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ERNEST, HARDY, Zach Top and more raise thousands to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Zach Top, HARDY, Vince Gill and Tracy Lawrence all turned out Monday to help ERNEST raise more than $207,000 at his third annual ERNvitational Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event at Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville benefit Second Harvest Food Bank."I'm proud to... Read More.

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Megan Moroney's "Medicine" is the latest track from her Cloud 9 album that's been released as a radio single. Jamey Johnson will launch his Traveling Truebadour Tour May 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, with plans to wrap Oct. 11 at Turning... Read More.

Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Luke Combs claims the 20th #1 of his career as "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" rises to #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay tally. His most recent chart-topper, "Back in the Saddle," spent two weeks at... Read More.

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Parker McCollum's debut single, "Pretty Heart," has just been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The Texas native co-wrote the song from 2021's Gold Chain Cowboy that went on to become his first #1. "Man...all I have to say is... Read More.

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley picked up some major all-genre nominations going into the 52nd American Music Awards, which take place on Memorial Day, May 25, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas. Morgan is up for artist of the year alongside Taylor Swift,... Read More.

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney surprised fans with special appearances by Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker during his first concert of 2026. In a set that included "We Do," "Living in Fast Forward," "Young," "Beer in Mexico" and "Keg in the Closet," the superstar closed the 13th... Read More.

Nashville notes: Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Backwards’ track + ‘The Story of Shane Profitt’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

You can check out Hudson Westbrook's performance of "Painted You Pretty" from Friday's The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. His new track, "Backwards," is set to drop April 24. You can now listen to Charlie Daniels' initial concert performance of... Read More.

HARDY and his wife have their hands full with their 1-year-old

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

When it comes to writing hit songs for himself and other artists, HARDY is an undeniable master of the craft, having penned close to 20 number ones.When it comes to being the father of a 1-year-old, however, he's finding there's more of a learning... Read More.

Something ‘Different’ for Tim McGraw: Playing the villain in Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

Tim McGraw could be coming back to your TV screen if a new pilot in the works at Hulu gets picked up.He's set to play a lead role in Southern Bastards, which is based on the graphic novels of the same name, according to... Read More.

Morgan Wallen switches things up on the sold-out Still the Problem Tour launch

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen is officially back on the road, after setting his Still the Problem Tour in motion to a sold-out crowd Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Podcaster Theo Von joined him in a hype video, before he resumed his tradition of... Read More.

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ERNEST, HARDY, Zach Top and more raise thousands to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

Nashville notes: Hudson Westbrook’s ‘Backwards’ track + ‘The Story of Shane Profitt’

HARDY and his wife have their hands full with their 1-year-old

Something ‘Different’ for Tim McGraw: Playing the villain in Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’

Morgan Wallen switches things up on the sold-out Still the Problem Tour launch

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