Jon Pardi announces fourth studio album ‘Mr. Saturday Night’

Jon Pardi will release his fourth studio album, Mr. Saturday Night, on September 2nd. The 14-song collection will feature his singles “Last Night Lonely” and “Fill ‘Er Up”, in addition to 12 new tracks.  You can pre-order Mr. Saturday Night here.   Said Pardi of the LP: “A lot of time was spent living with the songs on …

Cole Swindell announces headlining ‘Back Down To The Bar Tour’

Cole Swindell has announced his headlining Back Down To The Bar Tour, kicking-off on Sept. 23, 2022 at Floores Country Store in Helotes, TX. Ashley Cooke and Dylan Marlowe will serve as support on the tour. Swindell will return to Nashville near the end of the tour to headline at Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 3 …

Miranda Lambert launches home collection exclusively at Walmart

Miranda Lambert’s Wanda June Home collection is available now exclusively at Walmart.com.  According to a company press release: ‘Inspired by three generations of warm and sassy southern hospitality, ‘Wanda June Home by Miranda Lambert’ is designed to help create a warm, comfortable, casual gathering place where everyone can feel at home – at the incredible …

Lainey Wilson cast in Season 5 of ‘Yellowstone’

Lainey Wilson has been cast as musician Abby in a recurring role on the Paramount Network series Yellowstone which returns for Season 5 this fall on November 13th. Wilson’s one of several new castings announced by the network. Wilson spoke about the news, saying:  “This is the first time I’ve said it out loud. So …

Zac Brown Band announce deluxe version of ‘The Comeback’

Zac Brown Band’s album The Comeback will be released as a new deluxe edition this fall, featuring guest appearances from fellow country artists. Blake Shelton collaborates with the ban on a new version of “Out in the Middle,” ZBB’s current single. The duet version of the song will be out June 22, ahead of the …

Mickey Guyton to host PBS broadcast of ‘A Capitol Fourth’ concert in Washington, D.C.

Mickey Guyton was announced as the host of next month’s A Capitol Fourth celebration in Washington, D.C. The July 4 concert will be broadcast on PBS.  This year’s A Capitol Fourth event will be different; the show has been pre-taped for the past two years due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, but this year will return …

Riley Green releases two new songs: ‘Wild Woman’ and ‘Miles on Main’

Riley Green has released two new tracks:  “Miles on Main” and “Wild Woman.” “Wild Woman”, which Green penned with Brent Cobb and Erik Dylan, first showed up in live performances in 2020.  You can check out ‘Wild Woman’ – here. Green debuted “Miles on Main” in 2021 during his web shows Golden Saw Music Hall …

Eric Church shares his new single ‘Doing Life With Me’

Eric Church released a new single from the second installment of his triple album, Heart & Soul, titled “Doing Life With Me”.  The song was available a vinyl exclusive to Church’s fan club, but will be available on streaming platforms on August 19. Church wrote and recorded most of the songs for Heart & Soul …

Toby Keith reveals his stomach cancer battle on social media

Country music superstar Toby Keith, 60, revealed in an Instagram post on Sunday that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021, and began treatment six months ago. Said Keith: “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so …

CMA Fest holds first LGBTQ+ ‘Country Proud’ showcase

CMA Fest showcased LGBTQ+ artists as part of Country Proud, the fest’s first LGBTQ activation, which took place Thursday, June 9 at Assembly Food Hall in Nashville. Among the performers were Shelly Fairchild, Sonia Leigh, Lila McCann, Harper Grae, The Kentucky Gentleman, Breann Young, Jessica Rose, Chris Housman, Maia Sharp, Gina Venier, Steff Mahan and …