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Chris Janson's "Easy to Love, Harder to Hold" (Harpeth 60 Records/Warner Records Nashville) Chris Janson didn't have to look very far for the inspiration for his new track, "Easy to Love, Harder to Hold." It was his wife, Kelly Roland.He co-wrote and co-produced the new tune, which is his first new music since August's Wild Horses album.“’Easy to Love, Harder to Hold’ is about a free and charismatic girl living her […]

Josh Ross' "Bar and Back" (Universal Music Canada / MCA / CORE Records) Fresh off four nominations at this year's JUNO Awards, Josh Ross is releasing his new track "Bar and Back."“'Bar And Back’ is about that moment when you realize that you’re feeling something deeper than the other person ... between the back and forth and desire for something real and lasting," the Canadian singer says. "A place a lot […]

HARDY (Todd Owyoung/NBC) HARDY's corralled a group full of superstars on his surprise new track, "McArthur." Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen join him on the new tune.“'McArthur' is a very special one,” HARDY says. “It came together pretty fast. I know I wrote the song, but I also feel like how did I end up on this song? It's a lineup of absolute legends.”"My bloodline they bled on this ground/ […]

Dustin Lynch (Wynn Las Vegas) Dustin Lynch's Wynn Nightlife residency is set to continue in 2026. The "Easy to Love" hitmaker will carry on the run he started in 2025, becoming the first country artist ever to have a club-set residency at Wynn Las Vegas.His first date is May 1 at XS Nightclub with Diplo, before he returns June 26 to play the Encore Night Club. Tickets for both shows are on sale […]

Carly Pearce's "Church Girl" (Big Machine) Carly Pearce goes deep and explores some potentially controversial topics on her latest release, "Church Girl."If you're brave enough to check out the comments on her socials, you'll see the conversation around it has evolved into a full-on theological debate, becoming heated enough that Carly herself had to step in and remind her fans to keep it friendly. So where does she fall when it comes to […]

Warren Zeiders (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Warren Zeiders' November return to his hometown of Hershey, Pennsylvania, to headline GIANT Center is the trip that keeps on giving. The second part of his Return to the 717 documentary is out now, chronicling his first trip home in two years and capturing the sold-out show.The first part follows the former athlete as he visits his high school, lacrosse field, childhood hangouts and his parents' ice cream […]

Johnny Costello & Kimberly Perry (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) The Band Perry's return to country music will be complete in a couple weeks, when the reformed band drops its first new country track in nine years."So excited to announce our BRAND NEW SINGLE: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL'! Out everywhere 2/13," they announced on their socials. "We cannot wait for y’all to hear everything we’ve got coming for you this year. presave it at the link in […]

Lainey Wilson (Whataburger) Here's one more reason to love Lainey Wilson: She's pretty much buying you breakfast on Feb. 4. As part of her gig as brand ambassador for the beloved Texas fast-food chain Whataburger, Lainey took to its socials Thursday to declare she's created a made-up holiday to honor her favorite menu item. That Wednesday will be known as National Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day.Obviously, celebrate however you wish, but there's one obvious […]

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley & Lionel Richie (Disney/EricMcCandless) Brad Paisley's set to be a guest mentor on the new season of American Idol; he will be joined by Keke Palmer to help the top 20 singers.The "Whiskey Lullaby" hitmaker popped up on Monday's premiere, dropping by during auditions at his alma mater, Nashville's Belmont University. Brad reunited with his longtime CMA cohost Carrie Underwood, as well as Luke Bryan […]