On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brad Paisley has shared a new song, “Same Here,” which features a conversation between the country star and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The song isn’t explicitly about Ukraine or the ongoing war, but rather finds Paisley meditating on the similarities that …
Read More »Ashley McBryde's New Song Reminds Us to Keep a 'Light On in the Kitchen'
Ashley McBryde has offered the first glimpse of her post-Lindeville era mere days after a thrilling two-night staging of that collaborative album at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter released her new song “Light On in the Kitchen” on Friday, expressing her admiration for those who looked out for her …
Read More »Kane Brown to Return as CMT Music Awards Co-Host
The CMT Music Awards is moving to a new location this year, but some familiar faces will be along for the ride. Kane Brown announced on Thursday that he would be returning as the fan-voted event’s co-host alongside Kelsea Ballerini when the show airs live on April 2 from Austin’s …
Read More »Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally Offer First Taste of New Musical 'Shucked'
Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally offer a succinct exploration of the agonies and joys of the heart in “Maybe Love,” the first taste of their upcoming Broadway musical, Shucked. The show begins previews on March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre in New York. “Maybe Love” bears some hallmarks of Clark …
Read More »Kelsea Ballerini Talks Messy Divorce From Morgan Evans: 'Who You Marry Is Not Who You Divorce'
Kelsea Ballerini hinted strongly at the marital troubles leading to her divorce in the new EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, but now she’s talking specifics. In the new episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Ballerini opened up to host Alex Cooper about the factors that led to her …
Read More »Jason Isbell Releases 'Death Wish' From New Album
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have a new album on tap. On Tuesday, Isbell released the song “Death Wish” along with a lyric video as the first taste of the group’s Weathervanes, due out June 9. The album is Isbell’s first collection of original songs since 2020’s Reunions. “Death …
Read More »The Cadillac Three and Elvie Shane Knock You on Your Ass With New Collab 'Hillbilly'
The Cadillac Three enlist Elvie Shane and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor for the Tennessee-Kentucky collab you didn’t know you needed. “Hillbilly” mixes Secor’s haunting fiddle with the grungy stomp of the Cadillac Three, all propelled by the moonshine drawls of Shane and TC3 singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston. But while …
Read More »Kyle Jacobs, Country Songwriter and Husband of Kellie Pickler, Dead at 49
Country music songwriter Kyle Jacobs has died, Nashville Police confirmed to Rolling Stone. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Jacobs, the 49-year-old husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, was found dead inside the couple’s Nashville, Tennessee, home on Friday from an apparent suicide. Officers responded to a 911 call …
Read More »The King Meets the Boss: George Strait Introduces Bruce Springsteen in Austin
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bruce Springsteen received a royal welcome to Texas on Thursday night, as George Strait — the beloved “king” of country music — joined him and the E Street …
Read More »Joy Oladokun Wants to Highlight the 'Everyday Human Being' on Her Forthcoming LP
Joy Oladokun wants her music to be a real portrait of life. On Friday, with the release of her soft single “Changes,” the songstress revealed that she will be releasing her project Proof of Life on April 28. On the new single, backed by breezy guitars, Oladokun sings candidly about …
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