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Dolly's Parton's Cup of Ambition isn't just a metaphor anymore
Dolly Parton (Courtesy Dolly Parton)Dolly Parton single-handedly taught the world that "a cup of ambition" is code for coffee. Now, the phrase from her 1980 crossover hit, "9 to 5," is officially becoming java as Dolly launches her own brand with Baton Rogue's Community Coffee. “I've spent a lifetime workin’ 9 to 5,...Read more -
One down, 15 to go: Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back on the road
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG A** Stadium Tour Part 2 (Live Nation)Post Malone's BIG A** Stadium Tour Part 2 is bound for Indianapolis on Friday, after he set the trek in motion Tuesday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.Following a starting set by Carter Faith,...Read more -
Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert clicked by 'Choosin' Texas'
Miranda Lambert & Ella Langley (David Becker/Getty Images)Could "Choosin' Texas" be the most unstoppable country song of all time? The hit co-written by Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert topped both the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and Country Airplay way back on Valentine's Day. Since then, it's gone on to spend 10 nonconsecutive...Read more -
Nashville notes: Craig Campbell's cornhole record + Tenille Arts' 'Lonely Weekend'
The 12th annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge during CMA Fest raised more than $35,000 for The Kenny Campbell Foundation. This year boasts both the most money raised for colorectal cancer so far and the biggest number of stars.The new track from "Somebody Like That" hitmaker Tenille Arts, "Lonely Weekend," comes...Read more -
Catch up with Scotty McCreery backstage at the Opry
Scotty McCreery's '15' (Triple Tigers)Even if you can't be at the Grand Ole Opry for the 15th anniversary of Scotty McCreery's debut on Thursday, you can catch up with him live backstage. The "Bottle Rockets" hitmaker will perform and answer fan questions starting at 8 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive. Of course, you'll...Read more -
Fetty Wap helps to make 2026 the 'best CMA Fest' of Russell Dickerson's life
Russell Dickerson & Fetty Wap (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)A week after the kickoff of CMA Fest 2026, Russell Dickerson's still living in the afterglow. "THAT WAS THE BEST CMA FEST OF MY LIFE!!!!" he posted on his socials Wednesday, along with a photo of Fetty Wap. The rap icon surprised fans onstage with Russell during...Read more -
Lone Star State choices are still setting records for Ella Langley
Ella Langley (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Another week, another record for Ella Langley's nonstop hit "Choosin' Texas." Spending its 28th week atop Billboard Hot Country Songs, it's now the longest-reigning solo hit by a female artist in the chart's history. Gabby Barrett previously held the record, spending 27 weeks at #1 in 2020-21. Of...Read more -
If I Don't Leave I'm Gonna Stay? Carly Pearce changes record labels
Carly Pearce (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)With Carly Pearce's fifth studio album on the horizon, there comes an unexpected change: The "I Hope You're Happy Now" hitmaker is changing record labels. She's leaving Blue Highway Records for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.“Signing with BMG feels less like turning a new page and more like...Read more -
Taylor Swift talks 'Toy Story 5' song, performs at movie's LA premiere
Joan Cusack, the voice of Jessie, and Taylor Swift attend the 'Toy Story 5' Los Angeles World Premiere in Los Angeles, California on June 9, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for for TAS Rights Management)Taylor Swift has her biggest country hit in years with "I Knew It, I Knew You," her original...Read more -
Why HARDY's hangover cure is always with him on the road
HARDY (Disney/Randy Holmes)What's HARDY's biggest source of fun on the road? (Besides the fans, of course.) Well, the "Favorite Country Song" hitmaker says all you have to do is look behind him for the answer. "The band is awesome," he says. "I have two guitar players and a drummer and, man,...Read more -
Nashville notes: Ian Munsick's 'Mountain Goat' + Midland's 'Kelly Clarkson Show' stop
Midland will play "Shooting Memories with Tequila" Wednesday on The Kelly Clarkson Show, ahead of the release of their new album, Stages, on Friday. You can check out Ashley McBryde's performances of the Wild tracks "What If We Don't," "Bottle Tells Me So" and "Ten to Midnight" from CBS Saturday Morning on...Read more -
Cody Johnson just wants his 'Horse Back'
Cody Johnson (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)ACM entertainer of the year Cody Johnson is changing things up with his new radio single, "Horse Back." While the full song won't be out until Friday, he's offering fans a sneak peek via his socials. "Y’all are going to have fun with this next one," he teases....Read more -
Ignore the 'Noise' and 'Carry On,' Kenny Chesney's new album is coming
Kenny Chesney's "Carry On" (HEY NOW Records)Kenny Chesney's next album is done, but the discovery of three new songs has thrown an unexpected challenge into the mix. “It’s a little bit like putting a puzzle together," he says, "you know the best possible thing is there, you just have to figure...Read more -
Wynonna is a 'Kentucky Queen' on 'The Hard Truth'
Wynonna's 'The Hard Truth' (ANTI- Records)Wynonna is a "Kentucky Queen" on her first new solo album in a decade. She co-wrote the lead single from The Hard Truth, which comes out Oct. 2, with her husband and producer, Cactus Moser, who first rose to fame with his band Highway 101."I've spent...Read more -
Justin Moore says he's stepping away 'for a short period' to focus on his health
Justin Moore's "Time's Ticking" (Blue Highway Records) Justin Moore's coming off the road for a short time to take care of something personal, he revealed Monday on social media. "I've made the decision to take some time to focus on my health," his post begins. "As a result, I'll be stepping...Read more




