Category Archives: Country News

Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Ryan Griffin, Kat Luna + Caitlyn Smith

Nashville notes: Fresh tunes from Ryan Griffin, Kat Luna + Caitlyn Smith

“Salt, Lime & Tequila” singer Ryan Griffin has dropped “Just Like You Said,” his first new song since 2023’s Phases EP. “Ain’t turning back this time,” Ryan says of his soaring breakup number on Instagram. “Turn it up, text an ex and enjoy!”Kat Luna, formerly of the now-defunct duo Kat & Alex, has released “That Girl,” her…read more »

Nate Smith strikes ‘California Gold’ with album #2

Nate Smith strikes ‘California Gold’ with album #2

Courtesy of Kaiser Cunningham + Sony Music NashvilleNate Smith has released his sophomore album, California Gold, and it’s a nod to his home state.Spanning 16 tracks, the project showcases Nate’s multigenre versatility and influences, and includes the #1 hit “Bulletproof” and “Can You Die From a Broken Heart,” his second collab with pop star Avril Lavigne.”[California Gold]…read more »

Meet Conner Smith, ‘The Storyteller’

Meet Conner Smith, ‘The Storyteller’

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Conner Smith’s back in his “natural state as a songwriter” with The Storyteller EP.Out now, the five-song set features the thought-provoking title track, sentimental “Nostalgia” and inspiring “Faith From a Farmer.””I had the title of ‘The Storyteller’ in my phone for a long time and didn’t really know what that meant yet in terms…read more »

Dolly Parton’s donating $1 million to help Hurricane Helene victims

Dolly Parton’s donating $1 million to help Hurricane Helene victims

Miller Mobley/NBCDolly Parton is making a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit providing immediate aid to Hurricane Helene flood victims.Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and The Dollywood Foundation have pledged to match her donation to Mountain Ways, raising the total amount to $2 million.”These are special people here; they’re my people. I feel like…read more »

All royalties from Eric Church’s “Darkest Hour” to support North Carolina’s flood relief efforts

All royalties from Eric Church’s “Darkest Hour” to support North Carolina’s flood relief efforts

Courtesy of EMI Records NashvilleEric Church’s first solo song in three years has arrived at a critical time in his home state.The Granite Falls, North Carolina, native released “Darkest Hour (Helene Edit)” Friday and announced that he’s donating all of his publishing royalties to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.”We were going to wait to release music until…read more »

Megan Moroney’s not just ‘Okay’, she’s ‘Fine’

Megan Moroney’s not just ‘Okay’, she’s ‘Fine’

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia RecordsDon’t worry about Megan Moroney, she’s doing just Fine.That, of course, is what Megan’s chronicled in her newly released deluxe album, Am I Okay? (I Am Fine).Expanded to 17 tracks, the collection features its lead single and title track, as well as three brand new songs: “Break It Right Back,” “Bless Your Heart” and “I’ll…read more »

‘Tis the season for Little Big Town’s ‘The Christmas Record’

‘Tis the season for Little Big Town’s ‘The Christmas Record’

Courtesy of Capitol Records NashvilleIt’s finally here: Little Big Town’s long-awaited holiday album, The Christmas Record, has arrived.The 11-track record features new originals and covers of your favorite yuletide classics, including Elvis Presley’s “Santa Claus Is Back In Town,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December.””We’re so happy to finally share…read more »

Tucker Wetmore was feeling blue when he wrote “Wind Up Missin’ You”

Tucker Wetmore was feeling blue when he wrote “Wind Up Missin’ You”

Courtesy of EMI Records NashvilleDid you know Tucker Wetmore wrote his debut single, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” and breakout song “Wine Into Whiskey” in the same week?”I remember writing [‘Wind Up Missin’ You’] like it was yesterday,” Tucker recalls in a recent interview. “We went to [co-writer and producer Chris LaCorte’s] studio and it was a sunny day and I had actually…read more »

Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery by former makeup artist

Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery by former makeup artist

Taylor Hill/WireImageGarth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery, according to a lawsuit obtained by ABC News.The plaintiff, referred to throughout the court documents as Jane Roe, filed the lawsuit in the California Supreme Court in Los Angeles County on Thursday, Oct. 3.Jane Roe is identified in the lawsuit as a professional makeup…read more »