Disney/Tanner Yeager Recording a new album, taping The Voice and balancing life outside work is no easy feat. But Kelsea Ballerini‘s found her groove, and she’s enjoying the ride. “I feel hyper-eager right now, but not eager in a way of, like, more. Just eager in a way of really sustaining the songwriting and making sure that I’m digging my heels into …
Aug 01
Nashville notes: Post Malone doubles Texas shows + Chase Rice’s “Haw River”
Post Malone has doubled his Texas dates for his upcoming F-1 Trillion Tour. He’ll now play shows in Houston on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, and Austin on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to livenation.com. Chase Rice will drop a new song, “Haw River,” “in a couple of weeks.” …
Aug 01
Jelly Roll’s finally dropping new song, “Liar”
Disney/Tanner Yeager Jelly Roll will release his new track, “Liar,” on Friday. The song, which renounces the evil works of the devil of drug addiction and chasing riches, will also have a music video that’ll premiere Friday at 5 a.m. CT on CMT. If you’re wondering why “Liar” sounds familiar, it’s because Jelly debuted it live onstage at the 2024 …
Aug 01
Maddie & Tae + Andy Grammer are saying “I Do”
Disney/Scott Kirkland Pop star Andy Grammer has enlisted country music’s Maddie & Tae for an upcoming duet, “I Do.” Arriving Friday, the genre-blending song’s an upbeat romantic ode about staying committed to loving one’s significant other through the highs and lows. “And we might be losing sleep/ But you won’t be losing me/ Even when …
Aug 01
Luke Combs celebrates 4th anniversary with wife Nicole: “An incredible life we’ve built together”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Luke Combs is celebrating his fourth year of marriage to his wife, Nicole. The “Beautiful Crazy” singer hopped on social media to share a photo from their wedding day and a heartfelt message to Nicole. “4 years ago today I got to marry the woman of my dreams. We have two amazing …
Aug 01
Post Malone locks in Opry debut date, courtesy of Brad Paisley
Disney/Larry McCormack Post Malone is saddling up for his Opry debut. On Wednesday, Brad Paisley invited the “I Had Some Help” singer to perform at the historic venue in a video posted on the Opry’s Instagram. “What I’m about to ask is about to mean a lot to you, I think, knowing you and knowing the respect you have for country …
Aug 01
Carrie Underwood comes home: Country superstar is replacing Katy Perry as ‘American Idol’ judge
Randee St. Nicholas Carrie Underwood is your newest American Idol judge. The eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer — who won season 4 of the singing competition show in 2005 — was announced Thursday as Katy Perry’s replacement on “Idol.” Carrie will join returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie alongside host Ryan Seacrest when Idol returns …
Aug 01
Kenny Chesney + Texas inspired George Birge’s “Cowboy Songs”
Courtesy of RECORDS Nashville “Cowboy Songs” is more than another love song. The track, which has cracked the top 30 of the country charts, was inspired by Kenny Chesney‘s music and George Birge‘s earlier years in his hometown of Austin, Texas. “I had been inspired by some of those kind of like fever dream-style Kenny Chesney songs …
Jul 31
Nashville notes: Kameron Marlowe teases collab + Sam Hunt’s onstage gender reveal
Lainey Wilson and Chris Young have been announced as the headliners for the 2025 Gulf Coast Jam. The festival will take place at Panama City Beach from May 30 to June 1, with the full lineup to be revealed soon. Tickets are available now at gulfcoastjam.com. Kameron Marlowe is teasing a duet version of his song “High Hopes.” “High Hopes …
Jul 31
Dustin Lynch turns on “Party Mode” for mom’s birthday
Disney/Scott Kirkland Dustin Lynch recently surprised his mom with a birthday celebration on his tour bus. The singer turned on his “Party Mode” and decorated his home on wheels with hanging birthday decor before welcoming his mother onto the bus. Dustin’s mom entered the tour bus to everyone singing “Happy Birthday” as her son put a …