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Thomas Rhett's "After All The Bars Are Closed" cover (Big Machine) Thomas Rhett has the 21st #1 of his career, as "After All the Bars Are Closed" sits atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart. TR co-wrote the song, which is the second single from his About a Woman album. Most recently, he reached the pinnacle with "Mamaw's House" with Morgan Wallen in March 2024. His very first #1 was 2013's "It […]

Russell Dickerson's 'Famous Back Home' (Triple Tigers) A week ahead of the release of his fourth studio album, Russell Dickerson's releasing the title track, "Famous Back Home.""Growing up in my small Tennessee town, I dreamed, 'I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everyone will know my name,'” he explains. "I’ve been truly blessed to live out that dream. But as my journey continued, […]

Cole and Courtney Little Swindell (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Cole Swindell's just finished up his first week as a father, after the arrival of Rainey Gail Swindell on Aug. 7. So how does he feel about being a girl dad?Well, being a self-described "softie" who's "emotional and feel[s] things deeper," he already suspects he may be in trouble. "One of my brothers, he has a [daughter] and he just gave her away at […]

Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith will celebrate her 60th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry Aug. 20, with performances by her husband, Marty Stuart, plus Vince Gill, Chris Janson and more. Connie and the late Jean Shepard are the only female artists in history to mark the milestone.Sesame Street stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby are set to make their Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday […]

Chris Young's 'I Didn't Come Here to Leave' (Black River) Chris Young's new album, I Didn't Come Here to Leave, won't be out until Oct. 17, but you won't have to wait that long for a preview. The "Young Love & Saturday Nights" hitmaker will give fans a first listen at his 10th album Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive."Come hang out, ask questions, and let’s talk music!" he […]

Old Dominion's 'Barbara' (Sony Music Nashville) Old Dominion previewed their new album, Barbara, Wednesday afternoon at Odie's in midtown Nashville — but not before they picked up a little extra bling. OD's label started the party by revealing three new RIAA certifications for the CMA and ACM group of the year. "Memory Lane" is now double Platinum, while "Snapback" is triple Platinum. Meanwhile, "One Man Band" is nearing Diamond territory, having […]

Jon Pardi (Disney/Tanner Yeager) Jon Pardi's headed to Texas to play a major halftime show this football season.He'll be the entertainment at the 2025 Big 12 football championship on Dec. 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. You'll be able to watch the game starting at noon ET on ABC.“I’m so fired up to be part of the Big 12 Football Championship game this year — and to be the first […]

Ashley McBryde (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Ashley McBryde's set to play the 13th annual Nightfall at the Hall concert Oct. 6 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The yearly after-hours celebration is a gathering for the museum's Troubadour members. The group of young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45 work together to support both the community and the museum. You can find out more about membership online. Jordan Davis, […]

Jelly Roll (Disney/Stewart Cook) Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman and Graham Barham will play two Opry shows on Sept. 22 to benefit the Judge Dinkins Educational Center.The JDEC was co-founded by Judge Jim Todd, who was the prosecutor in Jelly Roll's case when he was younger. It provides educational training for adolescents at risk or engaged with the juvenile or criminal justice system in Davidson County, Tennessee.“It’s a full-circle moment to […]