Here’s your chance to be cast in ‘Dolly: An Original Musical’

Miller Mobley/NBC Dolly Parton is searching for performers to play her in the highly anticipated Dolly: An Original Musical.  A press release says Dolly, her manager Danny Nozell and ATG Productions are looking for “performers of all ages to portray Parton at different stages of her incredible life.” “We’re looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of …

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Cody Johnson initially wanted Carrie duet to be Leather’s lead single

Courtesy of Jason Stoltzfus + Warner Music Nashville If Cody Johnson had it his way, his duet with Carrie Underwood, “I’m Gonna Love You,” would’ve arrived much earlier. “Well, I wanted to kick off Leather with it. But whenever you are working with a star of Carrie’s caliber, there’s a lot of logistics that goes into …

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Shaboozey makes his ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut this weekend

Disney/Frank Micelotta Shaboozey will be a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Saturday. Joining him is Gladiator II actor Paul Mescal, who’ll host the show. Jelly Roll previously kicked off SNL‘s 50th season premiere in September, where he sang “Winning Streak” and his current single, “Liar.” Shaboozey recently performed “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and “Highway” at the CMA …

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Carrie Underwood + Megan Moroney join ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ lineup

Disney/Gizelle Hernandez Carrie Underwood and Megan Moroney have been added to the lineup for ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025. The American Idol alum and judge will perform a medley of her biggest hits just before midnight, while Megan will sing a two-song medley of Am I Okay? tracks. Carrie shares in …

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Blake Shelton recalls his new team’s reaction after hearing ‘Texas’

Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville It’s no secret that Blake Shelton‘s been out of the music game for a while now. His latest album, Body Language, arrived in 2021. And though he’s released several solo songs and scored his 29th #1 with Post Malone‘s “Pour Me a Drink,” it’s been a hot minute since he’s rolled out …

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Nashville Notes: Relive the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ magic + Kacey Musgraves’ apple-shaped vinyl

Missed Tuesday’s airing of CMA Country Christmas on ABC? Fret not. You can experience the holiday magic now by watching performance videos on Country Music Association’s YouTube channel or streaming the full show on Hulu and Disney+. Kacey Musgraves has rolled out an apple-shaped 7-inch vinyl of her song “The Architect.” “Even somethin’ as small as a: specialty …

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Old Dominion + Jordan Davis headline Vegas’ Boots In The Park

Disney/Randy Holmes Old Dominion and Jordan Davis will headline Boots In The Park. Slated for April 11 and April 12, the Las Vegas festival also features Tyler Hubbard, Nate Smith, Chris Janson, Parmalee and Chase Matthew on the lineup. Presale begins on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. PT, before the general sale Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. PT. For more information, visit …

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Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean + Shenandoah gather for a ‘Sunday in the South’

Courtesy of 8 Track Entertainment Shenandoah has dropped a music video for their newly recorded “Sunday in the South” collab with Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. The nostalgic visualizer unites the singers over a catch-up at Country Boy Restaurant in Leipers Fork, Tennessee, and spotlights several iconic Muscle Shoals landmarks you might recall from the original music video from 35 years ago. “Having Jason …

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Meet Kelsea Ballerini’s new label mate: Chris Young

Disney/Frank Micelotta Chris Young has signed a new record deal with Black River Entertainment, the longtime label home of Kelsea Ballerini. Chris’ 19-year contract with Sony Music Nashville’s RCA Nashville ended in September, and he was a “free agent” before landing at Black River Entertainment’s Black River Records. “I felt sort of like an athlete a little bit. I …

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Watch Dan + Shay get ‘Cozy’ on ‘The Tonight Show’

Theo Wargo/NBC Dan + Shay brought cozy holiday vibes to Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Converting the stage to a living room, Dan + Shay sang “The Cozy Song” while sitting on and against a leather one-seater chair and donning comfy sweaters. “This is the cozy song/ Go put your house shoes on/ …

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