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Kenny Chesney's "Carry On" (HEY NOW Records) If you've ever dreamed of exploring Key West with Kenny Chesney, his new music video for "Carry On" may be just about as close as you'll come. “Key West isn’t about who you are, but what’s in your soul," he says of the Florida town that's the setting for both the song's narrative and its visual. "It’s the great equalizer, with wisdom to be […]

Jason Aldean's 'Songs About Us' (BBR/BMG) Jason Aldean's new album, Songs About Us, already boasts a #1 hit with "How Far Does a Goodbye Go," plus "Don't Tell On Me," which just made its way into the top 10. Even though it's been out less than a month, Jason's pretty confident his younger kids, 8-year-old Memphis Aldean Williams and 7-year-old Navy Rome Williams, are no longer interested. "They kinda listen to everything […]

Canaan Smith's new song, "Throw'n Darts," drops Friday, June 5, ahead of his Sunday, June 7, appearance on the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage at CMA Fest. Maren Morris will do a "real-time, interactive live concert" you can watch exclusively at AMC theaters on Saturday, June 20. You can buy tickets and find out more online. You can bid on a guitar signed by Luke Bryan as part of the superstar's partnership with […]

Carly's Closet (Courtesy Carly Pearce/full coverage communications) If you've spotted Carly Pearce wearing something you like onstage this year, there's a good chance you might be able to buy it from her during CMA Fest. As fans who've been around for a while can attest, that's typically how it works as the "Every Little Thing" hitmaker prepares to host her fifth annual Carly's Closet pop-up in 2026. This year's charity fundraiser will […]

Parker McCollum (Under Armour) Parker McCollum is the new face of Under Armour. The "Killin' Me" hitmaker has just signed a multiyear deal with the athletic brand to be an "official ambassador for footwear and apparel.""I grew up wearing the brand as an athlete, so getting the chance to partner with them now honestly means a lot," Parker says. "What I respect most is that they stand for strong American values […]

Tyler Hubbard's "Land" (MCA) Tyler Hubbard recently had a top-25 song with Nate Smith and "After Midnight," but he hasn't enjoyed a solo radio hit since "Park" topped the chart in August. That may be about to change, however, as he drops new music on Friday. "My new song, 'Land,' is about overcoming the hurdles and curveballs life throws our way," he posted on his socials. "We’ve all faced tough seasons that […]

Reba McEntire's "Hurt Like That" (MCA) It's bound to "Hurt Like That" after "One Night in Tulsa," in the musical world of Reba McEntire."I’m so excited to share that I have another brand new song coming out THIS FRIDAY!" the legend revealed on her socials. "I can’t wait for y’all to hear 'Hurt Like That.'"Reba's new track arrives on schedule, after she revealed plans in April to unveil a new […]

Jelly Roll's "Rise Up" (Amazon Music/National Hockey League) Jelly Roll is supplying the soundtrack for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.His Amazon Music Original "Rise Up" is the official theme song of the National Hockey League's annual fight to the finish, which started in April and will go through June. “This song was written for the guys grinding every night for the Cup," Jelly says. "This isn't just the theme song of the […]

Riley Green & Ella Langley (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) With the runaway success of "you look like you love me," you'd assume Ella Langley was a shoo-in for subsequent Riley Green duets, especially since the two were on tour together at the time.But it turns out, Riley kind of made her audition for the part on "Don't Mind If I Do.""I think I got her to come in the […]