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Brian Kelley's bringing 'Coral Beats' to beach season

Brian Kelley's 'Coral Beats' (Nashville South Records)

Brian Kelley's new album, Coral Beats, will wash up on shore Aug. 14. 

The new set features Niko Moon on "B-Y-O-Beach," which came out in April, along with a remix of "Jimmy Buffett Summer," plus the original, which arrived in July.

ERNEST guests on album opener "Palms and Pines," while Wheeland Brothers join "Waves Roll In" and CHXNDLER collabs on "Beach Bar." 

Coral Beats is the follow-up to 2025's Sunshine State of Mind Season Two, Chapter One

Here's its complete track listing: 
“Palms And Pines (with ERNEST)”
“Bike With No Hands”
“Waves Roll In (with Wheeland Brothers)”
“Low Tide High”
“Beach Bar ft. CHXNDLER”
“1000 Islands”
“Tropical”
“B-Y-O-Beach (with Niko Moon)”
“Jimmy Buffett Summer”
“Jimmy Buffett Summer - Remix”

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Carrie Underwood dreams of being a rock star in new 'Sunday Night Football' open

Carrie Underwood (Danny Ventrella/NBC Sports)

Carrie Underwood returns to open NBC's Sunday Night Football for the 14th season in a row this fall. 

You'll get an early preview, however, before Thursday's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.

“This year’s show open welcomes Sunday Night Football into my ongoing rock star fever dream,” Carrie says. “I love this new version of the track and, once again, [creative director] Tripp [Dixon] and the incredible team behind the camera brought it to life in a whole new way that captures the spirit of this iconic song and the heart of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s one of my most favorite opens yet!”

The 2026 open follows Carrie's "fever dream" from recording studio to small music venue to a stadium concert. 

You'll be able to see the full version Sept. 13 as Sunday Night Football premieres on NBC and Peacock.

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Who you callin' old? Dan + Shay book mystery collab for 'Young'

Dan + Shay's 'Young' (Warner Records Nashville)

Dan + Shay have revealed the songs on their upcoming album, raised a question and started a contest — all at the same time. 

"THE YOUNG TRACKLIST IS HERE," the duo said on their socials Monday. "Tag the artist who you think is featured on 'The Old Guys' and we’ll send a signed vinyl to the first 5 people who guess correctly!"

While we'll have to wait to hear the new collab, you can check out the title track, "Marry You Again," "Her, the Kids, and Jesus" and their top-20 hit "Say So" now.

Here's the complete track listing for Dan + Shay's Young, which comes out Aug. 21: 
"Young"
"Say So"
"Marry You Again"
"Forever Like This"
"Her, the Kids and Jesus"
"Dogs in our Twenties"
"Already Yours"
"The Old Guys"
"Bible in the Truck"
"The Price of Love"  

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Morgan Wallen is Still (very much) the Problem and he's got the numbers to prove it

Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' (Big Loud)

Morgan Wallen's Still the Problem Tour is now one for the history books, after the superstar wrapped his latest series of concerts Saturday in Philadelphia. He sold out all 23 shows in a dozen different stadiums.

More than a year after its debut, the tour's inspiration now returns to #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart, as I'm the Problem spends its 14th nonconsecutive week at the top. It's never left the top 10 since its release.

Meanwhile, Morgan's new song, "Been By Now," just debuted at #2 on the all-genre Hot 100, while "Don't We" is spending its second week atop the country airplay charts. 

If that's not enough, "You Proof" was just certified Diamond, signifying 10 million in sales. It's Morgan's sixth Diamond-selling single, the most of any country artist. 

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Stella Lefty announces debut album, 'Long Way Home'

Press photo of Stella Lefty (Jack Balaban)

Stella Lefty is following up her debut Lollapalooza performance with a debut album.

The singer has announced Long Way Home will be out Aug. 21. Her new single off the album, “Lean In, Kiss Me,” drops Aug. 7, the same day the album becomes available for preorder/presave.

Her album follows the May release of her EP, Is This Heaven?, featuring her viral hit “Boston.”

Stella performed in front of over 12,000 fans Sunday at Lollapalooza in her home city of Chicago. It marked a full-circle moment for the singer — she’d been attending the festival as a fan since she was 15 years old.

During the performance, she brought out her boyfriend, country star Vincent Mason, to perform “Something to Lose.”

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Wynonna's telling 'The Hard Truth' on tour this fall

Wynonna's The Hard Truth Tour (Courtesy Wynonna Judd/True Public Relations)

Wynonna Judd will launch The Hard Truth Tour Oct. 8 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, just days after her new album of the same name comes out Oct. 2. 

"As we were making this record, I kept finding myself thinking about you. Every song we recorded, every story we told... I couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like to stand onstage and share it with you face to face,” Wy says.

“That's the wonderful thing about music. A song may start in a writing room or a studio, but it doesn't really come alive until it's shared," she continues. "The Hard Truth holds some of the most honest moments I've ever put to music. It's about the things that shape us, break us, heal us, and keep us moving forward. Bringing these songs to the stage feels like inviting you into that journey with me."

The 15-date tour will hit Houston, Tulsa, St. Louis and more before wrapping Nov. 21 in Gary, Indiana. Presales start Tuesday, before tickets become available to the public on Friday. 

This summer, Wynonna's co-headlining the Raised on Radio Tour with Melissa Etheridge.

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Garth Brooks plays Chicago as third stop on new arena tour

Garth Brooks' Blame It All on My Roots Tour (Courtesy Garth Brooks/Ticketmaster)

Garth Brooks in headed for the Windy City for his third stop on his Blame It All on My Roots Arena Tour.

He'll return to Chicago's Allstate Arena for the first time in 12 years to play Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12. The "Friends in Low Places" hitmaker already holds the record for most concerts played at the venue, with 23 so far. 

Tickets are $153 plus sales tax and go on sale Friday. 

The trek kicks of Aug. 20 with four shows in Indianapolis and continues Sept. 4 with four more shows in Denver. 

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Zac Brown's Fenway Park fans in 'Same Boat': 37,000 people get free cruise

Zac Brown (AEG Presents/JONESWORKS)

Fans who went to see Zac Brown Band Sunday night at Boston's Fenway Park not only enjoyed a night of entertainment, they also walked away with a free Caribbean cruise. 

The trip was Zac's gift to the fans to celebrate the band's 15th consecutive sell-out at the ballpark, which is a record. ZBB already has bragging rights when it comes to selling the most tickets in the venue's history. 

Zac unveiled the surprise just before performing the band's 2021 #1, "Same Boat." 

“Tonight we’re going to do something that even Jimmy [Buffett] would say is crazy," Zac said from the stage. "I’m buying every single person here a cruise for two people on the boat. This is the biggest giveaway in history, ladies and gentlemen, right here tonight at Fenway Park!”

You might remember ZBB also did a version of "Same Boat" with Buffett, the man behind the Margaritaville at Sea concept.

Zac personally worked with the cruise company, which is the sponsor of the Love & Fear Tour, to make it happen. The largest audience gift in live entertainment history, the trips for the more than 37,000 fans are worth more than $40 million.

At subsequent tour stops, they'll be giving away four cruises per show. 

If you'd like to see the Boston show, you can stream it exclusively on nugs. 

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Parker McCollum's second son arrives shortly before his oldest turns 2

Parker McCollum and Hallie Ray Light McCollum (Denise Truscello/WireImage)

Parker McCollum's second son is here, he revealed Sunday on Instagram

"Rocker Tommy Light McCollum! born on July 30th / 8 pounds 7 oz!" he wrote. "THANK YOU JESUS for another healthy baby boy! we are so in love with our little fam! mom & dad x 2 here we gooooooo!"

The post also includes a set of photos of the family of four posing together in mom Halley Ray Light McCollum's hospital bed, along with some shots of big brother Major Yancey Tyler McCollum admiring his new sibling.

Major will turn 2 on Aug. 8. 

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See Russell Dickerson dance with the KIDZ BOP Kids

Russell Dickerson's 'Happen to Me' (Triple Tigers)

Russell Dickerson becomes the first country artist to be in a KIDZ BOP music video, as the popular children's series releases its cover of "Happen to Me."

The clip starts with the "Worth Your Wild" hitmaker wondering what it would be like to be a KIDZ BOP Kid, before the transformation magically takes place. 

From there, the younger Russell leads his fellow KIDZ on a dance party all over Nashville, from Lower Broadway to the Country Music Hall of Fame, before ending up at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Once they make it to the iconic circle on the Opry stage, the adult Russell pops back in to bust some moves.  

"Happen to Me" became a multi-week #1 in September, even crossing over to the pop chart and adding a version with the Jonas Brothers.

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Tyler Hubbard does a '902180' as he drops new song

Tyler Hubbard's '902180' (MCA)

If you take the Beverly Hills zip code and turn it in the opposite direction, you get the title of Tyler Hubbard's new track. 

‘902180’ just hit from the first time I heard it," he says. "I liked the way it felt and reminded me of my own story."

"My wife almost moved to California before we started dating but ended up pulling a full 360 and staying in Nashville, thanks to some strong convincing," he continues. "Regardless I still love this song and hope the fans jam it as loud as I do.”

"902180" continues the chapter Tyler started with his new radio single, "Land," the follow-up to 2024's Strong.

He heads out on Dan + Shay's Young Tour in September.

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Spin the bottle? Deerock gives Deana Carter's 'Strawberry Wine' another swirl

Deana Carter's “Strawberry Wine (Deerock Remix)” (UMe)

Three decades after Deana Carter first served the world "Strawberry Wine," it's time for another drink.

To celebrate the classic's July 1996 release, it returns in its first-ever remix by New York-based country DJ/producer Deerock.

“I cannot believe it’s been 30 years!” Deana says. “I am so grateful that 'Strawberry Wine' & my debut album have become the soundtrack of an era for so many people! I am blown away by all the fans that have carried this song through the years, passed it down and shared it with a whole new generation!”

The first single from the quintuple-Platinum Did I Shave My Legs for This? would go on to top the chart and win CMA single of the year in 1997. 

"I’m super excited about our new remix with Deerock,” Deana adds. “It’s a fun, fresh way to celebrate such an anthem of the 90’s! Like a fine wine, may we get better with age and cheers to another round of 'Strawberry Wine!' Thank y’all for such an amazing ride!”

Deana performed her signature song earlier this summer on the annual CMA Fest special from the main stage at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. You can stream "Strawberry Wine (Deerock Remix)" now. 

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Even before TR plays London with Luke Combs, he's mapped out a return

Thomas Rhett's The Soundtrack to Live Tour (Live Nation)

Thomas Rhett joins Luke Combs for a three-night run on his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour Friday at London's Wembley Stadium, but he'll be back on his own: TR's adding three U.K. dates himself on his Soundtrack to Life Tour.

He'll play Manchester on April 22; London on April 23; and Glasgow, Scotland, on April 25. 

“Our U.K. fans have always shown us so much love,” TR says. "Getting back for our own arena tour has been something we’ve been working on for a really long time. We've got a lot of songs to catch up on together and I can't wait to see everybody next spring."

This will be his first headlining run in the U.K. since 2018. 

Presales start Aug. 4, with tickets going on sale to the public Aug. 7. 

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'Me and Whiskey': Lee Brice serves up sadness at a dive bar

Lee Brice's 'Sunriser' (Curb)

Lee Brice seems wistful and heartbroken on the latest preview of his new record. 

"Me and her were uphill/ 'Til we went down one/ So I found some Jack," he sings in a new clip on X.

"Can't wait to share this one with you on August 7th," he writes, along with footage from a music video that shows him in a dive bar drinking, and playing pool and darts. At the same time, he probably looks as sad as you've ever seen him.

"One of the things I love most about country music is that it's never been afraid to tell the messy parts of life too. 'Me and Whiskey' is one of those stories," he posted on Instagram, along with an even more extensive clip of him in the studio. 

The track appears on Lee's Sunriser album, which drops Oct. 2.

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K. Michelle's got 'Jesus & Whiskey' on her side for her country debut

K. Michelle's 'Jesus & Whiskey' (Real Outlawz Records, Inc. under exclusive license to This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a BBR Music Group)

K. Michelle's full-length country debut, titled Jesus & Whiskey, will arrive Oct. 16, and the title track is out now. 

It's the seventh studio album for the R&B star born in Memphis, famous for both Love and Hip-Hop and Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Produced by Sugarland's Kristian Bush — who's also had recent success with Megan Moroney — the nine-track album was co-written by K. Michelle, save for "Damn Good Friend," which counts George Birge among its creators. It also features the previously released "Jack Daniel's."

You can catch K. Michelle Sunday on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen following the RHOA finale.

Here's the complete track listing for K. Michelle's Jesus & Whiskey:
"Intro"
"Yodel"
"Blame Tennessee"
"Damn Good Friend"
"Jesus & Whiskey"
"Anything (featuring Blush)"
"Handle on It"
"Jack Daniel's"
"If It Ain't Broke" 

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Russell Dickerson will soon be even more 'Famous Back Home'

Russell Dickerson's 'Famous Back Home' (Triple Tigers)

There'll soon be "one more face in that hallway hall of fame" at Russell Dickerson's house, Kailey Dickerson revealed Wednesday evening on her socials

A video captured on the beach shows a visibly pregnant Kailey holding hands with Russell while their two boys play in the water, all set to the title track of his latest album, Famous Back Home.

Russell and Kailey have been married since May 2013, with Remington Edward Dickerson arriving on Sept. 10, 2020, and Radford Arthur Dickerson on Oct. 1, 2023. 

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Different Night, No Rodeo: Bailey Zimmerman calls off European tour

Bailey Zimmerman's Different Night Same Rodeo Tour (Live Nation)

Bailey Zimmerman won't be able to take his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour across the pond as planned, he revealed Thursday on his socials

"I wanted to let you all know personally that I unfortunately have to cancel my UK/Europe shows," he posted. "This was not an easy decision and it kills me to have to cancel because I know how excited everyone is... but right now I need to take this time to focus on important family matters. Everything is okay, it's just my family needs my attention and that's what l've gotta do."

"I will still be playing my shows in North America in August," he continued, "but after that I will be taking some more time to focus on me, my family, and new music. Once again I'm so sorry to everybody that has waited so long... I hope y'all can understand that my family has to come first."

"Thank you for having my back on this crazy ride we call life," he closed. 

The "Chevy Silverado" hitmaker has four more shows in the States, starting Aug. 6 in Pennsylvania and wrapping Aug. 14 in Illinois. 

From there, he was supposed to kick off the European leg of the tour Aug. 27 in the U.K. and finish Sept. 12 in Norway. 

There's no word yet on the rest of Bailey's touring year. After some Sept. dates in the U.S., he's scheduled to go to Australia in October. Only three dates remain on his 2026 calendar from there, including a December stop at Planet Hollywood in Vegas. 

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Carly Pearce will be an 'Honest Woman' at the Opry

Carly Pearce's 'Honest Woman' (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville)

A day after the release of her fifth studio album, Carly Pearce will debut its songs on country music's most famous stage.

"I’m heading back to the Grand Ole Opry on August 29 to perform songs from Honest Woman for the very first time!" she announced on her socials Wednesday. "Might even bring along a few special guests."

That's not all, though. Those who pick up a copy of her album in The Opry Shop will gain access to an exclusive post-show performance and Q+A for themselves and a friend. 

"I can’t wait to celebrate this new era with y’all!" Carly added. 

Honest Woman features her current single, "If I Don't Leave I'm Gonna Stay" with Riley Green.

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'Burn My Boat': That's how Kenny Chesney starts 'Silver Sands Marina'

Kenny Chesney's 'Silver Sands Marina' (HEY NOW Records)

"Burn My Boat": That's what Kenny Chesney's ready to do when he drops the song that's the first track on Silver Sands Marina on Friday. 

“This was always the first song,” he says. “No matter how many sequences... ‘Burn My Boat’ was the exact thing I wanted to say, and it’s in the chorus, recognizing ‘where I’m supposed to be’ is that sense of true arrival, knowing where you’re supposed to be. When you’re restless, and I am, there is no greater peace or freedom.

“Even more, ‘Burn My Boat’ wasn’t a song of surrender, but arrival," he continues. "It builds and builds... but what it delivers is what I think most of us are hoping to find. That line: 'Take this heart and light it/ Send it up in smoke?' It really is burning off all the things that distract us from what matters in this faster, harder, more world we deal with.”

"Burn My Boat" is only the third preview track from Kenny's 21st studio album, which is set to arrive in full on Sept. 25. His 100th chart single, top-10 hit "Carry On," was first, followed by the title track.

You can find out more about the making of the record when Kenny drops by TalkShopLive Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. 

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Chris Young and Trace Adkins step into the ring for Opry's Face the Fight Night

Face the Fight Night at the Opry (Grand Ole Opry)

Chris Young and Trace Adkins will headline Face the Fight Night at the Opry on Sept. 9, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10. 

Breland, RaeLynn, veteran Scotty Hasting and the U.S. Army Chorus are among the artists who'll join the two Opry members for the performance dedicated to reducing the suicide rate among those who've served.

It's a partnership with Face the Fight, a coalition that aims to dramatically impact the numbers. 

The Opry's also hosting Louder Together: Music and the Movement to End Veteran Suicide at Ole Red ahead of the show. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises, please call or text 988. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also go to 988lifeline.org or dial the current toll-free number 800-273-8255 [TALK].

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