Nashville notes: Drake White’s brain benefit + Maren Morris’ ‘Devil’

Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Kassi Ashton and more will play Drake White‘s Benefit for the Brain Nov. 17 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The show was inspired by Drake’s own stroke in 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
Darius Rucker’s ready to Howl Owl Howl with members of R.E.M. & The Black Crowes

(L-R) Howl Owl Howl’s Steve Gorman, Mike Mills and Darius Rucker/(photo by Steven Cohen) Darius Rucker is joining forces with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and The Black Crowes‘ former drummer Steve Gorman for a new supergroup, Howl Owl
‘Star[s] of the Show’ Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire talk ‘My Life on Stage’

Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire (Taylor Hill/Getty Images) On Thursday, you’ll have the chance to listen in on what’s sure to be an unforgettable conversation between Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Reba hosts the prerecorded chat, which
Eric Church will continue to Free the Machine on tour in 2026

Eric Church’s Free the Machine Tour (Eric Church/Essential Broadcast Media) Eric Church is extending his Free the Machine Tour, adding 24 new dates in 2026. The added shows kick off Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C., and wrap
‘Bottle Rockets’ are in order, as Scotty McCreery welcomes second son

Scotty McCreery (Tibrina Hobson/NBC) Scotty McCreery‘s second son has arrived! “Oliver Cooke McCreery joined our family on September 18th,” he and wife Gabi McCreery announced on Instagram. “Can’t imagine life without him, we love him so berry
Luke Combs is ready for baby #3

Luke Combs (Jon Morgan/CBS) Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole Combs, are expecting their third baby. “Third time’s a charm!” the couple announced on Instagram. “Baby #3 coming this winter.” The caption accompanies a video of Luke
Staying true to his Alabama roots? Riley Green says ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’

Riley Green (Todd Owyoung/NBC) Riley Green‘s quick to admit songs like “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” “If It Wasn’t for Trucks” and “Different ‘Round Here” were all heavily influenced by his hometown: Jacksonville, Alabama. Even as the