Ashley Cooke’s the cities that made me tour (Courtesy Ashley Cooke/Sweet Talk Publicity) Ashley Cooke will revisit pivotal places in her life as she kicks off the cities that made me tour Aug. 14 in Nashville, the same day her self-titled sophomore record arrives. “this album was built on the memories and moments that shaped …
Aug 06
St. Jude honor will ‘Happen to’ Russell Dickerson in October
Russell Dickerson (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) Russell Dickerson will be honored with the 2026 Angels Among Us Award during the 36th Country Cares Seminar this fall. Given to artists who’ve worked to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the award takes its name from the 1993 song by Alabama and pays tribute to …
Aug 05
Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley are ‘Jaded’ after their ‘Fight’
Koe Wetzel & Ella Langley’s “Jaded” (Columbia Records) Before Ella Langley scored multiple hit duets with Riley Green and Morgan Wallen, she had another male counterpart, Koe Wetzel. But Koe’s not “Jaded” — he’s just back with another Ella collab that’s his new radio single. “Ella’s been one of my favorite people to write and …
Aug 05
Luke Bryan fans, here’s your ‘Sign[s]’: Title track and autographs coming soon
Luke Bryan’s ‘Signs’ (MCA) “Signs” point to a new Luke Bryan track dropping on Friday. “In honor of the #Signs title track releasing this week, I have some more signed CDs available for y’all for a limited time,” he wrote on his socials, along with photos of a massive number of compact disc booklets laid …
Aug 05
‘Honest Woman’ Carly Pearce wants to be ‘Happy for [Her]self’
Carly Pearce’s ‘Honest Woman’ (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Carly Pearce is an Honest Woman when it comes to the latest preview of her upcoming fifth studio album. “To the person smiling through the baby shower,” she starts her post on Instagram. “To the bridesmaid wondering when she’ll get her turn. To the friend celebrating someone …
Aug 05
Even before his fall debut, Riley Green’s ready for his ‘Voice’ return
Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) Riley Green hasn’t even made his fall debut on The Voice yet and he’s already booked another season — and this one’s a first. The show’s panel of coaches is star-studded, but now the contestant lineup will be as well. NBC is launching The Voice: Celebrity, a new version of the show that will …
Aug 04
Brian Kelley’s bringing ‘Coral Beats’ to beach season
Brian Kelley’s ‘Coral Beats’ (Nashville South Records) Brian Kelley’s new album, Coral Beats, will wash up on shore Aug. 14. The new set features Niko Moon on “B-Y-O-Beach,” which came out in April, along with a remix of “Jimmy Buffett Summer,” plus the original, which arrived in July. ERNEST guests on album opener “Palms and Pines,” …
Aug 04
Carrie Underwood dreams of being a rock star in new ‘Sunday Night Football’ open
Carrie Underwood (Danny Ventrella/NBC Sports) Carrie Underwood returns to open NBC’s Sunday Night Football for the 14th season in a row this fall. You’ll get an early preview, however, before Thursday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. “This year’s show open welcomes Sunday Night Football into my ongoing rock star fever dream,” Carrie says. “I …
Aug 04
Who you callin’ old? Dan + Shay book mystery collab for ‘Young’
Dan + Shay’s ‘Young’ (Warner Records Nashville) Dan + Shay have revealed the songs on their upcoming album, raised a question and started a contest — all at the same time. “THE YOUNG TRACKLIST IS HERE,” the duo said on their socials Monday. “Tag the artist who you think is featured on ‘The Old Guys’ …
Aug 04
Morgan Wallen is Still (very much) the Problem and he’s got the numbers to prove it
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem’ (Big Loud) Morgan Wallen’s Still the Problem Tour is now one for the history books, after the superstar wrapped his latest series of concerts Saturday in Philadelphia. He sold out all 23 shows in a dozen different stadiums. More than a year after its debut, the tour’s inspiration now returns …