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Nashville notes: Scotty's Opry fan event + Kip heads down under

Scotty McCreery has announced an Opry fan event that'll take place after his Grand Ole Opry performance on Saturday, May 11. Fans who buy a copy of his upcoming album, Rise & Fall, physically at the Opry store will be treated to a private performance backstage and can have their record autographed by Scotty. More details can be found at opry.com.

Kip Moore has added dates to his upcoming Nomad World Tour in Australia and New Zealand. For ticket information and the full tour schedule, head to Kip's website.

Post Malone has shared a teaser clip of the music video for his forthcoming collab with Morgan Wallen, "I Had Some Help." The track arrives Friday, May 10, and is available for presave now.

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Mitchell Tenpenny's dropping a new song, but "Not Today"

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A new Mitchell Tenpenny track, "Not Today," is dropping on Friday.

Mitchell shared the news with fans on social media platform X alongside a snippet of the song's chorus.

"I’ll find a way to forget you/ With a bottle, a Bible, or a mistake/ I know I’m gonna move on, I know I’ll be ok/ I’ll find a way to forget you/ I’m gonna give my broken heart a break/ Baby, gimme some time I’ll get you off of my mind/ Just not today," Mitchell sings in the uptempo, drum-heavy chorus.

"Not Today" will follow Mitchell's latest releases, which include "Breaking My Heart" and "Bigger Mistake." His third studio album, This Is the Heavy, arrived in 2022 and spawned the singles "Truth About You" and "Bucket List."

You can presave "Not Today" now to hear it as soon as it releases.

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You'll hear Luke Combs' new single in upcoming movie, 'Twisters'

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Luke Combs' "Where the Wild Things Are" hit #1 in February, but a follow-up from his latest album, Gettin' Old, wasn't announced. Now we know why.

The country superstar has chosen an unreleased song, "Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma," as his next single on country radio. You can hear it on digital platforms beginning May 16 at 8 a.m. ET.

But that's not all. Luke also shared that the track will be featured in the upcoming movie Twisters.

"Pumped to let y’all know my next single on country radio will be 'Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma' - a song written for and featured in the @Twistersmovie. The song and music video will be out May 16 at 8 AM ET," Luke announced on social media.

A sequel to 1996's Twister, Twisters will feature Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones and Top Gun: Maverick's Glen Powell, among others, and will hit movie theaters July 19.

"Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma" is available for presave now.

The Twisters album, featuring Luke's single, is also available for preorder now.

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Jelly Roll completes 5K: "I feel incredible"

Tom Segura, Jelly Roll, and Bert Kreischer; Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix

The next time you feel too lazy to get off the couch, remember this: Jelly Roll just completed a 5K.

The race was held in Pasadena, California, on May 7, and Jelly told Entertainment Tonight afterward, "I feel great. I'm a little tired. It was a little bit harder than I thought it was [going to be], but it's awesome, man."

"I couldn't walk a mile when I started trying to do this back in January," he added. "So the fact that we got 3-point-whatever it was, got it down, I felt really, really good about it." He noted he got "really emotional at the finish line."

Jelly told ET that while training for the race he lost "50 to 70-something pounds" and plans to attempt a half-marathon next year.

"I think the coolest thing is how many people stopped to tell us that they were motivated by us, other big guys," he said. "It was just really cool to see that."

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Miranda Lambert hopes new Epiphone guitar inspires dream-chasing young girls

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Miranda Lambert has teamed up with Epiphone to create a new guitar called Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio.

The bluebonnet-colored instrument is a variation on the Epiphone's iconic Hummingbird acoustic guitar and features a square shoulder layered mahogany body, solid Sitka spruce top, gloss finish and custom Bluebird pickguard inspired by her 2020 hit, according to Epiphone.

It follows her Gibson Miranda Lambert Bluebird guitar, which hit stores in 2023.

"My hope is that the release of the Epiphone Bluebird Studio with a more approachable price point will make it possible for young girls and women in general to get their hands on one," Miranda shares in a press release. "If it makes it more accessible and achievable for girls to chase their dreams, then it’s a win in my book."

Of the new guitar's design, the country star explains, "Bluebonnets are the Texas state flower and whether you’re from Texas like me or not, they’re just magical. The design was created by Codey Allen at Gibson after I gave some direction for the visual. The idea was based on my song, 'Bluebird,' and she did a beautiful job creating the artwork."

"The combination of the stunning blue color and the pickguard with bluebirds, bluebonnets, and pops of green ended up such a beautiful result," Miranda adds.

To purchase the guitar at a store near you, visit Epiphone's website.

Miranda's new single, "Wranglers," is currently approaching the top 40 of the country charts.

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Reba McEntire debuts "I Can't" on 'The Voice' + locks in new sitcom

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New music from Reba McEntire has arrived, y'all.

"I Can't" is the title of Reba's newest track, which previews her forthcoming new album with MCA Nashville.

Reba debuted the anthemic number on NBC's The Voice on Tuesday night, accompanied onstage by musicians and a soaring choir.

"Let go the anchor let go the chain/ Don't reach for me and don't call my name/ Shake off the past and baby just swim for the shore/ Blow me a kiss and hope for the best/ Wish what you will, take what you get/ Do what you want but I can't save you no more," Reba sang in the chorus against a desert-like backdrop.

"I’m thrilled to have new music to share with my fans, and 'I can’t' wait to hear what they think about it," Reba says in a press release. "This is such a powerful song, and I’m looking forward to performing it again next week at the ACM Awards."

Additionally, the "Fancy" star has announced that her forthcoming new sitcom, Happy's Place, will be hitting the small screen on NBC. The show will reunite her with Reba co-star Melissa Peterman and feature her real-life boyfriend and Young Sheldon actor Rex Linn.

You can catch Reba hosting and performing at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, streaming live May 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

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Kelsea, Parker, Blake, Nate + more added as ACM Awards performers

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Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Nate SmithParker McCollum, genre-blending star Post Malone, folk-pop chart-topper Noah KahanGwen Stefani and pop star Avril Lavigne have been announced as the second round of performers for the 2024 ACM Awards.

Parker and Post are slated for solo performances, while Kelsea and Noah, Blake and Gwen, and Nate and Avril are set to collaborate onstage.

Other previously announced performers include Kane BrownJason AldeanLainey WilsonJelly RollChris StapletonMiranda LambertThomas RhettCody Johnson and Reba McEntire.

The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba, will stream live May 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

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Brian Kelley says 'Tennessee Truth' captures "everything that I am and everything that I do"

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Authenticity takes center stage on Brian Kelley's forthcoming Big Machine Records debut album, Tennessee Truth.

Arriving Friday, the autobiographical project will proudly showcase the Florida native's values, passions and love for the good ol' country lifestyle. 

"For the most part other than one song ["Kiss My Boots"], it's not a serious record. I mean, it's really fun, it's airy, it rocks at moments real hard," Brian tells ABC Audio. "There's love on there. It's outdoor living, it's hunting, it's fishing, it's love. It's everything that I am and everything that I do just on this record."

While the album is personal, Brian's confident its thematic elements will strike a chord with like-minded country fans and listeners.

"My Tennessee Truth is I'm not any different than those that are going to enjoy this record," says Brian. "We have the same head space and mindset. We love country music. We have a lot of the same core values of God, family, country, working hard [and] having something to look forward to when that hard work is done, right?"

Tennessee Truth is available for presave now.

Here's the full track list for Tennessee Truth:

"Acres"
"How We’re Livin'"
"King Ranch"
"Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer"
"Goin’ Places"
"Barefeet Or Boots"
"Dirt Road Date Night"
"10 O’Clock On The Dock"
"See You Next Summer"
"Doin' Nothin'"
"Dirt Cheap"
"Kiss My Boots"

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Nashville notes: Reba takes "I Can't" to 'The Voice' + Brothers Osborne go global

Reba McEntire is performing her new song, "I Can't," on Tuesday's episode of The Voice. The track arrives arrives at 9 p.m. CT and is available for presave now.

Brothers Osborne are headed to U.K. and Ireland in January for their Might As Well Be Us World Tour. Presale begins Wednesday, May 8, at 8 a.m. BST, ahead of the general sale on Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. BST. For a full list of dates, visit tix.to/BrothersOsborneUKTour.

Carrie Underwood has posted a recent photo with Randy Travis to congratulate him on his AI-assisted new song, "Where That Came From." "Congratulations @therandytravis on the release of #WhereThatCameFrom! I had no idea what you had up your sleeve when we recently met, but I’m so honored that you included me to preview this song…it’s amazing!" Carrie captioned her post.

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HARDY shares life advice at MTSU commencement speech: "Self-confidence is fuel for success"

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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) alum HARDY got candid about life in his commencement speech at the college's recent graduation ceremony.

Addressing over 2,400 students as a keynote speaker, HARDY reminisced about his MTSU days and shared an anecdote about how a chance songwriting opportunity in 2016 with then-newcomer Morgan Wallen catapulted his career and earned him several #1 hits.

"The point that I'm trying to make is this: don't be afraid to say yes to an opportunity just because you don't think you'll see an immediate result. You never know where your successes may come from," shares HARDY. "In layman's terms, take a chance on things, take a chance on people, take a chance on yourself. The word 'yes' can truly change your life."

"Let's talk about the word 'no' for a minute," HARDY continues. 

"Never be afraid to say no. Stand up for yourself when the time comes. And if your gut is ever telling you to stand up for yourself, go with your gut every single time. And when you do that, you gain pride. And when you have pride, you gain self-confidence, and self-confidence is fuel for success," the "ONE BEER" singer says.

On imposter syndrome, HARDY also shared, "Never fight your success. No matter what thoughts may cross your mind, know that you deserve the success that you're experiencing and that you've earned every single bit of that. Embody that and relish in the fact that you work hard and you're reaping the benefits of your hard work and when you do that, you'll succeed even more."

You can watch HARDY's full commencement speech now on Instagram.

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Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson + more join Citi Concert Series lineup

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Today's 2024 Citi Concert Series lineup has been revealed.

Among those on the multigenre bill are country stars Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town and Sugarland.

Here's when the artists will be performing on the show:
Lainey - June 24
Little Big Town and Sugarland - August 11
Thomas - August 22
Chris - September 26

To win fan passes and for the full lineup, visit today.com/2024-citi-concert-series.

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Dustin Lynch's Pool Situation returns for second year

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Dustin Lynch isn't turning off his "Party Mode" just yet.

The singer has announced the return of his pool party, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE.

Slated for June 7 during CMA Fest, the free and open-to-public event will take place at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville's rooftop pool.

"Riding that high is inspiring me to explore not just how well my career is going right now but also expanding into developing artists who see how (my career) is rising," Dustin tells The Tennessean. "My fanbase and events like the pool situation allow me to age into curating talents and hosting events with (multi-generational) appeal."

While entrance is first-come-first-serve, Dustin's Stay Country Club members will have exclusive early access.

You can register to be a member now at staycountryclub.com.

Meanwhile, as you get ready for the pool party, check out a video recap of last year's fun on Dustin's Instagram.

The Jelly Roll-assisted "Chevrolet" is Dustin's current single, and it's #20 on the country charts.

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Bell Bottoms Up: Lainey's opening a Nashville bar

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Bottoms up, or should we say "Bell Bottoms Up?": Lainey Wilson's opening a bar in Nashville.

Lainey's teaming with TC Restaurant Group to open her Bell Bottoms Up bar and restaurant on 120 3rd Ave. South, the previous home to the now-defunct FGL House. It's slated to open this summer.

According to Billboard, the 27,000-square-foot venue will "feature two stages, four bars and a mezzanine floor featuring a bar lounge overlooking the first-floor stage and a dining area." The food and drinks menu will offer Louisiana staples such as "crawfish, shrimp boils and boudin," paying homage to Lainey's hometown roots.

Whether or not "Watermelon Moonshine" will be offered at Lainey's bar has yet to be revealed. But it might be fitting, right? 

"I’m so excited to announce my Bell Bottoms Up Bar which will open later this summer in the heart of country music city!" Lainey captions her promotional Instagram Reel. "I can’t wait for all my Wild Horses to get to experience my home away from home."

Lainey joins a slew of country stars with a honky tonk home in Music City's Lower Broadway. They include Miranda Lambert (Casa Rosa), Eric Church (Chief's), Luke Bryan (Luke's 32 Bridge), Dierks Bentley (Whiskey Row), Garth Brooks (Friends in Low Places) and Alan Jackson (AJ's Good Time Bar). Morgan Wallen's also readying to open his This Bar venue on Memorial Day weekend.

On the music front, Lainey recently scored her seventh #1 with "Wildflowers and Wild Horses." Her Country's Cool Again Tour kicks off May 31 in Nashville; tickets are available at laineywilson.com.

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Dierks Bentley takes his "American Girl" to 'GMA'

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Dierks Bentley appeared on ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform Tom Petty's "American Girl."

The performance was part of the Live Nation-sponsored On Tour On GMA series. Fellow country artist Mickey Guyton will perform next on Wednesday, May 8.

Live Nation's Concert Week runs from May 8-14, offering fans $25 tickets to over 5,000 shows across the U.S. and Canada while supplies last. Luke BryanTim McGrawLainey WilsonJason AldeanDan + ShaySam HuntCole SwindellParker McCollumJordan Davis and more will participate in the weeklong promotional event.

To purchase the $25 tickets and for more information, head to LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek.

"American Girl" is Dierks' latest single, and it's currently approaching the top 30 of the country charts. You can find it on the upcoming star-studded tribute project, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, arriving June 21.

Meanwhile, Dierks' summertime Gravel & Gold Tour kicks off June 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Tickets are available now at dierks.com.

Here is the track list for Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty:

“I Should Have Known It” by Chris Stapleton
“Wildflowers” by Thomas Rhett
“Runnin’ Down A Dream” by Luke Combs
“Southern Accents” by Dolly Parton
“Here Comes My Girl” by Justin Moore
“American Girl” by Dierks Bentley
“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Lady A
“I Forgive It All” by Jamey Johnson
“I Won’t Back Down” by Brothers Osbourne
“Refugee” by Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson
“Angel Dream No.2” by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
“Learning To Fly” by Eli Young Band
“Breakdown” by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
“Yer So Bad” by Steve Earle
“Ways To Be Wicked” by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Midland
“Free Fallin’” by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
“I Need To Know” by Marty Stuart And His The Fabulous Superlatives
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkroad Ensemble and Benmont Tench
“You Wreck Me (Live)” by George Strait
 

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Lainey scores seventh #1 with "Wildflowers and Wild Horses"

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Lainey Wilson's "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" has officially galloped to the top of the country charts.

The track, which Lainey wrote with Trannie Anderson and Paul Sikes, is her seventh consecutive career #1.

"It’s such an honor to have 'Wildflowers and Wild Horses,' no.1 at Country Radio. This song has such a special place in my heart, as a fifth-generation farmer’s daughter and someone who grew up on wide open land," Lainey shares in a press release.

"Thank you to my collaborators, [producer] Jay Joyce, Trannie Anderson, and Paul Sikes for helping bring this track to life," she adds. "And to my fans, my wild horses, this is your theme song; none of this would be possible without you."

You can find "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" on Lainey's latest album, Bell Bottom Country. The 16-track project arrived in 2022 and spawned the preceding #1 hits "Watermelon Moonshine" and "Heart Like a Truck."

Lainey's recent releases include "Country's Cool Again" and her collab with Keith Urban, "GO HOME W U."

If you're itching to see Lainey on tour, you're in luck because she's gearing up to kick off her Country's Cool Again Tour on May 31 in Nashville. Tickets are available now at laineywilson.com.

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