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Nashville notes: Natalie Stovall’s baby + Old Red to Indy

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

A new location of Blake Shelton's bar and restaurant, Ole Red, will open in Indianapolis in late 2027. The first opened in Nashville in 2018, beginning Blake's partnership with Opry Entertainment Group.Natalie Stovall, known for her work with Runaway June and as a member... Read More.

Travel to the ‘Middle of Nowhere’ to see Kacey Musgraves on tour

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Kacey Musgraves will be taking the Middle of Nowhere everywhere on tour. The Texas native launches the 29-date trek named for her new album in Chicago on her birthday, Aug. 21.Along the way, she'll play multiple nights at New York City's Madison Square Garden,... Read More.

Bailey Zimmerman’s Nashville shows mean dollars for dogs at Wags and Walks

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Bailey Zimmerman's giving a dollar from every ticket sold to his upcoming Music City shows to the nonprofit dog rescue Wags and Walks. "Partnerships like these are so meaningful in helping us spread the word about rescue," Nashville Wags and... Read More.

Lainey Wilson’s live Stagecoach EP coming Friday

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson's Saturday night headlining set at Stagecoach will live on as an EP available exclusively on Amazon.You'll be able to stream Lainey Wilson (Amazon Music presents: Live from Stagecoach 2026) on Friday, featuring six songs from her set: "Can't Sit Still," "Wildflowers and... Read More.

Country Music Association sets date for 60th annual CMA Awards

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

The CMA Awards mark a significant milestone in 2026, as country music's most prestigious honors celebrate six decades.The 60th annual CMA Awards will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. "Country music is shaped by the people who dedicate their lives to... Read More.

Ease into Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ with some yacht rock covers

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Keith Urban's yacht rock covers album, Flow State, will arrive June 12, just in time to hit the beach. You can now sample his version of Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," recorded at his Nashville studio The Sound, along with... Read More.

‘I Never Lie,’ but I do forget: Why Zach Top almost missed the ACM noms for golf

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Zach Top is the second-most nominated male artist at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, news he almost missed since he was headed to the Masters golf tournament that day.Luckily, his manager called just in time. "I'm glad he caught me before we... Read More.

Your chance to see Tucker Wetmore and The Red Clay Strays free in Nashville

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

How'd you like to see Tucker Wetmore and The Red Clay Strays for free the week of CMA Fest? Thanks to Billboard, that's certainly in the realm of possibility. The respected music magazine will once again take over Luke Combs' Nashville honky-tonk, Category 10,... Read More.

Nashville notes: New Summerfest seats to see Garth + Opry expands to RFD

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

ERNEST is set to make his Today show debut Wednesday during the 10 a.m. hour, ahead of the release of his third studio album, Deep Blue, on Friday.Opry Live will start airing every Saturday on RFD-TV beginning May 9 at 9 p.m. ET. You'll... Read More.

Scotty McCreery celebrates his first #1 in the Great White North

Tuesday, April 28 by ABC News

When Scotty McCreery topped the chart with "Bottle Rockets" with Hootie & the Blowfish back in September, it was his seventh #1 in the States. In Canada, however, it was the American Idol winner's very first trip to the top. During his recent concert... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Natalie Stovall’s baby + Old Red to Indy

Travel to the ‘Middle of Nowhere’ to see Kacey Musgraves on tour

Bailey Zimmerman’s Nashville shows mean dollars for dogs at Wags and Walks

Lainey Wilson’s live Stagecoach EP coming Friday

Country Music Association sets date for 60th annual CMA Awards

Ease into Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ with some yacht rock covers

‘I Never Lie,’ but I do forget: Why Zach Top almost missed the ACM noms for golf

Your chance to see Tucker Wetmore and The Red Clay Strays free in Nashville

Nashville notes: New Summerfest seats to see Garth + Opry expands to RFD

Scotty McCreery celebrates his first #1 in the Great White North

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