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Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say ‘YES’

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

When it comes to new music from LOCASH, the message is an overwhelming "YES!""Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH," Preston Brust says in a news release. "Starting with 'YES,' we'll be releasing new music faster... Read More.

Cody Johnson says ‘Hello Lonesome’ as he heads to play with Strait

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Cody Johnson's new album won't arrive until June 26, but the CMA male vocalist of the year is rolling out a steady stream of new music in the meantime."Hello Lonesome" follows "I Want You," which came out two weeks ago."No... Read More.

Nashville notes: Joe Nichols’ ‘High Notes’ + Takoda Brice’s debut

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Joe Nichols' new track, "High Notes," is a nod to Hank Williams Sr. and shares its title with the name of Hank Williams Jr.'s 1982 album. It's the third preview of Joe's next record, following "Fighting the Good Fight" and... Read More.

Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay and more expand 61st ACMs lineup

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Five-time ACM Awards host Blake Shelton will return to perform at the upcoming 61st ceremony, the Academy of Country Music revealed Friday.ACM new male artist Tucker Wetmore and new female artist Avery Anna have secured stage time as well, along with newcomer and album... Read More.

Take your ‘Boots Off’ for another ‘California Sunrise’ with Jon Pardi

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Get ready for the dawning of another California Sunrise, as Jon Pardi readies the 10th Anniversary Edition of his 2016 album."Ten years ago I made a record that would unknowingly change my life," the Golden State native says. "Since then, it's been one hell... Read More.

Why Tucker Wetmore’s mom — and Thomas Rhett — took over his London show

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Tucker Wetmore's mom interrupted his London show to tell him he's the ACM new male artist of the year. "Mom, what are you doing here?" Tucker said as Sia Gould took over the stage to introduce a video clip from Thomas Rhett, who took... Read More.

Let Keith Urban’s yacht rock covers put you in a ‘Flow State’

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

Keith Urban's getting into a Flow State, as he prepares for the arrival of his 13th studio album on June 12. If you weren't expecting his next record to be a collection of yacht rock covers, well, you're probably not alone. But what is... Read More.

Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley ‘Billboard”s Powerhouse Award

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson presented Ella Langley with the Powerhouse Award at Wednesday's Billboard 2026 Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium."She comes from the kind of place where you learn early how to work hard, tell the truth, and stand 10 toes down in... Read More.

Country outlaw David Allan Coe dead at 86

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Country rebel David Allan Coe passed away Wednesday at the age of 86, his booking agent David Wade confirmed to ABC Audio."One of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time [and] never to be forgotten," his wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, told Read More.

Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Drew Baldridge will launch his Farm Faith Family Tour June 11 in Omaha, Nebraska. He'll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run. Meanwhile, fans can... Read More.

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Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell help LOCASH say ‘YES’

Cody Johnson says ‘Hello Lonesome’ as he heads to play with Strait

Nashville notes: Joe Nichols’ ‘High Notes’ + Takoda Brice’s debut

Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Dan + Shay and more expand 61st ACMs lineup

Take your ‘Boots Off’ for another ‘California Sunrise’ with Jon Pardi

Why Tucker Wetmore’s mom — and Thomas Rhett — took over his London show

Let Keith Urban’s yacht rock covers put you in a ‘Flow State’

Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley ‘Billboard”s Powerhouse Award

Country outlaw David Allan Coe dead at 86

Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

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