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As Tucker Wetmore admits in his latest hit, he typically has a type — and it hasn’t always worked out well. So, he’s vowing to forsake blondes for a “Brunette.” Still, that didn’t keep him from bringing a couple blondes on tour. “Isn’t that ironic, though? It’s the Brunette World Tour with blond special guests is… Continue reading Tucker Wetmore’s new ‘Brunette’ rule only applies to girlfriends — not tour mates

Mitchell Tenpenny walks the night streets of Gallatin, Tennessee, in the video for his new single, “Speed of Light.” He also plays the piano in the middle of the road in the new clip shot on the outskirts of Nashville.  “I wrote ‘Speed of Light’ with some of my best friends, including one of my favorite… Continue reading Mitchell Tenpenny’s new video arrives at the ‘Speed of Light’

Just how powerful is Carly Pearce’s new radio single, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay”? Check out a new acoustic performance on her socials, and you’re likely to have an opinion. In the clip, Carly sings the chorus of the song alone, accompanied by only an acoustic guitar and a violin while sitting on a sofa. … Continue reading Did Riley Green ‘Leave’? Carly Pearce’s solo take on their duet

Mitchell Tenpenny’s new song, “Speed of Life,” was written with eyes toward it going on Teddy Swims’ album. Typically, when the “Drunk Me” hitmaker and the pop star write together, they each sing a verse on the demo. But since this song was supposed to be for Teddy, this time, he sang the whole thing… Continue reading How Teddy Swims challenged Mitchell Tenpenny to deliver ‘Speed of Life’ performance on their song

Brantley Gilbert’s debut single for his new record label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, is titled “Good Damn” and is the first taste of his ninth studio album, which he’s working on now.  Legendary country band Shenandoah is embarking on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2026, playing Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, on Friday. The… Continue reading Nashville notes: Brantley Gilbert’s ‘Good Damn’ + Shenandoah’s 40th Anniversary Tour

Shaboozey and Jelly Roll have officially gotten an “Amen,” as their collab conquers both the Mediabase and Billboard Radio Airplay charts.  This is Shaboozey’s third #1, following his most recent, “Good News,” which spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard chart in September. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reigned for seven weeks in August and September 2024. Jelly Roll’s claiming… Continue reading Both Billboard and Mediabase say ‘Amen’ to Shaboozey + Jelly Roll’s hit

If you’re a Megan Moroney fan, you probably know there was a marked change of mood for the new country superstar between 2024’s Am I Okay? and February’s Cloud 9. So what made her world change from blue to pink (the colors she chose to represent each album)? While she’s not spilling any major tea, she is offering… Continue reading Megan Moroney was ‘walking on sunshine’ when she landed on Cloud 9

If you missed Hudson Westbrook’s Tuesday appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, you can check it out now on YouTube.  You can now pick up MONOPOLY: Dollywood Edition at retail locations inside Dolly Parton’s Pigeon Forge theme park, featuring noted attractions like Blazing Fury, Lightning Rod and NighFlight Expedition for sale on the game board.  Chris Stapleton guests on Mumford… Continue reading Nashville notes: Stapleton’s ‘Here’ with Mumford & Sons + Dollywood’s MONOPOLY

An unexpected album from late Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams will arrive May 29, made up of forgotten recordings discovered in his family’s rural Tennessee Home. Executive produced by his son, musician Tim Williams, Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes was a collaboration with Don’s producer of four decades, Garth Fundis.   “Don liked every one of these… Continue reading Surprise new album from Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams

Ella Langley’s hit “Choosin’ Texas” has been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and has now broken a record set by Taylor Swift — but that may not be the most interesting thing about it. “Choosin’ Texas” now holds the record for the most weeks ever spent at #1 on the Hot 100 by a song that… Continue reading How a kangaroo helped Ella Langley hop to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100