Check out the set list for ABC’s CMA Fest special

Robby Klein/ABC The countdown is on to the premiere of ABC’s annual CMA Fest special on June 25. But if you’re wondering exactly what the three-hour extravaganza has in store, wait no more. Here’s the rundown of the performances you can expect from the festival, which took place in Nashville earlier in June:  “Penthouse” — …

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Brantley Gilbert serving “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke

The Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert‘s getting ready for an intoxicating radio romance with Ashley Cooke, one that’ll be “Over When We’re Sober.”  The Georgia native’s new single is a collaboration with the “your place” newcomer, one that he “loved … from the moment we wrote it.” “When it came time to find a collaborator, …

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“Take Her Home”: Kenny Chesney sets all-time record with new #1

Disney/Frank Micelotta Kenny Chesney is topping the country chart, setting a new record as “Take Her Home” ascends to #1. The debut single from Kenny’s Born album is his 33rd trip to the summit of Billboard‘s Country Airplay ranking, making him the artist with the most number ones since the chart’s 1990 launch. That puts him …

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Megan Moroney’s ‘Am I Okay?’ will leave you wondering if she’s OK

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Wondering why Megan Moroney named her forthcoming sophomore album Am I Okay? Well, she’s got the answer for you. “‘Am I Okay?’ is the title track of my album, and it just felt fitting because I think the album is an emotional roller coaster,” Megan tells ABC …

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Nashville notes: Tyler Hubbard’s “Park” + Josh Ross’ tour

Tyler Hubbard has dropped a performance video for his new single, “Park.” It’s the follow-up to the chart-topping “Back Then Right Now.” Both tracks can be found on Tyler’s latest album, Strong. Josh Ross has announced his headlining Single Again Tour. The trek kicks off Aug. 28 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, and will wrap Nov. …

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Carly Pearce celebrates full-circle moment in hometown

ABC Kentucky native Carly Pearce recently celebrated a full-circle moment in her hometown. The “Truck on Fire” singer returned to the venue where she watched John Mayer‘s concert almost two decades ago — but this time, to perform onstage. “When I was 16 years old, my best friend and I drove down to Rupp Arena …

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Luke Combs talks ‘Fathers & Sons’ + prioritizing Tex and Beau’s happiness

Disney/Scott Kirkland Luke Combs joined CBS Sunday Morning to chat about his chart-topping career and new album, Fathers & Sons. “Every song has something to do with fatherhood, or being a son or being a dad. In some ways, it’s a way less smart concept album, you know?” Luke says. “My dad was essentially a maintenance man. …

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Carrie Underwood + family safe after home fire breaks out

NBC A fire broke out on the property of Carrie Underwood‘s Tennessee home Sunday night. According to Williamson County Fire Rescue’s social platform X, a crew was dispatched just before 10 p.m. “Almost immediately the call was upgraded to a structure fire. Crews from all eight of our stations responded. Fairview fire provided a tanker and crew as …

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Old Dominion’s “Coming Home” with new single

ABC Old Dominion has announced their new single, “Coming Home.” The track will arrive Friday, June 28, and will be the first preview of their follow-up to 2023’s Memory Lane. Old Dominion shared the news on social media alongside the single’s vintage cover art showing a couple kissing. Old Dominion’s latest singles include the Megan Moroney-assisted …

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Write this down: George Strait makes history with Texas concert

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia George Strait made history with Saturday’s Texas A&M Kyle Field concert. With 110,905 fans in attendance, the “Check Yes or No” singer set the record for the largest single-ticketed concert in U.S. history. The Grateful Dead previously held this feat with 107,019 Deadheads in attendance at their 1977 show at New Jersey’s Raceway Park.  George …

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