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Jackson Dean’s near-miss with Hank Williams Jr. left him longing for more

Monday, July 7 by News Room

Disney/Tanner YeagerIf Jackson Dean reminds you of some of country music's biggest legends, it's no accident, because he considers them some of his greatest heroes and role models."I’d have loved to have met Johnny Cash," the "Don't Come Lookin'" hitmaker says. "Johnny Cash’s influence... Read More.

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ dino-soars to top of the box office

Monday, July 7 by News Room

Universal PicturesJurassic World: Rebirth held dominion over the July 4th box office.The seventh movie in the dinosaur franchise -- and fourth since it rebranded from Jurassic Park to Jurassic World -- debuted at #1 with a total $91.5 million over the holiday weekend, Read More.

Actor Julian McMahon dies at 56

Saturday, July 5 by News Room

Australian-American actor Julian McMahon has passed away at the age of 56, his wife Kelly McMahon announced Friday morning.McMahon died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, following a private battle with cancer, according to a statement from Kelly shared with Good Morning... Read More.

Jason Aldean will go Full Throttle in New Zealand and Australia

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Jason Aldean's adding an international leg to his Full Throttle Tour, taking the trek to New Zealand and Australia in early 2026. The Feb. 19 show in Aukland will be his first time headlining New Zealand, before he heads to Australia for his first dates... Read More.

Nashville notes: Kacey Musgraves’ Latin American tour + Ashley Monroe’s ‘Magnolia’

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Dollywood's Blazing Fury roller coaster will reopen Friday during a ceremony starting at 10 a.m. ET. Members of the Pigeon Forge Fire Department will be the first on board the firefighting-themed coaster, built in 1978.Kacey Musgraves will play three shows this fall in Latin... Read More.

Move over, America: It’s Justin Moore’s wife’s birthday, too

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Justin Moore is all about marking America's birth on Independence Day, but there's also one more birthday to celebrate: his wife's. Though he still lives in his hometown of Poyen, Arkansas, Justin typically heads to Florida with his wife, Kate Moore, and their four kids for... Read More.

The Opry returns to the Ryman to recreate historic show in July

Friday, July 4 by News Room

The Opry will make a rare summertime return to the Ryman Auditorium on July 17 in honor of its 100th birthday. The cast will recreate the final show that was performed there before it moved to the then-new Grand Ole Opry House on March... Read More.

Chase Rice cruises in with ‘Two Tone Trippin”

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Chase Rice co-wrote one of the most successful "truck" songs in country music history, "Cruise," and now he's back with another."Two Tone Trippin'" features singer/songwriter Wyatt McCubbin and was inspired by a trip to Rollinsville, Colorado. "We kept noticing two-tone trucks everywhere,"... Read More.

Thoughts on an ‘American Scandal’? Ashley McBryde covers Toby Keith & The Chicks

Friday, July 4 by News Room

What does Ashley McBryde make of the supposed feud between The Chicks and the late Toby Keith? While it's hard to say for sure, she does seem to be bringing up the topic in her new Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP.The four-track collection starts with Toby's... Read More.

The CMT Music Awards live again in a 20th anniversary special

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Even though CMT didn't put on a new CMT Music Awards for 2025, the network is producing a special to mark the show's 20th anniversary. CMT Music Awards: Ultimate Party Edition will premiere Thursday, July 17, at 9 p.m. ET.The 90-minute show will feature two decades'... Read More.