The new track from Annie Bosko, “God Winks,” drops on Friday. She’s currently climbing the chart with her Joe Nichols duet, “Better Than You.” Ashley McBryde‘s Pajama Jams Fan Club Party will take place June 5 at Nashville’s Station Inn during the week of CMA Fest. Premium Trybe members can get tickets for the “pajamas encouraged, …
May 13
Hear the sound of ‘Bottle Rockets’ from Scotty McCreery + Hootie & the Blowfish on Thursday
Jason Kempin/Getty Images It looks like Scotty McCreery is ready to launch some “Bottle Rockets” with Hootie & the Blowfish. The season 10 American Idol winner announced the new song on his socials, with its premiere set for Thursday. While we don’t know much about the collaboration at this point, it does seem fairly natural, since …
May 13
Willie Nelson’s ready for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid
Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp/Ebet Roberts/Redferns This year marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, and the milestone will be celebrated with an all-star concert in Minnesota. Farm Aid 40 will take place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John …
May 13
Trisha Yearwood plans a Hall of Fame evening celebrating Linda Ronstadt
Disney/Randy Holmes Trisha Yearwood has put together a concert paying tribute to perhaps her greatest musical influence, Linda Ronstadt. The show will take place July 22 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater, with special guests Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, James Taylor and the E Street Band’s Patti Scialfa. “Linda Ronstadt is a …
May 13
The ACM Awards have a home on Prime Video for 3 more years
Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music Awards will remain on Prime Video through 2028. The streaming arm of Amazon has renewed its deal with the ACMs, ensuring one of country’s most prestigious awards shows has a home through its 63rd ceremony. “I feel like it’s just another way for us to get …
May 13
The 59th annual CMA Awards are on the books
Country Music Association You can mark your calendars for this year’s CMA Awards. The Country Music Association will hold its 59th annual awards show Wednesday, November 19, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. You’ll be able to watch live starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Last year, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning returned to lead Country …
May 13
‘Let’s Get This Out!’: An enthusiastic Drew Baldridge is ready with new music
Disney/Scott Kirkland After a long wait, there will soon be new music coming from Drew Baldridge. “The last month we’ve recorded 12 songs, and we’ve really been hard [at it] in the studio,” he tells ABC Audio. “And hopefully right at the start of this next year, we’ll have a full record. But this summer …
May 12
Nashville notes: Lee Brice’s fall plans + Bryce Leatherwood’s debut
The sophomore album by Avery Anna, let go letters, arrives Friday, May 16. You can check out the new track “what are friends for?” now. Season 22 winner of The Voice, Bryce Leatherwood, is set to perform on NBC’s Today with Jenna & Friends on Wednesday, May 14, ahead of the release of his self-titled debut …
May 12
Hot off his ACM performance, Gary LeVox says ‘Hold the Umbrella’
Big Machine With his long-awaited Rascal Flatts tour and the band’s closing ACM performance with Backstreet Boys behind him, Gary LeVox is turning the page to focus on new music. He’s still in a trio, but this time it’s with Akon and De La Ghetto on the country, pop and Latin track “Hold the Umbrella.” “They …
May 12
Morgan Wallen says there’s no ‘Problem’ with ‘SNL’
NBCUniversal It seems the hubbub about Morgan Wallen‘s Saturday Night Live exit may just be much ado about nothing. The “I’m the Problem” hitmaker addressed the March 29 event on comedian Caleb Pressley‘s podcast. “Seriously, SNL, did they make you mad?” the host asked. “No, no, I was just ready to go home. I[‘d] been …