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Darius Rucker’s ready to pay tribute to Charley Pride as Opry 100 rolls on

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

The Grand Ole Opry will honor Charley Pride during a special show Tuesday, Sept. 22. Darius Rucker, Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy and Dion Pride are among those set to play."The Grand Ole Opry held a very special place in my father's heart, and our... Read More.

Midland’s party on the roof in LA

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

The Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace at L.A.'s Grammy Museum was the latest of many Stages Midland's playing to promote their sixth studio album.After their Tuesday talk with Entertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLaura, Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson treated the sold-out crowd to a... Read More.

If it’s meant to be, there may be a new Morgan Wallen song

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen doesn't exactly post on his socials every day, so when he says something, it's usually worth paying attention. "Maybe I'll release this one before the boats get winterized this time," he writes in a new post of him... Read More.

Little Miss Twain’s putting on her ‘Faded Blue Jeans’

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

Shania Twain's so excited about her "Faded Blue Jeans," her latest track's inspired a special edition of her upcoming album. "Faded blue jeans, big holes in the knees, had 'em ever since I was 17!" she wrote on Read More.

Jordan Davis and Nate Smith are on tap to play one-night-only free concerts

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

If luck is on your side, you could spend One Night Only with Jordan Davis and Nate Smith. That's the name of Busch Light's intimate win-your-way-in concert series, which takes place later this year in Ohio and Utah. You can't buy tickets, and entering... Read More.

The man behind 15 years of hits was almost father to Bo-Berry McCreery

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

Scotty McCreery fans will be able to take a walk down memory lane when his greatest hits collection, titled 15, comes out on Friday. The North Carolina native was only 17 when he won American Idol in 2011, and since then, he's gone on... Read More.

Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson’s Sandwich and Dan + Shay’s ‘Jesus’

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

Dan + Shay will release the track "Her, the Kids, and Jesus" on July 24, ahead of the Aug. 21 arrival of their new album, Young. You can check out a preview on their socials.Country Music Hall of Famer Bill... Read More.

Ashley Cooke drops song titles, even more clues about album #2

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

What do gold stars, a glass of wine, California, Florida, hotel keys, acoustic guitars, a journal, a pen and Geminis have to do with Ashley Cooke's self-titled sophomore album? Well, you'll mostly have to wait until it drops Aug. 14 to find out. But... Read More.

Move over, Chief: Eric Church’s Band takes center stage for charity

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

The Eric Church Band continues its tradition of giving back with Music Row for MusiCares, set to take place Sunday, Aug. 9, at Chief's on Broadway.Band members Jeff Hyde and Driver Williams will be joined by songwriters Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jonathan Singleton and... Read More.

‘What If’ you put an ‘Honest Woman’ in bluegrass’s most famous band?

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

What if you made Carly Pearce a member of Alison Krauss & Union Station?It's something you'll likely be able to envision once you hear Carly's new Honest Woman preview."Bluegrass has always been part of who I am," Carly writes on her Read More.

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Darius Rucker’s ready to pay tribute to Charley Pride as Opry 100 rolls on

Midland’s party on the roof in LA

If it’s meant to be, there may be a new Morgan Wallen song

Little Miss Twain’s putting on her ‘Faded Blue Jeans’

Jordan Davis and Nate Smith are on tap to play one-night-only free concerts

The man behind 15 years of hits was almost father to Bo-Berry McCreery

Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson’s Sandwich and Dan + Shay’s ‘Jesus’

Ashley Cooke drops song titles, even more clues about album #2

Move over, Chief: Eric Church’s Band takes center stage for charity

‘What If’ you put an ‘Honest Woman’ in bluegrass’s most famous band?

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