Apr 10
Disney/Frank Micelotta Ashley McBryde‘s no stranger to getting unsolicited advice. Sometimes the advice resonates, but sometimes it doesn’t. Reflecting on the counsel she’s received, Ashley says she’s gleaned an important life lesson that inspired “The Devil I Know.” “We’re all constantly getting advice from every direction. We are told to do this and told to do …
Apr 09
Maren Morris has teamed with her former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow to release her first picture book, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure. To order signed copies and to see Maren on her book tour, head to addieant.com. Jake Worthington has announced that he’s playing his debut headlining show in Nashville on August 22. You can purchase …
Apr 09
Courtesy of Curb Records It’s time to get rowdy with Lee Brice and his new drinkin’ buddies, Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters. Lee has announced he’s teamed with Nate and Hailey for his new song, “Drinkin’ Buddies,” arriving April 26. According to a press release, the track is a “celebratory toast to the folks who help take the sting out of …
Apr 09
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Conner Smith is beaming with gratitude for his career-first ACM Awards nomination. “Honestly, it’s just kind of sinking in right now, but I’m just so grateful,” Conner says in an Instagram video of his New Male Artist of the Year nod. “Thank you guys for voting for us, thank you guys for the …
Apr 09
Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll brought his latest single, “Halfway to Hell,” to Monday’s episode of American Idol. Donning an all-black outfit, Jelly took the stage at the show’s taping in Hawaii to perform his soaring number, which he co-wrote with Matt Jenkins, Jesse Frasure and Jessie Jo Dillon. After his performance, Jelly chatted with host Ryan Seacrest about what mentoring …
Apr 09
Courtesy of Universal Music Group Nashville Parker McCollum has locked in his fourth consecutive #1 hit with “Burn It Down.” The breakup song was penned by Parker, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose, and it follows his third chart-topper, “Handle on You.” Parker recently treated fans to a fiery “Burn It Down” performance with Brittney Spencer at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. In …
Apr 09
Academy of Country Music Luke Combs leads the nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, which take place Thursday, May 16, in Frisco, Texas. Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen are close behind with six, while Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Willson all have five. Here’s a complete look at the contenders, with the …
Apr 09
Taylor Hill/WireImages Believe it or not, it’s been 25 years since Little Big Town started winning hearts and minds with their lyrics and harmonies. And to mark their quarter-century anniversary, the six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year is bringing along one of their contemporaries to celebrate: five-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Sugarland will …
Apr 08
Mickey Guyton is dropping a new song, “Scary Love,” on April 26. “This song came out of an experience when I was so close to losing the love of my life, Grayson. Life is so precious and can change in an instant. Scary Love is about that. Love you guys and thank you for being …
Apr 08
Hubert Vestil/Getty Images After four years of being a CMT Music Awards host, Kelsea Ballerini is closing this page of her career and moving on to a new chapter of exciting things. “That’s a wrap. I’ve done it for four years, and I love it so much, but I think hosting for me was the first thing that I …