Lainey, Miranda, Kane, Jelly, Bailey + more country stars featured on ‘Twisters’ soundtrack

Disney/Frank Micelotta Country music is featured big-time on Twisters: The Album. Serving as the accompanying soundtrack to the upcoming film Twisters, the project boasts a star-studded bill that includes Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith and Warren Zeiders. Rising country singer/songwriters BRELAND, Wyatt Flores, Alexandra Kay, Tanner Adell, Dylan Gossett, Tucker …

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Cody Johnson to perform on Sunday’s ‘Idol’ finale

ABC Cody Johnson is bringing country music to Sunday’s American Idol season finale. The “Dirt Cheap” singer joins a star-studded lineup of performers that includes the Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Wynonna Judd, Hootie & the Blowfish, Christian music hitmaker CeCe Winans, New Kids on the Block, Jason Mraz and Jon Bon Jovi, who’s also …

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The War And Treaty share their children’s reaction to their ACM Duo nod + television gigs

Disney/Frank Micelotta The War And Treaty‘s Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter may be excited about their ACM Duo of the Year nod, but their children are pretty nonchalant about it, as they have been toward their parents’ past television performances. “No. My oldest doesn’t even call me. I’m like, ‘We’re in town.’ He’s like, ‘Hmm,’” Tanya tells ABC Audio. “He’s …

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Jelly Roll weighs in on his first ACM Entertainer of the Year nod

Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll may be a first-time ACM Award nominee, but he’s already earned a nod in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category.  While he’s grateful for the recognition, he’s also aware that he’s up against his fellow country superstars — all of whom he deems deserving of the award. “It would mean …

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Nate Smith, Megan Moroney and Tigirlily Gold are the ACM’s New Artists of the Year

Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music won’t hand out most of their trophies until Thursday night when the show streams on Prime Video, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. But Tuesday evening, the ACMs started the action early, passing out the newcomer honors during the fan party leading …

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For ACM New Male nominee Dylan Scott, his wife, kids and sold-out shows are the ultimate reward

Natasha Moustache/WireImage It’s been almost eight years since Dylan Scott released his first chart-topping single, “My Girl,” and since then, he’s gone on to have three more number ones, as well as a top-five hit. So he might not be the most obvious contender for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. In fact, Dylan …

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Nashville notes: Dolly’s doughnuts + Cam talks ‘Cowboy Carter’ and new music

Dolly Parton has teamed with Krispy Kreme to launch an all-new Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection. Running for a limited time only, fans can sink their teeth into four new flavors: Dolly Dazzler, Peachy Keen Cobbler, Banana Puddin’ and Chocolate Crème Pie. “Having some of my very favorite Southern flavors in one, unique doughnut collection from Krispy Kreme is so special to me,” …

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HARDY’s about to go “Psycho”

ABC HARDY‘s dropping a new track, “Psycho,” on Friday. The country rocker shared the news on social media alongside a snippet of the soon-to-be-released song. “Hey, I hope you never have to see the day/ But if you ever walk away/ Well, everybody you know, everybody I know’s/ Gonna know you fell in love with a psycho,” HARDY …

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Hear a snippet of Luke Combs’ Twisters-featured single

ABC Get ready to be blown away with Luke Combs‘ Twisters-featured single, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Though it’s not out yet, Luke has shared a preview clip of the uptempo song alongside its accompanying music video. “Scared of nothing and I’m scared to death/ I can’t breathe and I catch my breath/ But I keep chasing that same …

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Old Dominion, Jackson Dean, Josh Turner + more added to CMA Fest lineup

ABC More of your favorite country stars will be performing at this year’s CMA Fest. Old Dominion has been added to the main stage lineup at Nissan Stadium, joining Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, HARDY, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney and Bailey Zimmerman, among others. Opening the main stage shows are Josh Turner, Terri Clark, …

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