Jerry Jeff Walker, singer/songwriter who wrote “Mr. Bojangles,” dead at 78

Suzanne Cordeiro/Corbis via Getty ImagesCountry music has lost one of the greats, Jerry Jeff Walker. The singer/songwriter, who is best known for writing the classic tune "Mr. Bojangles," passed away at the age of 78. Walker died Friday after a lo...

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Sara Evans shares a moment with Dolly Parton on “Pink”

LOWFIELD Even with multiple number ones, as well as CMA and ACM Awards to her credit, Sara Evans is still checking goals off her bucket list. The latest? A collaboration with Dolly Parton.  Both Sara and Dolly are featured on "...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCanaan Smith continues his outdoorsy theme with the release of his new song, “Cabin in the Woods,” the follow-up release to “Colder Than You.” The singer co-produced the track alongside Florida...

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Gabby Barrett highlights her faith and the magic of Christmas in first-ever holiday song

Warner Music NashvilleGabby Barrett is sharing her very first Christmas release this week, dropping her take on the timeless classic “The First Noel.” It’s an especially powerful musical message for the rising star, whose faith is an...

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Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus is joining a new, cross-genre supergroup called The Rise Above

Courtesy of Glass Onyon PRWhen country superstar trio Rascal Flatts announced earlier this year that they planned to call it quits after their 20th anniversary celebration, they hinted that all three band mates were looking toward pursuing their own ...

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Reba Mcentire, Gabby Barrett and more are pitching in for CMT’s “Hometown Vote-a-Thon”

ABC/Image Group LATo commemorate Vote Early Day this Saturday, CMT is helping Nashville get out the vote, and they’ve got some serious star power in their corner. Reba McEntire, Mickey Guyton, Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress and The Band Perry a...

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Miranda Lambert’s dog, Waylon, has crossed the rainbow bridge after nearly 13 years with her

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is mourning the loss of one of her beloved four-legged friends. The dog-loving singer shared an emotional post to social media this week, letting fans in on the sad news that her dog, Waylon, has died. His death comes...

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Johnny Cash’s ‘Forever Words’ album gets the deluxe, extended reissue treatment

Legacy RecordingsFans of Johnny Cash will get the chance to revisit the country superstar’s Forever Words album, as a deluxe version of the project is being released. Forever Words originally came out in 2018, as a collaborative album that featur...

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Mitchell Tenpenny is wishing you a ‘Neon Christmas’ with festive new seven-track EP

Sony Music NashvilleMitchell Tenpenny is embracing the Christmas spirit. The “Drunk Me” singer drops his Neon Christmas EP on Friday, a seven-track set of tunes that mix cozy Christmas favorites with a few seasonal originals. Mitchell offe...

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Darius Rucker brings country flair to the “Wrong Side of Love” on Young Bombs’ new single

Kelia Anne/Universal Music GroupCanadian EDM duo Young Bombs enlisted some country royalty in the form of Darius Rucker to give an extra boost to their new single, “Wrong Side of Love.” Placing Darius’ crooning vocals front and cente...

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