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Tucker Wetmore reveals his favorite moment on the Brunette Tour

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

It's been a whirlwind 2026 for new male artist of year Tucker Wetmore, picking up his trophy from the Academy of Country Music just before "Brunette" became his third consecutive #1. Simultaneously, he's been on the road with the song's namesake tour. "The Brunette... Read More.

Brothers Osborne are ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ for racing doc

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Brothers Osborne are covering Tom Petty's 1989 classic "Runnin' Down a Dream" for the soundtrack of Bobby Rahal: True American Racer. Riley Green, Rascal Flatts, Greylan James, Danielle Bradbery, Mackenzie Carpenter, The Jack Wharff Band and others also contribute tracks... Read More.

Cole Swindell delivers more ‘real life moments’ with ‘Girl Dad’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Cole Swindell's "Girl Dad" is out now, continuing the story he started with 2015's "You Should Be Here." While his #1 dealt with losing his dad in 2013, the new song carries the story forward, imagining what he'd say to his father after getting... Read More.

The inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s top-10 hit from ‘Toy Story 5’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Taylor Swift is sharing the inspiration behind "I Knew It, I Knew You," her original song for Toy Story 5.The Grammy-winning singer says an early screening of the Pixar film sparked the idea for the track, which was inspired by Jessie, the beloved cowgirl... Read More.

Nashville’s ‘Keepin’ It Country on Broadway’ for final Alan Jackson show

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Nashville will be Keepin' It Country on Broadway to make sure everybody can experience the last touring show of Alan Jackson's career.While the sold-out Last Call: One More for the Road -- The Finale is taking place across the Cumberland River at Nissan Stadium,... Read More.

The CMA Fest audience told Blake Shelton ‘Ol’ Red’ was a hit

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Blake Shelton's just one of the many country superstars you'll see Thursday night on ABC's annual CMA Fest special. The "Let Him In Anyway" hitmaker traces his first CMA Fest appearance to 2001, and he has a significant CMA Fest memory he associates with... Read More.

Garth Brooks sets Summerfest in motion, with Megan Moroney and Nate Smith still to come

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Summerfest is now officially underway along Milwaukee's Lake Michigan waterfront, after Garth Brooks' two sold-out shows Tuesday and Wednesday.His 20-song set included "The Beaches of Cheyenne," "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House" and "The River," plus a cover of Bob Seger's... Read More.

Nashville notes: Niall Horan’s Opry debut + Charlie Worsham’s indy album

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

If you've been meaning to check out the Lainey Wilson exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum but haven't done it yet, time is running out. Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails is scheduled to finish its run Sunday, June 28, after... Read More.

‘Signs’ point toward a romantic new tune from Luke Bryan

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

We're getting a better picture of what Luke Bryan's new album, Signs, will be like. The first taste of the record came in February with "Word on the Street," which doubles as the name of his summer tour. Luke's current top-20 hit, "Country and... Read More.

Enjoy Eric Church’s July Red Rocks shows from the comfort of home

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

If you couldn't get tickets to Eric Church's three sold-out concerts at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre in July, there's now a way for you to see the shows. All three nights will stream live on the concert platform nugs; each show is expected to... Read More.

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Tucker Wetmore reveals his favorite moment on the Brunette Tour

Brothers Osborne are ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’ for racing doc

Cole Swindell delivers more ‘real life moments’ with ‘Girl Dad’

The inspiration behind Taylor Swift’s top-10 hit from ‘Toy Story 5’

Nashville’s ‘Keepin’ It Country on Broadway’ for final Alan Jackson show

The CMA Fest audience told Blake Shelton ‘Ol’ Red’ was a hit

Garth Brooks sets Summerfest in motion, with Megan Moroney and Nate Smith still to come

Nashville notes: Niall Horan’s Opry debut + Charlie Worsham’s indy album

‘Signs’ point toward a romantic new tune from Luke Bryan

Enjoy Eric Church’s July Red Rocks shows from the comfort of home

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