Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin's new tune + Jamey Johnson inks a record deal
Kenny Chesney is celebrating the 13th birthday of his dog, Poncho. “Happy 13th Birthday to my best friend Poncho. He loved the stage and feeling the energy of the crowd this summer at Soldier Field in Chicago,”
Napa Valley Register sold to Florida media group

Napa Valley Publishing Company, which publishes the Napa Valley Register among other Napa Valley publications, has been sold to Florida-based Hoffmann Media Group. Terms of the sale between Hoffmann and Iowa-based Lee Enterprises, which owned NVPC, were
Darius Rucker's got new fall sports gear for you

ABC Darius Rucker is expanding his sports-themed clothing line with new fall pieces. Dubbed The Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics, the merchandise line, which started with NFL pieces in 2021, now includes MLB, NHL and NCAA apparel such as
Here's how Chris Janson keeps the positive + “Good Vibes” going

Scott Olson/Getty Images How does Chris Janson stay positive? Well, first, it starts with “making memories.” The “Good Vibes” singer recently hopped on Instagram to share with fans how he maintains positivity in his life. Looking at
Kris Kristofferson to be honored with CMT special

Paul Natkin/Getty Images CMT will pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson with a new special, CMT Remembers: Kris Kristofferson. The 30-minute special will celebrate Kris’ illustrious recording, acting and songwriting career with exclusive interviews and performances to commemorate his iconic journey. Kris passed away in
Chris Lane's got your new music “Fix”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Eager for new Chris Lane music? Good news: you’re about to get your “Fix.” Chris has announced he’s dropping a new song, “If I Die Before You,” on Oct. 11. The news arrived on
Megan Moroney's adding new songs to deluxe 'Am I Okay?'

ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Megan Moroney is giving her sophomore album, Am I Okay?, the deluxe treatment. Titled Am I Okay? (I Am Fine), the now-17-track project will feature three new songs: “Break It Right Back,” “Bless Your Heart”
Why Thomas Rhett had to write “Beautiful as You” + more songs outside of Nashville

Disney/Larry McCormack With “Beautiful as You” approaching the top 10 of the country charts, Thomas Rhett‘s walking down memory lane to recall the day he wrote his new hit during a retreat in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “I wrote it