Nashville notes: Flatland Cavalry’s ‘Unglued’ video + Russell Dickerson’s ‘Wild’ concert

Flatland Cavalry’s just released their new music video for “Unglued,” on the heels of their third consecutive nomination for ACM group of the year. It’s from their new album, Work of Heart, which came out in March.  Country Thunder Florida is moving to Coachman Park in Clearwater in 2026, with Zach Top, Gavin Adcock and …

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Reba McEntire spends ‘One Night in Tulsa’ to kick off new music series

Reba McEntire’s ‘One Night in Oklahoma’ (MCA) There’s new music on the way from Reba McEntire, and the Country Music Hall of Famer’s delivering it in a new way. Each month, she’ll unveil a new digital music capsule that pairs a new song with tracks from her catalog that match the same theme. The first …

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Keith Urban rides ACM’s Next Wave as Whiskey Jam heads for Vegas

Whiskey Jam Welcome Party + ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash (Academy of Country Music) Keith Urban will headline ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash on Saturday, May 16, ahead of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.  He joins the previously announced lineup of Tucker Wetmore, Dasha, Ashley Cooke, Flatland Cavalry and Braxton Keith, …

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Luke Combs is as down-to-earth as he seems — just ask Ed Sheeran

Luke Combs’ 2026 ‘TIME100’ cover (Courtesy Mark Seliger for ‘TIME’) For someone who’s on the cover of TIME‘s annual issue ranking the 100 most influential people in the world, Luke Combs is decidedly low-key.  “I get sneezed on or thrown up on like every day,” the father of three tells TIME in the accompanying interview. …

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As Alan Jackson retires from the road, you can drive away in his Corvette

Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Doussan Music Group and Peachtree Entertainment) If you’re an Alan Jackson fan and an auto enthusiast, this is the ultimate: AJ’s giving away his personal 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport convertible as part of a fundraiser. You can also win a VIP trip …

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‘She’s So Gone’: Dasha sings her reinvention song on Kelly Clarkson

Mickey Mouse, Dasha, Minnie Mouse (Disney/Catherine Powell) “She’s So Gone,” but we know where she’s headed: Dasha’s set to perform her Main Street Country track Friday on The Kelly Clarkson Show.  Dasha’s contribution to the new Disney covers EP comes from a 2011 TV movie.  “I think ‘She’s So Gone’ is one of the most …

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Zach Top’s rarely ‘South of Sanity’ thanks to his tribe

Zach Top (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Reigning ACM new artist of the year Zach Top grabbed five nominations for the upcoming 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, second only to Chris Stapleton as the male artist with the most chances to win.  In February, the “South of Sanity” hitmaker won his first Grammy for best traditional country …

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Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

Megan Moroney’s “Medicine” is the latest track from her Cloud 9 album that’s been released as a radio single.  Jamey Johnson will launch his Traveling Truebadour Tour May 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, with plans to wrap Oct. 11 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Tickets go on sale Friday for the trek, …

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ERNEST, HARDY, Zach Top and more raise thousands to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee

ERNEST at the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on April 13 (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Zach Top, HARDY, Vince Gill and Tracy Lawrence all turned out Monday to help ERNEST raise more than $207,000 at his third annual ERNvitational Golf Tournament.  Proceeds from the event at Old …

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Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs claims the 20th #1 of his career as “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” rises to #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay tally.  His most recent chart-topper, “Back in the Saddle,” spent two weeks at the top in November. Both tunes come from The Way I Am, which debuted at #1 on the …

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