Disney/Scott Kirkland Having mentors and close friends is important in the music industry. And for George Birge, Cole Swindell‘s been that person to him for many years. “[Cole’s] become one of my super close friends and a bit of a mentor, too,” George tells ABC Audio. “He’s just such a nice guy. He’s a great songwriter. …
Oct 22
Nashville notes: Jon Langston’s “Lose Her Forever” + Ella and Riley on ‘Today’
Jon Langston will drop a new track, “Lose Her Forever,” on Friday and it’s available for presave now. While you wait for it, you can head to Jon’s social platform X to hear a snippet. Ella Langley and Riley Green were on Today Tuesday morning to perform their hit duet, “You Look Like You Love Me,” …
Oct 22
“Turn Me Up”: ERNEST teases new track
Disney/Randy Holmes ERNEST hopped on Instagram on Tuesday to tease an unreleased track called “Turn Me Up.” “Lil feel good … started tuckin some songs away. Here’s one called ‘turn me up,’” he captioned his Instagram Reel. ERNEST sings, “Cash in the bank/ Foot on the gas/ Gas in the tank/ I’m doing all right/ …
Oct 22
Better drink “the wine”: Carly Pearce’s Conundrum Wines out now
Courtesy of Dawn Heumann Photography She’s hiding the wine no more: Carly Pearce has teamed with Conundrum Wines winemaker Charlie Wagner to release special limited-edition labels for Conundrum red and white blends. “Everybody who knows me knows that wine is the way to my heart,” says Carly. “Conundrum has been my go-to for years and a staple on my …
Oct 22
Drew Baldridge’s sending “Tough People” to radio
Leah Puttkammer/Getty Images Drew Baldridge will drop his new single, “Tough People,” on Friday. The news arrived on Drew’s socials after several teaser videos of the track were shared earlier. “I hope this song brings Hope and Strength to someone that needs it.. Comes out Friday!” Drew captions his Instagram Reel, which offers a snippet of “Tough People.” …
Oct 22
Parker McCollum’s showing you What Kinda Man he is on tour
Disney/Larry McCormack Parker McCollum‘s hitting the road in 2025 for his What Kinda Man Tour. Named after his new single, the trek kicks off Jan. 23 in Athens, with stops in Portland, Minneapolis, Tupelo, St. Louis and more before wrapping April 26 in Gainesville, Florida. Kameron Marlowe will open for Parker on all dates, while Laci Kaye …
Oct 22
Gabby Barrett’s delivering ‘Carols and Candlelight’ for Christmas
Paul Morigi/Getty Images Gabby Barrett‘s releasing her debut Christmas album, Carols and Candlelight, on Nov. 8. “If you know me, you know that Christmas is my FAVORITE time of the year… so I’ve been so excited to announce my album, ‘Carols and Candlelight’ will be out on 11.8,” Gabby shares on Instagram alongside a reveal of the …
Oct 22
How Tigirlily Gold taps into their sisterhood when writing songs like “I Tried a Ring On”
Courtesy of Monument Records Tigirlily Gold‘s latest single may be called “I Tried a Ring On,” but only one of the sisters has truly tried a ring on. “I’ve been with Jared for 14 years. We’ve been married for almost five. Jared’s my middle school sweetheart, so I found love early,” Kendra Slaubaugh shares with …
Oct 21
Nashville notes: Jade Eagleson’s Opry debut + Ryan Hurd inks deal with Big Machine Records
Rising singer/songwriter Jade Eagleson made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday. “To stand on the biggest stage in country music in front of all of my family, friends and country music fans was an incredible honor and a memory I will cherish forever. I knew as long as the Opry still stood, there’d be …
Oct 21
Toby Keith, John Anderson + James Burton inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum John Anderson, James Burton and the late Toby Keith were officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday at the 2024 Medallion Ceremony. Tribute performances for Toby were delivered by Post Malone (“I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight”), Eric Church (“Don’t Let …