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Dolly Parton's "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" (Butterfly Records) If you're looking for a little lift these days, Dolly Parton's here to give it to you, with a little help from her celebrity friends. "Coming this Friday," she posted on her socials. "A new rendition of my song 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' featuring [Lainey Wilson], [Miley Cyrus], [Queen Latifah] and [Reba McEntire].""Light of a Clear Blue Morning" first […]

George Birge (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) George Birge's current top-10 hit, "It Won't Be Long," was inspired by his sons, so it only made sense that 8-year-old George James Birge and 6-year-old Luke Birge should appear in the music video. "They love it, man," George tells ABC Audio. "They're 10 feet tall at school, and their buddies, you know, all listen to country music too, and so it's a lot of fun."George says […]

Chris Stapleton's version of "Tennessee Whiskey" has just been certified Double Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. It's the first country song ever to move 20 million units. Vince Gill launches his 14-city 50 Years from Home Tour June 18 in Orlando, Florida. It's set to wrap with six nights at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium in July and August. If you missed Brandon Lake performing his top-25 hit, "Hard Fought Hallelujah," on […]

Miranda Lambert (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Miranda Lambert's hoping to see you on the road sometime in 2026."Lookin forward to seein y’all at a show this year!" she posted on Instagram Monday. "@rockthecountry fest just announced this morning."The "A Song to Sing" hitmaker will headline the festival May 29 with Kid Rock. Jelly Roll, Josh Turner and more will play the Bloomingdale, Georgia, stage May 30.Miranda kicks off her 2026 shows Feb. […]

Jackson Dean & Shannon Miscoll (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for BMI) Jackson Dean is engaged to be married, an Instagram post from his fiancée reveals. "forever with you," Shannon Miscoll posted on Jan. 3. "i can’t wait to be your wife @thejacksondean !!"The post shows Shannon and Jackson in the woods in one photo, and a closeup of her engagement ring in another.So far, Jackson hasn't posted anything about his impending nuptials. Musically, the […]

Jason Aldean's 'Songs About Us' (BBR/BMG) Jason Aldean fans still have to wait for a while before his Songs About Us album drops April 24, but he's easing the wait by unleashing a handful of new tracks.The latest batch includes "Her Favorite Color" and "What's a Little Heartache," as well as his first duet with wife Brittany Aldean, titled "Easier Gone."“This album is about real life, the highs, the lows, and everything […]

Meghan Patrick's 'Golden Child (The Final Chapter)' (Riser House Records) Meghan Patrick's written The Final Chapter of her Golden Child album.The deluxe edition of her October 2024 record adds six new songs to the project that features the top-25 title track.“The Final Chapter is the story of how Golden Child got a happy ending," Meghan says. "It's a collection of songs about the continuation of healing that started with 'Blood From […]

Blake Shelton's "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" (BBR/BMG) Blake Shelton's second single from For Recreational Use Only is now the 31st #1 of his career.“I’ve been around long enough to know you never take moments like this for granted, and a number one radio single is always worth celebrating,” he says. “I love this song, and I’m so grateful the fans do too. There’s no better way to kick off the […]

Parmalee's 'Fell in Love with a Cowgirl' (BBR/BMG) Thanks to their multiweek #1, "Cowgirl," Parmalee ended 2025 and started 2026 at the top of the chart.So how can you tell when a song's on the way to becoming a hit? Most performers say they can trace it by how many fans are singing along. "We dropped it in February (2025), we went out on tour — Fell in Love with a Cowgirl […]