis of his partly autobiographical tune and why he’s a big fan of it. “We didn’t set out to write it as a biopic, but …
Apr 29
Nashville notes: Scotty headed to ‘Kelly Clarkson’ + Jonathan Hutcherson’s announcement
Scotty McCreery will be performing on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, May 1. You can check your local listings for tune-in information. Country up-and-comer Jonathan Hutcherson has shared that he’ll be “announcing something” on Instagram Live Tuesday, April 30, at 5 p.m. CT. George Strait and Chris Stapleton will kick off their next leg of …
Apr 29
Darius & Friends returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
ABC Darius Rucker is returning to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for his 15th annual Darius & Friends event. Slated for June 3, the star-studded concert will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “It’s about that time!! I can’t believe we’re coming up on the 15th annual ‘Darius and Friends’ concert! Join me on Monday, June 3rd at the …
Apr 29
Watch Miranda Lambert debut “Wranglers” at Stagecoach
Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach While “Wranglers” doesn’t arrive until May 3, Miranda Lambert decided to give Stagecoach attendees a first preview on Saturday, April 27. The headliner took the stage in Indio, California, to perform a slew of her hits, before debuting the live performance of her upcoming track. “If he ever loved her, he never let …
Apr 29
Kane, Jason, Lainey, Jelly Roll + more performing at 2024 ACM Awards
Courtesy of Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music has announced its first round of performers for the 2024 ACM Awards. Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson and Reba McEntire are slated to sing onstage at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Additional performers …
Apr 29
Tyler Hubbard plots Strong World Tour
ABC Tyler Hubbard has announced his Strong World Tour. The trek kicks off September 6 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will hit Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Texas and more, before wrapping at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on November 21. Up-and-comer Alana Springsteen has been enlisted as the opening act. “So excited to announce the Strong World Tour this …
Apr 29
Scotty returns to ‘Idol’ with “Cab in a Solo”
Disney/Eric McCandless Scotty McCreery returned to American Idol on Sunday to perform his single “Cab in a Solo.” The homecoming was extra special for Scotty as the song had just hit #1 on the country charts, and his wife, Gabi, and son Avery were also in attendance. After performing “Cab in a Solo,” Scotty chatted with host Ryan Seacrest about his forthcoming new album, Rise …
Apr 29
Dylan Scott on why he picked “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” as his new single
Courtesy of Curb Records With “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” making its way up the country charts, Dylan Scott shares why he chose it as a single and the significance of this hometown ode. “It’s about where I grew up. It’s something else I’ve lived. … Everybody’s from a town somewhere, right? So I feel like people can relate to …