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Jordan Davis’ plan to have ‘the most fun onstage’ for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Jordan Davis will welcome 2026 by accomplishing a goal he's had practically his whole life: playing New Year's Rockin' Eve. "This is the thing that you grow up [and] you know that everybody in the country is watching this, including me last year wanting... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: ‘Happen to Me’ aligns Russell Dickerson’s dreams with reality

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

At the beginning of 2025, Russell Dickerson thought his emotional song "Bones" would be his next big hit. But in February, the release of "Happen to Me" would change all that. Thanks to a self-described "stupid dance on TikTok" inspired by Usher and Michael... Read More.

Tucker Wetmore’s New Year’s Eve will be different than the ones before

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

In 2025, Tucker Wetmore will break from his usual Dec. 31 ritual to play the iconic New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC.So what's his typical plan? Just hanging with his bros."Usually I'll rent a cabin in the woods with my buddies and we'll just... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Morgan Wallen was the ‘Problem’ we couldn’t get enough of

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

2025 will go down as the year of Morgan Wallen, not just in country music, but across the board, as Billboard declared him the most successful music maker of the year. He finishes 2025 at #1 on Billboard's Top Artists ranking for the first... Read More.

Check out Lainey Wilson’s Christmas Day Netflix performance

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

If you didn't spend Christmas Day watching football on Netflix, you missed Lainey Wilson's halftime performance - but you can now check out photos from the event and watch the performance on YouTube.The show was part... Read More.

Jason Aldean’s family grows by one puppy — and one pig

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, expanded their family menagerie by two on Christmas.Brittany posted video on her Instagram of their kids going on a scavenger hunt throughout the house and finding an English bulldog puppy named Romeo. As... Read More.

Parker McCollum and wife expecting second child in 2026

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

"What Kinda Man" would announce on Christmas that he's going to be come a dad for the second time? Parker McCollum, that's who.Parker and his wife, Hallie Ray Light, announced the news with an Instagram post of them posing in... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Kenny Chesney enlarges his Sphere as hall of famer & bestselling author

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

2025 was a big one for Kenny Chesney. In the past year he became the first country artist to play Sphere Las Vegas; became one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame; and a became a bestselling author. In May,... Read More.

Cody Johnson & family plan to ‘dote on that little boy’ this Christmas

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

It's a very special Christmas at Cody Johnson's house this year, as he and his wife Brandi Johnson celebrate for the first time as a family of five. Jaycee Daniel Johnson arrived Oct. 21, joining 10-year-old Clara Mae Johnson and 8-year-old Cori Johnson."He's perfect.... Read More.

Chris Young sings on ‘Live with Kelly & Mark,’ says first holiday tour was ‘magical’

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Chris Young just wrapped up his first ever holiday tour, so on Tuesday, he switched to non-Christmas mode for a performance on Live with Kelly & Mark.Chris sang the title track of his new album I Didn't Come Here to Leave, which you can... Read More.

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Jordan Davis’ plan to have ‘the most fun onstage’ for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

The Year in Music 2025: ‘Happen to Me’ aligns Russell Dickerson’s dreams with reality

Tucker Wetmore’s New Year’s Eve will be different than the ones before

The Year in Music 2025: Morgan Wallen was the ‘Problem’ we couldn’t get enough of

Check out Lainey Wilson’s Christmas Day Netflix performance

Jason Aldean’s family grows by one puppy — and one pig

Parker McCollum and wife expecting second child in 2026

The Year in Music 2025: Kenny Chesney enlarges his Sphere as hall of famer & bestselling author

Cody Johnson & family plan to ‘dote on that little boy’ this Christmas

Chris Young sings on ‘Live with Kelly & Mark,’ says first holiday tour was ‘magical’

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