Cody Johnson recorded ‘real good country music’ on ‘Leather,’ now he’s ready to outdo it

Courtesy of Chris Douglas + Warner Music Nashville Cody Johnson recently gave Leather the deluxe treatment as a 25-track project, and now he’s thinking about its follow-up, which he’ll record in 2025. “This year marks 18 years of playing music live for a living,” says Cody. “I think I poured more into Leather than I have …

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Nashville Notes: Niko Moon’s new EP + Drake White’s Spirit of the Storyteller

Runaway June has shared that a video for their cover of “Mary, Did You Know?” is dropping soon. In the meantime, you can take a listen to the holiday classic wherever you get music. “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” singer Drake White has teamed with Three Chord Bourbon for their newly launched collection, The Spirit of …

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‘Holy Smokes’ forced Bailey Zimmerman to sing a little differently

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Records “Holy Smokes” isn’t just another song for Bailey Zimmerman. In a recent press interview, Bailey opened up about its complex recording process and how it challenged him to pivot to a new vocal delivery. “When we cut [‘Holy Smokes’], it was hard to get that punch to it, and I had to …

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Guess who’s Thomas Rhett’s next collaborator?

Disney/Larry McCormack Thomas Rhett is reuniting with his friend and pop star Teddy Swims for a collab version of “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman.” While a release date hasn’t been shared yet, Thomas recently hopped on social media to share a teaser clip of the track. “Been a long time coming,” Thomas captioned his post on social platform …

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It’s officially touched down: Luke Combs opens Category 10

Disney/Scott Kirkland A Category 10 “hurricane” has touched down in Nashville, courtesy of Luke Combs. Luke’s Nashville bar, Category 10, officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday. Located at the former Wildhorse Saloon on 2nd Avenue, the 67,000-square-foot venue features six bars, three stages, four entertainment spaces and a 7,000-square-foot rooftop, slated for opening in early 2025. “It’s a …

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Jelly Roll’s more than ‘Okay’ with his sixth #1

Courtesy of BBR Music Group It’s safe to say that Jelly Roll‘s probably feeling more than “Okay” this week. The multigenre superstar earned his sixth #1 country hit with “I Am Not Okay.” “I believe in the power that music has to connect with people and being able to see the response out on the …

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Kelsea Ballerini recalls how Kelly Clarkson’s concert shaped her

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Kelsea Ballerini recently caught up with her old friend Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Kelsea talked about headlining a Madison Square Garden show; writing PATTERNS with her collaborators, including Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild; and recounted how a Kelly Clarkson concert that she attended at “13 or 14” had an indelible impact on her. “The air-conditioning …

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Like father like son: Luke Bryan’s son Tate has the ‘mind of a country boy’

ABC/Heidi Gutman It’s no secret that Luke Bryan enjoys “Huntin, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” just like his song suggests. Someone else who enjoys it, too? His 14-year-old son, Tate. “Tate is so focused on deer hunting. It’s not even deer season, and he’s been just sitting in a deer stand with no weapon,” Luke tells …

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Nashville Notes: Steven Curtis Chapman joins the Opry + Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day special

Christian music hitmaker Steven Curtis Chapman is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was inducted into the Opry by Opry members Lady A on Friday and performed “Cinderella,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” among others. “As I look down, there is an actual light that glows …

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Dasha was shocked when Keith Urban texted her

Disney/Randy Holmes “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” has been quite the breakout hit for Dasha. Not only are country listeners and fans enjoying her debut single, but fellow country singers are, too. “Oh my gosh. There’s been so many incredible people reaching out from this song,” Dasha shares with the press. “Keith Urban texted me the other …

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