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ABC/Connie Chornuk Elle King will release a new track, “Baby Daddy’s Weekend,” on Friday. Of the forthcoming song, Elle tells the press, “I’ve been lucky enough to have lived, loved, and partied with the best of them. I’ve written songs for every era of my good times. My new song is for the people who deserve a good summer.” “It’s for people who …

ABC The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has tapped more of your favorite country stars for this year’s ACM Lifting Lives LIVE. Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, Ashley Cooke and Kameron Marlowe will join previously announced headliner Parker McCollum at the May 15 fundraising event. “I am truly honored that ACM Lifting Lives has given me the opportunity to host the Parker McCollum & …

Dey Street Books Darius Rucker has announced a four-date book tour to promote his forthcoming memoir, Life’s Too Short. Arrivinig May 28, the memoir will chronicle Darius’ life journey, chart-topping music career with Hootie & the Blowfish and later as a country singer, and the highs and lows he faced on his road to stardom. The book tour will kick off May 22 …

ABC Carly Pearce is gearing up to spend her birthday with you. The soon-to-be 34-year-old shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she’s hopping on an Instagram Live and announcing something. “Join me for a bday happy hour + special announcement on IG Live this Wednesday at 5pm CT,” Carly wrote. Carly’s forthcoming new album, hummingbird, drops June 14 and is available for preorder now. The …

Todd Owyoung/NBC Miranda Lambert is set to drop a new song, “Wranglers,” on May 3. The track will be Miranda’s first release under her newly announced joint label contract with Republic Records and Big Loud.  “‘Wranglers’ is a tale of a woman taking her power back,” Miranda says of her forthcoming track. “I think we can all identify with the character in this …

Courtesy of MCA Nashville As Sam Hunt celebrates his 10th #1 with “Outskirts,” he’s reflecting on his career in country music and the people who have been there with him from the get-go: his fans. “They mean the world to me. They’re the reason I have a career,” Sam tells the press. “Our fans specifically have been a unique section of country music fans. A lot of …

Travis Tritt is releasing his television special and DVD, Country Chapel, on April 26. “This album is one that I have wanted to make for over 30 years. I’m extremely excited and grateful to have released this collection of songs that take me back to my early roots of singing inspirational songs as a child in church,” Travis says of …

ABC Country music’s “Fastest Girl in Town” has something up her sleeve. Miranda Lambert took to her socials recently to share fiery teases on something she’s working on. The first is a 12-second video of scenes from her past music videos, including “Mama’s Broken Heart,” “Somethin’ Bad” and “Kerosene.” The chosen clips show Miranda’s sassy and up-to-no-good side with a …

ABC Cody Johnson has added 10 dates to his Leather Tour. They include stops in Rapid City, South Dakota; Charlotte, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; and Arlington, Texas. The entire tour will conclude November 16 in University Park, Pennsylvania. “My guys and I have spent 17 years on the road, and it’s not lost on any of us how fortunate we are to …

Disney/Frank Micelotta Luke Bryan took the stage on Sunday’s American Idol to perform John Mellencamp‘s “Small Town.” Clad in a shirt and jeans, Luke got the in-studio crowd on their feet, clapping and singing along to John’s 1985 hit. His performance coincided with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme for Sunday’s show. This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were also …