Jason Kempin/Getty Images Priscilla Block‘s ready to fire a “Bullet” with the help of Diplo and VAVO. While you may know DJ/producer Diplo from his country persona, Thomas Wesley, VAVO may be fairly new to you. The duo created what’s known as YEEDM, “merging country music and true EDM production.” So far, they’ve worked with Kane Brown, …
Apr 23
Tennessee parole board wants pardon for Jelly Roll
Kevin Mazur/Peacock The Tennessee Board of Parole wants Tennessee’s governor to pardon Jelly Roll. “A year ago, I wrote [Gov. Bill Lee] asking for a full Pardon for Jason ‘Jelly Roll’ Deford,” Davidson Co. Sheriff Daron Hall shared on his socials Tuesday. “Today the Board unanimously recommended his Pardon. It’s now in the hands of our …
Apr 23
Post Malone and Shaboozey dominate AMA noms with their country cred
Disney/Frank Micelotta Post Malone is the second most-nominated artist at the 2025 American Music Awards, on the strength of his foray into country music. In addition to his country noms, he’s also up for artist, album, song and collaboration in the all-genre categories. Newcomer Shaboozey makes an impressive showing as well, with seven nods, including …
Apr 23
Tim McGraw got the missus to sign off on ‘Paper Umbrellas’ with Parker McCollum
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Parker McCollum joins Tim McGraw on his new single, “Paper Umbrellas,” but there’s one more voice that’s even more crucial to the superstar — that of his wife and fellow legend, Faith Hill. “She loved it, so I got her stamp of approval,” Tim says. “That’s probably more important than anything else in my …
Apr 22
Nashville notes: Phil Vassar’s ‘Paradise’ tour + Charlie Daniels’ legacy
“Just Another Day in Paradise” hitmaker Phil Vassar sets out on his 25 Years of Paradise tour May 30 in Freedom, Wisconsin, in honor of his #1 from 2000. The family of Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels is partnering with 8 Track Entertainment to continue the legacy of the “Devil Went Down to …
Apr 22
Give Dasha a second and she’ll come up with a new song this weekend
Scott Kirkland/Disney Dasha got to sing her viral hit “Austin” at last year’s Stagecoach festival, but on Saturday she’s returning to the event as a main stage headliner, with a new song, to boot. Speaking to People, Dasha says the new song is called “Give Me a Second,” adding, “It’s just super-fun, upbeat, and the lyrics …
Apr 22
Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman are about to put their ‘Backup Plan’ in action
Jason Kempin/Getty Images There’s a hard-driving, uptempo duet on the way from Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman. The two teased the collab Monday on their socials, sharing a short video of them singing “Backup Plan.” “If you got a fire, don’t lose it/ If you got a do-or-die dream, do it,” Bailey sings on the …
Apr 22
MLB drafts Tim McGraw to play historic game
ABC/Paula Lobo Tim McGraw will headline a special concert before the first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee. The MLB Speedway Classic will take place Saturday, Aug. 2, at Bristol Motor Speedway, with Tim taking the stage about an hour before the first pitch. A baseball diamond will be built across the …
Apr 22
Dylan Scott will take it ‘Easy’ this fall with George Birge + Josh Ross
Curb Dylan Scott will take his Easy Does It Tour to 15 cities in September and October, naming his fall tour after his new album. George Birge, Josh Ross and Zach John King will join him at different times during the run. Presales start on Wednesday. Tickets become available to the public on Friday, the …
Apr 22
With ‘Friends Like’ Jason Aldean, John Morgan was destined for #1
BBR Music Group With “Friends Like That,” John Morgan‘s just scored his first #1 as an artist. Of course, he did have an assist from one of his pals on the song, as longtime supporter Jason Aldean lends his vocals to the track. This is Jason’s 29th chart-topper and John’s third as a writer, having …