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Nashville notes: Craig Morgan returns to Ryman + Cross Canadian Ragweed books Red Rocks

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Craig Morgan returns to headline Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 7, after first playing the historic venue in 2022 with special appearances by Jelly Roll and Trace Adkins. Tickets go on sale Friday. Ian Munsick is adding 10 new dates to his Eagle Flies... Read More.

‘This One’s for the Girls’: Ella Langley makes ‘Billboard’ history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Lots of folks seem to be "Choosin' Texas" these days, and it's helped Ella Langley set a record. The Alabama native's just become the first woman ever to top the all-genre Billboard 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts at the same time.... Read More.

How you can own an Opry guitar a century in the making

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

If you happened to spot the special guitar Vince Gill played on the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary show on Nov. 28, 2025, you might be excited to know you can now own one. The Opry 100th Anniversary Martin HD-28 Guitar is now available,... Read More.

Hudson Westbrook claims a chart record as ‘House Again’ hits #1

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Hudson Westbrook's setting a record as "House Again" climbs to the top of the Mediabase chart. The 21-year-old is now the youngest solo male artist ever to top the country airplay chart with his debut single. "House Again did the dang thing," he wrote... Read More.

10 million in album sales? Rascal Flatts ‘Like the Sound of That’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Rascal Flatts learned they've officially hit the 10 million mark when it comes to album sales during their Nashville stop on their Life Is a Highway Tour. Big Machine label head Scott Borchetta surprised the trio with a plaque during their Thursday night show... Read More.

Millions tune in for counterprogrammed Super Bowl halftime show

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Kid Rock headlined a counterprogrammed halftime show dubbed "The All-American Halftime Show," run by conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA at the same time Bad Bunny took the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage on Sunday.The show began its stream after the end... Read More.

You’ll find Vince Gill & Lainey Wilson ‘Down at the Borderline’ on Friday

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson joins Vince Gill on the title track of his new EP, Down at the Borderline, which comes out Friday. This is the fourth in the Country Music Hall of Famer's yearlong series of EPs titled 50 Years from Home, commemorating a half... Read More.

Climb in Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Chevy Silverado’ for a ‘personal’ tale of love lost

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Looking at the title, it might be easy to dismiss Bailey Zimmerman's latest single, "Chevy Silverado," as just another country song about a truck.But for the "Backup Plan" hitmaker, it goes much deeper than that. "It's crazy. That song has... Read More.

Nashville notes: Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” + 49 Winchester’s ‘Change of Plans’

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

You can check out newcomer Carter Faith's cover of Addison Rae's "Fame Is a Gun" now. The new album from 49 Winchester, Change of Plans, is set to arrive May 15, featuring "Pardon Me," which is... Read More.

Brian Kelley imagines a tropical vacation in ’93 in the Keys’

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

Just like lots of us these days, Brian Kelley's longing for warmer weather on his new track, "93 in the Keys."Though he didn't write it, he immediately connected with the song."The first time I heard '93 In The Keys,' it felt like somebody reached... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Craig Morgan returns to Ryman + Cross Canadian Ragweed books Red Rocks

‘This One’s for the Girls’: Ella Langley makes ‘Billboard’ history with ‘Choosin’ Texas’

How you can own an Opry guitar a century in the making

Hudson Westbrook claims a chart record as ‘House Again’ hits #1

10 million in album sales? Rascal Flatts ‘Like the Sound of That’

Millions tune in for counterprogrammed Super Bowl halftime show

You’ll find Vince Gill & Lainey Wilson ‘Down at the Borderline’ on Friday

Climb in Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Chevy Silverado’ for a ‘personal’ tale of love lost

Nashville notes: Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” + 49 Winchester’s ‘Change of Plans’

Brian Kelley imagines a tropical vacation in ’93 in the Keys’

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