Disney/Scott Kirkland George Birge‘s latest hit, “It Won’t Be Long,” was born out of an ordinary moment he happened to witness between his father and his sons. “I was raised … in Texas by an old cowboy, and I got my boys — my two little guys of my own — that are in the …
May 29
Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s ‘Hee Haw’ jumpsuit + Shenandoah’s Trading Post
The bedazzled bell-bottomed jumpsuit Dolly Parton wore on a 1975 episode of Hee Haw is part of Julien’s Music Icons auction Friday, May 30, and Saturday, May 31, at Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. You can find out more at JuliensAuctions.com. If you’re hoping to see Luke Combs‘ exhibit at the Country Music Hall …
May 29
Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Slaubaugh can see ‘Forever From Here’ with Walker Montgomery
Kendra Slaubaugh, Krista Slaubaugh (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) “Forever From Here” is more than just a song for Tigirlily Gold these days, as Krista Slaubaugh just got engaged to Walker Montgomery. The son of ’90s hitmaker John Michael Montgomery popped the question Monday, May 26, by a pond in the Blue Ridge Mountains. “I was overwhelmed …
May 29
Really, ‘You Had to Be There’ to see Kenny Chesney + Megan Moroney at Sphere
Sony Music Nashville Kenny Chesney and Megan Moroney performed “You Had to Be There” together for the first time live Wednesday night during Kenny’s Sphere Las Vegas residency. The tune traces Megan’s history from being a Chesney fan to joining him on the Sun Goes Down Tour last year. “No one has more fun onstage …
May 29
‘Burning House’ hitmaker Cam’s practicing ‘Alchemy’
Phil McCarten/CBS Nearly 10 years after her chart-topping “Burning House,” Cam is back, working on her own brand of “Alchemy.” “I hear the sound coming back again. I need it now to keep it together,” she sings in the first tease of the ethereal new song, which is accompanied by black-and-white images, one showing tiny flowers …
May 29
Carly Pearce sows a field of dreams for her bass player
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Carly Pearce is making her band’s baseball dreams come true. That meant a trip to the pitcher’s mound in San Diego with guitarist Philip Noel on Wednesday. “The @padres heard that my bass player @phiripnoel was their biggest fan and gave us the most special day,” she shared on her socials. “What …
May 29
Step into The Reba House at CMA Fest 2025
MCA Nashville Reba McEntire‘s inviting you to her house during CMA Fest 2025. The entertainment icon will debut The Reba House at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center starting Thursday, June 5. It’ll be open daily from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. CT through Sunday, June 8. Inside, you’ll find Reba’s chair from The …
May 29
Old Dominion is ‘Making Good Time’ on new music
Disney/Randy Holmes If you think it’s been too long since we’ve had new music from Old Dominion — well, it ain’t from a lack of tryin’. “It ain’t from a lack of tryin’” just happens to be the hook from the newest song the band’s been teasing on their socials. Lead singer Matthew Ramsey confirms the band …
May 28
Nashville notes: Jamey Johnson plays The Last Honky Tonk + Sunny Sweeney’s ‘Divorce Decrees’
Jamey Johnson launches his 36-city The Last Honky Tonk Tour June 4 in Wichita, Kansas. Tickets are on sale now, with more dates to be added soon. Morgan Wade‘s 11-track new album, The Party Is Over (recovered), will arrive Aug. 1. You can check out the title track now. Sunny Sweeney‘s “Diamonds & Divorce Decrees” is …
May 28
Josh Ross is ‘Drunk Right Now’ with Akon
Mercury Nashville Newcomer Josh Ross is teaming up with Akon for a new version of his 2008 hit “Right Now (Na Na Na).” “Akon’s music was always a huge part of my life growing up,” Josh says. “Having two older siblings, his songs were always playing — his sound, his hooks, everything about it just stuck …