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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.

If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay? Carly Pearce changes record labels

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

With Carly Pearce's fifth studio album on the horizon, there comes an unexpected change: The "I Hope You're Happy Now" hitmaker is changing record labels. She's leaving Blue Highway Records for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville."Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page... Read More.

Lone Star State choices are still setting records for Ella Langley

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

Another week, another record for Ella Langley's nonstop hit "Choosin' Texas." Spending its 28th week atop Billboard Hot Country Songs, it's now the longest-reigning solo hit by a female artist in the chart's history. Gabby Barrett previously held the record,... Read More.

Taylor Swift talks ‘Toy Story 5’ song, performs at movie’s LA premiere

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

Taylor Swift has her biggest country hit in years with "I Knew It, I Knew You," her original song for Toy Story 5; it's currently #25 on the Mediabase radio chart. Swift said in a new interview with ABC News that she was inspired... Read More.

Why HARDY’s hangover cure is always with him on the road

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

What's HARDY's biggest source of fun on the road? (Besides the fans, of course.) Well, the "Favorite Country Song" hitmaker says all you have to do is look behind him for the answer. "The band is awesome," he says. "I have two guitar players... Read More.

Nashville notes: Ian Munsick’s ‘Mountain Goat’ + Midland’s ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ stop

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

Midland will play "Shooting Memories with Tequila" Wednesday on The Kelly Clarkson Show, ahead of the release of their new album, Stages, on Friday. You can check out Ashley McBryde's performances of the Wild tracks "What If We Don't," Read More.

Ignore the ‘Noise’ and ‘Carry On,’ Kenny Chesney’s new album is coming

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney's next album is done, but the discovery of three new songs has thrown an unexpected challenge into the mix. "It's a little bit like putting a puzzle together," he says, "you know the best possible thing is there, you just have to... Read More.

Cody Johnson just wants his ‘Horse Back’

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

ACM entertainer of the year Cody Johnson is changing things up with his new radio single, "Horse Back." While the full song won't be out until Friday, he's offering fans a sneak peek via his socials. "Y'all are going to... Read More.

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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

If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay? Carly Pearce changes record labels

Lone Star State choices are still setting records for Ella Langley

Taylor Swift talks ‘Toy Story 5’ song, performs at movie’s LA premiere

Why HARDY’s hangover cure is always with him on the road

Nashville notes: Ian Munsick’s ‘Mountain Goat’ + Midland’s ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ stop

Ignore the ‘Noise’ and ‘Carry On,’ Kenny Chesney’s new album is coming

Cody Johnson just wants his ‘Horse Back’

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