Category Archives: Country News

Miranda inks new record deal + announces new song

Miranda inks new record deal + announces new song

Todd Owyoung/NBCMiranda Lambert is set to drop a new song, “Wranglers,” on May 3.The track will be Miranda’s first release under her newly announced joint label contract with Republic Records and Big Loud. “‘Wranglers’ is a tale of a woman taking her power back,” Miranda says of her forthcoming track. “I think we can all identify with the character…read more »

Sam Hunt takes “Outskirts” to #1 + shares gratitude for fans

Sam Hunt takes “Outskirts” to #1 + shares gratitude for fans

Courtesy of MCA NashvilleAs Sam Hunt celebrates his 10th #1 with “Outskirts,” he’s reflecting on his career in country music and the people who have been there with him from the get-go: his fans.”They mean the world to me. They’re the reason I have a career,” Sam tells the press. “Our fans specifically have been a unique section of country music fans.…read more »

Nashville notes: Travis Tritt’s DVD + Josh Turner’s new song tease

Nashville notes: Travis Tritt’s DVD + Josh Turner’s new song tease

Travis Tritt is releasing his television special and DVD, Country Chapel, on April 26. “This album is one that I have wanted to make for over 30 years. I’m extremely excited and grateful to have released this collection of songs that take me back to my early roots of singing inspirational songs as a child…read more »

Miranda Lambert drops fiery, cryptic teases on social media

Miranda Lambert drops fiery, cryptic teases on social media

ABCCountry music’s “Fastest Girl in Town” has something up her sleeve.Miranda Lambert took to her socials recently to share fiery teases on something she’s working on.The first is a 12-second video of scenes from her past music videos, including “Mama’s Broken Heart,” “Somethin’ Bad” and “Kerosene.” The chosen clips show Miranda’s sassy and up-to-no-good side…read more »

Cody Johnson adds 10 dates to Leather Tour

Cody Johnson adds 10 dates to Leather Tour

ABCCody Johnson has added 10 dates to his Leather Tour.They include stops in Rapid City, South Dakota; Charlotte, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; and Arlington, Texas. The entire tour will conclude November 16 in University Park, Pennsylvania.”My guys and I have spent 17 years on the road, and it’s not lost on any of us how fortunate we…read more »

Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on ‘Idol’

Luke Bryan covers John Mellencamp on ‘Idol’

Disney/Frank MicelottaLuke Bryan took the stage on Sunday’s American Idol to perform John Mellencamp’s “Small Town.”Clad in a shirt and jeans, Luke got the in-studio crowd on their feet, clapping and singing along to John’s 1985 hit. His performance coincided with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme for Sunday’s show.This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees…read more »

Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery

Meet your newest Opry member: Scotty McCreery

Danielle Del Valle/Getty ImagesScotty McCreery is officially a Grand Ole Opry member.The “Five More Minutes” singer was inducted into the hallowed institution on Saturday by fellow Opry member Josh Turner. Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, were also onstage with Scotty and Josh for the special occasion.”I stand here tonight proud of the fact that I bridged the gap…read more »

Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”

Jelly Roll is eager to drop new music: “I need to get it out of me”

Disney/Eric McCandlessWaiting with bated breath for new Jelly Roll music? Well, so is Jelly.Chatting with ABC Audio backstage at the 2024 CMT Music Awards, Jelly talked about winding down the Whitsitt Chapel chapter as he readies to roll out new music.”This is it, man. This is the end of the Whitsitt Chapel era. We started it here with ‘Need…read more »

Nashville notes: Randy Houser’s “Country Back” + Maren Morris expands RSVP Redux tour

Nashville notes: Randy Houser’s “Country Back” + Maren Morris expands RSVP Redux tour

Randy Houser has dropped a new track, “Country Back.” Randy and Matt Rogers wrote the uptempo and rockin’ country ode.Maren Morris has added 15 dates to her 2024 RSVP Redux Tour, with newly added shows in Raleigh, North Carolin; Savannah, Georgia; Hollywood, Florida; and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time, after Maren’s fan club presale on Tuesday,…read more »