Country music news

Here are some recent country music news stories:

Awards and Nominations

• The nominees for the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards were announced, with Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, and Ashley McBryde leading the pack with multiple nominations.
• The nominees for the 2023 Country Music Association Awards were also announced, with Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Kacey Musgraves receiving multiple nods.

New Music

• Luke Combs released his highly anticipated new album, "Growin' Up," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
• Kelsea Ballerini released her new single, "Heartfirst," which is the lead single from her upcoming album.
• Thomas Rhett released his new single, "Angels," which is the first single from his upcoming album.

Touring and Live Performances

• Luke Bryan announced his "Country On!" tour, which will feature special guests Morgan Wallen, Jon Pardi, and Mitchell Tenpenny.
• Carrie Underwood announced her "The Denim & Rhinestones" tour, which will feature special guests Jimmie Allen and Kelsea Ballerini.
• Eric Church announced his "Gather 'Round the Sound" tour, which will feature special guests Cody Johnson and Morgan Wade.

Industry News

• The Country Music Association announced that it will be launching a new program to support and develop country music talent from underrepresented communities.
• The Recording Academy announced that it will be launching a new country music-focused program to support and develop country music artists.
• The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it will be hosting a new exhibit on the history of country music in the 1970s.

Personal News

• Country music star, Jason Aldean, announced that he will be taking a break from touring to focus on his family and personal life.
• Country music star, Kacey Musgraves, announced that she is pregnant with her second child.
• Country music star, Maren Morris, announced that she is expecting her second child.

Other News

• The Country Music Association announced that it will be partnering with the National Museum of African American History and Culture to host a country music exhibit.
• The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it will be hosting a new exhibit on the history of country music in the 1980s.
• The Academy of Country Music announced that it will be hosting a new awards show, the ACM Honors, to recognize outstanding contributions to country music.

I hope you find these news stories interesting!