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Nashville notes: Hannah Harper’s Opry debut + Carter Faith’s ‘Cherry Valley Forever’

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

Cherry Valley Forever, the deluxe version of Carter Faith's ACM-nominated debut album, will be out July 24, adding five new tracks, including "Ain't Over Me Yet," which is out now. American Idol winner Hannah Harper will make her Grand Ole... Read More.

The potential 2027 reunion of Florida Georgia Line

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

The fences seem to be mostly mended along the Florida Georgia Line, and now there's talk of returning to the road in 2027. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley hadn't played a show together since August 2022 when they reconnected at the CMA Awards in... Read More.

Ella Langley is #1 for a 10th week on the all-genre Hot 100

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

It seems like week after week, people keep on "Choosin'" to listen to Ella Langley.The Alabama singer's "Choosin' Texas" is now #1 for a 10th week on the Billboard Hot 100. Out of the 67 years the chart has existed,... Read More.

After George Strait wraps, The Troubadour remains at Austin’s Moody Center

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

That's a wrap for George Strait's 2026 shows, after playing his fourth concert Saturday at Moody Center in Austin. To honor the country legend, the venue named its new backstage lounge The Troubadour after his 2008 album and its top-10 hit of the same... Read More.

If you want to see Dan + Shay on tour, ‘Say So’

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

Dan + Shay are hitting the road this fall for the first time since 2024.The Young Tour sets out Sept. 11 from Noblesville, Indiana, and wraps Nov. 7 in Mountain View, California. The 26-date itinerary focuses on the U.S., with a single Canadian date... Read More.

It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

Now, this is what you call timing: Cody Johnson sits at #1 on Billboard Country Airplay with "The Fall," on the heels of winning his first entertainer of the year trophy at Sunday's 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. It's... Read More.

Ella Langley sweeps the 61st ACMs, while Cody Johnson assumes the entertainer throne

Sunday, May 17 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson kicked off the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night with her newest solo effort, "Can't Sit Still," a title that turned out to be a bit ironic, as the awards show darling did indeed spend the rest of the night... Read More.

61st Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

Sunday, May 17 by ABC News

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, with Shania Twain hosting.Here's the complete rundown of the winners:Entertainer of the yearCody JohnsonFemale artist of the yearElla LangleyMale artist of the year Cody... Read More.

Kelsea Ballerini’s fans are ‘Legends’ on her new app

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Kelsea Ballerini's Legends fan club will now make its home in her new app.The "Love Me Like You Mean It" hitmaker announced the Kelsea Ballerini app Friday in a video message posted to her socials. "I really love seeing what... Read More.

Luke Bryan plants a new crop of Farm Tour dates for fall

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Luke Bryan is midway through the three-night kickoff of his 2026 Farm Tour in Clovis, California, but he's already looking ahead to three more dates in the fall."'Bout time we told y'all in the Midwest when we're comin to town," he posted on his... Read More.

Country

Nashville notes: Hannah Harper’s Opry debut + Carter Faith’s ‘Cherry Valley Forever’

The potential 2027 reunion of Florida Georgia Line

Ella Langley is #1 for a 10th week on the all-genre Hot 100

After George Strait wraps, The Troubadour remains at Austin’s Moody Center

If you want to see Dan + Shay on tour, ‘Say So’

It’s all ‘Fall’-ing into place for new ACM entertainer Cody Johnson

Ella Langley sweeps the 61st ACMs, while Cody Johnson assumes the entertainer throne

61st Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

Kelsea Ballerini’s fans are ‘Legends’ on her new app

Luke Bryan plants a new crop of Farm Tour dates for fall

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