Who’s New: Brinley Addington

Brinley Addington Born: Kingsport, Tenn. Lives: Nashville Age: 30 EP: Songs From a Bar Single: “Come Back” Twitter: @brinley_ Instagram: @brinleyaddington Facebook: @brinleyaddington Since making his way to Music City more than 10 years ago, Tennessee native Brinley Addington has been pounding the musical pavement. The traditionally-steeped troubadour co-penned Tyler Farr’s recent single, “I Should…

Listen to Keith Urban Reminisce About Lost Love in New Single, “We Were”

Keith Urban has returned to country radio airwaves with the release of his new single, “We Were.” Penned by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell, the new tune reminisces about lost teenage love with lyrics like “We were a couple of line steppers who just couldn’t wait to step over the line / Never…

Hayes Carll and Allison Moorer Get Married

A couple of talented singer/songwriters got married on May 12. After a three-plus-year courtship, Hayes Carll and Allison Moorer tied the knot. Hayes shared a photo on his Instagram of the newlyweds with the caption: “I’m so happy to say that @1allisonmoorer and I made it official yesterday. Dreams do come true.” “I’m so happy…

Dolly Parton Opens $37-Million “Wildwood Grove” Expansion at Dollywood With New Roller Coaster, Climbing Structure & More [Photo Gallery]

Dolly Parton hosted the grand opening of the $37-million Wildwood Grove expansion at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on May 10 and 11. Wildwood Grove, which represents the largest capital investment in Dollywood’s 33-year history, features 11 new experiences for guests, including a new restaurant, climbing structure and roller coaster called the…

CMA’s “Introducing Nashville Tour” Headed to Europe With Chris Lane, Devin Dawson, Danielle Bradbery, Rachel Wammack & More

The Country Music Association launched its international touring series, Introducing Nashville, in March with a bevy of artists—Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell, Lauren Jenkins, Logan Mize and Tenille Townes—performing in the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The series is coming to Norway, Sweden, England and more this fall with a lineup that…

Chris & Morgane Stapleton Welcome Fifth Child

Chris Stapleton and wife Morgane welcomed their fifth child on May 12, according to a post on Morgane’s Instagram page. Morgane didn’t provide any details regarding the baby’s sex or name, but she did share a photo of the newborn’s hand intertwined with hers and the caption: “The most perfect Mother’s day…I wish all you…

“UglyDolls” Movie With Blake Shelton & Kelly Clarkson Is Flopping at the Box Office

The new UglyDolls movie is not performing as hoped at the box office. After opening on May 3, the flick has reportedly only grossed $14.2 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo, with a $45 million production budget. MovieWeb.com reported: “Unfortunately, with such a tepid debut, it’s long-term prospects aren’t great, even when factoring in…

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