Country

Trisha Yearwood looks in The Mirror for first new album in six years

Thursday, May 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Trisha Yearwood's first new album in six years, The Mirror, will arrive July 18.In more than three decades of making music, it's the first one she's co-produced and had a hand in writing every song. "Creating this music has been one of the most rewarding... Read More.

Same Moon bridges the distance for Mitchell Tenpenny + Meghan Patrick

Thursday, May 1 by Lakes Media Music News

For Mitchell Tenpenny, "Same Moon" is more than just his new single. It's an autobiographical reflection on how he and his wife, Canadian country star Meghan Patrick, often feel."I had that title I wrote down because I was, like,... Read More.

Nashville notes: Red Clays Strays win ACM + Kelsea Ballerinis live Baggage

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Miranda Lambert phoned The Red Clays Strays Monday afternoon to let them know they'd just won this year's ACM for new duo or group of the year. They were in Savannah, Georgia, recording with Dave Cobb at the time."Worth... Read More.

Lainey Wilson books her first big screen role in Colleen Hoover movie

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2022 bestseller, Reminders of Him, according to Variety.Of course, Hoover also wrote It Ends with Us, which inspired the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni hit. Gilmore Girls' Lauren... Read More.

You Had To Be There: Megan Moroney preps Kenny Chesney duet

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Last year, Kenny Chesney took Megan Moroney on tour with him. Now they're collaborating on a new song, a post on Megan's Instagram reveals. The collection of photos accompanying the post starts with a cartoon version of Megan and... Read More.

I Love Us: Tim McGraw duets with Barbra Streisand on Partners

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

If you've seen Tim McGraw in concert, you know he's often self-deprecating about his own vocal ability. He may have to rethink that, however, since he's now holding his own with one of pop music's biggest powerhouses: Barbra Streisand. She and Tim duet on "I... Read More.

Darius & Friends concert returns to the Ryman for 16th St. Jude benefit

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

For the 16th year in a row, Darius Rucker will kick off the week of CMA Fest with his annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. This year's Darius & Friends benefit will take place Monday, June 2, at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. A... Read More.

Eric Church will Free the Machine in arenas this fall

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Eric Church will set out on a 22-city arena this fall to promote his new album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, which drops May 2.The Free the Machine Tour kicks off Sept. 12 in Pittsburgh and wraps Nov. 15 in Inglewood, California.“From front to back,... Read More.

“What Could Go Right”? Probably not a reality show, according to Thomas Rhett

Wednesday, April 30 by Lakes Media Music News

With four daughters ranging in age from 9 to 3, Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren seem like prime candidates for a reality show. But even though they've "been asked a bunch of times" to do one, TR says don't hold your breath."I mean, we... Read More.

Nashville notes: Luke Bryan grants wishes + RaeLynns “Honky Tonk”

Tuesday, April 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Teen newcomer Maddox Watson launches his I Need a Truck Tour September 7 in Richmond, Virginia. Presales are underway now, before tickets become available to the public on Friday, the same day his First Dance (The After Party) deluxe EP drops.Tuesday is World Wish... Read More.

Brian Kelley spreads his Sunshine State of Mind on tour

Tuesday, April 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Brian Kelley's ready to bring his Sunshine State of Mind to fans all over the country this summer.The Florida half of Florida Georgia Line will lunch his Sunshine State of Mind Tour July 24 in Savannah, Georgia. He'll wrap the 19-date run September 7... Read More.

Dolly Parton helps Billy the Kid find love in new book

Tuesday, April 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Dolly Parton's third children's book in her series starring her God-dog, Billy the Kid, will arrive December 2. In Billy the Kid Dances His Heart Out, the French bulldog "faces one of his biggest fears: dancing in front of an audience," and along the way he meets... Read More.