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Things are not as they seem on the cover of Morgan Evans’ ‘Steel Town’

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

Morgan Evans' sophomore album is titled Steel Town as an homage to the coastal city of Newcastle, Australia, where he grew up. Glance at the cover, which shows him sitting at the edge of the ocean as a huge ship... Read More.

For Gabby Barrett, multi-Platinum hits seem to be ‘The Easy Part’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Gabby Barrett previewed what's ahead for her musically and picked up some accolades for a couple monster hits at the annual Warner Records luncheon during Country Radio Seminar this week in Nashville. She performed "The Easy Part," which she co-wrote with HARDY, and debuted... Read More.

Nashville notes: Jennifer Nettles’ new musical + Lee Brice’s ‘Kingdom’ comes soon

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Lee Brice will release "When the Kingdom Comes" on April 3, ahead of the June 5 release of his album Sunriser. Jennifer Nettles will star in the new musical she wrote, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, this summer in New York City. Read More.

Luke Combs spent every cent he had to put out his first single

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Talk about a bet that paid off: Luke Combs spent all the money he had to pay for his debut single, "Hurricane," to be mastered. That's one of the things he reveals as the guest on the latest episode of Hot Ones."Interestingly and luckily... Read More.

Ashley McBryde’s new album is ‘Wild’ & it’s coming in May

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde's fifth studio album, Wild, will arrive on May 8. "When people hear this record, I hope it wakes up the part of them that I'm singing about in 'Wild'-the part that still believes in those unrealized dreams and untaken risks," Ashley says.... Read More.

Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson & Riley Green are booked to play the 61st ACMs

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green make up the first round of artists confirmed to perform at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2026, the show returns to its longtime home in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena. It'll also... Read More.

Taylor Swift belongs in Country Music Hall of Fame, says country legend

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June, and she's got five years to go before she's eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On Friday, her name just may come up as an inductee for the... Read More.

Trisha Yearwood will take over the Opry Sunday to raise money for breast cancer

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Trisha Yearwood is hosting her second Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure on Sunday, and expectations are high for several reasons. The first is the progress Trisha's seen since losing her mother to breast cancer in 2011. "I've watched friends in treatment... Read More.

Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Neon Moon’ shines on C2C for the first time

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Even though they're the reigning CMA vocal duo of the year and the bestselling country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn had never traveled across the pond to play the Country to Country festival - until 2026, that is. Kix Brooks and Ronnie... Read More.

Willie Nelson’s ‘Dream Chaser’ boasts a writing collab with Bob Dylan

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Willie Nelson will release his 79th solo studio album, Dream Chaser, on May 29. His 156th record overall continues his musical partnership with writer/producer Buddy Cannon, which has yielded nearly 20 projects in the past 13 years. The 10-track album includes a rare co-write... Read More.

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