Nashville notes: Cody Johnson’s new gigs + Charles Kelley’s new track
Charles Kelley‘s new solo track, “Steal Your Heart,” will be out on Friday. Active-duty and retired members of the armed services will be able to get into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum free on
Ashley McBryde spotlights the stars of tomorrow at Opry NextStage Live
Opry NextStageLive (Ryman Hospitality) Ashley McBryde will showcase the 2025 members of the Opry NextStage class during a special show Dec. 3 at Nashville’s Category 10. Dasha, Chayce Beckham, Tigirlily Gold, Kashus Culpepper, Avery Anna and Kaitlin
‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’: New Dolly bio will arrive before year’s end
‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’ (St. Martin’s Press) There’s a new biography of Dolly Parton headed for bookshelves later this year. Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton will arrive Dec. 30 via St. Martin’s Press.
Preston Cooper’s Grand Ole Opry debut leaves him ‘Weak’
Preston Cooper (© Grand Ole Opry/Photo by Chris Hollo) Newcomer Preston Cooper got a standing ovation when he made his Grand Ole Opry debut Friday night. Preston personally asked his friend Vince Gill to bring him out.
Luke Combs is ‘Back in the Saddle’ at the top of the charts
Luke Combs’ “Back in the Saddle” (Sony) Luke Combs is certainly “Back in the Saddle,” as his latest single tops both Billboard Country Airplay and the Mediabase chart. This is Luke’s 19th #1 on the Billboard ranking,
RaeLynn’s unwrapping ‘Jingle Jangle Rock’ for Christmas 2025
RaeLynn’s ‘Jingle Jangle Rock’ (Big Machine) RaeLynn‘s ready with her five-song Jingle Jangle Rock EP, just in time for the 2025 holidays. The set combines two covers with three originals. “Christmas has always been one of my
Jordan Davis says it ‘Ain’t a Bad Life’ when Thomas Rhett is your therapist
Thomas Rhett & Jordan Davis’ “Ain’t a Bad Life” (Big Machine) Since Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis have a hit duet with “Ain’t a Bad Life,” it’s not hard to imagine that the two are good friends.