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George Birge says sons are ’10 feet tall at school’ after ‘It Won’t Be Long’ video

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

George Birge's current top-10 hit, "It Won't Be Long," was inspired by his sons, so it only made sense that 8-year-old George James Birge and 6-year-old Luke Birge should appear in the music video. "They love it, man," George tells... Read More.

Miranda Lambert’s ready to Rock the Country with Jelly Roll & Kid Rock

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Miranda Lambert's hoping to see you on the road sometime in 2026."Lookin forward to seein y'all at a show this year!" she posted on Instagram Monday. "@rockthecountry fest just announced this morning."The "A Song to Sing" hitmaker will headline the... Read More.

Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton goes Double Diamond + Vince Gill’s summer tour

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Chris Stapleton's version of "Tennessee Whiskey" has just been certified Double Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. It's the first country song ever to move 20 million units. Vince Gill launches his 14-city 50 Years from Home Tour June 18 in Orlando,... Read More.

Jackson Dean starts 2026 by popping the question

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Jackson Dean is engaged to be married, an Instagram post from his fiancée reveals. "forever with you," Shannon Miscoll posted on Jan. 3. "i can't wait to be your wife @thejacksondean !!"The post shows Shannon and Jackson in the woods... Read More.

‘Easier Gone’: Jason Aldean sings ‘Songs About Us’ with his wife

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Jason Aldean fans still have to wait for a while before his Songs About Us album drops April 24, but he's easing the wait by unleashing a handful of new tracks.The latest batch includes "Her Favorite Color" and "What's a Little Heartache," as well... Read More.

Megan Patrick delivers a ‘happy ending’ with Golden Child (The Final Chapter)

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Meghan Patrick's written The Final Chapter of her Golden Child album.The deluxe edition of her October 2024 record adds six new songs to the project that features the top-25 title track."The Final Chapter is the story of how Golden Child got a happy ending,"... Read More.

‘Stay Country or Die Tryin” is Blake Shelton’s 31st #1

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Blake Shelton's second single from For Recreational Use Only is now the 31st #1 of his career."I've been around long enough to know you never take moments like this for granted, and a number one radio single is always worth celebrating," he says. "I... Read More.

How Parmalee could see ‘Cowgirl’ cutting a path to #1

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Thanks to their multiweek #1, "Cowgirl," Parmalee ended 2025 and started 2026 at the top of the chart.So how can you tell when a song's on the way to becoming a hit? Most performers say they can trace it by how many fans are... Read More.

Nashville notes: HunterGirl goes ‘Somewhere Wild’ + Cody Johnson’s Brandon Lake collab

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

"Somewhere Wild" is the new track from American Idol runner-up HunterGirl. It's her first new music since "Dirt," which came out in October. Brandon Lake's new version of "When a Cowboy Prays," which features Cody Johnson, is out now, along... Read More.

Luke Combs roots for Carolina Panthers as he books Super Bowl show

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Luke Combs is set to play the Madden Bowl in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.The North Carolina native didn't hesitate when approached to do the Feb. 6 show at San Francisco's Chase Center. "Panthers football has been a staple in my... Read More.

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