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Nashville notes: Ricky Skaggs’ ‘Prayer’ + Redferrin’s debut

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Ricky Skaggs' first new music in a decade arrives June 26 with his new track, "Say a Prayer." He joins Dierks Bentley on select dates on the Off the Map Summer Tour starting Friday.The debut album from Redferrin, Been There Done That, drops Friday.... Read More.

Stella Lefty’s leading everybody to ‘Boston’

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

There's a brand-new voice on country radio, and she just happens to be Vincent Mason's girlfriend. Stella Lefty is nobody's arm candy, however, with plenty of country - and pop - cred of her own. Her breakout single, "Boston," is a top-30 hit on... Read More.

‘Three Generations’: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for ‘Elle’

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

What happens when Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for a gab session?You can find out in the newest installment of Elle's Three Generations, available as both a short article and a 20-minute video. The three recently... Read More.

Grab your tissues for Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here’ sequel

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Cole Swindell's bringing his heartbreak and his happiness together in his new song, "Girl Dad." "If my Dad could see me now I'd like to think he'd be proud of where I am in life," he posted on Instagram. "Especially... Read More.

Dolly’s Parton’s Cup of Ambition isn’t just a metaphor anymore

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Dolly Parton single-handedly taught the world that "a cup of ambition" is code for coffee. Now, the phrase from her 1980 crossover hit, "9 to 5," is officially becoming java as Dolly launches her own brand with Baton Rogue's Community Coffee. "I've spent a... Read More.

One down, 15 to go: Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back on the road

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Post Malone's BIG A** Stadium Tour Part 2 is bound for Indianapolis on Friday, after he set the trek in motion Tuesday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.Following a starting set by Carter Faith, Jelly Roll took the stage, delivering hits... Read More.

Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert clicked by ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Could "Choosin' Texas" be the most unstoppable country song of all time? The hit co-written by Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert topped both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and Country Airplay way back on Valentine's Day. Since then, it's gone on to spend 10... Read More.

Nashville notes: Craig Campbell’s cornhole record + Tenille Arts’ ‘Lonely Weekend’

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

The 12th annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge during CMA Fest raised more than $35,000 for The Kenny Campbell Foundation. This year boasts both the most money raised for colorectal cancer so far and the biggest number of stars.The new track from "Somebody Like... Read More.

Fetty Wap helps to make 2026 the ‘best CMA Fest’ of Russell Dickerson’s life

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

A week after the kickoff of CMA Fest 2026, Russell Dickerson's still living in the afterglow. "THAT WAS THE BEST CMA FEST OF MY LIFE!!!!" he posted on his socials Wednesday, along with a photo of Fetty Wap. The rap... Read More.

Catch up with Scotty McCreery backstage at the Opry

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

Even if you can't be at the Grand Ole Opry for the 15th anniversary of Scotty McCreery's debut on Thursday, you can catch up with him live backstage. The "Bottle Rockets" hitmaker will perform and answer fan questions starting at 8 p.m. ET on... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Ricky Skaggs’ ‘Prayer’ + Redferrin’s debut

Stella Lefty’s leading everybody to ‘Boston’

‘Three Generations’: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for ‘Elle’

Grab your tissues for Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here’ sequel

Dolly’s Parton’s Cup of Ambition isn’t just a metaphor anymore

One down, 15 to go: Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back on the road

Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert clicked by ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Nashville notes: Craig Campbell’s cornhole record + Tenille Arts’ ‘Lonely Weekend’

Fetty Wap helps to make 2026 the ‘best CMA Fest’ of Russell Dickerson’s life

Catch up with Scotty McCreery backstage at the Opry

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