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Kenny Chesney was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday to chat about his newly announced 12-date residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, how he almost had Taylor Swift as an opening act, his friendship with the late Jimmy Buffett, being pranked by Megan Moroney and more. If you missed the interview, you can watch it now on YouTube.

Eli Young Band has dropped a new track, “What Do Lonely People Do.” Lead singer Mike Eli shares, “It really is one of my favorite songs that I've written in a long time – but because my wife and I have been married for many, many years now and have an incredible marriage, I had to dig deep for it. Basically, I don't know what I would do if I had to jump into the dating pool again. I wouldn't even know where to start. For me it's like, ‘That is not a choice,’ so I wanted to find a way to capture a person like that.”

Jo Dee Messina is headed to The Caverns, a concert venue deep underground in Grundy County, Tennessee, on June 8 for a one-night-only show. Tickets are available now at thecaverns.com.

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Chris Stapleton has added nine more shows to his All-American Road Show.

It includes a second night at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Salt Lake City’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Denver’s Ball Arena and Phoenix’s Desert Diamond Arena.

The All-American Road Show launches June 4 in Greenville, South Carolina, and wraps Oct. 11 in Hollywood, Florida.

You can grab tickets to the newly added shows via Chris’ fan club presale on Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time or when the general sale begins Friday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. local time at chrisstapleton.com.

Chris is currently approaching the top 10 of the country charts with his latest single, “Think I’m in Love With You.”

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The High Road is a week out from its release date, but that’s not stopping Kane Brown from giving you another album preview.  

“Gorgeous” arrived Friday as the latest advance track from Kane’s forthcoming new record, and it’s a romantic tune about his wife, Katelyn, and how he admires her “gorgeous” inner beauty.

“But it ain’t your smile, ain’t your hair, ain’t them diamonds that you wear/ Ain’t the way you look tonight that makes me want you/ It’s your heart, it’s your mind, it’s what man just can’t design/ It’s the beautiful inside that makes you gorgeous/ Yes, it is/ Gorgeous,” Kane sings in the chorus.

The High Road arrives Jan. 24 and features its lead single, “Backseat Driver,” and Kane and Katelyn’s second duet, “Body Talk.”

Here’s the full track list for The High Road:
“I Am”
“Fiddle in the Band”
“Backseat Driver”
“Miles on It” (with Marshmello)
“Says I Can”
“3”
“Rescue” (with Khalid)
“Haunted” (with Jelly Roll)
“Start a Fire”
“Body Talk” (with Katelyn Brown)
“Gorgeous”
“Beside Me”
“I Can Feel It”
“Things We Quit” (with Brad Paisley)
“Back Around”
“Stay”
“Do Us Apart” (with Katelyn Brown)
“When You Forget”

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Grab your fork and a couple of tissues: Hailey Whitters has served up freshly baked “Casseroles.”

“Casseroles” is a song about loss, grief and one’s attempt to live life without their loved one. And so you might need the tissues for more than the meal if you get emotional like Hailey.

“I was sent this record from three of my favorite collaborators who’ve written many songs that have defined the foundation of my appreciation for modern country music – Hillary Lindsey, Tom Douglas and James Slater. During my first listen, I was absolutely floored,” Hailey recalls.

“I lost my brother suddenly thirteen years ago, and from that moment on, my life was changed forever,” she says. “I particularly remember everyone bringing loads of food and casseroles over and how I couldn’t eat for days because I was so distraught. Remembering that moment was what made this song hit so heavy for me.”

“What happens when the casseroles stop coming and everyone has moved on, but it feels like you never will? As heavy and somber as the lyric and melody is, I also think there’s hope in the message and pray that it lands between ears that need to hear it,” shares Hailey.

“Casseroles” is Hailey’s first solo release in almost two years, with the latest being her 2023 I’m In Love EP. She’s recently collaborated with several artists, including Brooks & Dunn, Conner Smith, Lee Brice, Nate Smith, Max McNown, Ben Rector and Evan Honner.

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George Birge has dropped a new single, “It Won’t Be Long.”

The life-inspired ode is packed with reminders to cherish the things we have and love, for they might be gone tomorrow. 

“It might be crazy/ It might be sweet/ Might not be perfect/ And it might be the last thing/ That you ever saw coming/ But it gets a little better when it’s spinnin’ round something/ So buy the drink, steal the kiss, make the trip, take the risk, love hard as you can and just hold on/ Cause life might be a lot of things/ But it won’t be long,” George sings in the chorus.

“Wrote this song to remind myself to chase the people and the things I love,” says George, who penned the track with Joe Fox, Chase McGill and Trannie Anderson. “Hope it hits you the same way.”

“It Won’t Be Long” is the follow-up single to George’s #1 hits “Mind on You” and “Cowboy Songs.”

George will open for Dylan Scott on his Country Till I Die Tour, which kicks off April 3 in Boston. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit georgebirge.com.

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Jon Pardi has announced his fifth album, Honkytonk Hollywood.

Arriving April 11, the 17-track project includes its lead single, “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” and the newly released title track.

“All my albums have been rock and roll with a country flare – this one keeps on rockin’,” Jon says in a statement. “It's also the most grown-up record I've ever made, all my soul basically.”

Honkytonk Hollywood also marks a fresh start for Jon. It’s the first time he’s working with Grammy-winning producer Jay Joyce, known for his work with Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood.

“We did what we wanted, and it stands out because of it. Taking the chance paid off, and I kind of want to keep it that way,” says Jon.

He adds, “‘Honkytonk Hollywood’ is for the Nashville that's in my blood and it's also a nod to my California roots. And right now, more than ever, I hope it's a way to honor and lift up the people of my home state.”

Jon’s latest albums are 2023’s Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi and 2022’s Mr. Saturday Night, which delivered the chart-topping hit “Last Night Lonely.”

Jon will kick off his Honkytonk Hollywood Tour April 25 in Lubbock, Texas. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit jonpardi.com.

Here’s the full track list for Honkytonk Hollywood:
“Boots Off”
“Friday Night Heartbreaker”
“She Gets to Drinking”
“Gambling Man”
“Hey California”
“Rush”
“She Drives Away”
“He Went to Work”
“Last Call Thing”
“Honkytonk Hollywood”
“Love the Lights Out”
“Nice Place to Visit”
“Hard Knocks”
“Don't You Wanna Know”
“Bar Room Blue”
“Who I Don't Wanna Be”
“Kinda Wanna Keep It That Way”

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Life has been a bit of a whirlwind for Russell Dickerson. On top of his responsibilities as a father, husband and touring artist, he’s also overseeing his home renovation, which have been ongoing since June.

“We’re renovating our house right now,” Russell tells ABC Audio. “We got some land and stuff, so it’s a little ways away. But I have rented [the neighbors’ house] as my studio for the last three years. So we’re all in that right now. Literally the week of CMA fest, [I] threw everything in this house, hit the road and basically end of September just got home to reconvene.”

Renovation chaos aside, Russell says his 4-year-old son, Remington, is starting to get into sports and music – and it’s something he loves witnessing.

“[Remington] is the man. We played baseball last night for like two hours. Like, I mean, I’m just throwing, he’s hitting and he’s throwing, he’s hitting, and it’s just like, we’re in it, dude,” says the father of two. “He’s playing the drums. He’s taking a little interest in the guitar and the drums and everything, so it’s super cool to see.” 

Russell and his wife, Kailey, are also parents to 1-year-old Radford.

Russell will hit the road beginning March 14 for his Russellmania Tour, with the first show happening at Nashville’s The Pinnacle. You can find tickets and a full list of dates now at russelldickerson.com.

Russell’s current single, “Bones,” is in the top 40 and climbing up the country charts.

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