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Nashville notes: Jordan Davis’ ‘Truck’ + Blake Shelton’s BTS

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Nashville songwriter Ben Johnson stars in the new Netflix docuseries Hitmakers. He's written 11 number ones, including HARDY's "Truck Bed" and Parmalee's "Take My Name."Jordan Davis' new track, "Turn This Truck Around," arrives Friday. It's the latest preview of his new album, Learn the... Read More.

Michael Jackson biopic release delayed until 2026

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Michael Jackson fans who’ve been anxiously waiting for the biopic on the singer’s life will be waiting a little longer.Lionsgate just announced that the film, Michael, has been pushed back, and will now hit theaters and IMAX on April 24, 2026.This is the second... Read More.

The Opry will celebrate its 100th birthday at Carnegie Hall

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

The Grand Ole Opry will relocate to New York's Carnegie Hall on March 20, 2026, as part of the celebration of the country music institution's 100th birthday. The show, titled "An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry," is also part of Carnegie Hall's United in... Read More.

Tyler Hubbard, Zach John King and more join Luke Bryan for his Midwest Farm Tour

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Luke Bryan is heading to the Midwest for his 2025 Farm Tour, and we now know who'll be joining him.Tyler Hubbard, Zach John King, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock are all on board for the fall dates.The shows kick off... Read More.

Kelly Clarkson sells stake in her music catalog, including ‘Since U Been Gone’ and ‘Stronger’

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Kelly Clarkson is the latest artist to sell off a portion of her musical legacy.HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired a portion of Kelly's catalog — what's described in a press release as "her life's works" — which includes "Since U Been Gone," "Because of... Read More.

Actor Paul Walter Hauser’s surprising connection to Bruce Springsteen

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Actor Paul Walter Hauser has a role in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen movie Deliver Me From Nowhere, and it turns out he also has a surprising connection to the New Jersey rocker.Hauser plays Springsteen’s guitar tech Mike Batlan, who helped engineer 1982’s Nebraska. While appearing on Read More.

These 3 meteor showers are happening in late July: What to know

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It may be the best time of year for stargazers to witness meteors blazing through the night sky.Late July will offer the chance to witness three separate meteor shower events happening at the same time, according to the American Meteor Society... Read More.

Chuck Mangione, ‘Feels So Good’ musician and bandleader, dead at 84

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning jazz bandleader and musician who scored an unlikely top-five hit in 1978 with the jazz instrumental "Feels So Good," has died at age 84, according to a note on his official website.Born... Read More.

Daniel Caesar returns with new single Friday: ‘I almost feel like I’m starting again — and I love it’

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Daniel Caesar is kicking off this chapter of his life with his new single "Have a Baby (With Me)." Arriving on Friday, the song is the lead to his upcoming album, Son of Spergy. “I feel like we’re picking up where we left off,” he tells... Read More.

Food Network chef Anne Burrell died by suicide, acute intoxication, medical examiner confirms

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Chef Anne Burrell died by suicide, ABC News confirmed.It's been just over five weeks since Burrell was found unresponsive in her Brooklyn home on June 17. The City of New York Office of Chief Medical Examiner concluded its investigation on Thursday, determining suicide as... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Nashville notes: Jordan Davis’ ‘Truck’ + Blake Shelton’s BTS

Michael Jackson biopic release delayed until 2026

The Opry will celebrate its 100th birthday at Carnegie Hall

Tyler Hubbard, Zach John King and more join Luke Bryan for his Midwest Farm Tour

Kelly Clarkson sells stake in her music catalog, including ‘Since U Been Gone’ and ‘Stronger’

Actor Paul Walter Hauser’s surprising connection to Bruce Springsteen

These 3 meteor showers are happening in late July: What to know

Chuck Mangione, ‘Feels So Good’ musician and bandleader, dead at 84

Daniel Caesar returns with new single Friday: ‘I almost feel like I’m starting again — and I love it’

Food Network chef Anne Burrell died by suicide, acute intoxication, medical examiner confirms

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