ABCParker McCollum’s closing out 2023 with five headlining shows in December. The multiple-city trek includes stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Antonio, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Fort Worth, Texas. Corey Kenty, Catie Offerman and Chancey Williams will open on select dates. Tickets for these newly announced dates go on sale Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. local time. To purchase tickets…… read more »
Courtesy of Big Loud RecordsThe wait for new Lauren Alaina music is finally over. Lauren’s brand new EP, Unlocked, has arrived. The six-song set includes the previously released “A Walk In The Bar” and “Hangovers,” as well as a sprightly and cheeky duet with Lainey Wilson (“Thicc As Thieves”). “I’m so proud to have Unlocked out in the world today,” shares Lauren. “Five years ago, I don’t know that I…… read more »
Courtesy of Warner Music NashvilleGabby Barrett has dropped her new single, “Glory Days.” Penned by Gabby, Emily Weisband, James McNair and Seth Mosley, the soaring track captures Gabby’s immense gratitude for all she has in her life. “This is as good as it gets, I don’t know what I would change/ I love this life that we live, I love that…… read more »
Courtesy of Capitol Records NashvilleCarrie Underwood’s set to release a deluxe version of her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, on September 22. The expanded record adds six new songs, including Carrie’s latest single, “Out of That Truck,” and a brand new track, “Take Me Out,” which dropped Friday, June 9. Denim & Rhinestones arrived in June 2022 and spawned the singles “Ghost Story” and “Hate My Heart.” Denim &…… read more »
CMA/ABCThe 50th anniversary of CMA Fest kicked off Thursday night at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, with performances from Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Carly Pearce, Jo Dee Messina and more. Dierks Bentley was also busy working, since he’s hosting this year’s ABC special with Lainey Wilson and Elle King. “I feel really lucky to be hosting with both of ’em…” he told reporters…… read more »
Adam Doleac has released a heartwarming love song, “Biggest Fan.” The track is “a love letter to my wife,” shares Adam. “She’s always telling me she’s MY biggest fan.. Well, this song is me making sure she knows I am hers too – even if she’s not the one on a stage every night.”Marty Stuart surprised newcomer Jake Worthington with an invitation to his Grand Ole Opry…… read more »
Has playing the mandolin been on your bucket list? Well, here’s your chance. Musician Kristen Bearfield is hosting a mandolin workshop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 10. The singer/songwriter and instrumentalist, who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and with Jimmy Fortune, will teach participants the basics of mandolin…… read more »
ABCLuke Bryan may be a CMA Fest veteran by now, but his love for the festival hasn’t wavered. “I truly love [CMA Fest] for hundreds of reasons,” shares Luke. “I always remember my first ones and starting out and doing River Stages and always dreaming of coming over here and performing at LP Field (now Nissan Stadium)…… read more »
NBCAlbums, posters and T-shirts aren’t the only things artists have to sign sometimes. There are other items like boots, cowboy hats and bandanas, especially if you’re a country singer. But, those are a far cry from one of the most bizarre things Dierks Bentley recalls autographing: “A baby’s head.” “Yeah, like a 2-week-old baby. I didn’t want to do it. I didn’t want to…… read more »
ABC/Michael MoriatisFans aren’t the only ones excited about CMA Fest. Artists are, too, especially “Come Back Song” hitmaker Darius Rucker. “Music Fest is like nothing else. I say all the time that country music is the only genre that could have something like that. It’s truly amazing,” shares Darius. “People are everywhere and they want to be…… read more »
