Month: June 2023

It’s time to celebrate CMA Fest in style with the CMA Fest guitar string and beaded bracelets by music-inspired jewelry line STRUNG.

Made with recycled guitar strings, the limited edition customizable accessories can be purchased online now or at the upcoming CMA Fest, inside Fan Fair X. Sales proceeds will benefit the CMA Foundation.

You can preview and grab your CMA Fest bracelet at getstrung.com.

The 2023 CMA Fest takes place in Nashville June 8 to June 11. For more information and tickets, visit cmafest.com.

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Chris Young shared the stage with a special guest in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during his performance of “At the End of a Bar.”

While it wasn’t Mitchell Tenpenny, Chris did invite a young boy to join him onstage for a surprise duet. The video, posted by Chris, captured the pair joining on the chorus of his number-one hit as the crowd cheered in the background.

“Had a little help on #attheendofabar @m10penny you have competition,” Chris captioned the Instagram clip.

Fans also raved in the comments about the surprise onstage duet, with one concert attendee saying, “Amazing show last night!!! This was definitely a highlight..”

“At the End of a Bar” is featured on Chris’ latest album, Famous Friends. The project also spawned the chart-topping single “Famous Friends,” as well as “Raised on Country” and “Drowning.”

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Old Dominion has revealed the cover art and track list for their upcoming Memory Lane EP.

Due out June 23, the eight-track project features three as-yet-unreleased songs, including “Some Horses,” which fans can hear a snippet of on Twitter. 

Earlier in January, Old Dominion dropped their four-song Memory Lane (Sampler). The title track serves as their current single, and is number eight and rising on the country charts.

Here’s the track list for Old Dominion’s Memory Lane EP:

1. “I Should Have Married You”
2. “Memory Lane“
3. “Some Horses”
4. “Ain't Got A Worry”
5. “Love Drunk And Happy”
6. “Easier Said With Rum”
7. “How Good Is That”
8. “Freedom Like You”

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With a new album coming out, it’s only the natural next step for Jake Owen to go on tour, right?

Well, that’s exactly what he’s going to do later this year on his just-announced Loose Cannon Tour.

The 12-date headlining trek kicks off September 7 in Cleveland, Ohio, before concluding on October 28 in Rancho Mirage, California. Tyler Booth and sibling trio Daves Highway will serve as opening acts.

“I’m so excited to get back on the road and share all the new music from Loose Cannon with you,” shares Jake. “This collection of songs was made for the fans and I look forward to seeing everyone party and sing along at each show. Can’t wait to see y’all out there!”

Jake’s seventh studio album, Loose Cannon, drops June 23. Fans can preview the project now with his new single “On the Boat Again,” as well as “Hot Truck Beer,” “Solo Solo” and “Nothing.”

Tickets for the Loose Cannon Tour go on sale Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. local time at jakeowen.net.

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Carly Pearce is serving up a superstar-sized duet as her next single.

The new track is titled “We Don’t Fight Anymore” and will feature award-winning country star Chris Stapleton.

“I’ve always wanted to write music that makes people feel something – whether that is feeling seen, less alone, happy or even uncomfortable,” says Carly, who penned the song with Shane McAnally and Pete Good.

“‘We Don’t Fight Anymore’ felt like I was writing one of those stories that, whether or not we want to include it in our social media highlight reel, we've either been there or are living there right now,” she adds. “Having Chris Stapleton join me on this song was a dream come true and he unlocked an element to the story that I didn't even know it needed.” 

“We Don’t Fight Anymore” will be available everywhere on Friday, June 16, and can be presaved now.

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Good news, Luke Combs fans, four new shows have been added to his ongoing World Tour.

The cities with added-on Friday night shows are Tampa, Florida (July 7); Charlotte, North Carolina (July 14); Foxborough, Massachusetts (July 21); and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (July 28).

Openers for these shows include Lainey Wilson, Gary Allan, David Lee Murphy and Old Crow Medicine Show. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9, at lukecombs.com. Members of Luke’s Bootleggers fan club are encouraged to check their emails for exclusive presale information. 

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Mark your calendars for CMA Fest. The Country Music Association has announced the highly anticipated music event of the summer will air on Wednesday, July 19 on ABC, with returning hosts Dierks Bentley, Elle King, and newcomer Lainey Wilson.

The three-hour concert special, which will film in Nashville during its momentous 50-year anniversary this weekend, promises never-before-seen performances and surprise collaborations from country music's most exciting acts. Performances will be announced at a later date. 

In a press release, CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern expressed, “I could not be more excited to welcome Dierks, Elle and Lainey as our CMA Fest' hosts this year. As fans experienced last year, the energy Dierks and Elle bring to the stage is palpable and will only be amplified with the addition of Lainey this year.”

“Each of these artists have a deep passion for CMA Fest and Country Music fans from around the globe who travel to Nashville for the event,” Trahern continued. “We are thrilled to have all three of them together to help us celebrate 50 years!”

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It’s no secret: Gabby Barrett‘s heart melts whenever she gets to meet young fans.

“It’s always fun to run into the fans that are little girls that absolutely adore you,” the “I Hope” hitmaker tells ABC Audio. “I’ve had a couple of little girls write stuff for me, and I’ve actually seen the pure shock on their face [when] you’re standing in front of them.”

Having fans in and of itself is still something Gabby’s wrapping her head around. After all, she did grow up admiring her favorite artists, too.

“I cannot believe that there [are] people that actually look at me that way. I’m like, ‘What?'” admits the mother of two. “I remember looking at certain people that way as well growing up. So it’s pretty cool to see that. And then now that I have a little girl, it just all connects and it’s very sweet.” 

Gabby’s currently on the road with Kane Brown on his Drunk or Dreaming Tour. 

On Friday, June 9, she’ll release her long-awaited new single, “Glory Days.” A snippet of the track is available on Gabby’s Instagram now.

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