“Cuddle Up Cozy Down Christmas”: Dolly Parton puts an animated spin on her Michael Bublé duet

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton and her duet partner Michael Bublé become animated characters in the music video for their Christmas song, “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas.” The cartoon clip, which is available to watch exclusively on Facebook,
“What’s Your Country Song?” Thomas Rhett teases a new single, due next week

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett is back, and he’s bringing a new chapter of music with him. The singer has announced that he’ll return next week with a new single, “What’s Your Country Song,” which
Darius Rucker looks back on Charley Pride’s influence as a Black country artist

ABC/Alysse GafkjenDarius Rucker, the South Carolina native who first found fame with pop-rock group Hootie & the Blowfish, is no stranger to encountering racism. “And you know, getting older and doing the things I was doing, in
“Don’t call it a comeback”: Billy Ray Cyrus covers LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out”

BBR Music GroupWith the release of Billy Ray Cyrus’ genre-bending new EP, The Singin’ Hills Sessions — Mojave, the singer delivers his banjo-driven take on a hip-hop classic. That track is a country version of “Mama Said
Keith Urban, Dolly Parton and many more featured on Barry Gibb’s country and bluegrass duets project

Capitol RecordsSinger-songwriter, producer and former Bee Gees member Barry Gibb has plans for a new album featuring guest spots from some of the biggest names in the country and bluegrass genres. Called Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook
Lee Brice previews 'Hey World' with two more tracks, including the R&B-tinged “Soul

Curb RecordsAs Lee Brice nears the release of his new album, Hey World, the singer is sharing two more tunes off the project. Those are the steamy “Do Not Disturb” and the playful, R&B-flavored “Soul,” two love songs
Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockThe Texas-born Americana and country star who sang enduring favorites like “L.A. Freeway” and “Desperadoes Waiting for a Train” was born on this day in 1941. As a songwriter, he was no stranger to the country charts,
As the holidays near, Dan + Shay are hoping you’ll “Take Me Home for Christmas”

Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are heading into the holiday season with a little Christmas cheer of their own. The duo dropped “Take Me Home for Christmas” on Friday, a flirty original number that finds them hoping
'What You See Is What You Get': Luke Combs gives credit for his CMA Entertainer nom to his fans

CMAThere’s little doubt Luke Combs is a man of the people. He proves that even with his outlook about being nominated for country music’s biggest award, CMA Entertainer of the Year. “I think everybody says that they have the
Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRascal Flatts offers a peek behind the scenes of one of their biggest hits, “Fast Cars and Freedom,” in a new video sharing the story behind the song. Rising artist Payton Smith‘s new music video for