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Nashville notes: Steve Earle’s Opry induction + Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s new EP

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Steve Earle performed his hits "Guitar Town," "Hillbilly Highway" and "Copperhead Road" as Emmylou Harris officially inducted him into the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday. You can check out the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Night After Night" now, ahead of the release of their... Read More.

Scotty McCreery takes ‘Bottle Rockets’ from the beach in Charleston to Times Square

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

The beach, "Bottle Rockets," maracas, mandolins and guitars — what more could Scotty McCreery want in a music video for his latest hit?Well, Hootie & the Blowfish, of course — and they're there, too. You can check out a preview now on Scotty's... Read More.

Get in some Extra Innings with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley & more this February

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

If you love baseball and you love country music, you may want to head to Tempe, Arizona, in February.Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will headline the first night of the Extra Innings Festival on Feb. 27 at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park. Brothers... Read More.

Chris Stapleton will start 2026 with a different kind of show

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Chris Stapleton is extending his All-American Road Show into 2026 with six special concerts.Starting Feb. 4, he'll do two-night runs in Las Vegas; Thackerville, Oklahoma; and Uncasville, Connecticut. Billed as an Evening with Chris Stapleton, the new shows will feature only the singer and his... Read More.

Jason Aldean sells music catalog to BMG

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Jason Aldean's fortune is growing, as he just sold his music to BMG. Though the financial details weren't revealed, it's the company's single largest catalog acquisition.It includes nine studio albums, starting with his self-titled 2005 debut through 2019's 9, encompassing the period before BMG... Read More.

Take a NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood in 2026

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Dollywood will unveil its most expensive attraction ever, NightFlight Expedition, in the spring of 2026. The first-of-its kind ride will be housed in a 44,000-square-foot temperature-controlled facility in the park's Wildwood Grove area. Billed as the "world’s first indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft... Read More.

Josh Ross almost called his debut album ‘Nobody from Nowhere’

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Josh Ross is on a hot streak right now: He was just named entertainer of the year at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, and picked up single and video honors for his first #1, "Single Again." His debut album, Later Tonight, arrives on Friday... Read More.

Kentucky collab: Carly Pearce sings Bill Monroe with Ricky Skaggs

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Carly Pearce paid tribute to the "Father of Bluegrass" Tuesday as part of the Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe show.Carly performed Bill's most famous song, "Blue Moon of Kentucky," along with another Country Music Hall of Famer from the Bluegrass State. "Growing up in Kentucky,... Read More.

Nashville notes: Suzy Bogguss’ honor + HARDY’s ‘Dog Years’

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

"Drive South" hitmaker Suzy Bogguss recently became the first woman and the first country artist ever inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.HARDY will release the track "Dog Years" on Friday, ahead of the arrival of his COUNTRY! COUNTRY! album on... Read More.

Miley Cyrus to release Billy Ray Cyrus’ ‘Secrets’ on Friday

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

We'll get to hear the song Miley Cyrus wrote for her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on Friday. Miley shared a snippet of "Secrets," which is expected to feature musicians from Fleetwood Mac, on social media Tuesday, singing "Anywhere you go, you know I’ll follow,"... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Steve Earle’s Opry induction + Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s new EP

Scotty McCreery takes ‘Bottle Rockets’ from the beach in Charleston to Times Square

Get in some Extra Innings with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley & more this February

Chris Stapleton will start 2026 with a different kind of show

Jason Aldean sells music catalog to BMG

Take a NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood in 2026

Josh Ross almost called his debut album ‘Nobody from Nowhere’

Kentucky collab: Carly Pearce sings Bill Monroe with Ricky Skaggs

Nashville notes: Suzy Bogguss’ honor + HARDY’s ‘Dog Years’

Miley Cyrus to release Billy Ray Cyrus’ ‘Secrets’ on Friday

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