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Shania Twain warns ‘Little Miss Twain’ songs ‘may cause a little trouble’

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Shania Twain has so far only offered two glimpses of what she's up to on Little Miss Twain, releasing the title track with Tanya Tucker and the first single, "Dirty Rosie." But now the country/pop superstar's giving us a better picture of the 15-song... Read More.

Ella Langley’s still obliterating any non-Texas options on the Hot 100

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

It seems Ella Langley's time atop the Billboard Hot 100 is simply not done, as "Choosin' Texas" rises to #1 on the all-genre ranking for a record sixth time. In all, this is its 11th week... Read More.

TR’s dad, Rhett Akins, to be inducted as newest member of Grand Ole Opry

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett's dad, Rhett Akins, will officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry later this year, after Jon Pardi extended the surprise invitation on Sunday. It came during a special Opry Celebrates '90s Country show. It's important to... Read More.

‘Alan Jackson: The Last Show’ to air in December

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

More than 80,000 fans turned out to see the final touring show of Alan Jackson's career Saturday night in Nashville; watch parties on Broadway, at Belmont University and at the Country Music Hall of Fame added to the sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium.If you... Read More.

Keith Urban, Dan + Shay booked for ‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Keith Urban will kick off the 2026 Good Morning America Summer Concert Series July 10 on ABC, with Dan + Shay set to follow on July 31.Keith released his new yacht rock covers album, flow state, on June 12, while Dan + Shay's new... Read More.

Tim McGraw delivers a ‘Song for America’ for July Fourth

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Tim McGraw's here with a "Song for America," just in time for the United States' 250th birthday. It's an occasion that instantly transports Tim back in time to his childhood."As a kid, the first thing I remember about Fourth of... Read More.

Nashville notes: Shania Twain, Frank Ray + Carter Faith’s duets

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

New artists Carter Faith and Wyatt Flores have teamed up on the new duet, "Nothin' Better to Do," which is out now. It'll appear on Carter's Cherry Valley Forever deluxe edition, which drops July 24. The new five-track EP... Read More.

If you’re looking for encouragement, Gabby Barrett’s ‘In On It’

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Gabby Barrett's focusing on faith in her first new music of 2026. "If you're thinking of someone who's walking through a confusing season, send this to them," she posted on Instagram. "My new song 'In On... Read More.

Reba McEntire’s ready with a new song to celebrate this Fourth of July

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Reba McEntire will debut her new song, "Ain't Gonna Keep It Waitin'," on Saturday's Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash.It's the title track of the legend's third music capsule, which is out now. Reba picks up the tempo on the... Read More.

Josh Ross makes it two in a row with ‘Hate How You Look’

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Josh Ross may "Hate How You Look," but he loves how it feels: his current single becomes his second #1 in a row, topping both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. "I still can't believe... Read More.

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Shania Twain warns ‘Little Miss Twain’ songs ‘may cause a little trouble’

Ella Langley’s still obliterating any non-Texas options on the Hot 100

TR’s dad, Rhett Akins, to be inducted as newest member of Grand Ole Opry

‘Alan Jackson: The Last Show’ to air in December

Keith Urban, Dan + Shay booked for ‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series

Tim McGraw delivers a ‘Song for America’ for July Fourth

Nashville notes: Shania Twain, Frank Ray + Carter Faith’s duets

If you’re looking for encouragement, Gabby Barrett’s ‘In On It’

Reba McEntire’s ready with a new song to celebrate this Fourth of July

Josh Ross makes it two in a row with ‘Hate How You Look’

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