Nashville notes: ERNEST's new Cadillac + Corey Kent's Opry debut

“Wild as Her” hitmaker Corey Kent is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Saturday at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “Flower Shops” hitmaker and eight-time chart-topping songwriter ERNEST is starting his own publishing company, known as ERN’s Cadillac Music.
Jon Pardi reveals daughter's name

ABC Jon Pardi‘s first child will be a daughter named Presley Fawn Pardi. Jon and his wife, Summer, revealed their baby’s name on social media over the weekend. “Presley Fawn Pardi, we’re counting down the days till we get
Old Dominion offers an extended trip down 'Memory Lane'

ABC It turns out “Memory Lane” goes a little farther than it first appeared. Last week, Old Dominion released their new single, titled “Memory Lane.” On Monday they revealed it’s actually the title track from a new, surprise EP. “Why release one
Jelly Roll rises to #1 with “Son of a Sinner”

After finding massive success in the rock world with “Dead Man Walking,” Jelly Roll officially has his first #1 country hit, as “Son of a Sinner” tops the chart this week. “My first number 1 on country radio is
From “Sin Wagon” to Sin City: Chicks line up Vegas dates

NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The Chicks are the latest country artists headed to Vegas. Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer will play six dates at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas starting May 3. “Finally getting to play live
Nate Smith's simply “telling the truth” with “Whiskey on You”

ABC Not that long ago, Nate Smith was a worship leader whose hometown of Paradise, California, had been devastated by a fire. Now he has his first top-five hit with “Whiskey on You,” which he recently found out has been certified Gold.