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Get down in the 'Arkansas Mud' with Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde's "Arkansas Mud" (Warner Records Nashville)A new piece of Ashley McBryde's upcoming fifth album will arrive on Friday. "We’ve all filed an edge down here or there at someone else’s request," she wrote on Instagram. "'Arkansas Mud' is about rediscovering and re-honing those edges. Bite back."Of course, the title of...Read more -
Darius Rucker's one-night-only big band performance
Darius Rucker (Disney/Larry McCormack)Darius Rucker's stepping out with a symphony in his hometown.The country star and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman will play the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala April 7 at the Gaillard Center in Charleston. He'll be joined by the Robert Lewis Orchestra.“These big band shows are some...Read more -
Brad Paisley to lead Opry 100 Honors Little Jimmy Dickens
Opry 100 Honors Little Jimmy Dickens (Grand Ole Opry)As Brad Paisley celebrates his 25th anniversary as an Opry member, he's planning to pay tribute to one of his greatest Grand Ole Opry heroes and friends. Brad was officially inducted into the cast on Feb. 17, 2001, after being invited by Little...Read more -
'Time's Ticking' & Justin Moore thinks all his success is 'just ridiculous'
Justin Moore's "Time's Ticking" (Blue Highway Records) As Justin Moore's latest hit, "Time's Ticking," rises into the top 10, he's reflecting on how far he's come. "It’s pretty amazing, man," the Arkansas native says. "When I moved to Nashville, #1 was never in the equation. [My goal] was just, have a couple of...Read more -
Nashville notes: Jake Worthington intends to tonk + BMLG becomes Blue Highway
Jake Worthington kicks off his Intent to Tonk Tour April 2 in Wilmington, North Carolina, with stops in Chicago, Nashville and Boston, before he wraps June 19 in New York City. Also this year, he opens for Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, HARDY, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and Ian Munsick. The company...Read more -
Luke Combs' Category 10 forecast to hit Orlando
Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Luke Combs' Nashville bar is heading south."The forecast is in… Category 10 is coming to Orlando," the hitmaker revealed on Instagram. "Set to open in late 2027, Category 10 Orlando will sit right in heart of Orlando Universal’s CityWalk[.] Get ready for live music, free line dancing,...Read more -
Darius Rucker, Jake Owen & many more join Old Dominion's Odies Beach Vacation
Odies Beach Vacation (Messina Touring/AEG Presents)Old Dominion has revealed the lineup for the second year of their Odies Beach Vacation Oct. 1-3 in Miramar Beach, Florida. Darius Rucker, Flo Rida, Fitz and The Tantrums, Jake Owen, Phil Vassar, Uncle Kracker and Nashville Yacht Club Band are set to play the getaway,...Read more -
Dustin Lynch takes off in his 'Getaway Car' with new track
Dustin Lynch's "Getaway Car" (BBR/BMG)Dustin Lynch continues carving a space for himself in the country-dance crossover lane with his latest track. “‘Getaway Car’ is about that split-second decision to throw it all in drive and see where the night takes you,” he says. “No plan, no map, just vibes, velocity, and...Read more -
Billy Currington & Kip Moore cue up summer tour
Billy Currington & Kip Moore's 2026 Live In Concert Tour (Live Nation)Billy Currington and Kip Moore are teaming up to headline 16 dates together this summer.The 2026 Live in Concert Tour kicks off June 5 in Hinckley, Minnesota, and wraps Sept. 12 in Richmond, Virginia, with stops along the way in New...Read more -
'How Far Does a Goodbye Go'? All the way to #1 for Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean's "How Far Does a Goodbye Go" (BBR/BMG)Jason Aldean's "How Far Does a Goodbye Go" has made it all the way to #1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. “Man, I thought 30 was a milestone…now we’re sitting at 31 number one songs. That’s pretty wild," Jason...Read more -
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' was inspired by Miranda Lambert's pet kangaroo
Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)It's one of the most unexpected stories you're likely to hear today: Ella Langley's smash hit "Choosin' Texas" owes its existence to Miranda Lambert's pet kangaroo. The two helped author the #1 song during a writers retreat, which turned out to be...Read more -
Nashville notes: Maddox Batson's 'If I See Her Again' + Rodney Foster & Kelly Willis' duet
Radney Foster and Kelly Willis' new duet, "The One They Call," is out now. Written at a SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreat, it was inspired by the love story of Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chapman and his wife, Debbi Chapman. Maddox Batson's new song, "If I See Her Again," is the latest in...Read more -
Megan Moroney plans a 9 Cities. 9 Days. ride on 'Cloud 9' to introduce new album
Megan Moroney's 9 Cities. 9 Days. (Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records)Megan Moroney will set out on a 9 Cities. 9 Days. promotional tour to celebrate her new album.“When I thought about the release of Cloud 9, I knew I wanted to spend it with my fans,” Megan says. “They’re the reason...Read more -
The Band Perry gets 'Psychological' with new music
The Band Perry's Psycho Rodeo Tour (Courtesy The Band Perry)The first new music from The Band Perry in nine years is here, with the arrival of their new radio single, "Psychological."It's also their first release since returning to country music as a duo that now consists of Kimberly Perry and her...Read more -
How HARDY helped Ella Langley 'Be Her'
Ella Langley's "Be Her" (SAWGOD/Columbia Records)Ella Langley's new Dandelion cut, "Be Her," is out now, along with its music video, which Ella helped direct. "She don't need validation or much of anything," Ella sings on the track, co-written with HARDY.“I knew ‘Be Her’ was a hit the second we started writing it,”...Read more




