Cole Swindell calls Luke Bryan his ‘biggest influence’

ABC If there’s a fellow Georgia boy that Cole Swindell looks up to in country music, it’s Luke Bryan. “[Luke] has to be my biggest influence, I mean, not just his music — he has great songs and he’s a great entertainer — but also the way he treats people,” Cole shares in a press …

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Hear a snippet of Lee Brice’s ‘Cry’

Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lee Brice‘s “Cry” drops Friday, but you won’t have to wait to sneak a peek. Lee recently shared a clip of the unreleased track on social media. While, yes, it is a sad song, it isn’t a ballad, as some might’ve thought. Instead, “Cry” is an uptempo romantic tune with groovy rhythms accompanying Lee’s delivery of a post-breakup reflection. …

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Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Zach Top + more featured in updated ‘American Currents’ exhibit

ABC The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has updated its American Currents: State of the Music exhibit and it now features more of your favorite stars. The exhibit includes Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Taylor Swift, Turnpike Troubadours, …

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Chris Stapleton donates $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire aid

ABC Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, have donated $1 million to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires via their foundation, Outlaw State of Kind. The news arrived on Outlaw State of Kind’s Instagram page, which included the caption: “Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1 million to support national and local organizations providing wildfire relief …

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Baby #4 on the way for Jordan Davis

Disney/Scott Kirkland Jordan Davis is now accepting diaper funds for his fourth baby. Jordan announced Wednesday that he and his wife, Kristen, are expecting their fourth child in a funny Full House-inspired Instagram Reel. “Well, this is a dude. Well, a dad. Three beautiful children. 5, 3 and 1,” Jordan says before the camera pans to his 5-year-old daughter, Eloise, crying. “Hang …

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George Birge still prioritizes date nights with wife Kara: ‘She’s the best mama’

Disney/Scott Kirkland Sometimes an artist is surprised when their song hits #1, and sometimes they aren’t. For George Birge, it was the latter when it came to “Cowboy Songs” because he had a hunch about its hit factor very early on. “It’s the best feeling in the world. We have our preconceived notions as artists when we …

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Nashville Notes: Alison Krauss & Union Station’s Arcadia + Kip Moore’s ‘Around You’

Alison Krauss & Union Station are dropping their first album in 14 years, Arcadia, on March 28, and it’s available to preorder now. The news arrived Wednesday alongside a new song, “Looks Like the End of the Road,” which you can listen to on all digital platforms. Their 73-date Arcadia 2025 Tour kicks off April 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. …

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Chris Janson wants you to ‘Stay Rowdy’

Scott Legato/Getty Images Chris Janson will drop a new song, “Stay Rowdy,” on Friday. Chris has been teasing the song on social media and has shared various clips of it, including live and studio recording snippets. “Stay Rowdy” is an upbeat number — no surprise there — and includes the following lyrics: “Stay rowdy my friends/ Don’t let the …

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Post Malone to headline official Super Bowl Tailgate Concert

Courtesy YouTube After warming up by joining Beyoncé during her halftime show during the NFL’s Christmas Day matchup between the Texans and the Ravens, Post Malone is now ready for the big game. The “I Had Some Help” singer will headline the Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert, which will stream live on the NFL’s YouTube channel …

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Old Dominion teases new music: ‘Who’s ready?’

ABC Old Dominion is gearing up to release new music soon. The reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year hopped on Instagram to share a snippet of what sounds like the opening of an unreleased song, which has yet to be titled. In the clip, lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey sings over a brisk melody, “It seems like …

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