Nashville notes: Peter McCann passes + MacKenzie Porter on 'GMA'

Songwriter Peter McCann passed away January 26 in Nashville at the age of 74. He was best known for writing smash hits like Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and Jennifer Warnes‘ “Right Time of the Night.” You
Morgan Wallen's 36-track 'One Thing at a Time' is coming March 3

Big Loud/Mercury Morgan Wallen‘s third album, One Thing at a Time, will arrive March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long for a preview. Three tracks — “Last Night,” “Everything I Love” and “I Wrote the Book” —
Nate Smith's having a “Whiskey on You” to celebrate his first #1

Arista Nashville “Whiskey on You” will forever be the song that made Nate Smith‘s country music dreams come true. “When I released ‘Whiskey On You’ I wasn’t sure what would happen. I just knew I loved it,” he
LOCASH plans a Super Bowl Sunday tailgate with Guy Fieri

ABC LOCASH has a Super Bowl date with Guy Fieri. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are set to play the big game’s edition of Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate Sunday, February 12. It’ll take place right across from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Dolly Parton reveals the songs she’s recording for rock album with Stevie Nicks, Steve Perry and more

Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton continues to share bits of information about her upcoming rock album, which is due out in the late spring/early fall. She tells USA Today it will feature 28 tracks, with a mix of covers and originals.
Lainey Wilson's a Rulebreaker

ABC You can officially pencil Lainey Wilson into the rulebreaker category. The “Things a Man Oughta Know” hitmaker will be honored by Billboard with its Rulebreaker Award at the magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards. Quinta Brunson from ABC’s Abbott Elementary will host the March
Luke Bryan launches the Country On Tour this summer

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan plans to “Country On” in 2023. The superstar’s summer tour will take its name from his 30th #1, kicking off a 36-city run July 15 in Syracuse, New York. An impressive slate of newcomers
From designing his dream album covers to hitting #1, Nate Smith is making his mark

ABC This week, newcomer Nate Smith scores his first #1 on the country chart as his debut single, “Whiskey on You,” takes its place at the top. Next up, the Paradise, California native is set to release his self-titled debut album