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Nashville notes: The Nitty Gritty Nashville farewell + Trace Adkins’ ‘American Made’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played their last Nashville concert Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry House, with a set that included "Mr. Bojangles" and "Fishin' in the Dark," and closed with a rendition of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken/The Weight" featuring Alison Brown, Suzy... Read More.

Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

It's sure to be a celebration that's even bigger than "Bottle Rockets" with Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish: Darius Rucker's booked to play Fireworks on the Fairway at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa this Fourth of July.Given Darius' fondness for golf,... Read More.

It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

American Idol crowned a new winner this week, and it's understandable if the 2011 winner is feeling a little sentimental. But Scotty McCreery's also doing something about it, releasing a "retrospective album" titled 15 on July 17. "Fifteen years goes by like a flash,"... Read More.

Lainey Wilson marries ‘Duck’ Hodges by a waterfall in Tennessee

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges were married Sunday, May 10, at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, the couple revealed in an extensive spread via Vogue. "Pretty inseparable since" being set up on a blind date in 2021, the former... Read More.

Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

The music of Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, The Charlie Daniels Band and Rosanne Cash is officially becoming part of American history, as their work joins the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.Reba's Rumor Has It album is one of only 25 recordings... Read More.

Dan + Shay stay ‘Young’ with new album

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Thirteen years into their career, Dan + Shay are still feeling Young.That's the title of their sixth studio album, set to arrive Aug. 21. "Young is by far our most personal album yet, and we are beyond excited for our fans to hear it,"... Read More.

‘Take Me There’ for In-N-Out and golf: Rascal Flatts’ hidden ACM agenda

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Music City relocates to Sin City for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend.While it's about trophies and performances for some, for Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney, his mind immediately goes somewhere else - like the drive-thru."First off, they have In-N-Out Burger,"... Read More.

Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s ‘Stages’ + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, TJ Osborne and Michael Bublé are set to present at Sunday's 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, along with sports stars Andrew Whitworth, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Fitzpatrick. You can stream... Read More.

Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey & Ashley McBryde take center stage at Fan Fair X

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

As CMA Fest 2026 approaches, the Country Music Association is revealing what's in store for Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. From Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7, the Nashville venue will be open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., giving fans... Read More.

Pop goes the country: Lainey Wilson’s booked with Boston Pops

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson will be spending America's 250th birthday with the Boston Pops.The CMA and ACM entertainer of the year is set to sing with the respected orchestra for the first time as part of the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, alongside Chance The Rapper... Read More.

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Nashville notes: The Nitty Gritty Nashville farewell + Trace Adkins’ ‘American Made’

Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4

It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Lainey Wilson marries ‘Duck’ Hodges by a waterfall in Tennessee

Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection

Dan + Shay stay ‘Young’ with new album

‘Take Me There’ for In-N-Out and golf: Rascal Flatts’ hidden ACM agenda

Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s ‘Stages’ + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey & Ashley McBryde take center stage at Fan Fair X

Pop goes the country: Lainey Wilson’s booked with Boston Pops

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