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IN THE LATE days of summer, Ashley McBryde faced a new kind of test as a performer. She was a guest on Dierks Bentley’s headlining tour, which was stopped in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it was hot — a different kind of hot than back in Tennessee or her native Arkansas. Onstage, her ears

Nicolle Galyon has ordered dinner out almost every night this week. This would not normally be a very notable occurrence for a busy songwriter, business owner, and now solo artist, but there’s a line on the opening track of Firstborn, Galyon’s debut record, that is haunting her a little. “I sing ‘a high five for the

“Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn” will air Sunday, Oct. 30, on CMT An all-star group of singers from country music and beyond will gather to pay tribute to the work of the great Loretta Lynn at an upcoming televised event. “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the

November concert will also preview ‘A Father’s Promise,’ documenting Sandy Hook father Mark Barden’s journey to activism Sheryl Crow and Little Big Town singer Karen Fairchild are two of the numerous artists set to perform at a Nashville benefit concert on Nov. 30 for Sandy Hook Promise, the gun violence prevention nonprofit founded by musician

The Americana songwriting icon will release Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You in 2023 In her song “Metal Firecracker,” Lucinda Williams pleaded with her traveling companion not to reveal any of the secrets they talked about on their journey. But in 2023, Williams herself will share those untold stories in a new memoir

At age 43, Shooter Jennings has called Los Angeles home for over half of his life. The City of Angels remains an endless well of unique, once-in-a-lifetime characters — whether glorious or depraved, righteous or demonic — for the Grammy-winning producer. And it’s those figures that inspire Jennings’ creativity, both onstage and in the studio.

Little Big Town are also along for the ride, which kicks off May 6 in Arizona George Strait just can’t shake the road. After retiring from regular touring in 2014, the Texas country music singer has played festival dates, one-off shows, and his successful Las Vegas residency Strait to Vegas. In 2023, he’ll add more

Sixty-one years ago today, on Oct. 15, 1960, Loretta Lynn made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Lynn, who was only 28 years old at the time of her debut, was so nervous that she admits she doesn’t remember much of her first performance on the hallowed stage: “The first memory I have of the Grand

Ray Benson is giving fans a chance to own a piece of his extensive collection of music and entertainment memorabilia. The Asleep at the Wheel frontman has teamed up with Burley Auction to let go of an array of one-of-a-kind items, including custom guitars, classic cars and an Asleep at the Wheel-themed Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Annual awards show also pays tribute to Loretta Lynn CMT’s Artists of the Year special honored relative upstarts like Cody Johnson, Carly Pearce, and Lainey Wilson earlier this week in Nashville, but it was Alan Jackson, the show’s Artist of a Lifetime recipient, who showed them all how it was done. Jackson, a Country Music

On her debut album Young, Dumb and in Love, breakout singer-songwriter liv. has assembled a Voltron of Americana’s most exciting artists. liv., who hails from the Hudson Valley, worked with Van Plating to produce the album, which processes the five stages of grief after a breakup. The record includes guest performances from Will Payne Harrison, Adeem the

All eyes and ears will be on Kenny Chesney at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in 2023. The eight-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has been named the featured guest for “The Artist Interview.” The “You and Tequila” singer will sit down for an exclusive interview in front of a live audience during the annual event

Rhett Akins became a household name in the mid-1990s with his hit song “That Ain’t My Truck,” but the 2010s’ ACM Songwriter of the Decade followed up his successful career as an artist with one of the most prolific songwriting portfolios in Nashville. As a writer, Akins has cranked out hits for Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Brantley

The Grammy-winning singer — and Lone Star State native — calls out the Texas senator by name during her performance of “High Horse” It’s safe to say that Kacey Musgraves won’t be playing any campaign events for Ted Cruz in this or any other lifetime. The country singer-songwriter, a native of Golden, Texas, offered a

Avery Anna “Good Day” Newly-signed Warner Music Nashville artist Avery Anna has dropped her debut EP, Mood Swings, which includes the breezy “Good Day.” A bouncy country-pop number, the ebullient tune is all about living life with a smile on one’s face like it’s always a “good day,” even after going through a breakup. “Got

Forty-one years ago today, on Oct. 13, 1980, Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Cash was 48 years old at the time of his Country Music Hall of Fame induction, making him the youngest living member, at the time, to enter into the Hall of Fame. He was inducted, along with

After record flooding decimated Eastern Kentucky in late July and early August, leaving 40 people dead (and counting), the region needed a bit of hope. They got just that on Tuesday night when past and present Kentucky country music royalty gathered at Rupp Arena for Kentucky Rising, a concert that raised over $2.5 million for

To live in Nashville is to love John Prine, so it never sat right how quarantine robbed the late singer, songwriter, and hometown hero of a proper in-person memorial when he died of Covid complications in April of 2020. Prine finally got the wake he deserved this week in Nashville with a string of celebratory

Carrie Underwood‘s new radio single “Hate My Heart” is a different kind of vocal showcase for the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year winner. She’ll rely on every second of her cardio training to perform it live. “Hate My Heart” is a three-minute-long sprint that — after a five-bar intro — offers just one vocal-free bar before

The battle rounds on Season 22 of The Voice are underway, which means contestants were on the chopping block this week heading into their next phase of the reality TV singing competition on Tuesday night (Oct. 11). The final pairing of the night as part of the latest one-hour edition of the show saw two

Old Dominion, Lady A vocalist Charles Kelley, and NeedToBreathe will all perform at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Dec. 8 If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gregg Allman, the late Allman Brothers Band co-founder who died in 2017, would

Country star Walker Hayes has joined rapper Flo Rida for a new song entitled, “High Heels.” The new single was co-written by Hayes, Breyan Isaac, Daniel Majic, Dre Davidson, Fraser Churchill, Meron Mengist and Sean Davidson. Like always Flo-Rida has delivered another song with a catchy hook. Email: neill@outloudculture.com Socials: @neillfrazer

Eighteen years after the release of her hit single “Break Down Here,” Julie Roberts is prepping her country music comeback. Her upcoming album Ain’t in No Hurry, set for release on Oct. 28, showcases Roberts’ musical range by plucking elements from traditional country, classic soul and southern blues. The project is her first full-length release since

The Voice Season 22 returned on Monday (Oct. 10) with the first pairing of the season as contestants faced off in the grueling Battle Rounds. This round had each coach bringing on an advisor to help guide their teams who were readying their next performance. Veteran coach Blake Shelton enlisted fellow country star Jimmie Allen to offer

Dropkick Murphys singer Ken Casey was walking the booths and stalls of the Great Allentown Fair before his band’s show that night on the Grandstand Stage when he started to feel increasingly uneasy. The leader of the Boston band known for their Irish-influenced punk rock and vocal support of workers’ rights saw more than a

Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1971, John Prine amazed fans and critics alike with his ability to put the world in a song. One of the greatest songwriters of our generation, Prine’s ability to portray the truest aspects of life have been lauded by artists such as Bob Dylan and Jason Isbell, and

Breakout singer and songwriter Mimi Webb has released her new single “Ghost of You” – listen HERE via EPIC Records. The power-pop track posits Mimi’s rich vocals over hypnotic melodies that build into an anthemic chorus and contrast with lyrics that describe being haunted by a past love. The song was written by Mimi Webb and Phil Plested and produced by Stuart

Rising star Lainey Wilson will receive a special honor as part of the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony: She has been named this year’s Breakout Artist of the Year. Following in the footsteps of past honorees in the category such as Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton and Ashley McBryde, Wilson is being recognized for

Loretta Lynn, the beloved singer and songwriter whose seven-decade career broke down barriers for women in country music, died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. Lynn’s publicist confirmed her death to Rolling Stone. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home