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Keith Urban held in high regard by Peter Frampton: “Wonderful guitar player, singer and songwriter”

Keith Urban held in high regard by Peter Frampton: “Wonderful guitar player, singer and songwriter”

Nathan Congleton/NBCCountry music’s own Keith Urban is set to perform onstage at Saturday’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with 2024 inductee Peter Frampton.Perhaps unbeknownst to some, Keith and the “Baby, I Love Your Way” singer share a friendship that dates back to Keith’s pre-superstar era.”I met [Keith] very early on when I moved here the first…read more »

Morgan Wallen just wants to “Love Somebody”

Morgan Wallen just wants to “Love Somebody”

Courtesy of Big Loud RecordsMorgan Wallen’s hotly anticipated new track, “Love Somebody,” is out.”‘Love Somebody’ is a little bit of a new approach lyrically and sonically,” says Morgan, who co-wrote the genre-blending song. “I wanted to try something different, with what I wanted to talk about, how I wanted it to sound, and we were…read more »

Ringo Starr shares details of his new country album, ‘Look Up’

Ringo Starr shares details of his new country album, ‘Look Up’

UMG NashvilleRingo Starr is finally ready to share his country album with fans.The Beatles legend just announced he’ll release Look Up, co-written and produced by T Bone Burnett, on Jan. 10.The album features 11 songs, with special guest appearances by Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, Larkin Poe and Alison Krauss, the latter appearing on the album’s closing song, “Thankful,”…read more »

Lainey Wilson’s parents are all in on her ‘Whirlwind’

Lainey Wilson’s parents are all in on her ‘Whirlwind’

Disney/Larry McCormackAs the whirlwind of Lainey Wilson’s life continues, two people who have been indirectly enjoying it are her parents.”They good, but they crazy,” Lainey jokes. “No, everybody’s good. They’re just enjoying this and they’re getting to experience a lot of things that they probably never thought they’d get to.””You know, my momma’s getting to go to…read more »

Nashville notes: Kassi Ashton covers Miranda Lambert + Cody Johnson heads Down Under

Nashville notes: Kassi Ashton covers Miranda Lambert + Cody Johnson heads Down Under

Kassi Ashton has shared a snippet of her covering Miranda Lambert’s iconic “Gunpowder & Lead” on social platform X. “Do you think @mirandalambert was ever Called Crazy?” she captioned her post with a nod to her latest single, “Called Crazy.” Cody Johnson’s not only headlining Australia’s CMC Rocks in 2025, he’ll also hit Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland…read more »

“I Ain’t Sayin'” Jordan Davis is having a “damn good time”

“I Ain’t Sayin'” Jordan Davis is having a “damn good time”

Courtesy of MCA NashvilleJordan Davis sure knows how to have a “damn good time” in his “I Ain’t Sayin'” music video.Out now, the summery visualizer centers around Jordan’s boat and backyard party and the breakdown of one of his female friend’s romantic relationships. Fortunately for her, after walking away from the half-hearted ex, she’s got Jordan and the crew…read more »

Morgan Wallen’s launching his Sand In My Boots Festival

Morgan Wallen’s launching his Sand In My Boots Festival

Disney/Frank MicelottaMorgan Wallen’s emptying the sand from his boots for his first-ever Sand In My Boots Festival.Slated for May 16-18, 2025, the three-day festival will take place in Gulf Shores, Alabama.”Me and my team have been working on this for a while for y’all. We’re going to be headed south to the beaches and I’m bringing some of my…read more »

Lee Brice is enlisting Dolly Parton for Trace Adkins cover

Lee Brice is enlisting Dolly Parton for Trace Adkins cover

Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesLee Brice is covering Trace Adkins’ “Til the Last Shot’s Fired” with the help of Dolly Parton and newcomer Scott Hasting.The “Rumor” singer’s collaborative rendition arrives Oct. 18 and is available for presave now.Lee shared the news with fans on Instagram alongside a clip of his acoustic-leaning, emotional cover, which pays tribute to the military and…read more »

Kelsea Ballerini’s glad she’s not on her “First Rodeo”

Kelsea Ballerini’s glad she’s not on her “First Rodeo”

Disney/Tanner YeagerKelsea Ballerini’s riding straight to the release day of PATTERNS with a new song, “First Rodeo.”Accompanied by a dreamy music video, the tune offers a candid look at Kelsea’s love life, from getting married to being divorced and then falling in love again with her current boyfriend, Chase Stokes.”I rode off into the sunset/ The red dust hadn’t been…read more »

‘It’s Officially Christmas’: Dan + Shay double up their first holiday album

‘It’s Officially Christmas’: Dan + Shay double up their first holiday album

Art Streiber/NBCDan + Shay’s long-awaited Christmas album is arriving very, very soon. The Grammy-winning duo announced that their debut holiday record, It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album, is dropping Friday. It’ll contain 21 songs and feature yuletide classics such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Silent Night,” as well as fresh originals including “Save the…read more »