CJ Solar is continuing to make his mark with a new album, The Future’s Neon, out this summer. The singer-songwriter has released three EPs, including Get Away With It in 2018, which included his Top 15 single, “American Girls.” But with The Future’s Neon, Solar is embarking on a new chapter, one with a lot more music on its…
Dierks Bentley is continuing his Beers On Me Tour into the summer, with two new acts joining him on the road. The 46-year-old will be joined by recent ACM Award winner, Ashley McBryde, as well as rising star Travis Denning, for the summer leg of the tour, which kicks off on May 27 in Welch, Minnesota. “A bunch of…
Michael Ray wrote two of the seven songs on his Higher Education EP, but he hints his next project will have even more tracks he helped write. The Florida native, who wrote both “Picture” and “Didn’t Know I Was Country” from Higher Education, reveals that he has been hard at work on a new set of tunes, including…
Carrie Underwood dropped a new single, “Ghost Story,” from her upcoming new album. Although a prolific writer, the 39-year-old reveals the song was specifically written for her, earning her hearty approval as soon as she heard it. “’Ghost Story’ was written for me by David Garcia, Hilary Lindsey and Josh Kear, and I feel like they just nailed it when…
Jamey Johnson will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The 46-year-old was invited to join by Bill Anderson, at the end of a writer’s round at the Opry on Saturday, March 19, featuring Johnson, Anderson and Buddy Cannon. “You have made a lot of guest appearances,” Anderson said at the end of the round. “But the…
Move over, Garth Brooks. Home Free just took his No. 1 hit, “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up),” released in 1993, to a new level. The song, written by Brooks, along with Kenty Blazy and Kim Williams, is from Brooks’ In Pieces album, but he likely ever dreamed the song would be reimagined almost 30 years…
A new album is coming from High Valley, marking the first full project since Brad Rempel began helming the group solo. Brad had been joined by his brother, Curtis, who announced last June that he was leaving High Valley to return to their native Canada and pursue other interests. The 13-track record was co-written entirely by Brad, along with…
Darin & Brooke Aldridge have always been big fans of the Grand Ole Opry, which is why they want to share the experience with their fans. The husband and wife bluegrass duo are hosting a contest, Win a Grand Ole Opry Circle Experience, giving a lucky fan and their guest the chance to win two tickets to the April…
Jake Hoot hit the ground running after winning Season 17 of The Voice. The 33-year-old has since released several songs, including his “I Would’ve Loved You,” duet with Kelly Clarkson, “Night Left,” his When Christmas Has Come and Gone,” collaboration with The Tenors, and his current “Wherever Time Goes” duet with his wife, Brittney. He has also spent much of…
Ray Stevens is bringing live music back to his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. The singer, songwriter and comedian announces that he will return with his weekly live shows, beginning on Saturday, March 19. “Everyone has taken off their masks and started going out again,” says Stevens. “So, come to the CabaRay! We are reopening this weekend and I can…
