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Parker McCollum will join Diplo on a track called “Lonely Long” off Diplo’s forthcoming country project, Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant. Due out April 28, the six-song set will also feature Morgan Wade and Lily Rose. Check out the album cover and track list on Diplo’s Instagram.

Jimmie Allen appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about life, overcoming a childhood stutter, musical theater and his latest album, Tulip Drive. If you missed Jimmie’s interview, watch it on YouTube.

Rising artist George Birge is releasing his debut album, Mind On You, on May 12. The 10-track record includes the viral single “Beer Beer, Truck Truck” and the title track, which is George’s current single on country radio.  Preview the album cover and track list on George’s Instagram and presave it now.

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If you’re planning a trip to Nashville, be sure to stop by Gaylord Opryland for their exciting Once Upon a Spring events.

Open now through May 14, visitors can take part in numerous springtime activities, including the Delta Boat Adventure Cruise, Spring-A-Long Scavenger Hunt, Spring Selfie Spots and Spring Horticulture Trek.

Additionally, kids can enjoy the Adventure Kids’ Clubhouse and the Adventure Kids: Sprout into Spring Interactive Show, while adults can relax and rejuvenate at the Relâche Spa with various Time to Blossom Treatments.

To get more information, visit GaylordOprylandGetaway.com/Spring.

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Dustin Lynch is turning on Music City’s “party mode” with his country music-themed pool party, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE.

The summery event will take place June 10 at Margaritaville Hotel Nashville during CMA Fest. It’ll feature longtime components of Dustin’s Pool Party bash during Luke Bryan's annual Crash My Playa, as well as other live show essentials.

“I can’t believe I didn’t think to do this sooner,” Dustin tells The Tennessean in a recent interview. “Currently, I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had in my career. I’m in control of fun, interactive and pumped-up crowds. I’m ready to make memories with them at whatever heights I dream are possible.”

Dustin first launched his fan club pool party in Las Vegas in June 2021. 

Members of Dustin’s Stay Country Club will get first access to the tickets. Limited event tickets will be allocated via a random lottery system, with the opt-in period for the drawing open now until Thursday, April 27, at 5 p.m. ET. Winners will be notified via email on Friday, April 28.

Sign up to be a member and enter at staycountryclub.com.

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Fans are mere weeks away from getting their first taste of Dolly Parton‘s highly anticipated rock album.

The country music legend, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, revealed on Good Morning America Tuesday, April 25, that she’ll be performing the first single off her Rock Star album at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11.

“At the end of the show I am going to get to debut … the first single off of my rock album,” Dolly said. “The album’s called Rock Star.”

“We’ve got a lot of wonderful, great celebrities – a lot of the older rock artists – in addition to all these iconic, wonderful songs,” she continued. “But I wrote the one that I’m going to debut. It’s kinda fitting to the times. It’s called ‘World on Fire.'”

Dolly previewed some of the lyrics for the song, singing, “Liar, liar/ The world’s on fire/ What you gonna do when it all burns down?”

“It’s really kinda about the times and how we can do a little better if we try to heal the divide and just get along a little better,” she explained, adding that it’s “got a great message to it” while also being just a “good and solid … rock anthem.”

Dolly has previously teased that she’ll be joined by the likes of Pink, Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, Steven Tyler, Steve Perry, Paul McCartney and possibly Cher on her Rock Star album.

Not only is Dolly performing at the 2023 ACMs, she’ll be hosting alongside fellow country music superstar Garth Brooks.

“This was a big deal for me to get to work with Garth,” she said. “Everybody’s been talking about it, so hopefully we’ll measure up. I think we will.”

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Kentucky native Carly Pearce will return to her home state on Saturday, May 6, to sing the national anthem at the 149th Kentucky Derby.

“The Star-Spangled Banner” will be performed live by Carly just after 5 p.m. ET. and will broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage.

“Carly Pearce has been taking the country music world by storm with an impressive year of musical performances,” says Mike Anderson, president of the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. “We are excited for her to take center stage in Louisville to sing our national anthem and kick off this storied celebration.”

Carly joins a star-studded list of country artists who have performed the national anthem at the Kentucky Derby, including Brittney Spencer (2022), Jennifer Nettles (2019), Lady A (2016), Jo Dee Messina (2014) and Martina McBride (2013).

Carly recently celebrated her fourth career number-one hit, “What He Didn’t Do,” and is set to release new music soon.

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The “wait” is over. Hardy and Lainey Wilson are number one this week on the country charts with their powerful single, “wait in the truck.”

The track is the lead single off Hardy’s latest album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, and the first duet between the singers.

“I’m just so happy a song like this still has a place in country music,” says Hardy. “Thanks to everyone involved for taking this song to the top, and for believing in this one.”

“I’m so honored HARDY asked me to join him on a song that’s had an impact on so many people and shed light on a topic a lot of folks are scared to talk about,” Lainey adds. “He is one of the most brilliant songwriters I’ve ever met and puts on one heck of a show. I can’t wait to be back out on the road together this fall!”

Hardy and Lainey’s RIAA-certified Platinum hit also earned nominations in three categories at the 2023 ACM Awards: Song Of The Year, Music Event Of The Year and Visual Media Of The Year.

The pair and newcomer Dylan Marlowe will tour around the U.S. this fall on Hardy’s headlining the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour.

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Miranda Lambert recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about her brand new cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?: Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen.

She discussed the genesis of the collection, the women who inspired her at home, making omelettes “in a bag” during camping trips and why her husband’s a better cook than her. Additionally, Miranda reflected on her two-decade country music career and why she’s grateful to be nominated at the upcoming 2023 ACM Awards.

“This will be my 18th year at the ACMs. The country music community’s so supportive and friendly,” Miranda said. “People always ask me, like, ‘Is everybody really that nice?’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, we kinda are.’ It’s like we’re friends, [there’s] friendly competition, but everybody deserves to be there.”

“It’s definitely a community and a family,” the singer added. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years and I’m still getting nominated and get to go see my friends and it’s such a good feeling. It makes me want to work even harder.”

Miranda’s Y’all Eat Yet?: Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen is out in stores now.

The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, streams live on Amazon Prime Video May 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, topped the country charts in February with their duet “Thank God” and now it’s becoming a crossover hit. Kane says he’s not surprised and is thrilled that Katelyn, a pop/R&B artist who put her career on hold when she married Kane, is getting her chance in the spotlight.

“I mean, Kate loves R&B and pop and, like, you know, big singers like Whitney Houston and all that, like, her voice just naturally leads there. So I think that’s, like, a huge reason,” Kane told reporters when asked why the song has a broad, multiple-genre appeal.

But in addition to the vocals, Kane thinks people like hearing a love song sung by a husband and wife.

“The song to me is really well written and written for any format that you want to put it at,” he noted. “Plus, it’s actually two people that really love each other singing that type of song … I think it just meshes well and everybody can relate to it.”

But Kane, who shares daughters Kingsley and Kodi with Katelyn, says seeing his wife be able to fulfill her musical ambitions is definitely the best thing about the success of “Thank God.”

“I mean, Kate’s always been an artist and, you know, she’s stepped back and is doing the mom and wife thing and she’s … holding our house together,” Kane says. “And she sings all the time. She loves music. So just to get to do that with her and get to live her dream with her means the world to me.”

Kane’s on tour all through this summer, and Katelyn’s been joining him onstage to sing “Thank God.”

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Ernest will hit the road on his This Fire Tour this fall with opening acts Jake Worthington, John Morgan and Cody Lohden. The headlining trek starts October 18 in Oxford, Ohio, before concluding in Nashville on November 28. For the full schedule and ticket information, visit ernestofficial.com.

Tracy Lawrence is set to drop his new album, Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, on May 12. The collection, which was recorded in the iconic Fort Worth, Texas, venue, will feature live renditions of Tracy’s timeless hits, such as “Time Marches On,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” and “Paint Me A Birmingham.” Watch the album trailer on YouTube and presave Tracy’s upcoming record now.

Ian Munsick recently performed his song “Long Live Cowgirls” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The track is off his latest album, White Buffalo. If you missed Ian’s performance, watch it on YouTube.

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What better way to celebrate springtime than with the newly launched Flower & Food Festival at Dollywood?

Open now through June 11, visitors are invited up to the Smoky Mountains to enjoy Dollywood’s beautiful display of seasonal blossoms, larger-than-life Mosaicultures, delectable treats, aerial performances and so much more.

For a peek at the captivating sights in store, check out Dollywood’s Instagram.

To grab tickets and for more information, visit Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival website.

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