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son Thomas Rhett, daughter Kasey Brandon, Rhett Akins, wife Sonya, son Brody, friend/artist rep Lisa Boullt (© Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo) Thomas Rhett's dad, Rhett Akins, will officially become a member of the Grand Ole Opry later this year, after Jon Pardi extended the surprise invitation on Sunday. It came during a special Opry Celebrates '90s Country show. It's important to remember that before he became famous as […]

Alan Jackson (John Sheerer/Getty Images) More than 80,000 fans turned out to see the final touring show of Alan Jackson's career Saturday night in Nashville; watch parties on Broadway, at Belmont University and at the Country Music Hall of Fame added to the sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium.If you missed it, however, you'll have your chance to experience it in December as both a TV special and a live album. “We’re […]

Keith Urban (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Keith Urban will kick off the 2026 Good Morning America Summer Concert Series July 10 on ABC, with Dan + Shay set to follow on July 31.Keith released his new yacht rock covers album, flow state, on June 12, while Dan + Shay's new record, Young, comes out Aug. 21. Stars from across the world of music, including rock band Sublime, R&B singer Coco Jones and K-pop […]

Tim McGraw (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Tim McGraw's here with a "Song for America," just in time for the United States' 250th birthday. It's an occasion that instantly transports Tim back in time to his childhood."As a kid, the first thing I remember about Fourth of July was 1976 in Rayville, Louisiana, and riding my bicycle downtown a couple miles from where we lived, a little bit out in the country, and watching […]

New artists Carter Faith and Wyatt Flores have teamed up on the new duet, "Nothin' Better to Do," which is out now. It'll appear on Carter's Cherry Valley Forever deluxe edition, which drops July 24.  The new five-track EP from Frank Ray, Good for the Soul, is out now. The "Country'd Look Good on You" hitmaker co-wrote the tracks "Lookin' Out for Me" and "Hard to be a Hero," while […]

Reba McEntire's 'Ain't Gonna Keep It Waitin'' (MCA) Reba McEntire will debut her new song, "Ain't Gonna Keep It Waitin'," on Saturday's Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash.It's the title track of the legend's third music capsule, which is out now. Reba picks up the tempo on the new collection with her "best songs for driving with the windows down," including her hits "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" and "Love Will […]

Gabby Barrett's "In On It" (Warner Records Nashville) Gabby Barrett's focusing on faith in her first new music of 2026. "If you’re thinking of someone who’s walking through a confusing season, send this to them," she posted on Instagram. "My new song 'In On It' is officially out now. This song is really about trusting God even when life feels confusing or heavy.""I think we’ve all had moments where we’ve wondered […]

Josh Ross' "Hate How You Look" (MCA/CORE Records/Universal Music Canada) Josh Ross may "Hate How You Look," but he loves how it feels: his current single becomes his second #1 in a row, topping both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. “I still can’t believe I get to do this," he says. "Seeing ‘Hate How You Look’ follow ‘Single Again’ to No. 1 is something I’ll never forget. Huge thanks to […]

Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney perform at the Bridgestone Arena on September 17, 2011 in Nashville. (Frederick Breedon IV/WireImage) More details are leaking out about Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce, which is allegedly taking place this weekend at New York's Madison Square Garden.Both Rolling Stone and Page Six say Stevie Nicks is set to perform, along with Tim McGraw, who inspired the title of Taylor's first single.One industry insider told the outlet, "I’ve […]