Total TV domination? Riley Green books second series on second network

Riley Green (Trae Patton/NBC) It’s official: NBC confirms Riley Green will join The Voice when it premieres in September.  “I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall,” the “Change My Mind” hitmaker teased.  Fellow coach Kelly Clarkson left Riley a voicemail welcoming him to the show, going on to jump-start the …

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‘Signs’ confirm there’s a new Luke Bryan album coming

Luke Bryan’s ‘Signs’ (MCA) Luke Bryan’s ninth studio album, Signs, is coming Sept. 18, he revealed as he wrapped his ninth season as a judge on American Idol on Monday.  “It is always a great day when I get the chance to release new music,” he says in the news release announcing the record. “I’ve been …

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Dan + Shay are ready to ‘bring it’ at ACMs, because King George may be watching

Dan + Shay (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Dan + Shay have been performing during the Academy of Country Music Awards since the 50th anniversary show at AT&T Stadium in Dallas in 2015, just as they’ll be Sunday for the 61st ceremony in Vegas. But the hitmaking duo admits they still get some butterflies — and with …

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Is Shania bringing ‘Dirty Rosie’ to the ACMs?

Shania Twain’s “Dirty Rosie” (Republic Records) If you like to take your chances in Vegas, it’s probably a safe bet Shania Twain will be performing during Sunday’s 61st ACMs, as well as hosting. Why? Well, she just confirmed she has a new song.  “You can drive a hummer, in the summer,” she wrote on Instagram …

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Here’s your country crib sheet for the ‘American Idol’ finale

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood & Lionel Richie (Disney/Eric McCandless) Country fans are in for quite a concert as American Idol crowns a new champion Monday on ABC.  Luke Bryan’s set to debut his new song, “Fish Hunt Golf Drink,” on the show, as well as duet with contestant Julián Kalel on “A Thousand Miles from …

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Meghan Patrick will come off the road in June as she awaits her first child

Meghan Patrick’s cancelled Golden Child dates (Courtesy Meghan Patrick/King Publicity) After she finishes her May dates, Meghan Patrick is canceling the rest of her 2026 shows to focus on the upcoming birth of her first child with husband Mitchell Tenpenny.  “This is hard to say, but I need to be honest with myself and with …

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Ashley McBryde’s about to get ‘Wild’ on the road

Ashley McBryde’s Into the Wild Tour (Courtesy Ashley McBryde/The Lede Company) Ashley McBryde’s heading Into the Wild to perform her new album on tour.  “This record, in so many ways, began on the road,” Ashley says of her fifth effort, which came out on Friday. “Wild is a collection of songs I’ve refused to let go …

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Brad Paisley digs into his ‘Tacklebox’ for new music

Brad Paisley Live (Live Nation) Brad Paisley’s opening his Tacklebox to share unreleased and previously unrecorded music from the ’90s as well as new music inspired by the ’80s and ’90s. The first track, “Fallin’,” is out now.  “I see this ‘project’ as never-ending,” he explains. “It’s almost like the fans have a direct link …

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Here’s who Zach Top and Parker McCollum can’t wait to meet at this year’s ACM Awards

Shania Twain (Courtesy Academy of Country Music) Zach Top and Parker McCollum have gotten to share stages with some pretty big artists in their careers, but there’s one particular superstar who they’re really looking forward to meeting at this weekend’s ACM Awards. Shania Twain is hosting the ACMs live from Las Vegas May 17 on …

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Nashville notes: George & Priscilla team up, New Music Friday releases and more

George Birge is about to release a duet with Priscilla Block. You can hear a snippet of “You Ain’t” on his Instagram now. “I’m only outta my mind, baby, because you ain’t,” they sing in the heartbreak tune, which arrives May 15. Parmalee will perform a headlining concert during The National Salute to America’s Heroes, …

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