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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.

Kenny Chesney’s expanding his vision for Sphere 2.0

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Even though Kenny Chesney just got a Pollstar nomination for residency of the year for his time at Sphere Las Vegas, he's working to take his show to a new level. "Having spent last year's residency coming to really understand this dynamic technology and... Read More.

Megan Moroney takes flight for ‘Cloud 9’ track reveal

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

The track listing for Megan Moroney's Cloud 9 is written in the sky, in a new airplane-themed video that reveals the details of her third studio album. In the clip, Megan's at the airport exiting a plane emblazoned with the... Read More.

Country music migrates to RodeoHouston in March

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Nine artists will make their debut at RodeoHouston in 2026, including Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel and the Red Clay Strays.Non-country acts Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Creed and Pepe Aguilar are set to play the annual event for the first time, as well.... Read More.

Kelsea Ballerini says goodbye to her beloved dog, Dibs

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Kelsea Ballerini is marking the passing of her beloved dog, Dibs. "my sweet dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday," she shared on Instagram Thursday. "he spent his last few days in his backyard looking at the sunshine and surrounded and... Read More.

Ella Langley manifested her collab with Miranda Lambert on ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

With a collection of CMA and ACM awards, two #1 duets with Riley Green and one on her own with "Weren't for the Wind," it would have seemed that Ella Langley's career couldn't get much hotter. But the Alabama native envisioned something more: a... Read More.

Scotty McCreery tops the bill as the Opry comes to Carnegie Hall

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Scotty McCreery, bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent, comedian Henry Cho and the Grammy-nominated The War and Treaty will headline An Evening with the Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall. Look for more artists to be announced for the March 20 show that's part of the... Read More.

Midland rides in with the ‘Marlboro Man’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Midland's keeping their cowboy aesthetic strong as they ride in with new music in 2026."Mountains in the background, hell of a view and we've got a brand new song to share with you," the trio wrote on their socials. "'Marlboro... Read More.

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

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

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

Kenny Chesney’s expanding his vision for Sphere 2.0

Megan Moroney takes flight for ‘Cloud 9’ track reveal

Country music migrates to RodeoHouston in March

Kelsea Ballerini says goodbye to her beloved dog, Dibs

Ella Langley manifested her collab with Miranda Lambert on ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Scotty McCreery tops the bill as the Opry comes to Carnegie Hall

Midland rides in with the ‘Marlboro Man’

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