Dan + Shay ‘Say So’: Their new music is days away

Dan + Shay’s new single, “Say So,” will finally arrive Thursday at 11 p.m. CT. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney acknowledged they’ve been away for a while in a handwritten letter posted on their socials. The duo reiterated what they told ABC Audio at the CMA Awards in November: Their absence isn’t the sign of a breakup, but… Continue reading Dan + Shay ‘Say So’: Their new music is days away

Luke Combs dominates the Billboard charts with The Way I Am

Luke Combs’ The Way I Am debuts at #2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart, held off from the top spot only by the reunion of K-pop band BTS and their ARIRANG record.  It’s Luke’s seventh top-10 debut on the Billboard 200, even though The Way I Am is only his sixth full studio album. That’s because 2019’s The Prequel EP emerged at #4 its first week,… Continue reading Luke Combs dominates the Billboard charts with The Way I Am

Tucker Wetmore’s new ‘Brunette’ rule only applies to girlfriends — not tour mates

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’s new video arrives at the ‘Speed of Light’

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’

Did Riley Green ‘Leave’? Carly Pearce’s solo take on their duet

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

How Teddy Swims challenged Mitchell Tenpenny to deliver ‘Speed of Life’ performance on their song

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

Nashville notes: Brantley Gilbert’s ‘Good Damn’ + Shenandoah’s 40th Anniversary Tour

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

Both Billboard and Mediabase say ‘Amen’ to Shaboozey + Jelly Roll’s hit

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

Megan Moroney was ‘walking on sunshine’ when she landed on Cloud 9

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

Nashville notes: Stapleton’s ‘Here’ with Mumford & Sons + Dollywood’s MONOPOLY

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