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Tigirlily Gold's "Country & Midwestern" (Sony) Much like 2025's "Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota)," Tigirlily Gold's new track, "Country & Midwestern," shines the spotlight on the duo's home state. “We grew up in North Dakota and when we moved to Nashville about nine years ago, people would always say ‘Wow, I’ve never met anybody from North Dakota. What’s it like growing up in the Midwest?’ So, we decided […]

ERNEST's 'Deep Blue' (Big Loud) ERNEST's third studio album, Deep Blue, will be here May 1, featuring the title track and "End of the Night," which are both out now. Like his debut album from 2019, Deep Blue draws inspiration from the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I want to say thank you to the fans that have been here since the Local Only days. If you are new here, thank you for joining […]

Ashley Cooke's "xs" (Big Loud) Ashley Cooke's latest era of music is here, with the arrival of her new track, "xs."The "your place" hitmaker co-wrote the fresh take on a breakup anthem with Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband and Will Weatherly. “Oh don't deny I know you did it/ Oh doesn't matter how you spin it/ Want me back after that forget it/ Don't you know crossing lines makes xs?” she sings […]

Brantley Gilbert's "Good Damn" (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Brantley Gilbert's first new music since changing record labels is here, and it's his radio single "Good Damn."Though it may have a bit of an unusual title, its inspiration is something much more familiar: Brantley's love story with his wife of 11 years, Amber Cochran Gilbert. “This song hits close to home for me,” Brantley says. “It’s about a second chance and being honest […]

Luke Bryan's "Country and She Knows It" (MCA) Luke Bryan's long-awaited new radio single, "Country and She Knows It," has finally arrived.It's the follow-up to "Country Song Came On," which topped the chart in August 2025.“As I gear up for touring season and summer, I really wanted to focus on releasing a song that felt fun and energetic and the moment the writers sent this one I knew it was […]

Mitchell Tenpenny's Speed of Light Tour (Courtesy Mitchell Tenpenny/Schmidt Relations) Mitchell Tenpenny's new song, "Speed of Life," was written with eyes toward it going on Teddy Swims' album.Typically, when the "Drunk Me" hitmaker and the pop star write together, they each sing a verse on the demo. But since this song was supposed to be for Teddy, this time, he sang the whole thing — which led to an interesting […]

Brantley Gilbert's debut single for his new record label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, is titled "Good Damn" and is the first taste of his ninth studio album, which he's working on now. Legendary country band Shenandoah is embarking on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2026, playing Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, on Friday. The trek continues through Dec. 5, when they're booked in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Filmore will headline the 2026 Iroquois […]

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll (Disney/Larry McCormack) Shaboozey and Jelly Roll have officially gotten an "Amen," as their collab conquers both the Mediabase and Billboard Radio Airplay charts. This is Shaboozey's third #1, following his most recent, "Good News," which spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard chart in September. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" reigned for seven weeks in August and September 2024.Jelly Roll's claiming his ninth chart-topper, dating back […]

Jon Pardi (Disney/Tanner Yeager) At the end of May Music City Rodeo will return to Nashville for its second year, with Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett and Jon Pardi each headlining a concert alongside the PRCA ProRodeo. Pardi, however, will start getting in the rodeo mood a little early, as he plays a special Music City Rodeo show May 5 at the Grand Ole Opry. Hudson Westbrook, Ashley Cooke and ERNEST are already […]