Jelly Roll thanks Post Malone for taking him on tour: ‘I have never had more fun in my life’

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Usually people send thank-you notes after an event, but Jelly Roll is so stoked about being on the road with Post Malone, born Austin Post, that he sent him a thank-you note — via Instagram — while there are still a string of dates left on their stadium tour. …

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‘Corn Queen’ Hailey Whitters arrives in her ‘White Limousine’

Pigasus Records / Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters Iowa-born Hailey Whitters is proudly wearing the title of Corn Queen with the release of her new album. She’s particularly happy that “White Limousine” is one of the record’s 16 tracks.  “I’ve waited a long time to put out this record,” she says. “I wrote and recorded …

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Bailey Zimmerman delivers ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ with new album

Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville It’ll be Different Night Same Rodeo when Bailey Zimmerman‘s second album drops Aug. 8.  The new record will include his hits, “Backup Plan” with Luke Combs and “Holy Smokes,” as well as the previously released tracks “New to Country,” “Hell or High Water” and “Holding On.” The new song, “Comin’ in Cold,” …

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The Band Perry comes back to country music

Mindy Small/Getty Images The Band Perry is back in the studio and ready to return to country music.  Original members Reid Perry and Kimberly Perry are back, with Kimberly’s husband, Johnny Costello, replacing sibling Neil Perry.  “After stepping away to take a break and evolve, we’re feeling more grounded, more fired-up, and more connected to …

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As long as Russell Dickerson’s ‘Famous Back Home,’ he’s happy

Triple Tigers With two sons and a wife who’s his muse, Russell Dickerson‘s focusing on being Famous Back Home on his fourth album.  “Growing up in a small town, I had this idea ‘I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everybody is going to know my name,’” he …

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Trisha Yearwood looks in ‘The Mirror’ as artist of the day at CMA Fest

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Trisha Yearwood will be the artist of the day on Friday at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center.  She’ll kick off her CMA Fest appearance at 10:45 a.m. CT, appearing on the CMA Close Up Stage to talk about her new music. Trisha will be joined by several of her co-writers on The Mirror, the …

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Nashville notes: Cam duets with daughter + Brett Eldredge’s ‘St. Tropez’ voyage

You can check out Lainey Wilson‘s new Golden West Boots both online and at an exclusive pop-up inside her Nashville bar, Bell Bottoms Up. “Burning House” hitmaker Cam has posted a new version of her track “Alchemy” on her socials that adds the vocals of her 5-year-old daughter, Lucy Weaver. Brett Eldredge‘s new track, “St. Tropez” with Pedro …

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‘No Show Jones’ takes up permanent residency at the Ryman

Brian Rasic/Getty Images) The legendary George Jones is back at the Ryman, just in time for CMA Fest 2025. On Tuesday the iconic Nashville venue unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of Jones as part of its Icon Walk. It joins likenesses outside the Ryman of Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe. …

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Corey Kent’s off to the races for the Iowa Corn 350

Busch Light Corey Kent‘s joining the Busch Light Summer Music Series, as he’s booked to play Iowa Speedway on Aug. 3.  The “This Heart” hitmaker will play a full-length concert before the start of the Iowa Corn 350. The price of the show is included with admission to the race.  Corey’s set will be the …

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How Good Is That? OD’s throwing a CMA Fest party, even though they’re on tour

Catherine Powell/NBC The bad news? Old Dominion won’t be at CMA Fest this year because they’re kicking off their tour. The good news? They’ve planned a party for their fans at their bar anyway. The celebration starts Friday at 11 a.m. CT at Odie’s in midtown Nashville. There will be Barbara-themed cocktails, photo ops and more …

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