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Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' (SAWGOD/ Columbia Records) If you want to get to know Ella Langley better, she says all you need to do is listen to her much-anticipated second album, which is out now. “Dandelion is a natural next phase after hungover,” she says, referencing her debut album. “hungover is what brought people to the table, and Dandelion is what makes them sit down and eat.""This album explains who I am […]

Marshmello & Thomas Rhett's "Where We Go" (Big Loud/Mercury Records) Marshmello says his new collab with Thomas Rhett, "Where We Go," is "his version of country," blending synthesizers with the twang of electric guitar. “I ain’t even had a drink but I’m backroad tipsy/ Lose my mind every time you kiss me/ I don’t care where we go as long as you’re here with me," TR sings on his new track […]

Zac Brown Band (Disney/Randy Holmes) On the final day of their journey to the moon, the crew of Artemis II awoke to Zac Brown Band singing its 2010 hit, "Free."They also heard a prerecorded message from Zac. “Good morning Reed, Victor, Christina and Jeremy," it began. "Zac from Zac Brown Band here, checking in from the USA. We hope that piece of our song, ‘Free,’ helps start your day with the […]

Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas (Messina Touring) Kenny Chesney's decided to enjoy the Independence Day holiday instead of playing at Sphere July 3-4.Ticket holders were notified in a message Wednesday, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.“Funny thing about holidays, family, and traditions," the note said. "You don’t realize how important they are until you remember all the things people in your life want to do to celebrate them; […]

George Strait (Disney/Frank Micelotta) More than 15,000 fans packed Austin's Moody Center Thursday night for George Strait's first of only seven concerts in 2026. King George's two-hour set included 28 songs, covering many of his 60 #1 hits, and sent fans dancing in the aisles during "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" and "I Just Want to Dance with You."“I see we got some cowboys out there tonight, I love […]

VIncent Mason (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) When newcomer Vincent Mason opens for Morgan Wallen Friday on the first night of the Still the Problem Tour, it'll be one of his first chances to get to know one of his heroes. "I've never met him," Vincent tells ABC Audio. "[I'm] just a very, very big fan of the music. I have been for a long time and I'm excited to get out there. I'm […]

Darius Rucker returns to the Grand Ole Opry April 17 for a show that includes Vince Gill. You can check out Flatland Cavalry's Wednesday TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. The band's nominated for group of the year at the May 17 Academy of Country Music Awards. Dolly Parton comes in at #7 on Forbes' rundown of The Greatest Self-Made Americans. Oprah Winfrey is #1. Dolly's the highest-ranking non-billionaire […]

61st ACM Awards Album of the Year nominees (Academy of Country Music) The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards promise plenty of firsts, in an unprecedented year where four women came out on top as the most-nominated artists.With nine nominations, Megan Moroney leads the way as a first-time contender for both entertainer and artist-songwriter of the year.Reigning ACM new female artist Ella Langley's seven nods include her first in the artist-songwriter category, […]

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert & Lainey Wilson's "Trailblazer" (Rockin' R Records) "Talk about a trailblazer," Reba McEntire sings on her collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. Well, talk about a full-circle moment, as the Country Music Hall of Famer picks up an ACM nod for the song she launched on the 2025 show. "From debuting the song together at last year’s #ACMawards, to now being nominated, #Trailblazer has had such […]