Kelsea Ballerini says life-changing ‘Welcome Mat’ EP was “the anomaly of my career”

ABC The creation process behind Kelsea Ballerini‘s Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) may have been unorthodox, but it came together in the best way possible. “I sound like a broken record because I say it all the time. But Welcome Mat has just been the anomaly of my career because I wrote it so differently than …

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Nashville notes: New tracks from Caylee Hammack, Billy Currington + more

Caylee Hammack is introducing her forthcoming new project with a soaring number, “The Hill.” “‘The Hill’ is written from a place of a sad surrender, like a white flag being waved by a broken arm. It’s the battle that feels like the end of the war of love with this person, but you’re not quite …

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Chris Janson name-drops Alan Jackson + more in “All American Guy”

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment Chris Janson‘s kicking off summer with “All American Guy.” The track, which Chris co-wrote, finds him beaming with patriotic pride as he highlights the various American-centric things he enjoys. “I love F-250s, Alan Jackson‘s ‘Little Bitty’ and the beauty of a small-town life/ I like my chili in a bowl, Bob …

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Jelly Roll talks fatherhood, building a “proper home” with wife Bunnie XO

Disney/Scott Kirkland As his career is skyrocketing, Jelly Roll said he’s simply feeling blessed these days. The “Need a Favor” singer, 39, is fresh off his first-ever Grammy nominations and is the reigning CMA Awards new artist of the year — but he’s also just a family man when at home with wife Bunnie XO …

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Jordan Davis + NEEDTOBREATHE team for ‘Among Friends’

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Jordan Davis and rock group NEEDTOBREATHE have dropped their two-song set, Among Friends. The project features new duet renditions of Jordan’s “Buy Dirt” and NEEDTOBREATHE’s “Banks,” and arrived alongside the airing of CMT Crossroads: NEEDTOBREATHE & Jordan Davis on Thursday. “‘Banks’ is my favorite @needtobreathe song and ‘Buy Dirt’ is their favorite of …

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Cody Johnson makes music “to impact people’s lives”

Disney/Eric McCandless Cody Johnson is opening up about what inspires him. The “Dirt Cheap” singer spoke to Good Morning America at CMA Fest 2024 in Nashville recently about how his deeply personal music impacts fans. “To have fans tell you how the music has touched their lives is the reason why I record the music that …

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Luke Combs’ heartfelt ‘Fathers & Sons’ has arrived

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs‘ long-awaited album of dad songs, Fathers & Sons, has arrived. The personal 12-track project is stacked with songs about fatherhood, life and raising a youngin’. While its storytelling highlights the universal father-son relationship, Luke also lets his experience as a touring artist and family man come through, as evidenced on the …

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Luke Bryan’s bringing you clothes from the “Mind of a Country Boy”

Jockey Sunday is Father’s Day, and if you’re struggling to find that last-minute gift, Luke Bryan may be able to help. In addition to his music career, American Idol and his 32 Bridge bar in downtown Nashville, he’s also launched his own Jockey Outdoors Collection.  What does that mean exactly? Well, Luke says, first of all, the clothes …

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Nashville notes: Jonathan Hutcherson’s “Country Hymn” + Ashland Craft joins Leo33

Ashland Craft has joined Zach Top and up-and-comer Jenna Paulette as an artist on Leo33‘s roster. “I am beyond excited to join the Leo33 family,” shares Ashland. “This label understands my vision and supports my creative journey. I can’t wait to continue to create and share new music with the help of this amazing team!” Jonathan …

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Here’s your chance to be in a Blake Shelton video

Disney/Randy Holmes Ever wanted to be in a Blake Shelton video? Well, here’s your chance. Blake and his team want you, the fans, to be featured in an upcoming official fan video. The request arrives ahead of the upcoming 20th anniversary of Blake’s third album, Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill, which arrived Oct. 26, 2004, and spawned the …

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