Month: January 2025

Randy Travis is dropping a new song, “Horses in Heaven,” on Friday and you can hear a snippet now on Instagram. “This song is a special one, and I can't wait for all of you to hear it,” Randy says. 

Craig Morgan has hopped on social platform X to share a clip of “American Soundtrack,” the title track of his forthcoming six-track EP, arriving Feb. 28.

Kip Moore‘s headed to Canada in April to headline a couple of shows. You can check out the full list of dates on Kip’s X post and grab tickets beginning Monday at kipmoore.net.

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Many of the biggest names in music were featured in video form on the recent NBC special Ladies & Gentleman … 50 Years of SNL Music, which debuted Monday night. Now some of those same artists will be appearing in person at a star-studded event called SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.

The lineup for the concert includes Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, Backstreet Boys, Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Bad Bunny, “Dancing on My Own” singer Robyn, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons and Bonnie Raitt, plus surprise special guests.

The one-night-only concert will stream live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock, with Jimmy Fallon hosting. In addition, select IMAX theaters in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York and Florida will screen the film, and tickets will be free for current Fandango FanClub and Regal Crown Club members.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special will follow on Feb. 16, simulcast on both NBC and Peacock.

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If there’s a fellow Georgia boy that Cole Swindell looks up to in country music, it’s Luke Bryan.

“[Luke] has to be my biggest influence, I mean, not just his music – he has great songs and he's a great entertainer – but also the way he treats people,” Cole shares in a press interview. “I think that in this business [it’s] just as important to be a good person as it is to be talented.”

Cole has a longtime friendship with Luke. Before launching his singing career, he was on tour with the American Idol judge not as an opener, but as Luke’s merchandise guy, tending to his merch booth and selling various merch items. 

Of course, Cole went on to open for Luke on various tours, including the That’s My Kind of Night Tour, Farm Tour and Crash My Playa.

“[Luke’s] just a good guy that is from the same part of Georgia as me, and just seeing somebody like that from a small town come up to Nashville and make it, it just gives you hope that anybody out there with a crazy dream of being a country music artist or just anything you want to do, it can happen,” Cole adds. “You know, it doesn't matter who you are, or where you come from.”

“Forever to Me” is currently in the top 15 and climbing up the country charts. It’s the lead single from Cole’s forthcoming as-yet-untitled new album.

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Lee Brice‘s “Cry” drops Friday, but you won’t have to wait to sneak a peek.

Lee recently shared a clip of the unreleased track on social media. While, yes, it is a sad song, it isn’t a ballad, as some might’ve thought.

Instead, “Cry” is an uptempo romantic tune with groovy rhythms accompanying Lee’s delivery of a post-breakup reflection.

“‘Cause baby baby baby/ All I see when I close my eyes/ Is taillights fading away in the Georgia sky/ I’ve been crying in my beer/ Crying in my bed/ Crying on the pillow where you used to lay your head/ Imma cry myself to sleep tonight/ Who says a man don’t cry?” Lee sings. 

You can hear the full snippet now on Lee’s Instagram.

Lee’s acoustic You, Me and My Guitar Tour kicks off Thursday in Wilkes-Barre City, Pennsylvania. Tickets and a full list of dates can be found at leebrice.com.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has updated its American Currents: State of the Music exhibit and it now features more of your favorite stars.

The exhibit includes Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Billy Strings, Taylor Swift, Turnpike Troubadours, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and 2024 CMA Vocal Group of the Year nominee The Red Clay Strays.

American Currents: State of the Music underscores and examines the musical developments, artist achievements and notable events in country music over the past year. 

For more information on American Currents: State of the Music and to purchase tickets, head to countrymusichalloffame.

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Chris Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, have donated $1 million to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires via their foundation, Outlaw State of Kind.

The news arrived on Outlaw State of Kind’s Instagram page, which included the caption: “Outlaw State of Kind has donated $1 million to support national and local organizations providing wildfire relief in Los Angeles. Join us in supporting however you can. Link in bio.”

The various national, local, food and arts organizations receiving the donation were also named. They include the American Red Cross, Save The Children, Project Hope, California Fire Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, MusiCares and Best Friends Animal Society.

Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild praised the couple’s charitable spirit and commented, “Incredible!!” with several clapping emojis.

To donate and for more information on Outlaw State of Kind, visit chrisstapleton.com/osok.

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Jordan Davis is now accepting diaper funds for his fourth baby.

Jordan announced Wednesday that he and his wife, Kristen, are expecting their fourth child in a funny Full House-inspired Instagram Reel.

“Well, this is a dude. Well, a dad. Three beautiful children. 5, 3 and 1,” Jordan says before the camera pans to his 5-year-old daughter, Eloise, crying. “Hang in there sis.”

“What’s better than three?” he continues. “What’s better than three is four. That’s where we’re going to be at come June. Baby Davis #4, look out!”

“And you may be thinking, ‘How’s this dude going to do it?’ Well, this dude’s thinking the same thing,” the singer says. “But the dude abides.”

“2025’s going to be a big one. Namely because we’re welcoming a brand new baby,” Jordan adds as the scene cuts to him drinking a bottle of beer by the pool. “Going to need a few more of these things. Let’s keep the party going.”

Several country stars congratulated Jordan, including Lainey Wilson, HARDY and Russell Dickerson.

“BIG PAPI aka LARGE FATHER aka ENORMOUS DADDY! CONGRATS!!!!!!” Russell wrote in the comments.

Oh, and if you want to help defray the cost of baby diapers, Jordan says you can “stream my music and buy tickets” to chip in.

Jordan’s latest single, “I Ain’t Sayin’,” is now #3 on the country charts.

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