Country

Watch Carly Pearces I made it moment on ABCs CMA Fest special

Thursday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

You can watch Carly Pearce mark a career milestone Thursday night on the annual CMA Fest special on ABC. "I am performing 'My Wish' with Rascal Flatts, which for me is a total full circle moment," she explains. "I've loved Rascal Flatts my whole career.... Read More.

Blake Shelton brings a secret weapon to Thursdays CMA Fest special on ABC

Thursday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

It's been quite a few years since Blake Shelton played the main stage at CMA Fest at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, but that all changed in early June.To mark his return, he brought along a buddy."I have a secret weapon," he said before the performance.... Read More.

Ashley McBryde & Cody Johnson are like cousins who rib each other a little bit hosting CMA Fest

Thursday, June 26 by Lakes Media Music News

Ashley McBryde returns to host ABC's annual CMA Fest special for the second year in a row Thursday night. She had Jelly Roll by her side in 2024, and for 2025 it's recent tour mate Cody Johnson."Ashley and I worked really well together," Cody says.... Read More.

Nashville notes: Trailblazer BTS + CMA Fest early access

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Tickets for CMA Fest 2026 go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m., with early access available online now. You can go behind the scenes of the making of "Trailblazer" with Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson in a Read More.

Relive the CMA Fest memories with Dylan Scott

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

CMA Fest was only three weeks ago, but Dylan Scott's already reliving the memories."Felt good to take my kids with me to #CMAFest!" he shared on his socials, along with a photo with son Beckett and daughter Finley. "Makes a daddy’s heart feel good.""Also,... Read More.

Crash My Playa anytime: Luke Bryans 2026 getaway is on the books

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Year 11 of Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa is officially on the calendar. "I know y’all have been waiting," the superstar shared on his socials. "@crashmyplaya coming January 2026. Stay tuned!"The accompanying graphic reveals the 2026 fan getaway vacation will be... Read More.

Hear Charles Kelley cover Cyndi Lauper on Songs for a New Moon

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Lady A hitmaker Charles Kelley is officially in a new phase, as his Songs for a New Moon is now available to stream or download. "9 years since my debut solo album, The Driver," he remarked on Tuesday. Though Charles' first... Read More.

Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Jordan Davis rub elbows with Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Taylor Swift returned to where her career started — Nashville — on Tuesday night, with a little help from Kane Brown.As Variety reports, Taylor took the stage at Nashville's Brooklyn Bowl during a benefit... Read More.

The surprise new EP from Florida Georgia Line

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Could a Florida Georgia Line reunion be on the horizon? The quiet release of a new EP seems to raise that question. The duo's longtime label, Big Machine, dropped a new EP, Deep Cuts & Lost Tracks, Vol. 1, on June 13. The collection includes... Read More.

Did Bailey Zimmerman manifest his crossover hit with BigXthaPlug?

Wednesday, June 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Bailey Zimmerman already has plenty of country hits under his belt, but he owes his first major crossover, "All the Way," to his collaboration with rapper BigXthaPlug. The way it came together, it's almost like he manifested it. "I had heard... Read More.

Nashville notes: Lainey Wilsons Beatles cover + Niko Moons Palm Tour

Tuesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

The Toby Keith Foundation raised $1.3 million for the late singer's OK Kids Korral through the 21st Toby Keith & Friends Sweet 16 Golf Classic. His widow, Tricia Covel, and Sammy Hagar hosted the fundraiser, which helps run the free home for children with... Read More.

Man or the Song? How ODs Matthew Ramsey is keeping the music alive

Tuesday, June 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Matthew Ramsey's keeping the music playing in more ways than one.On Tuesday, the lead singer of Old Dominion donated $50,000 to keep the concert band alive at Nashville's J.T. Moore Middle School.The school announced in March that it would do away with the program due... Read More.