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Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert will be ‘Live from Sky Deck’ during CMA Fest

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

In what's become a CMA Fest tradition, MCA will take over Nashville's Skydeck on Broadway for two days during the annual country music extravaganza.Performances kick off Friday, June 5, with Saturday, June 6, starting with Miranda Lambert's Crisco Disco Brunch.Little Big Town, Wyatt Flores,... Read More.

Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop will soon welcome you to the Volunteer State

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The first Dolly [Parton]'s Tennessean Travel Stop will officially open June 24 in Cornersville, Tennessee. Located at exit 22 off 1-65 about an hour south of Nashville, the convenience store offers custom merch; food including DLY BBQ and Dolly's Cup of Ambition Coffee; and... Read More.

The Chicks are ‘Taking the Long Way’ on tour 20 years later

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The Chicks will celebrate the anniversary of a pivotal album this fall with the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour. The 16-show run kicks off Sept. 30 at Detroit's Fox Theatre, with stops in Chicago, New York City, Nashville, San Antonio, Austin, Seattle... Read More.

George Strait and Lainey Wilson join Alan Jackson’s concert send-off

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

George Strait and Lainey Wilson are joining the lineup for Alan Jackson's final touring show of his career Saturday, June 27, at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. Of course, George and Alan have worked together many times throughout their careers, duetting on the iconic "Murder on... Read More.

Riley Green and GMA’s Lara Spencer to host CMA Fest on ABC

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

As CMA Fest prepares to take over downtown Nashville June 4-7, the Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the hosts and airdate for the annual three-hour special to follow.Riley Green and Good Morning America's Lara Spencer will host the show, set to air... Read More.

Ashley Cooke is about to be ‘the most me’ as she heads to the water

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The unofficial start of summer is here, with Memorial Day weekend now in the rearview mirror.That's good news for folks like Ashley Cooke, who's ready to get things rolling ahead of the official start of the season on June 21. "I'm a big water... Read More.

Ella Langley bests Beyoncé with Hot Country Songs feat

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Ella Langley's lock on the Billboard charts continues, as the hitmaker occupies the top three spots on the Hot Country Songs chart. Not only that, she's done it for an entire month.For the fourth week, "Choosin' Texas" is at #1,... Read More.

Lauren Alaina will step on ‘Stages’ this fall for headlining tour

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Lauren Alaina's 15-date fall headlining tour borrows its name from her upcoming album, Stages, which drops Aug. 28. The trek kicks off Oct. 1 in Milwaukee and wraps Nov. 12 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. "This tour feels like my most personal yet," Lauren... Read More.

Koe Wetzel’s new radio single ‘Hurts Like You’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Koe Wetzel took the "High Road" to land the most-played song at country radio in 2025.Now he's following up the double Platinum, five-week #1 with Jessie Murph with a new radio single from his upcoming sixth studio album. "'Hurts Like... Read More.

Tucker Wetmore goes ‘Brunette’ for first ‘Billboard’ #1

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Tucker Wetmore claims his first #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart as "Brunette" rises to the top.His previous hits "Wind Up Missin' You" and "3,2,1" both made it to #2 on the tally, in January and December 2025, respectively,... Read More.

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Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert will be ‘Live from Sky Deck’ during CMA Fest

Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop will soon welcome you to the Volunteer State

The Chicks are ‘Taking the Long Way’ on tour 20 years later

George Strait and Lainey Wilson join Alan Jackson’s concert send-off

Riley Green and GMA’s Lara Spencer to host CMA Fest on ABC

Ashley Cooke is about to be ‘the most me’ as she heads to the water

Ella Langley bests Beyoncé with Hot Country Songs feat

Lauren Alaina will step on ‘Stages’ this fall for headlining tour

Koe Wetzel’s new radio single ‘Hurts Like You’

Tucker Wetmore goes ‘Brunette’ for first ‘Billboard’ #1

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