Jun 24
The 19th ACM Honors (Academy of Country Music) Eric Church, Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, The Carter Family, Bill Anderson, Brett James, Landman, C2C: Country to Country and Mike Curb are among those who’ll step into the spotlight Aug. 19 at the 19th Academy of Country Music Honors. Carly Pearce will host the show for the …
Jun 24
Kenny Chesney’s ‘Silver Sands Marina’ (HEY NOW Records) Kenny Chesney’s launching his first album from his new label, HEY NOW Records, from Silver Sands Marina on Sept. 25. The new collection was produced by the superstar and his longtime collaborator, Buddy Cannon. It features its lead single, “Carry On,” which is one spot away from …
Jun 24
Bailey Zimmerman (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out about the incident at Sandia Resort & Casino that led to the cancellation of his May 27 show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and resulted in him facing felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. In a statement provided to ABC Audio by his publicist, Bailey writes, “First …
Jun 24
Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson perform at Sports Illustrated and Tight End University’s Tight Ends & Friends Presented by Reese’s (Courtesy Authentic Live, a Division of Authentic Brands Group) Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson teamed up for a surprise duet Tuesday night in Nashville, where Taylor’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, was holding his annual Tight End …
Jun 24
Luke Bryan (Disney/Connie Chornuk) If there’s a naughty list at CMA Fest, Luke Bryan’s probably on it. It’s a confession the superstar made backstage as he prepared to close out the 2026 Nissan Stadium shows earlier in June, making him the final artist to play the festival in the original home of the Tennessee Titans. …
Jun 23
Keith Urban’s ‘flow state’ (MCA) Could a top-10 album inspire Keith Urban to cut another record of yacht rock tunes? If so, he’s well on his way to a sequel, as flow state debuts at #7 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart. With versions of everything from Seals & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze” to Player’s “Baby Come …
Jun 23
Country Cruising 2027 (Courtesy Country Cruising/Flying Dutchmen Travel) Russell Dickerson will be Country Cruising into 2027. He’s the latest artist to join next year’s voyage through Tampa, Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya, alongside Craig Morgan, Randy Travis, David Nail, Paul Overstreet, Drake White, James Otto, Filmore, Hannah Dasher, Alana Springsteen, Tiera Kennedy and more. You can …
Jun 23
Miranda Lambert (Disney/Frank Micelotta) If you like the groove Miranda Lambert’s been throwing down lately, there’s more to come. Though she hinted at it with “A Song to Sing,” her duet with Chris Stapleton from July 2025, Miranda came right out and said it in “Crisco,” which dropped in May: “Ain’t we mixin’ country and disco?” …
Jun 23
Blake Shelton’s “Let Him In” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Blake Shelton’s latest album may be called For Recreational Use Only, but his latest hit is one he doesn’t take lightly. Co-written by HARDY, “Let Him in Anyway” comes from the viewpoint of someone worried his best friend may not make it into heaven. “If you …
Jun 23
Carly Pearce’s ‘Honest Woman’ (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Carly Pearce will do a series of two-night residencies across America this fall to introduce her new album, Honest Woman, which arrives Aug. 28. She co-produced her fifth record herself, leaning into the influences that started her career with guest appearances from bluegrass stars Dan Tyminski and Molly …