Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin's “Heart to Break” + Catie Offerman's “I Just Killed A Man”
Ryan Griffin has dropped a soaring new song, “Heart to Break.” The track, which chronicles the aches of unrequited love, was written by Adam Hambrick, Ben Stennis and David Fanning, and produced by Sam Ellis and Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus. Ryan celebrated the release of “Heart to Break”
Kimberly Schlapman's French toast casserole is a “crowd favorite”

ABC Craving some Southern comfort food? Fret not, Kimberly Schlapman‘s got you covered with her “easy and delicious” French toast casserole recipe. “It was a crowd favorite with the girls, and I have a feeling it’ll be a
Niko Moon and Zac Brown hope “HEAVEN HAS A BAR”

Sony Music Nashville Niko Moon has tapped Zac Brown for an exuberant new song, “HEAVEN HAS A BAR.” The track arrives after several teases from Niko on social media, which included photos of the two of them in the studio. “I hope heaven has a bar/ Sip
Matthew McConaughey is proud to call Kenny Chesney a friend
Lisette M. Azar/CBS “Alright, alright, alright.” Here’s one thing we know: Matthew McConaughey is a longtime fan and friend of Kenny Chesney. Kenny recently headlined the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s 2023 TEX Gala. But just before he took the stage, he got an
Morgan Evans gets honest in 'Life Upside Down' EP

Warner Music Nashville Morgan Evans has released his new EP, Life Upside Down. The five-song set features a live and studio version of his current single, “Over For You,” the reflective “On My Own Again” and two never-before-heard upbeat tracks: “Hey Little Mama” and “All
Go “Dancin' in the Country” with Tyler Hubbard and Keith Urban
EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard has dropped the demo for his single “Dancin’ in the Country,” featuring country hitmaker Keith Urban. Tyler and Keith co-wrote “Dancin’ in the Country” with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite in October 2021, and the high-energy demo they shared is from the
ACM Awards Week will include a free two-day music festival
Courtesy of The Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music has announced the event lineup for its ACM Awards Week, which spans three days: Tuesday, May 9, to Thursday, May 11. The week will kick off with ACM Country
SMART Approves Overnight Parking, Lowers Commuter Fees

Overnight parking is coming to several Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit stations, the SMART board of directors decided this week. The move is part of an effort to gain riders en route to the Sonoma County Airport or
Congratulations to Teacher of the Month: James Greenwald!

James Greenwald, a transitional kindergarten and kindergarten teacher at West Side School, was named the April Sonoma County Teacher of the Month during a school-wide assembly held at the campus Friday, April 14. Greenwald, an experienced educator
Hardy always knew Lainey Wilson would shine on “wait in the truck”

ABC With “wait in the truck” headed to the top of the country charts, Hardy is sharing with ABC Audio the moment he invited Lainey Wilson on the song. That moment, as he recalls, happened swiftly and spontaneously. “It was almost instant. I mean, once we cut the