Nashville notes: Ryan Hurd’s ‘Vindicated’ in ‘COVER TOWN’ + Jessie Jo Dillon’s new label

Ryan Hurd will unleash the first piece of his upcoming COVER TOWN record with his version of Dashboard Confessional‘s “Vindicated,” which drops Friday. Although Ashley McBryde‘s previously put out both “Acoustic” and “From the Pulpit” visual versions
Lee Brice and Colbie Caillat are ‘zest and pep’ on upcoming ‘Kinda Single’

Blue Jean Baby Records Lee Brice is teaming up with Colbie Caillat for the latest preview of her new album, This Time Around, which comes out Sept. 26. The two helped co-write “Kinda Single,” which arrives Friday.
Shaboozey records song for ‘The Long Walk’ soundtrack

Shaboozey performs at the 2024 CMA Awards (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Shaboozey will be “walking” into movie theaters in September as part of the latest Stephen King film adaptation. The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer has recorded a new
Hear the haunting ‘full circle mix’ of George Jones & Alan Jackson on ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’

‘Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs’ cover (Virgin Music Group/Grand Ole Opry) There’s quite a story behind the Grand Ole Opry’s new “full circle mix” of the George Jones classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Jones’ signature tune,
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan (Disney/Christopher Willard) The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC’s American Idol — the 24th overall of the pioneering
‘After All the Bars Are Closed’ keeps opening new doors for Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett’s “After All the Bars Are Closed” (Big Machine) Thomas Rhett continues his run at the top as “After All the Bars Are Closed” sits at #1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts.
Riley Green’s ready to watch some football on the bus

Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) Even though football fan Riley Green will be on the road during many of this season’s big games, he’s well equipped to keep up with his favorite teams, thanks to his home away