Nashville notes: TR & Jordan Davis’ new single + Emily Ann Roberts’ ‘Memory Lane’
Thomas Rhett‘s new radio single is “Ain’t a Bad Life,” which features Jordan Davis. It follows “After All the Bars Are Closed,” which is the 24th #1 of his career. Emily Ann Roberts‘ seven-track Memory Lane EP
HARDY, Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley are ready to fight as Country vs. Cancer
Country Vs. Cancer (AEG Presents) HARDY, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will lead the star-studded Country vs. Cancer benefit later this year in Music City. The Dec. 2 show will take place at The Pinnacle at Nashville
‘Milwaukee, Here I Come’: Garth Brooks to play Summerfest
Garth Brooks (Disney/Randy Holmes) Garth Brooks is set to kick off Milwaukee’s Summerfest in 2026. The June 17 show at American Family Insurance Amphitheater sets three weekends of music in motion: June 18-20, June 25-27 and July
Ella Langley, Megan Moroney & Lainey Wilson lead 59th CMA noms
Country Music Association Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead the nominations for the 59th annual CMA Awards with six apiece. Zach Top follows closely behind with five, while Riley Green and Cody Johnson each have
Fireman’s Fund buildings face wrecking ball
The Fireman’s Fund campus in Novato—the one-time home of one of the largest employers in Marin—is being razed. The wrecking balls are scheduled to begin swinging at the 44-acre San Marin Drive parcel this week. The property,
No longer New to Country, Bailey Zimmerman cues up the Different Night Same Rodeo Tour
Live Nation Different Night Same Rodeo isn’t just the title of Bailey Zimmerman‘s sophomore album anymore, it’s now the name of his 2026 tour. He’ll kick off the run Feb. 19, 2026, in Estero, Florida, hitting more
And the nominees for CMA new artist of the year are…
Country Music Association The nominations for CMA new artist of the year are out, and Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr. are all in the running. Ginger Zee revealed the contenders Monday
Lauren Alaina’s first new album since 2021 just may be done
Lauren Alaina (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) With her Chase Matthew duet, “All My Exes,” beginning its journey at country radio, Lauren Alaina‘s teasing that her fourth record may be on the way soon. “We’ve been in the studio working