Country Music

Nashville notes: Charlie Worsham + Kip Moore's video, Sam Williams covers Hank

Charlie Worsham and Kip Moore have dropped a music video for their new song, "Kiss Like You Dance." "I’ve never had more fun making a music video than I did with my buddy Kip Moore for 'Kiss Like You Dance.' It’s even cooler to me that we shot the whole thing in East Nashville," shares Charlie. The track is off Charlie's Compadres EP, due out October 13.

Up-and-comer Sam Williams has released a cover of his grandfather Hank Williams' song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." "This song is special to me in many ways. I have always been hesitant to touch recording my grandfather’s songs, as there’s a sacredness to them. I wouldn’t want to do them injustice. 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' has always been one of my favorites of his catalog,” shares Sam. His rendition arrives in celebration of Hank's 100th birthday.

Reba McEntire is set to perform on America's Got Talent on Wednesday, September 20, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Celebrate Hank's 100th birthday in Nashville

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating Hank Williams' 100th birthday with a special tribute concert. 

Happening Thursday, September 21, the event will feature performances from Hank's grandchildren Sam WilliamsHolly Williams and Hilary Williams alongside Charlie McCoySuzy BoggussRodney CrowellLyle LovettChuck MeadWendy Moten and more. 

For tickets to the star-studded show, visit countrymusichalloffame.org.

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Step inside Brothers Osborne's "Mojo Dojo" tour bus

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Brothers Osborne are introducing fans to their tour bus in a brand new video.

Shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the clip features John and TJ Osborne taking fans on a virtual tour of their "Mojo Dojo Casa House" bus, named after Ken's house in the Barbie movie.

"Welcome to our humble abode on the road," John says in the opening. They then show fans their stove, stash of drinks, liquor cabinet and bunk beds.

"This is where John and I sleep. It's really funny. We grew up in bunk beds and now we're right back in them again," quips TJ. 

John then shows fans a giant cutout his wife, Lucie, made of their newborn twins, Arthur and Maybelle, so that he "can be with them on the road."

Check out the full bus tour video on X.

Brothers Osborne are currently #26 and rising on the country charts with their single, "Nobody's Nobody."

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Eric Church, Jelly Roll + Parker McCollum to headline We Fest 2024

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The lineup for the 2024's We Fest has been announced.

Eric ChurchJelly Roll and Parker McCollum have been tapped as headliners for the three-day festival. Joining them as performers are Carly PearceTrace AdkinsElle KingKoe WetzelLonestarWarren ZeidersThe Bellamy BrothersPaul CauthenLauren WatkinsStephen Wilson Jr. and Tanner Adell. More artists are slated to join the bill soon. 

We Fest will take place from August 1 to August 3 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You can grab your tickets now at wefest.com.

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Carly Pearce joins NEEDTOBREATHE for new duet

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Carly Pearce experienced a full-circle moment recently.

The country star, who's been a longtime NEEDTOBREATHE fan, was enlisted by the rock group for their stirring new duet, "Fall On Me."

"Years ago I bought a ticket and went by myself to see @NEEDTOBREATHE live because I was such a fan," Carly shares on X, formerly known as Twitter. "It is such an honor that they asked me to be on a song with them. 'Fall On Me' is out now [white heart emoji]"

"Fall On Me" is off NEEDTOBREATHE's latest album, CAVES. Out now, the 18-track project also features Old Dominion on the euphoric "Wasting Time."

Carly is currently #35 on the country charts with her Chris Stapleton-assisted single, "We Don't Fight Anymore."

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George Strait + Chris Stapleton are in the studio together

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Could George Strait and Chris Stapleton be working on new music together? Quite possibly, yes.

Grammy-winning producer Tony Brown recently posted a photo of him, George, Chris and several Nashville musicians together in Castle Recording Studios in Franklin, Tennessee. 

"New Music from GEORGE STRAIT [CD emojis]," Tony captions his Facebook post.

Earlier in September, famed guitarist Brent Mason also posted an Instagram carousel of his session time with George and Chris from the same day. 

"Swipe <————- to see some #nashvillecats in their natural habitat at The Castle Studio working this past week on new music for the King [crown emoji] #georgestrait and a little #chrisstapleton too…..along with the hitmaker himself @tonybrownproducer and @chuck_ainlay at the helm behind the board," Brent wrote in the caption.

"Working with some of my favorite fellow cats it’s been an awesome week and my 24th consecutive studio album for George," he added.

George and Chris recently announced their 2024 stadium tour with opening act Little Big Town. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 22, at 10 a.m. local time. For a full list of dates, visit George's website.

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Kane Brown unveils 2024 In The Air Tour

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Kane Brown is set to hit the road in 2024 for his In The Air Tour.

The newly announced 29-city trek kicks off March 28 in Charlottesville and will hit Houston, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and more before concluding in Arlington on September 14.

Tyler HubbardJon PardiChris YoungCole SwindellBailey ZimmermanParmaleeLOCASH and RaeLynn will open for Kane on select dates.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 28, at 10 a.m. local time. However, fans can register their interest now at tour.kanebrownmusic.com for access to the presale on Tuesday, September 26, at 10 a.m. ET. A full list of can be found on Kane's website.

Coming up, Kane will release his brand new single, "I Can Feel It," on Thursday, September 21, at 11 a.m. CT. You can presave it now to hear it as soon as it drops.

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Conner Smith shares how mom inspired him to pursue country music

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For many who are born in Nashville, being surrounded by country music is inevitable.

But not only did Conner Smith grow up listening to the genre, he was introduced to the music industry at a young age by his veteran broadcaster mom, Jennifer Vickery Smith.

"Growing up, my mom was a TV reporter on the local station. But she always loved country music, so she would really kind of raise her hand for all those jobs. She would interview songwriters and artists," Conner recounts to ABC Audio. "I remember she would go to number-one parties, and she'd pull me out of school every now and then. I remember she pulled me out of school one day to go to the 'Why Don't We Just Dance' Josh Turner number-one party."

As Conner embraced being a fly on the wall, he started analyzing interviews his mom had with hit songmakers — which later sparked his passion for country songwriting.

"She would interview songwriters, these [legends like] Craig WisemanNeil ThrasherKelly LovelaceTom Douglas. And I would just study these interviews of these guys that were telling the stories of these country songs," Conner recalls. "That was where, [in] my heart, I was just like, 'Whatever that is, I have to do that.' So that's really where it started for me." 

Conner's currently approaching the top 20 on the country charts with his single "Creek Will Rise."

Tickets for Conner's fall Creek Will Rise Tour are available now at connersmithmusic.com.

Conner's mom, Jennifer, also hosts the Got It From My Momma podcast. Check it out at gotitfrommymommapodcast.com.

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Nashville notes: Luke Grimes' EP + The Oak Ridge Boys' Farewell Tour

Rising country artist and Yellowstone star Luke Grimes is set to release his debut EP, Pain Pills Or Pews, on October 20. The Dave Cobb-produced EP features six songs, including "Burn," which drops Friday, September 22. Pain Pill Or Pews is available for presave now.

The Oak Ridge Boys have announced their American Made: Farewell Tour. "We are doing a farewell tour because we owe it to our fans to say goodbye. They have always been there for us through the good times and the bad," shares the group's William Lee Golden. The full statement and tour schedule are available now at oakridgeboys.com.

Tyler Booth's EP, Keep It Real, is out now. "It’s always cool for me to watch artists I look up to grow in their music and evolve. With this new music, I feel like I’ve moved on to another stage myself, which is a very cool thing and makes me really excited to share what I’ve been working on with the world," Tyler says of his new six-track project.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Martina McBride

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Country icon Martina McBride is headed to a city near you this festive season.

Martina has announced the return of her The Joy of Christmas Tour. The 13-date trek kicks off November 24 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will wrap in Englewood, New Jersey, on December 17.

"The Joy of Christmas tour is heading out for another run this year! [heart + Christmas tree emojis] This is one of my favorite tours, and it gets better and better every year!" Martina shares on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 22, at 10 a.m. local time at martinamcbride.com.

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Ashley McBryde's a big fan of Ronnie Milsap + Karen Carpenter

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As Ashley McBryde celebrates her new album, The Devil I Know, she's revisiting her childhood and sharing some of her music influences. 

"When I was growing up, I loved listening to such a wide variety of music," says Ashley. "One of my favorite vocalists is still Ronnie Milsap. I love Karen Carpenter, classic country and really musical soundtracks."

Her love for musical soundtracks came from none other than her mom.

"My mom was big in the musicals," she shares. "And I was lucky enough to be steeped in that from a really young age."

Ashley's currently top 20 on the country charts with "Light On In The Kitchen." The heartwarming track serves as the lead single off The Devil I Know, out now.

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Brothers Osborne celebrate unity in "Nobody's Nobody" video

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Brothers Osborne have rolled out the music video for their single "Nobody's Nobody."

The powerful visualizer features John and TJ Osborne performing their song alongside heartwarming clips of people living life to the fullest. A dancer, guitarist, boxer, mother, child, commuter, football player, drag queen, dog owner and celebrity are among the individuals highlighted.

"Sun goes up/ Sun goes down/ Takes all kinds of kinds/ To make this world go 'round/ Everybody's somebody, someone/ A sinner, saint, or son of a gun/ Nobody's nobody," the pair sing in the chorus.

"Nobody's Nobody" is the lead single off Brothers Osborne's new self-titled album. The track's currently #26 and rising on the country charts.

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Riley Green's throwing a party in Nashville

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Riley Green's Ain't My Last Rodeo arrives October 13, and he'll be celebrating its release with a party in Nashville.

The newly announced event takes place October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Walk of Fame Park. Ella Langley, who's supporting Riley on his 2024 Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour, will serve as the opening act.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Riley's new Buford Bonds Charitable Fund, which was established in honor of his late grandfathers, Buford Green and Lendon Bonds.

"We've been playing some of these new songs out on the road this summer and I’m excited to finally share them all with the fans," shares Riley. "My grandaddies were huge inspirations on me, my songwriting, and what is most important to me. It means a lot to honor them by raising money for and supporting some great charities that they would have been proud to support."

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 19, at Riley's website.

Ain’t My Last Rodeo, which features the Luke Combs-assisted "Different 'Round Here," is available for preorder now.

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Thomas Rhett soars to #1 with "Angels (Don't Always Have Wings)"

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Thomas Rhett has earned his next #1 hit with "Angels (Don't Always Have Wings)."

The song, which Thomas penned with pop singer/songwriter Teddy SwimsJosh Thompson and Julian Bunetta, is his 21st career chart-topper on the Mediabase Country chart and 19th #1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.

"I feel like I’ve been pretty [well] known for love songs throughout my career, but I think we did a good job of portraying love from a different perspective on this one, so that makes it really special for me," Thomas says of his latest hit. "This is really an ode to my wife, and on a grander scale, this is for that person in everybody’s life that has stuck with them through thick and thin. So thank you to all those people."

"It’s really cool to have been celebrating 20 number ones this year and now to be celebrating my 21st career number one is crazy," he adds. "I’m just really humbled and grateful and can’t wait for the next ten years."

"Angels (Don't Always Have Wings)" is off Thomas' latest album, Where We Started

Coming up, Thomas will celebrate a career milestone with his 20 NUMBER ONES vinyl. The LP drops September 29 and can be preordered now.

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Nate Smith says Thomas Rhett + Cole Swindell have "really taken me under their wing"

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As Thomas Rhett's Home Team Tour 23 readies to wind down soon, Nate Smith is reflecting on the time spent out on the road with Thomas and Cole Swindell.

"It’s been unbelievable. [Thomas] and Cole Swindell have really taken me under their wing and they’ve taught me so much already. So it’s just been an absolute blast," shares Nate, who has been opening for Thomas alongside Cole.

"We’ve been going city to city and trying to get out as much as we can and see different sights and try different food and stuff. But yeah, it’s been amazing. And then every night, TR has been bringing me up onstage to sing with him," he says.

"It’s been so much fun and scary. It’s a whole [other] ballgame when you’re up there with him," Nate adds. "So it’s been a blast and looking forward to finishing it up in Nashville, two nights at Bridgestone, so it’s gonna be pretty great."

The Home Team Tour 23 wraps in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on September 30. For a full list of Nate's upcoming tour and to get tickets to his Nashville shows with Thomas, visit Nate's website.

Nate's currently #25 on the country charts with his single "World on Fire."

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