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Nashville notes: Anne Murray's surprise album + Hudson Westbrook's 'Funny' song

Anne Murray will release her 33rd album, Here You Are, on Sept. 5. It’s made up of 11 rediscovered tracks recorded at the height of the country/pop legend’s career, including the new single “Rest Easy (in My Love).”

Ashley McBryde duets with Jenna Paulette on a new version of “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song).” Written by Ashley with noted songwriters Matraca Berg and Lori McKenna, the original version appeared on Jenna’s Horseback album.

“Funny Seeing You Here” is the latest preview of Hudson Westbrook‘s debut album, Texas Forever, which comes out July 25.



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Miranda Lambert's ready to fill the 'Little Red Wagon' one more time

Miranda Lambert‘s rolling out the “Little Red Wagon” again this summer. 

Named for her 2015 hit, she first launched the Fill the Little Red Wagon campaign on 2016’s Keeper of the Flame Tour. It lets Miranda’s fans donate supplies to local animal shelters in return for a chance to win pit tickets to the show in their area, all coordinated by her MuttNation Foundation. 

“For me, it's always been music and mutts, so whenever I'm able to make something happen with both at the same time, it's magic,” she says. “It's been nearly a decade since we started Fill the Little Red Wagon' to help shelters while I'm on the road – it's one of my favorite things about touring.”

There are nine shows that are part of the campaign, starting June 28 in Madison, Wisconsin. You can find complete information about Fill the Little Red Wagon online.

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Zach Top signs up for more Cold Beer & Country Music on the road

Zach Top is extending his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour into the fall, adding nearly 20 dates, including two nights at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

The new shows start Sept. 27 in Lubbock, Texas, and run through Nov. 15. Presales start Tuesday, before the general sale the following Friday. 

Currently on the Broken Branches Tour with Dierks Bentley, Zach’s second album, Ain’t in It for My Health, comes out Aug. 29. It features his new single, “Good Times & Tan Lines.”

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Kenny Chesney previews 'HEART*LIFE*MUSIC' in upcoming conversation with co-author

Kenny Chesney will talk about his new book, HEART*LIFE*MUSIC, for the first time on TalkShopLive.

“I always said I'd never write a book, and now here we are. And I have to admit: I'm really glad I did it,” he says. “I remembered moments, connected dots and laughed a lot about some of the places I've been.”

“When you're so busy going forward,” he adds, “you don't always realize. Being in the revision and copy-editing part of the process, I am so grateful and fired up for the journey.”

Co-author Holly Gleason will lead the TalkShopLive conversation on Tuesday at 7 p.m ET. 

HEART*LIFE*MUSIC comes out Nov. 4.

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Chris Janson rides in with 'Wild Horses' Aug. 1

Chris Janson‘s fifth album, Wild Horses, is set to ride in Aug. 1. 

The “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker co-wrote and co-produced the entire record himself, including his current hit, “Me & a Beer,” and the previously released “This Flag.” 

He’s also just put out the new track “The Bride” and its music video in conjunction with the announcement.

“I've always referred to my wife, Kelly, as the bride,'” Chris says. “This is the perfect love song and perfect for wedding season – actually, any time of the year. This song is very true to life and tells our story.”

Here’s the complete track listing for Wild Horses:
“Wild Horses”
“What You’re Missing”
“Me & A Beer”
“Fight For A Girl”
“Up To You”
“Want To With You”
“The Bride”
“What I'm For”
“This Flag”
“Father Figure”
“Hung Up On”
“I Don't Give A Damn”
“Hardest Huntin' Season” (featuring Jamey Johnson)
“You Ain't Seen It All”
“The Broken”

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Tim McGraw will Rock the Cradle in Nashville this fall

Tim McGraw‘s set to play a special show this fall to help the mothers and babies of Music City.

The superstar will do an acoustic set Sept. 18 during the Rock the Cradle fundraiser at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards. 

In addition to the show, the evening will feature dinner, specialty cocktails and a silent auction, all to help the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville.

Tickets aren’t exactly inexpensive, though, with prices starting at $400.

In the past, Old Dominion, Wynonna Judd, Martina McBrideJake Owen and Tim’s wife, Faith Hill, have all headlined the benefit. 

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‘Little Remedies’ children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared in an alert that a children’s cough syrup from the brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination.

Medtech Products Inc., the brands’ manufacturer, voluntarily issued the recall of its Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup after it learned it could be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea starting between one and 16 hours after exposure to a contaminated product.  The FDA stated that “although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term illness, exposure to high levels of foodborne B. cereus can cause death.”

The product, “Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup” with item number 7-56184-10737-9, was distributed nationwide in retailers and online from Dec. 14, 2022 through June 4, 2025.  The cough syrup is packaged in a 4-fluid-ounce amber bottle in an outer carton, with the lot code on both the bottle label and on the bottom of the carton. Officials said the cough syrup is intended for use by children 1 year and older.

The impacted lot numbers and expiration dates are as follows:

Lot # 0039 – Expiry date 11/2025
Lot # 0545 – Expiry date 01/2026
Lot # 0640 – Expiry date 02/2026
Lot # 0450 – Expiry date 05/2026
Lot # 1198 – Expiry date 12/2026

The recall does not include any other Little Remedies® products. The FDA noted that no serious adverse events have been reported, but consumers who have the product should stop using it immediately. If you’ve experienced any problems that may be related to the recalled product, the FDA advises contacting your healthcare provider.

Consumers with refund requests or questions can contact Medtech via email at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, through its website at www.prestigebrands.com or by phone at (800) 754-8853.

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President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time

President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday, granting TikTok an additional 90 days to continue operating in the United States, providing more time for his administration to finalize a deal to be sold to a US entity – or banned from the country. This marks the third time Trump has extended the platform’s operating window.

Trump announced the extension on Truth Social on Thursday, emphasizing his desire to keep the app available to U.S. users, writing: “I’ve just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025). Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

TikTok has become a central part of Trump’s outreach, especially to younger voters—he joined the platform last year and has since gained more than 15 million followers. Back in January, he mentioned he has a “soft spot” for the app.  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Thursday: “As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark. This extension will last 90 days, which the administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure.”

A congressionally mandated ban on the app was initially due to take effect on January 20; the app went dark for just 14 hours in the U.S. due to a national ban passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court, before Trump issued a reprieve.  The second delay occurred in April, during talks to restructure TikTok as a U.S.-owned entity. Those negotiations collapsed when China withdrew from the agreement following Trump’s announcement of new tariffs.

TikTok, owned by Chinese tech firm ByteDance, said in a statement: “We are grateful for President Trump’s leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available for more than 170 million American users and 7.5 million U.S. businesses that rely on the platform as we continue to work with Vice President Vance’s Office.”

Public opinion on TikTok is divided; a new Pew Research Center poll found that only about one in three Americans currently support banning the app—a notable drop from 50% in support back in March 2023. Among those in favor of a ban, the vast majority (roughly 80%) pointed to serious concerns over data privacy and national security as their main motivation, according to Pew’s findings.

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'Super bluegrassy rootsy country': What we know about Carly Pearce's new album

Carly Pearce revealed she’s finished the vocals on her fifth album in an Instagram post Wednesday. 

Judging from what she’s said earlier, the Kentucky native expects the follow-up to hummingbird to be a game changer.

“I’m working with a new producer, and I know that everybody says this, so I’m not trying to be cliché. I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it. It is absolutely my favorite music that I’ve ever made,” she told ABC Audio. “I am going even harder into my Appalachian roots, like super, super bluegrassy rootsy country, cutting some outside songs for the first time in a long time, also writing some of my favorite songs.”

“I just, I think this album is like the album – THE album,” she adds.

Part of Carly’s new direction is the freedom she feels with the passage of time.

“I just turned 35 and I feel like I’m in the best place I’ve ever been in at 35, which also is helping me to create my favorite music and just not care,” she says. “I’ve gotten to a place where I’m just like, I just want to do exactly what I want to do and I think it’s making me even more – I feel this new wave of excitement.”  

No word on when Carly’s new record may drop, but since “truck on fire” has just finished its chart run, its seems a new single is likely on the way from the new album. 

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Country Music Association reveals lineup for 2025 ‘CMA Fest’ televised special

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have revealed the star-studded lineup for the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” primetime concert television special, co-hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde.

Featured performers include: Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BigXthaPlug, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Marcus King, Brandon Lake, Ella Langley, Carín León, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Megan Moroney, Carly Pearce, Rascal Flatts, The Red Clay Strays, Darius Rucker, Dylan Scott, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Travis Tritt, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.

The three-hour concert event will air on Thursday, June 26th at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC, as well as stream the next day on Hulu.

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