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    Gallatin Teen Lucas Leon Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Original Song — Luke Bryan Says, “You Have It All”

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I feel like you could go pretty far in this competition,” Carrie Underwood gushed, while Luke Bryan called him “Idol gold.”

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    Zac Brown Band Taking New Album ‘Love & Fear’ On The Road With 2026 U.S. Tour: See Full List Of Tour Dates

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Love & Fear U.S. Tour will kick off on July 17 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan and continue through November 21, where the trek will wrap up at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.

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    Kenny Chesney Talks Hometown Sign Recognition And The Legacy He Wants To Leave Behind On ‘The BobbyCast’

    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Kenny Chesney’s wide-ranging conversation served as the first episode of Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast on Netflix.

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    Riley Green Gives Update On New Album, Says He Has “17 To 20 Songs Ready”

    Posted on January 25, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Green revealed that he has “probably 17 to 20 songs right now that I’m ready to put on another record” during a recent interview.

    Brett Young on the 2.0 Tour in Nashville; Photo Courtesy of Maggie Kaput

    Brett Young Kicks Off 2.0 Tour at The Ryman With Career-Spanning Set and Sweet Family Moment

    Posted on January 24, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Thank you so much for coming out and spending night one of the 2.0 Tour with us at The Ryman. This one’s gonna be hard to top,” Young shared.

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    Megan Moroney Cloud 9 Arena Tour: What To Wear, What To Expect, Tour Dates, Set List And More

    Posted on January 22, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Moroney’s Cloud 9 Arena Tour will kick off on May 29 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, and will continue through October 2026.

    Thomas Rhett, Bailey Zimmerman, Brandon Lake, Lainey Wilson and HARDY; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Brandon Lake Says He Wrote 43+ Songs In Five Days With Thomas Rhett, HARDY, Lainey Wilson & More For Country Album

    Posted on January 22, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “God bless Country & Christian Music!” Lake wrote.

    Jelly Roll, Bunnie XO; Photo Courtesy of Facebook

    Jelly Roll Says He “Couldn’t Be More Proud” Of Wife Bunnie XO For Sharing Her Story In First-Ever Book ‘Stripped Down’

    Posted on January 22, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I couldn’t be more proud of anybody than my wife Bunnie,” he said.

    Chris Stapleton; Photo Courtesy of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Podcast

    Chris Stapleton Uncertain On His Musical Future And Wants To Prioritize His Family: “I’m At A Bit Of A Crossroads”

    Posted on January 22, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Stapleton discussed his decision to one day take a step back from releasing music and touring during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s podcast.

    Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Carrie Underwood Talks ‘American Idol’ Moving Hollywood Week To Nashville And Growing More “Confident” As A Judge

    Posted on January 21, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The Season 24 premiere of American Idol airs Monday, January 26 at 8/7c on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.

    Jesse Findling; Photo Courtesy of American Idol/ABC

    19-Year-Old Jesse Findling Stuns ‘American Idol’ Judges Despite Struggling With A Stutter

    Posted on January 20, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “This is just proof that everything is working out how it should,” Findling shared.

    Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo via Grand Ole Opry

    Lainey Wilson Teams Up With Musical Hero Vince Gill To Honor Country Music Icon Dolly Parton At Grand Ole Opry

    Posted on January 18, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “She’s got a heart of gold, and I’m honored to be here celebrating her tonight,” Wilson shared from the stage.

    Reba McEntire; Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo via Grand Ole Opry

    Reba McEntire Celebrates 40th Anniversary As Opry Member With Show-Stopping Set And Tribute From Trisha Yearwood

    Posted on January 17, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Wow. What a night. This is great. And I’ve got to say, and I want to say none of this would happen without the grace of God,” McEntire said.

    Trisha Yearwood, Terri Clark, Suzy Bogguss, Kathy Matte and Reba McEntire; Photo By Chris Hollo via Grand Ole Opry

    Suzy Bogguss Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry Surrounded by ’90s Country Icons: “I’m So Proud”

    Posted on January 17, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I can’t even express it to you. And you know me that I talk a lot and I can’t find words,” Bogguss said. “I’m so proud to be a part of [the Opry].”

    Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Megan Moroney; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

    Megan Moroney Breaks Down How Her “Unbelievable” Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves Duets Came Together

    Posted on January 16, 2026

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “The Kacey Musgraves thing is my Super Bowl, as anyone who’s followed me for the past however many years would know. And the Ed Sheeran thing is also just unbelievable,” Moroney said.