Nashville notes: HunterGirl goes ‘Somewhere Wild’ + Cody Johnson’s Brandon Lake collab

“Somewhere Wild” is the new track from American Idol runner-up HunterGirl. It’s her first new music since “Dirt,” which came out in October. Brandon Lake‘s new version of “When a Cowboy Prays,” which features Cody Johnson, is
Kenny Chesney’s expanding his vision for Sphere 2.0

Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas (Messina Touring) Even though Kenny Chesney just got a Pollstar nomination for residency of the year for his time at Sphere Las Vegas, he’s working to take his show to
Luke Combs roots for Carolina Panthers as he books Super Bowl show

Luke Combs (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Luke Combs is set to play the Madden Bowl in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The North Carolina native didn’t hesitate when approached to do the Feb. 6 show at
Country music migrates to RodeoHouston in March

RodeoHouston 2026 lineup (RodeoHouston) Nine artists will make their debut at RodeoHouston in 2026, including Russell Dickerson, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Koe Wetzel and the Red Clay Strays. Non-country acts Lizzo, Forrest Frank, Creed and Pepe Aguilar are set to
Megan Moroney takes flight for ‘Cloud 9’ track reveal

Megan Moroney’s ‘Cloud 9’ (Sony) The track listing for Megan Moroney‘s Cloud 9 is written in the sky, in a new airplane-themed video that reveals the details of her third studio album. In the clip, Megan’s at the airport
Kelsea Ballerini says goodbye to her beloved dog, Dibs

Kelsea Ballerini (Tyler Golden/NBC) Kelsea Ballerini is marking the passing of her beloved dog, Dibs. “my sweet dibs went to doggy heaven yesterday,” she shared on Instagram Thursday. “he spent his last few days in his backyard
Ella Langley manifested her collab with Miranda Lambert on ‘Choosin’ Texas’

Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) With a collection of CMA and ACM awards, two #1 duets with Riley Green and one on her own with “Weren’t for the Wind,” it would have seemed that Ella