Lainey Wilson had her ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’ before the ‘Whirlwind’ struck

Lainey Wilson’s “Phone, Keys, Wallet” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Lainey Wilson’s got her “Phone, Keys, Wallet” and she’s getting ready to unlock the new music she’s been working on for quite awhile.  And it sounds like her new radio single featuring John Mayer is just the beginning. “To tell you the truth, we were already …

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Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s ‘Prayer’ + Chris Young’s radio song

Chris Young’s new radio single is the title track of his latest album, “I Didn’t Come Here to Leave.”  Vince Gill’s new EP in his 50 Years from Home series is A Mother’s Prayer, which features a title track co-written with Jordan Fletcher and Maggie Rose, who also lends background vocals.  Wade Bowen’s 11th studio …

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Tim McGraw, Reba, LBT and many more to celebrate the Fourth live on ABC

‘Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ (ABC) ABC’s planning a huge party for the 250th birthday of the USA, live from the country music capitol of the world.  “Mark your calendars — this Fourth of July just got a whole lot bigger,” the network posted on its socials Monday. “Don’t miss Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled …

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It’s time to catch the Stagecoach for the 2027 California festival

Stagecoach (Goldenvoice) Mark your calendars for the 2027 edition of Stagecoach: The California country music festival will take place April 23-25, celebrating its 19th year. Presales will take place Wednesday and Thursday, with 2026 RV campers getting first crack on June 17, before the AMEX presale June 18.  Look for the 2027 lineup to be …

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Chris Janson and Steven Curtis Chapmen update ‘America the Beautiful’ for 2026

Steven Curtis Chapmen & Chris Janson’s “America the Beautiful” (SCSEE Music/The Fuel Music) Chris Janson and Christian music superstar Steven Curtis Chapman have come together to create a new version of “America the Beautiful” for the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4.  “I’ve always believed music has the power to bring people together,” Chris …

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Stevie Nicks is angry at Keith Urban over yacht rock song

Keith Urban and Stevie Nicks perform during Jack Daniels Music City Midnight: New Years in Nashville on December 31, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Davis/Getty Images) Back in 1978, Stevie Nicks sang backup on a top-10 hit by Walter Egan called “Magnet and Steel,” which she also inspired. Now she’s miffed that an artist who …

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‘I Knew It, I Knew You’: Taylor Swift returns to country’s top 10

Taylor Swift, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ from ‘Toy Story 5’ (Walt Disney Records) Taylor Swift has her first country top 10 since 2013 with “I Knew It, I Knew You.” The song from Toy Story 5 also makes history, becoming the first song by a woman to debut in the top 10 on …

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Behind the scenes of George Birge’s huge CMA Fest moment with Luke Bryan

George Birge & Luke Bryan (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) CMA Fest 2026 may have wrapped a little more than a week ago, but George Birge is one of many people who are still riding the Fan Fair high.  His euphoria comes from getting to play his top-15 hit “Ride, Ride, Ride” with Luke Bryan during his set …

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Brad Paisley adds to his ‘Tacklebox’ with help from Miranda Lambert

Brad Paisley & Miranda Lambert’s “Someone Else’s Arms” (MCA) It’s been a month since Brad Paisley launched his new Tacklebox project, and it’s time for an update: His latest addition, “Someone Else’s Arms,” is out now and features Miranda Lambert. He’s added six tracks so far, drawing from his vast catalog of unreleased and unrecorded songs: “Fallin’,” …

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A ‘Lucky’ Chris Young unveils his deluxe album on his birthday

Chris Young’s ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave (Deluxe)’ (Black River) I Didn’t Come Here to Leave is a strong statement to make when you’ve changed record labels 20 years into your career. That’s the title of Chris Young’s first album for Kelsea Ballerini’s label, Black River, after leaving his longtime home at RCA.  Now …

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