James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Ruby Johnson/CMA

    James Maslow of Big Time Rush Talks ‘Unbound’ Series And Working On A Dual Format Novel & Feature Film ‘Model Life’

    Posted on October 7, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Maslow is expanding his creative horizons beyond Big Time Rush, diving into his global adventure series Unbound while developing Model Life, an ambitious story planned as both a novel and feature film.

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    Miranda Lambert Revisits Country Music’s Golden Era While Forging Her Own Path On New Album, ‘Crisco’

    Posted on October 2, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Crisco features 12 tracks, including duets with Ella Langley and Chris Stapleton.

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    Brantley Gilbert Reveals How Addiction Nearly Destroyed His Life—And How He Found His Way Back On ‘SINS OF THE FATHER’

    Posted on September 30, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “All my albums are chapters of my life. This is no different,” Gilbert stated.

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    Inside the Making of Luke Bryan Album ‘Signs’: Taking Risks, Trusting His Instincts and Teaming Up With Luke Combs

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I don’t want to have a safety blanket around me where I’m only trying to pick radio candy,” he explains. “I just want songs that really speak to where I’m at.”

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    Ian Munsick Talks New Song “Earn Your Spurs,” Cowboy Authenticity, and His Respect for Cody Johnson

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I just want to make sure the part of the country I come from is accurately portrayed in country music,” Munsick shared.

    Ian Munsick; Photo Courtesy of Ben Christensen

    Why Ian Munsick Chose Freedom, Family, and The West For Bold New Album, ‘The Mountain Goat’

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    The Mountain Goat follows Munsick’s previous albums, Eagle Feather, White Buffalo and Coyote Cry, each drawing its name from an animal associated with the West.

    Stephanie Quayle; Photo Courtesy of Rachel Deeb

    Stephanie Quayle Opens Up About New Album, ‘The Seeker,’ And the Dolly Parton Moment That Changed Everything

    Posted on September 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I cried out in prayer over that. And when I asked those questions to myself a couple of years ago was the same day that I got that phone call,” Quayle said.

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    James Maslow Admits Writing A Memoir Is “The Most Vulnerable And Scary Thing I’ve Ever Done”

    Posted on August 16, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The book is going to talk about stories I’ve never shared with the world, from being a kid to where I’m at now,” Maslow revealed of his forthcoming memoir.

    Scotty McCreery; Photo Courtesy of Jeff Ray

    Scotty McCreery Looks Back On 15 Years: “A Lot’s Happened That I’m Very Proud Of”

    Posted on July 19, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “A lot’s happened in 15 years that I’m very proud of. And I think sometimes it’s good to stop, smell the roses, and just appreciate where you’re at, keep working to keep moving forward.”

    Koe Wetzel; Photo Courtesy of John Park

    Koe Wetzel Gets Real About a Decade Of Chaos And Growth That Led To ‘The Night Champion’

    Posted on July 18, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “The Night Champion is basically about surviving the night… over the past 10 years kind of evolving into who I am today and kind of the music evolving as well.”

    Koe Wetzel; Photo Courtesy of Shiloh Hughes

    Koe Wetzel Promises “Rowdy, Crazy Show” And Potential “Off The Cuff” Surprises At Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Koe Wetzel will bring his The Night Champion World Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on August 8.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Ruby Johnson/CMA

    James Maslow Opens Up About Country Music Debut, New Five-Track EP, And Fate Of His Future With Big Time Rush

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I’m not just going to dip my toe in. I’m going to give this a real shot. And now we are diving headfirst a year later,” Maslow explained.

    James Maslow; Photo Courtesy of Gulko Publicity

    James Maslow On Moving To Nashville And Launching Solo Career In Country Music: “Feels A Lot More Authentic”

    Posted on July 6, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    “As I started dabbling in country, I realized, dang, this feels actually a lot more authentic,” Maslow admitted to Music Mayhem.

    Cody Johnson; Photo Courtesy of Chris Douglas

    Cody Johnson Opens Up About Faith, Fatherhood, Texas Roots And The Stories Behind ‘Banks Of The Trinity’

    Posted on June 26, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Cody Johnson is taking fans back to where it all began with Banks Of The Trinity. The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year opens up about the childhood memories, faith, family, and life-changing moments that inspired his deeply personal new album.

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    Cody Johnson Reveals How “Dirt Cheap” Was Almost Recorded By Luke Combs

    Posted on June 23, 2026

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    Melinda Lorge

    Johnson shared this story during his stop at SiriusXM The Highway’s Music Row Happy Hour: CMA Fest Edition live from Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville.