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Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s ‘Tonight’ plans + ERNEST’s ‘Thief’

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde's set to play her latest hit, "What If We Don't," Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You can tune in to watch at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC. ERNEST's new track, "Time Is a Thief," features... Read More.

‘Be Her’ and ‘Choosin’ Texas’ are tag teaming the charts for Ella Langley

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is proving to have incredible staying power, hanging on atop the Billboard Hot 100 for its seventh week. At the same time, her follow-up radio single, "Be Her," is coming on strong, checking in at #4 on the all-genre tally,... Read More.

CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium concerts will start with a throwback to the ’90s

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

CMA Fest will take a trip back to the '90s, as Clay Walker, Jo Dee Messina, Rhett Akins and Sara Evans open the nightly concerts June 4-7 at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. Rising stars Vincent Mason, Zach John King, Emily Ann Roberts, The Jack Wharff... Read More.

Lee Brice becomes an ‘All Nighter’ as he works to finish ‘Sunriser’

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Lee Brice's new album, Sunriser, won't come out June 5 as planned, he explains in a statement. "Y'all, I've got some good news and some bad news," he says. "The good news is, even after finishing Sunriser, I just kept writing and now I've... Read More.

Kenny Chesney is ready to ‘Carry On’ with new single and album

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney is about to "Carry On" with his first new music in more than two years, as his new track arrives May 8. "It felt great in the studio," he says of the song he co-produced with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon. "Sometimes when... Read More.

Shania Twain to host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Shania Twain will host the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, as the show returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17. "I'm thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like... Read More.

The ‘big,’ ‘insane’ crowd during George Birge’s surprise Stagecoach debut

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

As country fans count down to the kickoff of Stagecoach Friday in Indio, California, George Birge can't help but remember his surprise main stage debut during the 2025 festival."One of the crazier things that I've ever gotten to do was playing 'Cowboy Songs' with... Read More.

Nashville notes: Keith Urban’s Aussie surprise + Ingrid Andress’ ‘Tattoos’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

You can check out the music video for Kip Moore's new track, "Faith in the Wind," on YouTube. It follows "Levee," the first release from his new album, Reason to Believe, which drops May 29. Ingrid Andress drops her new... Read More.

Midland covers Stapleton on ‘Drinkin’ Dark Whiskey’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

You can find out what it sounds like when Midland covers Chris Stapleton on their latest track, one the ACM male artist of the year co-wrote with his SteelDrivers bandmate Mike Henderson. "'Drinkin' Dark Whiskey' is a seminal honky tonk... Read More.

Cody Johnson is rockin’ into Stagecoach with ‘Rabbit Gets the Gun’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Cody Johnson is ready to rock ahead of his headlining set Friday at Stagecoach. His new Amazon Music Original, "Rabbit Gets the Gun," features Jay Buchanan, lead singer of Rival Sons."Rival Sons has always been my favorite rock band," Cody... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s ‘Tonight’ plans + ERNEST’s ‘Thief’

‘Be Her’ and ‘Choosin’ Texas’ are tag teaming the charts for Ella Langley

CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium concerts will start with a throwback to the ’90s

Lee Brice becomes an ‘All Nighter’ as he works to finish ‘Sunriser’

Kenny Chesney is ready to ‘Carry On’ with new single and album

Shania Twain to host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

The ‘big,’ ‘insane’ crowd during George Birge’s surprise Stagecoach debut

Nashville notes: Keith Urban’s Aussie surprise + Ingrid Andress’ ‘Tattoos’

Midland covers Stapleton on ‘Drinkin’ Dark Whiskey’

Cody Johnson is rockin’ into Stagecoach with ‘Rabbit Gets the Gun’

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