Month: November 2022

Tyler Hubbard has more details to share this week about his full-length album debut as a solo artist. The former Florida Georgia Line band mate is readying a self-titled project stacked with 18 songs.

Some of those fans have already heard, as Tyler released his Dancin' in the Country EP this fall ahead of his opening stint on Keith Urban‘s tour. The track list includes “5 Foot 9,” his first single as a solo act.

Now, Tyler's rounding out the project with a selection of several brand-new tracks, all of which he co-wrote. He's a co-producer on the album, too.

As an artist who's already a seasoned veteran in the country music industry, Tyler is aware of how important it is to make an artistic statement with a debut album.

“I know the importance and the value of this first album and really setting the foundation for what's to come down the road,” he explains in a statement. “I'm really proud of this music, and first and foremost excited for everyone to get to know me.”

Tyler Hubbard is due for release on January 27. The singer also shared the cover art for the album this week: It's a simple portrait of him wearing a white tee against a gray backdrop.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is stepping into country music turf next week to co-host the 2022 CMA Awards with Luke Bryan. Before he does, though, he’s invited Luke to join him in the world of sports.

Luke will be a special guest on Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli on ESPN and ESPN+ Monday, November 7 at 8:15 p.m. ET. That's not his only sports-related engagement that weekend: Luke is also set to be the Celebrity Guest Picker on ESPN's College GameDay this Saturday, ahead of the Tennessee versus Georgia game.

If sports isn't your thing, there's plenty of other CMA Awards content to keep you satisfied while you wait for country music's biggest night. On Saturday and Sunday, tune into ABC to watch On the Red Carpet: Countdown to the CMA Awards featuring interviews with superstar nominees like Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, LOCASH and Maddie & Tae.

Luke will also host ABC's On the Road to the CMA Awards, an interview special that follows touring country artists on the road as they prep for the CMAs. The special airs Monday at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

Breland and Lainey are making special stops on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, while Keith Urban is giving a very special Good Morning America performance the morning of the show.

Of course, you can also see all the pre-show red carpet action before the awards show on Wednesday night by tuning into On the Red Carpet Live at the CMA Awards on Hulu, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The 2022 CMA Awards airs live from Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans have formally signed the paperwork on their divorce, according to a report from Page Six, which indicates that the two artists reached an agreement on October 24.

According to paperwork they signed on November 3, they're dividing up assets in accordance with their prenuptial agreement. Among those is the home they shared in Nashville. Neither member of the former couple is currently living at the home, and it's currently up for sale, with the proceeds set to be divided between them.

Kelsea and Morgan first announced that they were getting divorced in August. The “Heartfirst” singer shared the news first, telling her fans on an Instagram Story slide that she wanted them to hear it directly from her.

“This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth and effort that ultimately has come to an end,” she wrote.

Morgan also shared his thoughts on social media, saying, “I wish it were otherwise, but sadly it is not.”

The couple were married for nearly five years. They tied the knot in December 2017.

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Cody Johnson is putting a stamp on a massive year with a new live album. The project, called Cody Johnson & The Rockin' CJB Live, is due out December 2.

A two-part collection boasting 27 tracks, the live album includes marquee hits and fan-favorites like “Dear Rodeo,” “Human” and his chart-topping “Til You Can't.” In a statement, Cody says that this release celebrates his long-standing relationship with the group of musicians he plays with every night onstage.

“There is nothing I enjoy more than getting to play live shows with this band,” he explains. “We've traveled a lot of miles in the last 15 years and lived a lot of life together. This record is allowing us to deliver a live concert directly to the fans.”

Ahead of release day, the live version of “Human” is available now.

Cody's got a lot of career wins to celebrate these days, and he's got a big week coming up: He's a first-time performer at the 2022 CMA Awards, where he's also nominated in four categories.

Tune in to watch Cody and the rest of the stars at the CMA Awards on ABC. The show airs live from Nashville on November 9. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will co-host the event.

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Luke Bryan finds God in an unconventional place in “Prayin' in a Deer Stand,” a new song about how slowing down and getting outside in nature can sometimes feel more spiritual than going to church.

“This is such a personal song to me,” the singer says. “The world can be a busy place and I, like a lot of people, have a ton of different things going on, but getting to be outside, it grounds and reenergizes me. There is just something about it that never gets old.”

The new song is a moment of reflection before a very busy couple of weeks for Luke. On Monday, he's hosting ABC's On the Road to the CMA Awards special, a collection of in-depth interviews exploring the highs and lows of touring life for country artists.

Next up, he'll head home to Nashville for the 2022 CMA Awards, which he's co-hosting with Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.

The 2022 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena November 9 on ABC.

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On Friday, Russell Dickerson unleashes a 15-song set of tracks that perfectly represents his musical identity and evolution as an artist.

The new album — his third full-length release — is self-titled, and Russell tells ABC Audio that deciding on the title was a no-brainer.

“These are the top 15 songs that I played over and over and over in my demos folder, that I just couldn't stop listening to,” he says. “It's just me, man. That's why it's self-titled.”

The singer took careful stock of his memories in order to create the songs on the project, all of which he co-wrote. Russell's a co-producer of his new album, too, sharing those duties with six other in-demand industry members, including Dann Huff, Zach Crowell and Alysa Vanderheym.

“Just having the brain space in all of last year to dig back in — like, in the first song, Blame it On Being Young,' to dig back into what it felt like being 16, 17; all that dumb stuff we used to do as teenagers,” Russell says, explaining his creative process for this album cycle.

“Figuring out what stories I wanted to tell, and then after I figured that out, how do I turn those into 15 songs that I can't stop listening to?” he goes on to say.

As Russell releases his new album, he knows he accomplished the goals he laid out for the project.

“It's Russell Dickerson. Album three. Here it is,” he concludes. “Fifteen of my favorite songs I've ever written.”

Russell's new album includes his single “She Likes It,” a collaboration with Jake Scott.

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