Nashville Notes: Brett Eldredge’s Christmas music tease + Dillon Carmichael’s covers

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Brett Eldredge. The country crooner hopped on social media recently to share a clip of his time in the recording studio readying yuletide tunes. “I’ve been working extra hard all year(with the help of some of my talented friends)to make this an extra ‘Sweet December’! More …

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Take a peek at Sam Hunt’s “Country House” video

Todd Owyoung/NBC Sam Hunt is giving you a sneak peek at his forthcoming “Country House” music video. Dropping Friday, the preview clip features Sam singing his new single, having a family dinner, riding horses, and sharing sweet moments with his onscreen and real-life wife, Hannah Lee Fowler. “Every time I wear a jacket now my little Weesie says …

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Midland’s bringing a ‘Barely Blue’ preview to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Midland will perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday. The trio’s set to deliver a new track from their forthcoming album, Barely Blue, due out Sept. 20. You can catch the performance at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Coming up, Midland will kick off their The Get Lucky Tour, with the …

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Tucker Wetmore inspires dream-chasers at Grand Ole Opry debut

Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images Tucker Wetmore experienced a full-circle moment on Tuesday. Wetmore took the Grand Ole Opry stage for his long-awaited debut, where he performed “Silverado Blue,” “What Not To” and the life-changing “Wind Up Missin’ You.” “Before I moved to Nashville, I came here with my mom in 2020,” Tucker recalled from the historic circle. “I remember sitting …

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Lainey Wilson talks first CD, preshow routine + more on ‘The Tonight Show’

Todd Owyoung/NBC Lainey Wilson went on a trip down memory lane during her latest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The “Country’s Cool Again” singer was surprised by Fallon when he took out her first CD, which she released independently in 2006.  “Oh my gosh, Lord help us,” Lainey remarked, before responding to Fallon when he asked …

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2024 People’s Choice Country Awards: See who’s performing + presenting

Courtesy of NBCUniversal The performers and presenters for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards have been announced. Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Parker McCollum and The War And Treaty will perform, and Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, and comedian and UMG Nashville signee Nate Bargatze will take the stage to …

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Here’s what will compel Chris Young to record a song he didn’t write

Disney/Frank Micelotta If you’re wondering if Chris Young records songs he didn’t write, the answer is yes, as evinced from his latest and 14th #1 hit, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” an interpolation of David Bowie‘s “Rebel Rebel.” But it comes with conditions. “It’s got to be something I’m looking for that I haven’t been able to write …

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Nashville Notes: Luke Grimes is Playin on The Tracks + Tracy Lawrence’s Thanksgiving tradition

Rising country singer/songwriter and Yellowstone star Luke Grimes has announced his Playin’ On The Tracks Tour. The 10-city tour kicks off Nov. 9 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and will wrap Dec. 14 in Denver, Colorado. Up-and-comer Carter Faith will open for Luke. You can grab tickets beginning Friday at lukegrimesmusic.com. Carly Pearce is giving away tickets and meet & greet passes …

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Shaboozey beats Carrie Underwood’s ‘Billboard’ chart record

Disney/Larry McCormack Move aside, “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has arrived. Shaboozey‘s smash hit has reigned at #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart for seven weeks, surpassing a record previously set by Carrie Underwood‘s 2006 track, according to Billboard. “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which was recently named Billboard‘s song of the summer, has …

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Cody Johnson on his five CMA Awards nods: “I’m so thankful that I never gave up”

Disney/Larry McCormack Cody Johnson is beaming with excitement and gratitude for his 2024 CMA Awards nominations. The Texas native scored five nods: Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Leather, Single of the Year for “Dirt Cheap” and two Music Video of the Year nominations for “The Painter” and “Dirt Cheap.” “I’m honored that so many …

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