Nashville notes: Suzy Bogguss’ honor + HARDY’s ‘Dog Years’

“Drive South” hitmaker Suzy Bogguss recently became the first woman and the first country artist ever inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. HARDY will release the track “Dog Years” on Friday, ahead of
Kentucky collab: Carly Pearce sings Bill Monroe with Ricky Skaggs

Carly Pearce (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) Carly Pearce paid tribute to the “Father of Bluegrass” Tuesday as part of the Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe show. Carly performed Bill’s most famous song, “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” along with another
Miley Cyrus to release Billy Ray Cyrus’ ‘Secrets’ on Friday

Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus (Samir Hussein/WireImage) We’ll get to hear the song Miley Cyrus wrote for her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on Friday. Miley shared a snippet of “Secrets,” which is expected to feature musicians
Charles Kelley welcomes his second son

Charles & Cassie Kelley (Jason Kempin/NBC) Charles Kelley and his wife, Cassie Kelley, are now the proud parents of two boys. “Our little miracle Archer Lancaster Kelley arrived at 11:14 am on Sept. 16 and we are
Ready for Christmas? Brad Paisley’s already ‘Counting Down’

Brad Paisley’s “Counting Down the Days” (Loaded Goat Records/UMG) Brad Paisley is “Counting Down the Days” to Hallmark Channel’s 16th Countdown to Christmas. That’s the name of the new song Brad co-wrote for the campaign, which features
Climb in for ‘Driving While Listening to Music’ with Charles Kelley + Shay Mooney

Charles Kelley (Harper Smith) If you liked Carpool Karaoke, you’ll love the new video from Charles Kelley and Shay Mooney. “Went driving and listening to music with my buddy @shaymooney,” Charles wrote on his socials. “He always
Brantley Gilbert was made for touring: ‘That was just engraved into my DNA’

Brantley Gilbert (Taylor Hill/WireImage) Brantley Gilbert still lives in Georgia near where he grew up. But as much as he loves to be back home with his wife and kids in the Peach State, he’s equally happy