Nashville notes: Billy Ray Cyrus gets engaged + more

Billy Ray Cyrus announced via People that he is engaged to singer-songwriter Firerose. The couple have collaborated musically, too; their latest song together is called “Time.” The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a partnership with
Thomas Rhett wishes his daughter “Lillie bug” a happy first birthday

ABC Thomas Rhett and his family are celebrating a very special birthday this week. The youngest of the singer’s four children, Lillie, is officially a one-year-old. “Lillie bug…how are you one already?” TR wrote on social media.
Kelsea Ballerini jumps in “Heartfirst” to celebrate her “cosmic” Grammy nomination

ABC Kelsea Ballerini had a reason to celebrate when the 2023 Grammy nominations were announced on Tuesday: Her new single “Heartfirst” is nominated in the Best Country Solo Performance category. The singer was watching the nominees announcement in real
Shania Twain explains why her 'Queen of Me' album is extra “precious” after voice-saving throat surgery

Louie Banks/Republic Records Shania Twain’s new Queen of Me album is the first full-length project she has recorded since her open-throat surgery in 2018, which was one of several procedures intended to help her recover from her
Carly Pearce returns as host for CMA Country Christmas 2022

ABC The Country Music Association’s holiday tradition, CMA Country Christmas, is back for 2022. Carly Pearce will return as the host of the show. This year’s performers include Dan + Shay, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery,
Brothers Osborne are WhistlePig Legends with the launch of a new, personally selected whiskey line

ABC If you’ve ever wanted to share a glass of whiskey with Brothers Osborne, now’s your chance: The country duo recently made the trek up to Vermont to create their own special whiskey line, in partnership with