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Chris Janson will release this third studio album, Real Friends, on Oct. 18. Buoyed by lead single, “Good Vibes,” which is currently No. 11 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, Real Friends takes its name from Chris’ numerous cohorts that contributed to the album in the form of songwriters (Ashley Gorley, Rhett Akins, David Lee Murphy),…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini gave fans the first taste of new music from her upcoming third studio album with the release of new single “Homecoming Queen?” on Sept. 6. Kelsea co-penned the new tune with Jimmy Robbins and Nicole Galyon, both of whom had cuts on Kelsea’s sophomore album, Unapologetically. “‘Homecoming Queen?’ is about taking the filter…… MORE
Craig Morgan shared a touching ode to his late son, Jerry Greer, with the release of “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost” on Aug. 30. The new tune, which Craig penned and produced, honors Jerry, who passed away after a boating accident in July 2016 at the age of 19. “As difficult as…… MORE
Miranda Lambert shared a new song, “Pretty Bitchin’,” from her upcoming seventh studio album, Wildcard, which drops on Nov. 1. Miranda co-penned the fun-loving tune with Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby and Jon Randall. “[This song] is so much fun,” says Miranda. “Everything in it explains me . . . it talks about Airstreams, Tito’s, having…… MORE
Maren Morris dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on Sept. 4 to chat with the titular host and perform her new single, “The Bones.” Maren, who co-penned the tune with Laura Veltz and Jimmy Robbins, croons the chorus: “When the bones are good, the rest don’t matter / Yeah, the paint could peel, the…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announce the addition of seven new ACM Decade Awards: Song of the Decade, Album of the Decade, Artist-Songwriter of the Decade, Breakout Artist of the Decade, Single of the Decade, Songwriter of the Decade and Music Event of the Decade. The ACM Song of the Decade has been awarded to…… MORE
Trisha Yearwood will host the 10th annual CMA Country Christmas. CMA Country Christmas will be taped on Sept. 25 at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center in Nashville. This year’s lineup includes Kristin Chenoweth, for King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young and Chris Young. The…… MORE
T.G. Sheppard, 75, will drop his first new solo country album in more than 20 years with the release of Midnight in Memphis on Sept. 20. The 13-track offering, which T.G. co-produced with Buddy Hyatt, features tunes that pay homage to T.G.’s years spent in Memphis and the friendship he developed with Elvis Presley as…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry paid homage to icon Ray Charles in October 2018 with a special showcase that was hosted by Darius Rucker and featured performances by Darius, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Leela James, Trisha Yearwood, Jessie Key, Chris Young and Boyz II Men.…… MORE
After the University of Tennessee’s football team suffered an epically embarrassing defeat courtesy of Georgia State on Aug. 31, Garth Brooks is giving Knoxvillians a reason to rejoice. Garth is bringing his Stadium Tour to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 16. The G-man’s gig marks the first concert at Neyland Stadium in 16…… MORE
