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Mitchell Tenpenny was still in college when he wrote “Not Today”

ABC Digital  ·  May 13, 2024

Courtesy of Riser House/Sony Music Nashville If there’s a song that stood the test of time for Mitchell Tenpenny, it’s his latest release, “Not Today.” Originally titled “Just Not Today,” Mitchell wrote the song himself during college, before presenting it to Chris DeStefano, Michael Whitworth and Claire Douglas at a co-writing session years later. “I actually wrote a song called […] Read More



Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from The War And Treaty, Dolly + Blessing Offor

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Dolly Parton has teamed with Grammy-nominated Christian artist Blessing Offor on his song, “Somebody’s Child.” “I know it’s too easy to say it was a blessing singing with @blessingoffor but, it was. I love the song ‘Somebody’s Child’ and I am very proud to be a part of it,” says Dolly. The War And Treaty have dropped […] Read More



Tigirlily Gold locks in debut album, 'Blonde'

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Courtesy of Monument Records Country newcomers Tigirlily Gold will release their debut album, Blonde, on July 26. The 10-track set will feature the singles “Shoot Tequila,” “I Tried a Ring On” and “Leroy,” which arrived Friday alongside the album announcement. “Blonde is all about being undeniably and unapologetically yourself,” says the sister duo’s Krista Slaubaugh. “We want everyone to feel […] Read More



Brian Kelley serves up his 'Tennessee Truth'

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Brian Kelley‘s Big Machine Records debut album, Tennessee Truth, has arrived. “I’m so excited for y’all to hear my debut album. Each and every one of these songs make up my Tennessee Truth,” Brian says of his autobiographical 12-track project. “I hope everyone enjoys listening to this project as much as I did […] Read More



Carly Pearce evokes Tammy + George in “Fault Line”

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Love traditional country and its classic storytelling? Well, Carly Pearce might have a song up your alley. The singer’s dropped a new track, “Fault Line,” that pays homage to the music of country’s yesteryear. “Some of my favorite songs were in the era of Tammy Wynette and George Jones,” says Carly. […] Read More



Thomas Rhett's wife, Lauren, inspired “Beautiful as You”

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett is back with a new single, “Beautiful as You,” and if you’re wondering who inspired it, it was his wife, Lauren. “This is an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” Thomas tells the press with a laugh. “There was one day a couple years back […] Read More



Morgan Wallen + Post Malone offer “Help” in feel-good collab

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Courtesy of Mercury Records/REPUBLIC/Big Loud Records The hotly anticipated Post Malone and Morgan Wallen collab, “I Had Some Help,” has arrived. Posty and Morgan penned the track with ERNEST, Ashley Gorley, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, Chandler Paul Walters and Hoskins, which has an uplifting feel. The lyrics, however, tell a different story. “I had some help/ It ain’t like I […] Read More



Scotty McCreery masked his feelings for album cover shoot: “I was putting on a smile but I was freezing inside”

ABC Digital  ·  May 10, 2024

Jeff Ray/Courtesy of Triple Tigers If you saw Scotty McCreery‘s Rise & Fall album cover and wondered why he’s on a mountaintop, there’s a beautiful story behind that. The spot where Scotty is sitting is where he proposed to his now-wife, Gabi. It is also near where the North Carolina native conceptualized Rise & Fall with his songwriting buddies. “If you look on […] Read More



Nashville notes: Chayce Beckham's new merch + Toby Keith's honorary degree

ABC Digital  ·  May 9, 2024

Chayce Beckham has dropped new items and rolled out more discounts in his merch store. The fresh drops include a Smokin’ Weed and Drinkin’ Whiskey T-Shirt. You can check it out now at chaycebeckham.myshopify.com. Colin Stough has released a music video for his song, “Makes Two of Us.” Of the visualizer, Colin shares, “The music […] Read More



Jon Pardi's grateful for his selfless mom: “She’s an angel”

ABC Digital  ·  May 9, 2024

ABC Jon Pardi adores his mother, Shelly, and there are many reasons why. Recalling her best qualities in a press interview, Jon shares, “My mom’s always been there for me. First of all, she’s a great mom. She’s an angel. She takes care of people that aren’t even in the family. She’s always been like that and she’s a […] Read More